associated general contractors of new york state …...associated general contractors of new york...

Associated General Contractors of New York State • agcnys.org 1

1 = $250 7 = $17502 = $500 8 = $20003 = $750 9 = $2250

4 = $1000 10 = $25005 = $1250 11 = $27506 = $1500 12 = $3000

Conference Registration Form

Mail, fax or email registration form to:AGC NYS Conference10 Airline Drive, Suite 203 Albany, NY 12205-1025Fax: 518-456-1198 email: [email protected]

Questions? Please call us at (518) 456-1134

Refund Policy: No refunds will be given for cancellations received after November 28, 2017 or for “no shows” on the days of the conference.

Cost

per

Att

ende

e

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

LIST OF ATTENDEES: (Please print name and e-mail clearly)

Conference fee of $250 per person* for reservations received by November 17, 2017. Cost after November 17 is $275 per person.* Registration includes all meals and conference materials but excludes hotel reservations and any courses that require separate fee(s) as noted in course descriptions.

Enclosed is $ in conference fees in the form of a check payable to AGC NYS or credit card.

Cardholder Name:

Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Security Code:

Credit Card Billing Address: Zip Code:

Signature: Total Charge Amount:

E-mail Address for Receipt:

Company Name & Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: Email:

Name: E-mail:

mailto:bryanna%40agcnys.org?subject=


CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5Training Programs & Workshops Begin

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6General Session Opens

8:00 a.m.

Welcome Address8:00 a.m.

Saratoga 1-3

Safety Excellence Awards8:30 a.m.

Saratoga 1-3

Workers Comp. 550 Check Presentation8:30 a.m.

Saratoga 1-3

Excellence in Partnering Awards8:30 a.m.

Saratoga 1-3

S.I.R. Award Presentation9:00 a.m.

Saratoga 1-3

Opening Keynote - Greg Lindsay9:30 a.m.

Saratoga 1-3

Tradeshow & Workshops Begin11:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6Breakfast

7:00 - 8:15 a.m.City Center

Keynote - Justin Ganschow8:15 - 9:15 a.m.Saratoga 1 & 2

Workshops Begin 9:30 a.m.

THE 31ST ANNUAL AGC NYS

INDUSTRY CONFERENCEWelcome from AGC NYS’Chairman Jeff DiStefano

andPresident & CEO Mike Elmendorf

On behalf of AGC NYS, welcome to the 2017 Construction Industry Conference in Saratoga Springs. For the 31st year, we have assembled government agencies and industry professionals to discuss topics, trends and legislation that impact the construction industry.

Our training programs and workshops are informational and educational, helping you build your business with an eye on the future. Download the “AGC NYS” App on your iOS or Android device, and check our schedule of events to help make the most of your experience at the Construction Industry Conference.

Thank you again for attending and enjoy your time with AGC NYS.

Jeff DiStefano Mike ElmendorfChairman, AGC NYS President & CEO, AGC NYS

Please visit the following URL to reserve your room at the Saratoga Hilton TODAY.

Email Address: Please include an email address for EACH attendee. We will conduct a post-conference survey directed to each attendee.

Updates and room changes will be noted in our App. Please be sure to download by scanning the QR code below for your device.

PDH Credits: Several workshops have applied for PDH credits. An updated list of qualified workshops will be posted at the conference. You must attend the full workshop, sign in and sign out to receive the credit.

iOS QR Code Android

https://aws.passkey.com/gt/212008036?gtid=5c90be97646f8a0e3ec47384b9caa165

Associated General Contractors of New York State • agcnys.org4

GUEST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Welcome Address - General Session Wednesday, December 6Infrastructure Truth - What is the Truth and Does it Matter 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.Joe Boardman, Former President and CEO of Amtrak Saratoga 1-3

Boardman was the longest-serving Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), serving July, 1997 until resigning after being appointed by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the United State Senate to serve as Administrator of the United States Federal Railway Administration in 2005. Boardman was named President & CEO of Amtrak in November, 2008. He went on to become the second-longest serving head of Amtrak before retiring in September, 2016.

Opening Keynote - Operating in an Autonomous World Wednesday, December 6Learn What the Not-Too-Distant Future of Our Industry Will Hold 9:30 a.m.Greg Lindsay, Senior Fellow, New Cities Foundation Saratoga 1-3

Greg Lindsay is a journalist, urbanist, and futurist. He is a senior fellow of the New Cities Foundation leading the Connected Mobility Initiative and the director of strategy for LACoMotion, a new mobility festival coming to the Arts District of Los Angeles in November 2017.

