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To enhance the success of women
in the construction industry.
Alaska Chapter
National Association of Women in Construction
ABOUT NAWIC
The National Association of Women in Construction is an organization with a diverse membership and more than
150 chapters across the United States. NAWIC’s core purpose is to enhance the success of women in the construc-
tion industry. It has grown worldwide and has international affiliates in many countries such as Canada, Australia,
New Zealand, United Kingdom and South Africa.
The Alaska Chapter offers opportunities for education, networking, mentoring, leadership as well as industry and
community involvement.
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 91945
Anchorage, AK 99509
WEBSITES
www.nawic-ak.org
www.nawicpnw.org
www.nawic.org
nawic.alaskachapter
nawicnational
nawic pacific northwest region
When: Second Wednesday of each month
Where: Associated General Contractors Office—8005 Schoon Street
Time: 5:30 Networking—6:00 Dinner—6:30 Program
We are not having a November
Meeting !
See you in December at Las Margaritas!
Name Company Name Email address Yrs In
NAWIC
Judy Anderson Lend Lease (US) Public Partnerships LLC [email protected] 5
Cherie Ball GMC Contracting, Inc. [email protected] 3
Lynn Barrett DIRTT Environmental Solutions [email protected] 12
LeAnne Boldenow Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC [email protected] 2
Erin Byrne Delta Leasing LLC [email protected] 1
Heather Byrne Inlet Mechanical, Inc. [email protected] 4
Jennifer Byrne Inlet Mechanical, Inc. [email protected] 1
Kathleen Castle Alaska Construction Academies [email protected] 5
Jessica Cherry Meridian Systems, Inc. [email protected] 0
Evelyn Clark EPiC Writing 35
Alicia Cook Habitat for Humanity Anchorage [email protected] 1
Alexis Cowell Alaska Works Partnership Inc. / Women in the Trades [email protected] 0
Misty Crim M.I.S.T.Y. Consulting [email protected] 2
Kauai Fitt Evergreen Ink LLC [email protected] 0
Joyce Frostad Neeser Construction, Inc. [email protected] 38
LeeAnn Garrick ANTHC [email protected] 1
Lisa Greer Del Norte Suveying Inc [email protected] 22
Christin Hubble Parker Smith & Feek, Inc. [email protected] 1
Traci Johnson Spenard Builders Supply [email protected] 22
Julie Jury Tanik Construction Company, Inc. [email protected] 7
Nicole Knox R&M Consultants, Inc. [email protected] 3
Lori Kropidlowski PDC Inc. Engineers [email protected] 1
Loretta Lolnitz Laborers Local 942 [email protected] 2
Jane McKay University of Alaska Anchorage [email protected] 3
Tracie Pierce Tikigaq Construction, LLC [email protected] 30
Julia Saunders Advanced Blasting Services, LLC [email protected] 4
Tatiana Schneider [email protected] 0
Fil Spiegel STG Incorporated [email protected] 24
Susan Spindler Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC [email protected] 1
Christine Swanson PDC Inc Engineers [email protected] 1
Tamie Taylor Taylored Business Solutions [email protected] 25
Tanya Tresino Colaska [email protected] 1
Erin Urvina EMC Engineering, LLC [email protected] 1
Amanda Wilson Windward Project Solutions, Inc. [email protected] 9
Karen Zemba COLASKA INC. [email protected] 5
Winter is upon us, construction has slightly slowed down (which is a relief to some). NAWIC events howev-
er, have not slowed down. We have our 1st BIG event this weekend, Construction Industry Night on Satur-
day, November 5, at Wings of Freedom hanger in Anchorage. It is going to be a GREAT networking oppor-
tunity for everyone so remember those business cards. Dinner (provided with ticket purchase) and drinks
(available for purchase), Silent Auction, a wine auction and a band. Hope you are planning on attending.
Our next NAWIC event is the following weekend Friday, November 11, AGC Family Night Event. This event is
FREE to kids under 12 and $10 a ticket for adults. This event is held at the American Fast Freight warehouse
off Van Buren in Anchorage.
