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The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc.

June 18, 2012 Building Your Quality of Life

In This IssueAGC Announces Contractor Prequal

FormInteresting November ContestsAGC Heads to Sacramento for

Legislative DayChanging Indemnity Rights

Correction about Cancer Center in LastWeek's MMQB

HR Seminar- Preventing Sexual & OtherUnlawful Harassment

Industry Insider- Lean ConstructionAGC Softball Classic

Affiliate Day Golf- Sponsorships StillAvailable

Education & Safety ClassesCommittee Meetings

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AGC San Diego Announces the ContractorPrequalification FormBy Jim Ryan, Executive Vice President AGC San Diego's Specialty Contractor's Council has been one ofthe most active groups within the AGC. The 2012 SpecialtyContractor's Council is chaired by John Wirtz, Wirtz QualityInstallations, and Mark Rowan, Rowan Electric, andincludes 30+ individuals that represent a wide variety of specialty(subcontractor) firms. Several months ago, the Council respondedto a number of specialty firms that expressed concern over theproliferation of contractor prequalification forms that generalcontractors were requiring specialty contractors to complete. Theinformation GC's request in the "prequal forms" is similar, buteach form is organized in a different manner which requires atremendous amount of redundant work for the specialtycontractors. The Council appointed a subcommittee to explore developing astandardized prequalification form. The concept was to develop aform that is based on a variety of GC forms that are being used inthis area, and to offer this standardized form to GC's in lieu oftheir individual forms. The standardized form would include anaddendum in which GC's could ask information that is specific totheir company's requirements. The subcommittee was chaired by Matt Becker, CementCutting, Inc. In addition, Joe DeYoung, Benchmark Landmark,and Brooke Velazquez , Go Staff, also served on thesubcommittee.The Board of Directors' Task Force was headed byEric Stenman, Balfour Beatty Construction, and included JonWald, Sundt Construction, and AGC President Dave Carlin,Soltek Pacific. They did a great job of accumulating prequel formsfrom a number of GC's, and creating an excellent standardizedform. The form has been reviewed and approved by the AGCSpecialty Contractors Council and the AGC Board of Directors. Sections within the form are:

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Dr Demo Demolition ServicesJRM Consultants & Investogations Co.

Kavanagh Building GroupTerry Shaw Painting

Trillium Construction ServiceXpera, Inc.

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2012 AGC EVENTS:

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Baseball Bash/PadresGame

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General InformationContractor License InformationOrganization InformationUnion InformationInsurance InformationGeographic RegionsCSI/TradesFinancial InfoBonding CompanySafetyCertificationsReferences Again, GC's are encouraged to add a section/addendum if theirfirm requires information that is not included. A hard copy of the form will be mailed to all AGC members laterthis week. All forms are free of charge. They can be also be downloaded here. Questions contact Jim Ryan at (858) 731- 8160

A Sneak Peak at Some InterestingNovember ContestsBy Brad Barnum, Vice President Government Relations The day after the June 5th Primary, we highlighted results from afew of the contested races. Some were still too close to call, butnow that nearly two weeks have passed, it looks like we are setfor three donnybrooks and one tightrope act as we head for theNovember elections. Read on... City of San Diego Mayor: Carl DeMaio vs. Bob Filner As mentioned before, this battle will be between business vs.labor! However, there are a couple of other angles that should bementioned. Since the candidates are from different sides of the political aisle,they both will need to come to the middle on their positions. Asthe campaign progresses, we could see common themes in orderto attract those 26.7% "Decline to State" voters within the City ofSan Diego boundaries. "It will likely come down to a personalitycontest, one that could be determined by the likability of thecandidates," said a local pollster. Also, geography will play a role, as evidenced in a SD UnionTribune Article about where DeMaio and Filner received most oftheir support. You will see that DeMaio's support primarily wasNorth of I-8, while Filner was South of I-8. Some of thebattleground areas appear to be Carmel Valley, Mission Valley,Normal Heights, Clairemont, Point Loma, and Tierrasanta.

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AGC Annual Blood Drive

August 28, 2012 "It's in You to Give!" BloodMobile Locations:

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The key to success seems to be to focus on the middle politically,campaign in the middle geographically, and display somepersonality. San Diego City Council: Ray Ellis vs. Sherri Lightner You would think that labor would have worked hard to re-electSherri Lightner to another term on the San Diego City Council,especially when she was running against a pro-businesscandidate, Ray Ellis. However, with attacks coming from theUnited Commercial Workers Union Local 135 and the San Diegoand Imperial Counties Labor Council, Ray Ellis received 45.7% ofthe vote to Lightner's 41.6%, resulting in a November run-off thatwill determine whether business or labor interests control CityCouncil. An interesting dilemma is ahead for labor, which, I have a feeling,will be supporting Lightner this time around! Business vs. Labor IIin the City of San Diego! 52nd Congressional District: Brian Bilbray vs. Scott Peters This probably will turn out to be a very costly campaign for allinvolved, as the Democratic Congressional Committee just namedScott Peters as a "Red to Blue" candidate, which means theDemocratic Party will go "all in" to win this competitive race. TheRepublican Party will do the same in order to protect its control ofthe House of Representatives. It will be "no holds barred" for the next 4+ months, as evidencedby the salvos thrown right after the announcement that Peterswould be the candidate to face Bilbray: "This is a critical election and the voters now have a clear choice,"Peters said. "They can choose a Washington insider who votes toguarantee tax breaks for oil companies instead of guaranteeingMedicare for our seniors. Or, they can vote for a common-sense,problem solver who will protect Medicare and Social Security andhas a track record of creating jobs and standing up for workingfamilies." Bilbray's campaign consultant accused Peters of being thecandidate out of touch with constituents. "Scott Peters is on therecord on KUSI news favoring tax hikes and cuts to Medicare andSocial Security," Duane Dichiara said. "The father of the pensioncrisis is back, and he still can't tell the truth." Interesting and costly times are ahead in the 52nd Congressionalrace! 77th State Assembly District - Rocky Chavez vs. Sherry Hodges Two Republicans will face off in November in the 77th StateAssembly District, thanks to the Open Primary system now inplace. As you may remember, in June 2010, voters approved anew voting system where the top two vote getters incongressional, statewide, and legislative races would advance to

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Aztec TailgateOctober 6, 2012

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AGC Softball ClassicTournament

October 27, 2012Santee Sportsplex

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AGC Technology Conference

November 14, 2012Mission Bay Hilton

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Holiday Dinner Dance

December 1, 2012Hotel Del Coronado

the General Election. Prior to the Open Primary, the top candidatein each political party would move on to November. The newsystem was designed to allow for more competitive Novemberraces, and that is what has happened in the 77th AssemblyDistrict...two Republicans will be facing off in a Republican-dominated district. Rocky Chavez served almost 10 years as a member of theOceanside City Council. In 2009, he was appointed GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger to serve as Undersecretary of theCalifornia Department of Veterans Affairs. Later, he served asActing Secretary. Sherri Hodges and her husband moved to Encinitas 32 years agoto start a carpentry business and raise their growing family. Shehas served as Assemblywoman Diane Harkey's Chief of Staff, arepresentative for then-Assemblyman Mark Wyland, and DistrictDirector for Senator Mimi Walters. The test for these two candidates will be to move to the left toattract the moderate and liberal voters who may not have voted forthem on June 5. That means possibly taking some differentpositions than they normally would have running against aDemocrat. Doing that could alienate their base supporters. It will be a balancing act for Chavez and Hodges...the questionwill be who stays on the political tightrope thelongest?

AGC Heads to Sacramento for AnnualLegislative Day

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It's that time of the year for atrip to Sacramento for AGC'sLegislative Day! This afternoon,AGC San Diego and AGCCalifornia members will descendon the state's Capitol for a dayand half to hear from LegislativeLeaders and AdministrationOfficials and about legislativeand regulatory issues. Also ontap is a luncheon address by

State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, who will talk aboutworkers compensation issues, and briefings from Republican andDemocratic campaign consultants, who will provide a look-aheadto the November elections. Those attending Legislative Day are AGC San DiegoPresident Dave Carlin (Soltek Pacific Construction), SeniorVice President Jeff Turner (Flatiron), Bernard King III(Marks, Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP), Mary Pendleton (Ford,Walker, Haggerty & Behar, LLP), Bob Mahon (Gold DolphinInsurance Services), AGC staff Jim Ryan and BradBarnum, and AGC Apprenticeship Executive DirectorPete Saucedo. A reception for all the attendees will take place this evening, anda number of legislators have been invited. This is a greatopportunity to informally visit with the legislators. Tuesdays' speaker presentations will be followed by a trip to theState Capitol, where AGC members will "walk the halls" of theCapitol to meet with our local delegation. Our "talking points"during these legislative visits include: the current economic andbusiness challenges; the importance of the construction industry tothe California economy; and the need to focus on the currentinfrastructure, which is at capacity. AGC looks forward to participating in the political process, asGovernor Brown and the State Legislature continue to grapple withCalifornia's fiscal woes.