He is also a non-resident senior fellow of The Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative, a visiting scholar at New York University’s Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management, a contributing writer for Fast Company and co-author of Aerotropolis: The Way We’ll Live Next.

He’s been cited as an expert on the future of travel, technology and urbanism by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and other national and international media outlets. Among many other organizations, he has advised Intel, Ericsson, Samsung, Audi, Chrysler and Tishman Speyer, and is currently Urbanist-in-Residence at Urban-X — BMW Mini’s urban tech accelerator.

Greg graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in journalism and is a two-time Jeopardy! champion (and the only human to go undefeated against IBM’s Watson).

Breakfast Keynote - Bringing Safety From the Office to the Field Thursday, December 7What to do and Say to Demonstrate Commitment 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.Justin Ganschow, CAT Safety Saratoga 1 & 2Justin is passionate about empowering front line employees, involving supervisors and engaging leaders in the safety culture improvement process. Learn techniques to engage and empower your workers to excel.

He has 15 years of experience in the Environment, Health and Safety field. He has first-hand experience implementing the Zero-Incident Performance (ZIP™) Process at Caterpillar manufacturing facilities and has since served organizations in the construction, logging, manufacturing, mining, aggregates, waste/recycling and utilities industries.

https://newcities.org/connected-mobility-initiative/

http://www.greglindsay.org/

http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/brent-scowcroft-center/fsr-initiative

http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/brent-scowcroft-center/fsr-initiative

https://www.amazon.com/Aerotropolis-Way-Well-Live-Next/dp/0374100195/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279805811&sr=8-1


AGC NYS FEATURESAGC NYS Safety Excellence Awards Wednesday, December 6 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Saratoga 1-3The AGC NYS Safety Excellence Award recognizes and honors AGC NYS Members for having and implementing outstanding safety programs. Awards will be given to AGC NYS Members with excellent safety programs that meet the stringent minimum criteria, criteria which exceed industry standards, and also demonstrate excellent safety practices in the field.

Workers Comp. 550 Group “Big Check” Presentation Wednesday, December 6Presented by Bill Donato, G.C.G. Risk Management 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Saratoga 1-3Bill Donato will present a check for over $1 million to members of the AGC NYS Workers Comp. 550 Group, representing the 30% dividend members of the 550 Group will receive this year.

Excellence in Partnering Awards Wednesday, December 6 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Saratoga 1-3The purpose of the Excellence in Partnering Competition is to recognize Construction Projects Best Epitomizing the Principles of Partnering: Mutuality and Trust, Commitment, Clarity and Openness.

S.I.R. Award Presentation Wednesday, December 6 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Saratoga 1-3The SIR Award stands for Skill, Integrity and Responsibility, and originated in the Nevada Chapter of AGC in 1966. The 15-inch gold statuette was sculptured from a famous Norman Rockwell painting entitled, “The Spirit of Construction.”

The Award was adopted by the National AGC in 1976 when it was presented to President Gerald Ford, the first national recipient. President Ronald Reagan received the award in 1981 and Drew Lewis, former Secretary of Transportation, received it in 1983. Honorees are nominated by the chapters, and chosen by AGC of America.

This year, the award is being presented posthumously to Rockne Burns. Rockne was involved in numerous industry and community organizations such as the Associated General

Contractors of New York where he was past president, served as Trustee of the Operating Engineers Benefit Fund and served as chairman of many of the Chapters committees. He was very active in Labor Relations. Rockne started his career with The Army Corps of Engineers working on the International Bridge to Canada in Massena, N.Y. He later became Vice President of S.J. Groves and Sons Construction Company where he was responsible for the construction operations throughout New York, as well as projects in California, Washington, and Texas. He was President and Owner of Tuscarora Construction Co., Inc. in Pulaski, N.Y., Willow Shores Corporation in Cape Vincent, N.Y., and he established R.E. Burns & Sons Co., Inc. in Statesville, N.C.