With these 2 events back to back we will not be having a monthly meeting. Our next General meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 it is going to be our Holiday party and we are having it at Las Mar-
garitas off Dimond between C St and Arctic. More information to follow.
I attended the Fall Planning Conference in Boise, Idaho October 14-15. It was great to see ladies I haven’t
seen in years and build new relationship with other ladies. There were some great speakers and breakout
sessions to discuss how other chapters do what they do to be successful with NAWIC.
We currently have 35 members. That is AWESOME. It has been discussed and not quite finalized to have a
meeting place in the valley for our valley members. I should have something finalized by our January
meeting. I will keep everyone posted.
Hope to see you guys this Saturday and we still need volunteers for the Family Night Event. Contact Tamie Taylor for more information [email protected].
Thank you Misty Dawn Crim, CIT
Misty Dawn Crim
(907) 227-7812
If you have any questions, concerns,
suggestions, or interested
learning more, please feel free to contact
PRESIDENT: Misty Crim IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Lynn Barrett
VICE PRESIDENT: Heather Byrne DIRECTOR: Alicia Cook
TREASURER: Tamie Taylor DIRECTOR: Lori Kropidlowski
RECORDING SECRETARY: Kathleen Castle DIRECTOR: Nicole Knox
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Cherie Ball PARLIMENTARIAN: Traci Johnson
Alaska Job Center Network www.jobs.state.ak.us
Associated General Contractors of
Alaska
www.agcak.org
Alaska Dispatch News www.adn.com
Craigs List Anchorage http://anchorage.craigslist.org
Indeed www.indeed.com
NAWIC Career Center
http://nawic-
jobs.careerwebsite.com/
Popular Job Search Sites
NAWIC Alaska Chapter General Membership Meeting Minutes
AGC Offices October 12, 2016
President Misty Crim called the membership meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. There were 8 members and 1 guest in attendance. A quorum was not established. Tamie Taylor and Nicole Knox will audit the minutes. Speaker: Beacon – Marijuana in the Workplace Officer’s Report:
Treasurer- 2016-2017 Budget was approved by the board. Recording Secretary- No report. Corresponding Secretary- Will send a get-well card to Betty Jo Dibble. Sent a thank you note to Polar Supply for
use of their warehouse space. Committee Reports:
Membership Committee – Kauai Fitt has agreed to serve as chair. Construction Industry Night – Scheduled for November 5, 2016. Everything is ready to go. Several silent auction
items have been received. Approximately half of the 200 available tickets have been confirmed sold so far. Family Night –The event is scheduled for November 11, 2016. Many volunteers are needed (approximately 60)
so ask friends and family to help as well as student groups and other organizations. Set-up on Friday, No-vember 11 is from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Programs- There is no meeting in November. December meeting on the 14th at Los Margaritas which will be our holiday party. Misty will send out more information soon.
WIC Week- Needs a committee chair. Unfinished Business:
AGC Conference NAWIC Track- There is no NAWIC track this year.
NEW BUSINESS: T-Shirts for NAWIC Events- May be a good idea if they are Polo or golf shirt style. Basket of Goodies for FBI Citizens Academy Alumni- Misty will get dates and more details from Kimberley
Gray. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PNW APC- Is in Boise, Idaho, October 14-15, 2016. Misty, Tamie, and Kauai plan to attend. Newsletter deadline- Get news to Traci Johnson by Thursday, November 3, 2016. Next Meeting- December Holiday Party, December 14 at Los Margaritas. Construction Industry Night- November 5, 2016 at Wings of Freedom. AGC Annual Conference- November 9-12, 2016 at Hotel Captain Cook.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Kathleen Castle – Recording Secretary
NOVEMBER
November 11—AGC Family Fun Night
American Fast Freight Warehouse
DECEMBER
December 14—NAWIC General Meeting
Holiday Celebration
Las Margaritas
JANUARY
January 11—NAWIC General Meeting
AGC Offices—8005 Schoon Street
Technology Presentation on GPS/Surveying/Drones
Women lead with integrity at the jobsite and in the office.