Do Not Be Caught Off Guard! ChangingIndemnity Rights and Obligations of AllConstruction Contracts Goes Into EffectJanuary 1, 2013! Legislation signed in 2011 by Governor Brown radically changesthe indemnity general contractors can obtain by contract, andradically changes the defense obligations specialty subcontractorswill take on when the law goes into effect January 1, 2013. On Wednesday, June 27, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, AGC willbe holding a workshop designed for attendees to know their rightsand obligations of SB 474 (Chapter 707). Click Here to register

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(there is a nominal fee of $25). SB 474 is complicated and difficult to understand, let alone be putinto practical effect. Attorney Mary Pendleton of Ford,Walker, Haggerty & Behar in San Diego, witnessed thecrafting of the law and will present a straightforward explanation ofthe law, its practical ramifications, and ways to make the law moremutually beneficial for the whole industry. This seminar is important to any one in your organization whodrafts, negotiates, signs or places insurance for constructioncontracts. The following topics will be covered here and at followup roundtables to be scheduled:

- Background of the law- Limitations in the scope of indemnity that can beobtained- Defense obligations the law imposes onsubcontractors- Insurance implications of the changes to the newindemnity and defense obligations- Points of the law which need to be changed with thesupport of the industry- Effective management of the obligations changed bythe new law

Please consider attending this important workshop!

Correction to "Cancer Center" Article in LastWeek's Monday Morning QuarterbackBy Brad Barnum, Vice President Government Relations Last week, we mistakenly identified a project at Scripps Mercy asthe "Douglas and Nancy Barnhart Cancer Center." As wementioned, Doug Barnhart had given a substantial donation in July2008 to modernize Scripps Mercy's operating rooms used forMinimally Invasive Robotic Surgery. The newly completed minimally invasive surgical suites provideadditional space for the state-of-the-art robotic technology and areequipped with advanced video conferencing capabilities to teachsurgeons and medical specialists about the benefits of lifesaving,robotic-assisted surgery. "The modernization of our operatingrooms is part of a larger plan to expand the hospital's key criticalcare and cancer facilities," says Tom Gammiere, chief executive ofScripps Mercy Hospital. The "Doug and Nancy Barnhart Cancer Center" referenced last

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AGC San Diego Chapter's MondayMorning Quarterback is a "hot off thepress" and to the point Monday morningbriefing on the important issues facingSan Diego's construction industry. It isprepared by AGC Executive VicePresident, Jim Ryan, and VicePresident Government Relations, BradBarnum. Please contact Jim Ryan or BradBarnum with your comments, or withinformation that should be conveyed tothe industry through this service. Wellover 2,000 individuals employed byAGC member firms are part of thissystem.

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week is located at theSharp Chula Vista Medical Center andMedical Office Plaza. Doug and Nancy donated funds to helpcomplete the $36 million facility, which was designed by NTDArchitects and built by a joint venture of Barnhart-ReeseConstruction and Kitchell.

The new facility measures 45,000 square feet over three stories,with the Cancer Center on the first level. Features of the Centerinclude a patient lobby and waiting areas, exam rooms, a resourcecenter, physicians' offices, conference rooms, nurse stations, CTscan rooms, indoor and outdoor healing gardens, and one of thenation's only radiation therapy vaults with floor-to-ceiling windows.The design includes extensive use of natural lighting, rock gardensand interior atriums to provide a comfortably soothing ambiance inwaiting, exam and treatment areas. A dual entrance design isfeatured to provide privacy for cancer patients receivingtreatments. The Cancer Center also includes a 2,000-square-foot InfusionCenter, housed on the building's second floor. Designed to care foras many as six patients in lounge or private room environments,the Infusion Center also offers a peaceful outdoor roof garden. The second and third floors each feature more than 10,000 squarefeet of medical office space available for lease, built to suit foreach tenant. Eighty percent of the building is currently leased,including leases to Sharp HealthCare tenants. The medical officeplaza features a unique and separate entrance from the CancerCenter.

Tomorrow... AGC's Seminar on PreventingSexual and Other Unlawful Harassment -June 19th With the passage of AB 1825, all California employers with 50 ormore employees are required by law to provide two hours of

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harassment training every two years for their managers andsupervisors! For many California employers 2012 is aretraining year to maintain compliance (Sexual HarassmentPrevention training). Remember too that all supervisors whohave been newly hired or promoted from within mustreceive this training within six (6) months of hire/promotion. Havethose in your company who have not yet been trained or are dueto be retrained join us on Tuesday June 19th at the AGC. 6212 Ferris Square, SD... 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. FLYER

Industry Insider...Want to Learn more about LeanConstruction?

The 20th Annual International Group for Lean ConstructionConference will be held on the campus of San Diego StateUniversity July 17-20, 2012. International experts will be coming toSDSU to discuss developments in lean construction with a focuson applications in practice. The Industry Day, July 17, is anopportunity for San Diego's construction community to learn moreabout the potential applications of lean in our industry.