1971 Robert Moses 1972 Harry Hayes1973 Frances Turner1974 Nelson Rockefeller1975 John LaFalce 1978 John Dillon nominated 1980 Dan Walsh1981 Bill Hennessey1988 Harold Bixby, Tri-Delta Aggregates

1995 Richard Forrestel, Sr. Cold Spring Construction2000 Nick Badami, Ritangela Const. 2003 Martin Galasso, Sr., Lancaster Development, Inc. 2003 John Egan 2005 Jim Keeler, Keeler Construction Co., Inc.2011 Jeffrey J. Zogg, AGC NYS2014 Joseph “Bud” Gigliotti, Lancaster Development, Inc.2017 Rockne Burns, Tuscarora Construction Co., Inc.

S.I.R. AWARD RECIPIENTS


TRAINING PROGRAMSPRE-REGISTRATION & SEPARATE FEES REQUIRED

ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician / Finisher Certification Tuesday, December 5Fee: $325 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Lunch Included) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Written Exam) TraversPublic and private owners now regularly require contractors to provide an ACI certified concrete flatwork technician and/or finisher for flatwork on their projects. Don’t lose work due to non-conformance!

Certification Requirements:• ACI Flatwork Technician certification will be granted to those examinees who obtain a passing grade (70% or higher) on the written exam.• ACI Flatwork Finisher certification will be granted to those who obtain a passing grade on the written exam and EITHER

a) possess one year (1500 hours) of approved work experience and successfully complete the ACI performance exam, OR b) possess three years (4500 hours) of approved work experience and successfully complete the Alternative Performance Affidavit (Form D16).

• Re-certify every five years by passing the written exam.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BEFORE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE COURSE MATERIALS AND TO SUBMIT YOUR EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTATION IN ADVANCE. (see below)ACI Flatwork Technician/Finisher Certification information.

Fees: Training Course - $325 (Includes work book, lunch and written exam.)Performance Exam (if needed, will be offered separate from this course and written exam)

ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician/Finisher Certification Course fee $325

1.__________________________________ 4.__________________________________2.__________________________________ 5.__________________________________3.__________________________________ 6.__________________________________ Please charge my credit card: $__________ Contact Name:__________________________________Firm:__________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________Email:___________________________________________

Card Holder Name:______________________________________________________________

Card Number:_______________________________ Exp. Date ___________ Sec. Code______

Credit Card billing Address ______________________________________ Zip Code__________

Signature _____________________________________ Total Charge Amount $__________

Email address for receipt: _________________________________________________________

http://www.concrete.org/certification



ACI-CRSI Adhesive Anchor Installation Certification & Practical Exam Tuesday, December 5Fee: $525 per person 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Course and Written Exam Off-site Location TBA Concrete anchoring is critical to the safety and integrity of the constructed work. Certification is currently required in many contract documents, including NYSDOT and Thruway. Don’t lose work. Be certified.

This course provides education on the key elements of reliable anchoring and allows you to demonstrate your ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The areas of adhesive anchor installation covered include:

• Understanding jobsite conditions relevant for correct selection of installation procedures • Proper selection and assembly of the injection equipment• Awareness of the impact of storage conditions • Proper technique and equipment to minimize air voids at various orientations and depths• Recognition of time limits for installation and positioning of anchor element (i.e., gel time)• Installation of the anchor element in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

ACI-CRSI certification requires applicants to pass both a written examination and performance examinations. Recertification is necessary every five years, and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.ACI Installer Certification Information.

Fee: $525 per person (includes workbook, DVD, lunch, materials and testing)

ACI-CRSI Adhesive Anchor Installation CertificationCourse fee $525 per person

1.__________________________________ 4.__________________________________2.__________________________________ 5.__________________________________3.__________________________________ 6.__________________________________ Please charge my credit card: $__________ Contact Name:__________________________________Firm:__________________________________________________________________________Phone:_____________________________Email:___________________________________________

Card Holder Name:______________________________________________________________





http://www.concrete.org/Certification/CertificationPrograms.aspx?m=details&pgm=Adhesive%20Anchor%20Installer&cert=Adhesive%20Anchor%20Installer



Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor/Competent Person Tuesday, December 5Flagger: Train the Trainer 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $25 each, $50 for both; or included in full Conference Registration Alabama

Contractors on NYSDOT and Thruway projects must have staff with this training per Section 619 - Work Zone Traffic Control. Learn the practices necessary to assure compliant and safe work zones.

Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor/Competent Person and Flagger: Train the Trainer Course fee $25 each or $50 for both (If you are a registered conference attendee, this course is free.)