Today, women are proving they have what it takes to stand at the construction jobsite and lead large teams and projects, while also identifying ways technology can help deliver projects on time and on budget. However, the construction workforce is still lack-ing when it comes to women on the jobsite.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, Washington, D.C., second quarter update of weekly earnings of wage and salary workers, looks at trends of workers by occupation. Of the more than 5.9 million workers in construction and extraction occupation, only 117,000 are women. Also, men in this area make $786 median weekly earnings, while women make $685. However, this all might soon change, as a new sex rule was set to become effective on Aug. 15, 2016. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs set forth new requirements that contractors must meet under the provisions of Executive Order 11246 pro-hibiting sex discrimination in employment.
This deals primarily with gender-based barriers to equal employment and fair pay, including compensation discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environments, failure to provide workplace accommodations for pregnant workers, and gender identity and family caregiving discrimination, among others.
The good news is women who are working in the construction industry today are proving they are leaders who recognize the chal-lenges on the jobsite and can come up with innovative ways to move a project forward. These women are proving they can be a catalyst for change, driving forward technology initiatives related to BIM (building information modeling), ERP (enterprise-resource planning), cloud, mobile, and so much more. These women are not only leading the charge for technology in construction, but they are doing it with integrity, tenacity, and passion.
Together, both men and women can work together to come up with new ways to leverage technology on the jobsite. The construc-tion industry is one that is driven by partnerships—between owner, architect, engineer, and contractor. It is only when all the pro-ject participants work together that a truly unique and innovative project can be delivered.
When this project team is made up of different genders, races, and ethnicities, more perspective can be brought to the project—ultimately creating a team of workers that can drive a project forward.
In order to bring awareness to this trend, last year, Constructech magazine announced the inaugural Women in Construction. Those 38 women are working in the industry—and doing it in a way that proves women can have a presence and don’t have to sacrifice femininity in order to be successful in business.
Since that time, the construction industry has seen a surge of women rising up the ranks. This year, Constructech readers nominat-ed more than 100 women for consideration. Combine this with the ongoing research Constructech editors have been doing throughout the past year, and the number of qualified women for this list far exceed 38. Still, only 38 could be named.
The 38 women who made this year’s Women in Construction list are heading up some of the most impressive construction projects in the country. They are identifying how technology can help improve efficiencies in the jobsite and in the office. And they are all doing this with passion, drive, and dedication.
Collectively, these women don’t want to talk about gender bias. Many of them are even too humble to recognize they deserve to
be on this list. However, they are all focused on finding the best way to construct better buildings and have a passion for helping
other like-minded women in the construction industry. Help us honor the 2016 Constructech Women in Construction.
Maintain Your Car: Check battery, tire tread, and windshield wipers, keep your windows clear, put no-freeze fluid in the washer reservoir, and check your antifreeze. Have On Hand: flashlight, jumper cables, abrasive material (sand, kitty litter, even floor mats), shovel, snow brush and ice scraper, warning devices (like flares) and blankets. For long trips, add food and water, medication and cell phone. Stopped or Stalled? Stay with your car, don't over exert, put bright markers on antenna or windows and shine dome light, and, if you run your car, clear exhaust pipe and run it just enough to stay warm. Plan Your Route: Allow plenty of time (check the weather and leave early if necessary), be fa-miliar with the maps/ directions, and let others know your route and arrival time. Practice Cold Weather Driving! During daylight, rehearse maneuver slowly on the ice or snow in an empty lot Steer into a skid Know what your brakes will do: stomp on antilock brakes, pump non-antilock brakes Stopping distances are longer on watercovered ice and ice Don't idle for a long time with the windows up or in an enclosed space PROTECT YOURSELF Buckle up and use child safety seats properly Never place a rear-facing infant seat in front of an air bag Children 12 and under are much safer in the back seat PREVENT CRASHES Drugs and alcohol never mix with driving Slow down and increase distances between cars Keep your eyes open for pedestrians walking in the road Avoid fatigue – Get plenty of rest before the trip, stop at least every three hours, and ro-
tate drivers if possible If you are planning to drink, designate a sober driver
Understanding the State of Alaska Disadvantaged Business Enter-prise (DBE) Certification
November 14, 2016 / 9:00 am - 11:00 am
1901 Bragaw Street, Ste. 199, Anchorage
No Fee
Small minority-owned businesses may be eligible to participate in the State of Alaska's Disad-
vantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. Annually the state establishes goals for ensur-ing minority-owned businesses receive a portion of state contract dollars and requires the use
of DBE certified companies in many of its construction contracts. Participation in the program could lead to more work for small businesses throughout the year. Join representatives from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities as they discuss eligibility for the
program and the application process for interested businesses.