Industry Day is followed by an academic research conferenceJuly 18-20. This is the first time the conference has been in NorthAmerica for 5 years. The IGLC is the premier research conferencefocused on applications of lean to construction, and attractsexperts from all over the world (currently over 20 countriesrepresented in the attendance). Registration is available via the conference website. For more informaton contact Dr. Ken Walsh, Conference Chair, at(619) 594-0911

AGC Softball Classic Tournament Scheduledfor October 27 at the Santee SportsPlex!

Sign-ups are going on now for the 2012 Annual AGC SoftballClassic. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 27 at thenewer Sportsplex USA in Santee. Address is 9951 RiverwalkDrive, Santee, CA 92071

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There will be a C Division for Co-ed Teams optionagain this year, (Minimum of 3 women required). So getyour players together, sign up now and startpracticing! CLICK HERE for the tournament format and registrationinformation. Contact Rae Krushensky at raek@agcsd.org with any questions.

AGC 73rd Annual AGCAffiliate Day GolfTournament WAIT LIST ONLY!

Thanks to the following repeat Major Sponsors, we anticipateanother fun and exciting golf event.

Major Sponsors: Alliant Insurance Services, and Moss AdamsLLP

Tee-Prize Sponsor & Lunch Sponsor: Marks, Finch, Thornton & Baird,LLP

California Quivers" Cool-Treat Sponsor:

Polycomp Administrative Services

Plasma TV for the Raffle: Trench Shoring Company

Committee Carts: California Bank & Trust

There are many other sponsorship opportunities still available. Theexhibitors, hole (tee) sponsors, beverage sponsors, contestsponsors, and raffle prize sponsors are still available. This event is the premier event of the year and much anticipated.It offers a great marketing opportunity for AGC members.

New this year: Signage will be produced by Acme Safety &Supply Co. Click here for the brochure with sponsor form. This event is the premier event of the year and much anticipated.

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It offers a great marketing opportunity for AGC members. New this year: Signage will be produced by Acme Safety &Supply Co. Please contact Rae Krushensky at 858-731-8157 with anyquestions.

Calendar of Upcoming Safety & EducationClasses JUNE CLASSESJune 11-14- EM385 1-1 Military Safety Requirements- 40HourJune 13- How to Successfully Document a ProjectJune 14- BIM-Building Information ModelingJune 15-16- OSHA 10-Hour for the Construction IndustryJune 18-19- Primavera Oracle P6 (Version 7.0)June 19-Putting Your 401(K) to the TestJune 19-21- QSD TrainingJune 19-20- QSP TrainingJune 20- Project Engineers Boot CampJune 27- CPR / First Aid ______________________________________ JULY CLASSES Education Classes July 2 Breakfast ClubJuly 10 Mechanics Liens & Stop NoticesJuly 11 Coaching & Mentoring Rising StarsJuly 11 Change OrdersJuly 12 Prevailing Wage FundamentalsJuly 17 Managing Construction OperationsJuly 18 CM- BIM Education Exam ReviewJuly 19 Prevailing Wage- Understanding & Dealing with ComplianceJuly 24 Training for the Non-HR ProgfessionalJuly 25 SWPPP 101 TrainingJuly 26 Intermediate Quick BooksJuly 26 Prevailing Wage- Legal Issues/Risks/Litigations For more information on Education classes:Contact: Becca Schaffer (858) 731-8155 Safety Classes July 11 Safety Qualified Rigger & Signal PersonJuly 19 OSHA 10-HourJuly 24 ARC Flash SafetyJuly 25 CPR/First Aid

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July 15 Scaffold Hands-on Practice For more information on Safety classes:Contact RaeMarie Blaha-Jonas (858) 558-7444, ext.110 QUOTE OF THE WEEK..."Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember,involve me and I learn." ~ Benjamin Franklin

JULY - DEC 2012 EDUCATIONCATALOG

Upcoming AGC Committee Meeting

JULY MEETINGSJuly 9 1:00 PM San Diego County Water Authority LiaisonJuly10 7:30 AM Build & Serve Committee

July10 12:00 PM Environmental Stewardship Committee

July11

10 A.M -2:00 P.M.

Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting @Skanska USA Civil West Office,1995 Agua Mansa Rd, Riverside, CA92509. RSVP

July11 1:00 PM City Liaison Committee @ City Office

July13 7:30 AM Caltrans Liaison Committee @ Caltrans

OfficeJuly16 11:30 AM San Diego Port District Liaison @ Port

OfficeJuly18 1:00 PM County of San Diego Liaison Committee

July18 4:00 PM Construction Leadership Council

July19 12:00 PM Meetings & Events Committee

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July25 11:00 AM Airport Authority Liaison Committee

July27 12:00 PM Technology Trends in Construction

Committee Get involved in the AGC by serving on a committee...the more youput into AGC, the more you will get out! A great way to networkwith other AGC members.

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