Contact Name:_____________________________________________________________________

Firm:________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________Email:___________________________________________

Flagger: Train the Trainer Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor/Competent ($25)Person ($25) December 5 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. December 5 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

1.___________________________________ 1.___________________________________2.___________________________________ 2.___________________________________3.___________________________________ 3.___________________________________

Card Holder Name:______________________________________________________________







NYSDEC Endorsed 4-Hour Erosion & Sediment Control (E & SC) Training Tuesday, December 5Fee: $85 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saratoga 3

NYSDEC’s SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity requires a contractor to identify the trained individual responsible for SWPPP implementation on permitted projects, and for project operators, including NYSDOT, to have sites inspected by qualified inspectors. Trained individuals and qualified inspectors need four hours of NYSDEC-endorsed training every three years. This seminar provides the four hours of training in proper erosion and sediment control principles and an overview of the SPDES permit requirements. Course participants will receive certificates of completion to use to verify training.

NYSDEC Endorsed 4-Hour Erosion & Sediment Control (E & SC) TrainingCourse fee $85

1.___________________________________ 4.___________________________________2.___________________________________ 5.___________________________________3.___________________________________ 6.___________________________________ Please charge my credit card: $______ Contact Name:__________________________________

Firm:_______________________________________________________________________

Address where pre training materials are to be sent:____________________________________________

City, State, Zip:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________Email:___________________________________________

Card Holder Name:______________________________________________________________







High Strength Bolting Techniques Tuesday, December 58 PDH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Broadway 1 & 2

High strength bolting is a fundamental element in the construction of modern steel structures. A working knowledge of bolting design, fabrication, and installation techniques is essential during all aspects of the construction process including inspection. This course will benefit new and experienced professionals seeking an increased understanding and awareness of bolted connections for structural steel systems. Limited to 50 registrants.

This important course incorporates recent changes to DOT’s NYS Steel Construction Manual and provides time-saving and quality enhancing best practices. Participants will receive “hands-on” experience in achieving specified bolt tensions with bolts of varying conditions using a Skidmore–Wilhelm bolt tension calibrator.

Fee: $25

High Strength Bolting TechniquesCourse fee $25

1.__________________________________ 4.__________________________________2.__________________________________ 5.__________________________________3.__________________________________ 6.__________________________________ Please charge my credit card: $__________ Contact Name:__________________________________

Firm:__________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_____________________________Email:___________________________________________

Card Holder Name:______________________________________________________________





PLEASE FORWARD ALL FORMS ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO:AGC NYS, LLC

10 Airline Drive, Suite 203Albany, NY 12205Fax: 518-456-1198

Email to: [email protected]

mailto:%20bryanna%40agcnys.org?subject=


WORKSHOPSTUESDAY 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

OSHA’s Silica Standard: Tuesday, December 5Managing the Many Facets of Compliance 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 2 PDH Broadway 3There is a lot for the construction industry to learn regarding elements of the new OSHA silica standard. This course will provide clarity as to the applicability of the standard and how it interfaces with other standards, such as lead in construction, and employees’ PPE requirements. Failing to recognize the distinction between the two regulations and manage the recordkeeping requirements of these separate standards could prove to be very costly. Join Peter Delucia, AAC Contracting, for this informative program. If your company is looking for a silica-in-construction training program that presents a unique perspective and covers practical applications, this one’s for you.

WEDNESDAY - 11:00 a.m. - NoonNYSTA’s Bridge Program Wednesday, December 61 PDH 11:00 a.m. - Noon Broadway 1 & 2Learn about innovative approaches with respect to development and implementation of Thruway Bridge Asset Management System (BAMS). The BAMS is integrated with the Authority’s Pavement Asset Management System which forms the basis of the capital program development process. A discussion of bridge long-range capital needs assessment, investment-based capital program development scenarios, and the use of pavement and bridge asset management systems to develop and update the Authority’s multi-billion dollar Capital Program for 2018 to 2022 will be presented.

LIRR 3rd Track Project Wednesday, December 6At Grade Crossing Elimination 11:00 a.m. - Noon 1 PDH Broadway 3 & 4Dive into the intricacies of eliminating seven at-grade rail crossings between Floral Park and Hicksville, Long Island. As part of the Long Island Rail Road’s third track project, this 9.8 mile stretch is complex and innovative. Learn how the designers fit this reconfiguration into an already constrained and heavily-traveled group of sites.