To Register….
https://akptac.ecenterdirect.com/events/5832
Writing Performance Work Statements
November 15 - 17, 2016 / 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
8005 Schoon Street, Anchorage
$799.00
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 37 requires agencies to maximize the use of perfor-
mance-based methods when contracting for services, which means telling the contractor what to do, not how to do it. In this workshop, students will determine requirements by developing
high level objectives, tasks, performance standards, and inspection requirements.
Students will develop their performance work statement and quality assurance surveillance
plan using the Acquisition Requirements Roadmap Tool (ARRT), a Microsoft® Access-based tool developed by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) and endorsed by the Federal Acquisition
Institute (FAI) for use by government personnel developing PWSs for services.
To facilitate a high level of learning, we encourage students to bring a requirements develop-
ment project from work. After developing their PWS, students will "live" with it by responding to offeror questions and dealing with ambiguities in the PWS after contract award. This is a
hands-on workshop - come prepared to think and write!
Intended Audience: This three-day course is designed for individuals and those working for
companies who must write a performance work statement.
Presented by Management Concepts
To Register….
http://ptacalaska.org/2016/11/writing-performance-work-statements-pws/
Five Trends Shaping Federal Contracts
in Fiscal 2017
October 11, 2016
Duncan Amos from Bloomberg Government
After years of decline, government contracting may increase in fiscal 2017. Relatively flat spending decreases in recent years and increased budgets may translate into a reversal of a years-long slide. While it's too soon to look at Pentagon spending, preliminary numbers for fis-
cal 2016 show that civilian agencies increased obligations.
Bloomberg Government has identified some key trends that will define fiscal 2017 contracting. Business development and strategy professionals should be aware of these as they plan for the
year.
1. Continued contract consolidation through category management
Fiscal 2015 introduced category management concepts, fiscal 2016 set the procedural founda-tion, and fiscal 2017 will identify which contracts are the preferred sources for acquiring com-
mon goods and services.
As shown with desktops and laptops, which shifted acquisitions to a small number of existing multiple-award contracts (MACs), additional markets will be susceptible to similar standards, and will begin relying on a few MACs (or as the government calls them, best-in-class vehicles)
as category management continues to take shape.
Contractors should expect a decrease in the number of MACs and more fierce competition at the order level, as agencies seek to curb the administrative burden associated with managing
duplicative contracts.
2. Increased compliance and accountability
Contractors and government officials will grapple with new compliance standards. Contractors are required to submit various data points to the government on a monthly basis as a result of
the new transactional data reporting rule. Agencies must standardize their spending reports to
comply with the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, or DATA Act, by May 2017.
3. Increased agency use of simplified procedures
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) spending has grown - even though the federal market has shrunk. Rule changes have revised the threshold amount, and agencies are relying on the SAP competition procedure to avoid protest delays. Contractors should encourage the use of
SAPs, which limit their workload and reduce the chance of losing orders.
4. Agencies will pay for innovative technologies and information technology support
in unconventional ways.
In fiscal 2016, agencies increased their use of unconventional methods to engage private-sector
innovators and technology startups in pursuit of solutions to government problems.
The Homeland Security Department opened an office in Silicon Valley and released its Innovation Other Transaction Solicitation (OTS), which has reduced some requirements of
typical procurement contracts to make it easier and faster to submit proposals and award con-tracts. Proposals have included shorter applications, in-person pitches, and video demonstra-
tions.