Insurance and Workforce Management Wednesday, December 6 11:00 a.m. - Noon High RockInsurance coverage is not just a paper-pushing activity. Attendees will learn from a Contractor’s expert staff the documentation required to meet the insurance coverage requirements and dig into the processes that can be utilized to control Workers Comp costs. An overview of the pitfalls a Certificate of Insurance (ACCORD) as proof of coverage and ways to assure coverage expectations.

Find out what actions Employers can utilize to control their EMR, and Costs and how to keep employees working during the recovery period.

Pre-Award Tools for Contractors Wednesday, December 6 11:00 a.m. - Noon TraversThis workshop will provide participants with three simple steps to implement during the Pre-bid, and Award phase of a public contract. First, utilize this platform to transform your procurement process to better document and record good faith effort. Second, the DBE Good Faith Effort tool can assist in maximizing participation toward Agency D/M/WBE contract goals. Third, use an innovative tool that is creating unique match making opportunities between Contractors and D/M/W/BE firms.


WORKSHOPSWEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m. - Noon

Professionalism Means Consistency of Quality in All Things: Wednesday, December 6Do your RFP Submissions and Communications Accurately Reflect 11:00 a.m. - NoonYour Professionalism as an Organization? AlabamaOwners set a high bar when it comes to their professional standards, and they want to work with contractors who set equally high standards for themselves. You know how good your organization is, but do your statements of qualifications and proposal narratives; even letters and outward communications effectively convey that? Learn best practices from an industry-focused communications expert and take away immediate value from this hour-long session.

WEDNESDAY 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Rte. 146 Over the Mohawk River - Featured Project Wednesday, December 61 PDH 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Saratoga 1The 2-lane Route 146 Rexford Bridge, built in 1965, carries over 22,000 vehicles a day between Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and is one of four crossings of the Mohawk River/Erie Canal east of the City of Schenectady. The project includes a new 4-lane bridge with a multi-use path, reconstruction of the approach roadways, reconfiguration of the signalized Route 146/Aqueduct Road intersection, and installation of the new safety appurtenances. Design and construction provided a new curved 4 span steel girder structure with spans between 160 and 245 feet. Learn about the team’s cost-effective solution benefitting the traveling public and assuring a sustainable service life.

Balloon Lighting Pilot Program Wednesday, December 6Thruway and NYSDOT Updates 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.1 PDH Saratoga 2NYSDOT and Thruway engineers are investigating new methods and applications for improving nighttime work area lighting. Conventional methods for illuminating work zones are prone to producing glare for both workers and for drivers alike. However, new technologies in highway lighting, such as balloon lights, are being developed that help address many of the concerns associated with nighttime highway construction. Learn what has been done and what specification changes might be showing up soon on construction projects.

Restoring the Pier 57 “Super Pier” - Featured Project Wednesday, December 61 PDH 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Saratoga 3At the time of its construction in 1954, Pier 57 was innovative, more durable, efficient, and cost-effective than its predecessor. Based upon WWII floating pontoon vessels, construction was achieved by pre-casting three 27,000-ton caisson boxes, floating them down the Hudson River, and then driving steel piles though the walls of the boxes to anchor them to their permanent location on the West Side of Manhattan. Now the historic pier, originally designed as a terminal for shipping and storage of cargo, has been transformed to support office, retail, and public park space. This revitalization incorporates 250,000 SF of office space, 100,000 SF of restaurant space—and--an 80,000-square foot rooftop park accessible to the public. McLaren Engineering Group and RXR professionals will highlight how they incorporated old and new in this innovative NYC project.

Autonomous Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation Wednesday, December 61 PDH 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Broadway 1 & 2Recently, FHWA piloted connected vehicles in New York City. The research team will present their tests and results, as well as a look at how to integrate connectivity into our transportation systems effectively.


WORKSHOPSWEDNESDAY 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Notice and Recordkeeping Wednesday, December 6Tips, Traps and What You Need to Know 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Broadway 3 & 4In order to preserve your right to present a claim there are many things to keep track of. A leading construction attorney will discuss some of the challenging aspects of properly documenting your claim, and providing notice. This informative session includes common pitfalls that cause forfeiture of your claim status and ways to assure that you are in good standing.

Best Practices for Environmental Permitting Wednesday, December 61 PDH 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. High RockPublic infrastructure entails an often complicated, expensive and lengthy environmental process. Join industry professionals and learn some crucial best practices to facilitate successful environmental stewardship in design and permitting. Look into a few case studies for successes and ways to improve the process for designers and design-builders alike.

Paid Family Leave - An HR Nightmare? Wednesday, December 6 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. TraversEffective January 1, 2018, the New York State Paid Family Leave (NYSPFL) law requires nearly all private employers to secure coverage for their employees. NYSPFL poses significant challenges for construction industry employers and their collectively and non-collectively bargained employees. Learn from legal and insurance pro’s the specific requirements for employers and employees and how to comply with the law.

WEDNESDAY 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.Tunneling Featured Projects Wednesday, December 6A Look at Current and Future Trends 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. 1 PDH Saratoga 1First-hand look at tunneling methodologies led by an industry practitioner with international expertise. TBMs and conventional case studies include the NYCDEP’s Rondout Project, NY and the Devil’s Slide Tunnel in California. This session will also provide insight into future innovative techniques.

Bridge Deck Finishing Machine Set-Up & Operation Best Practices Wednesday, December 61 PDH 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Saratoga 2Simple deck placements can be tricky, much less intricate configurations. Learn essential bridge deck setup and concrete pouring best practices from a manufacturer’s expert. Also take a look into the future equipment technology to make your worksite more productive.

Ground Modification Innovation for Challenging Sites Wednesday, December 61 PDH 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Saratoga 3

Experts from a leader in ground modification will provide design and construction insights into some best practices for challenging sites and ground conditions. Case studies will be used to give you safety, design and quality best practices.



Self-Driving Vehicles, Connectivity and Emerging Trends in Transportation Wednesday, December 61 PDH 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Broadway 1 & 2Once only in the realm of science fiction, vehicles capable of navigating roads without a human driver are being tested and under development. Technologies enabling communications between vehicles and roadside infrastructure are being deployed along certain roads and innovative companies are investing heavily in novel concepts, such as the Hyperloop. This session will discuss the emerging trends in surface transportation and provide an overview on the technologies, its capabilities, and the potential impacts on the transportation system. The session will provide an introduction to current and emerging innovations, such as automated and connected vehicles and explore potential areas of interest for those involved in designing and building transportation infrastructure.

GFE and Waivers Wednesday, December 6Your Floatation Devices 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Broadway 3 & 4What are your rights and responsibilities under Article 15A and its related regulations? How do you comply with aspirational expectations and yet live within the law? Learn the answers to these and more from construction industry practitioners with years of boots-on-the-ground experience. Keep your organization’s bottom line above water – don’t miss this session.

Fleet Safety Wednesday, December 6 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. High RockDriving on the public roadways can be dangerous; employee use of company vehicles included. Companies can be exposed to many liabilities. Led by a construction insurance professional, this session will identify possible liabilities, what vehicles constitute your fleet, and what you can do to help safeguard your company from exposures. We will also take a look at some of the emerging technologies that can help manage exposures and improve your bottom line.

Construction and Inspection of ADA-Compliant Pedestrian Facilities Wednesday, December 61 PDH 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. TraversConstructing new and retrofitting existing pedestrian facilities is not a simple task. An overview of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; NYSDOT’s standards for pedestrian facilities; common issues that occur during construction; and important inspection points. This session will arm you with immediate tools to address this finely tuned spec.

WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.Repairing the NYS Canal System Wednesday, December 6Design & Construction Issues 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.2 PDH Saratoga 1The Canal Corporation, under the New York Power Authority, is tasked with design and construction work to keep the Canal System in a state of good repair and make improvements. Learn about many aspects of the Canal System and the design and construction challenges which exist.

Design-Build Program and Innovative Projects Wednesday, December 62 PDH 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Saratoga 2Overview of the Design-Build Program at NYSDOT, including two featured project presentations. Cascade/Miller Road over Cattaraugus Creek included the tallest concrete pier in New York and the innovative use of mass placement concrete. The Region 8 Westchester CBOW project provided an innovative solution to address flooding which eliminated the need to raise the Hutchinson Parkway and an adjacent bridge.



Structural Shotcrete Wednesday, December 62 PDH 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Saratoga 3Shotcrete is a preferred process in the construction of many new structures from foundations up to domes and everything in between. Advantages of the shotcrete process include formwork savings, construction of complex shapes and locations, equipment savings, time and labor cost mitigation, improved bonding and durability. Both wet and dry processes produce a material with properties of high strength, low permeability and high durability. Learn from a pneumatically placed structural concrete leader tips and insights into the evolution and best practices for quality shotcrete application. Also look at innovative uses on modern projects across the nation.