The Defense Department created a "Hack the Pentagon" program in which the agency paid
friendly hackers to find and report DOD network vulnerabilities. The program cost DOD $150,000; it would have cost an estimated $1 million if they had hired a contractor to do it.The
White House hosted a hackathon to motivate technology companies to find solutions to the gen-
der pay gap.
The programs have been successful in involving technology startups, saving government mon-ey, and shortening the time to get solutions. Moving into fiscal 2017, we'll probably see an in-
crease in creative methods for involving the technology sector.
5. Contractors will continue to divest, merge and restructure
As Bloomberg Government highlighted last year, industry will have to continue to change to
protect profits amid margin-squeezing initiatives. These include strategic sourcing, aggressive small-business utilization strategies, and use of lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) bid evaluation methods. Large, diversified prime contractors will continue to separate lower-margin
technical services units from higher-margin units working on weapons systems. Large and mid-sized services companies will merge. Companies will restructure their internal segments as a
way to reduce costs.
The Value of a NAWIC Membership
val•u•a•ble — 1: having monetary value 2: worth a good price 3: having desirable or es-teemed characteristics or qualities 4: of great use or service 5: NAWIC membership.
All About NAWIC
For more than 55 years, NAWIC has helped women take advantage of the opportunities in construction. Whether you want to embark on a new career, establish a networking base, be a mentor/mentee, make a difference in your community, continue your education, or invest in great friendships, NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities — large and small. Savvy NAWIC members, business owners and managers can expect value from their investment in NAWIC. NAWIC membership affords many opportunities.
Professional Opportunities
The professional benefits available through NAWIC are endless. • Industry speakers • Legislative / legal updates • Career / job leads • Mentoring opportunities • Education of youth and support through scholarships • Connection with other women in the industry • Technical / product information • Community outreach projects • Liaison with other industry and professional associations
Educational Opportunities
Education is highly valued within NAWIC. Opportunities for your educational advancement include: • Leadership development • Association magazine subscription • Development of management and public speaking skills • Speakers and seminars at national and regional events • Employee recruitment • Marketing / advertising opportunities for your company • Access to a national and local resource network • Discounts on goods and services • Developing and promoting industry values and culture • Offering exposure to new skills and technology updates • Promoting professional certifications, coaching and mentoring • Generating publicity through community service projects • Building a strong industry by promoting NEF K-12 programs to the future work force • Assistance in plotting career path
NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) professional certifications: - Certified Construction Associate (CCA) - Construction Document Specialist (CDS) - Construction Industry Technician (CIT) . . . and more
NAWIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
is selling the updated version of the Construction Dic-
tionary.
Cost is $70.50
To save on shipping Tamie Taylor is taking orders and
having them sent up in one shipment.
Interested? Contact Tamie at: [email protected]
Business Opportunities
Profitable business opportunities are available through NAWIC. • Employee recruitment • Marketing / advertising opportunities for your company • Access to a national and local resource network • Discounts on goods and services
Employer Benefits of NAWIC membership.
NAWIC Meets Employers’ Needs
As an employer, you know you have basic needs that must be met for your business to remain competitive. You must have dedicat-ed, multi-skilled employees, increased productivity and company recognition. As the premier Association for women working in the construction industry, NAWIC meets employers’ needs by:
• Developing and promoting industry values and culture • Offering exposure to new skills and technology updates • Promoting professional certifications, coaching and mentoring • Generating publicity through community service projects • Building a strong industry by promoting NEF K-12 programs to the future work force
Discover the endless opportunities for professional growth waiting for you — Join NAWIC today!
NAWIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Offers a number of construction related
adult education programs.
www.nawiceducation.org
UAA ANCHORAGE www.uaa.alaska.edu
LORMAN TRAINING www.lorman.com
DREXEL UNIVERSITY http://Drexel.edu
ROWAN UNIVERSITY www.Rowanu.com/Construction
TROY UNIVERSITY www.troy.edu/partnerships/wome
n-in-construction.html.
Society is American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
When: 3rd Thursday of Month
Time: 5:30 pm
Society for
Marketing
Professional
Services
www.smpsalaska.org