NYSDOT will present details and insight into the Department’s Section 583 standards; including: test panels, wet and dry mix applications, common issues, evaluation and misconceptions of the product and specification; also, future expectations and considerations for design, construction and placement of the product.

Open Road Tolling and Intelligent Highway Future Planning Wednesday, December 62 PDH 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Broadway 1 & 2The Thruway Authority is engaged in forward-looking project scoping. Modernization of the statewide facility step by step is needed. Take a look at ongoing and upcoming project innovations.

Complying With New Part 360 Solid Waste Management Regulations Wednesday, December 61.5 PDH 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Broadway 3 & 4The 6 NYCRR Part 360 Solid Waste Management Facility Regulations set design standards and operational criteria for the management of solid wastes in New York State. The regulations, vetted during two public comment periods, five public hearings, over 25 meetings with stakeholders, and thousands of public comments, impact construction projects and the recycling of materials from those projects. Comprehensive revisions to Part 360 and related sections set new requirements for - the management, beneficial use and transportation of construction and demolition (C&D) debris; pre-determined beneficial uses for fill material excavated during construction activities; asphalt pavement and millings; other C&D debris; exemption, registration and tracking requirements for the transport of C&D debris; and limitations on the exempt disposal of C&D debris. All may/will impact how you manage your surplus excavated materials – on the jobsite and in the stockpile area. DEC staff will provide you with the critical info needed to operate within the law of the new regs.

Crane Awareness Wednesday, December 62 PDH 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. High RockCranes are usually the largest pieces of equipment on a construction site, and are the least understood. This session will discuss common crane issues, hazards and controls. The intended audience is foremen, superintendents, management, craft workers and safety people. Learn some measures to improve site safety.

Multi-Employer Plans and Double-Breasting BMP’s Wednesday, December 6 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. TraversHear from the experts how you can manage your risks when working union and merit shop. Multi-employer pension exposure and best practices to protect your bottom line will be covered.


WORKSHOPSTHURSDAY 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

DESIGN INNOVATION AND INVESTIGATIONVirtual Steel Design, Assembly, Management Thursday, December 71 PDH 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Saratoga 3BIM’s true potential is to serve as a platform for life-cycle management of 3D project data from planning and design through construction and facility operation/maintenance. Bridge systems still rely for the most part on 2D drawings. Members of a recent study present what data is needed to move bridge steel work from 2D to 3D and demonstrate that the data can be transferred electronically from design through fabrication and construction. The need to manually recreate data can be eliminated. Pick up some best practices for applying BIM successfully in bridge steel fabrication. Increase your efficiency and reduce the risk of errors.

MSES Failures and Follow-Up Thursday, December 71 PDH 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Saratoga 3This presentation details the recent failure and emergency repair of 2 MSES walls in NYSDOT Region 8. Included is discussion on the permanent repair of the walls, along with efforts to develop methods to identify other high risk MSES structures. If you are designing or building these structures, don’t miss this session.

Changes in Environmental Permits and NYSDOT Specs Thursday, December 72 PDH 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Broadway 1 & 2This presentation for designers, contractors and design-builders, will highlight the sometimes challenging conditions encountered during permitting and construction. Learn about specific permits - Army Corps, DEC, etc., for highway projects and key general conditions that frequently affect design and schedule. NYSDOT staff experts will also discuss NYSDEC’s Section 401 Water Quality Certification and the New York Department of State’s Coastal Consistency Determination. You will also dig into the recently updated Standard Spec Section 209, detail sheets and new products and site procedure best practices from silt fence and sediment filter log materials to requirements for concrete truck washout, soil restoration and winter stabilization. Surely an all-inclusive primer on NY’s permit and spec environment.

Managing the Assets of the NYS Canal System Thursday, December 72 PDH 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. TraversThe Canal Corporation, under the New York Power Authority, is tasked with measuring needs and assessing best practices for managing the 200 year old Barge Canal system. Find out how they do it and what the projects in future years will entail. The Canal Corporation has a significant role in managing waterways throughout New York State. Find out how they do it and learn about the unique watersheds along New York’s Canals.

Portageville Bridge - Unique Site, Unique Solutions Thursday, December 71.5 PDH 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Broadway 3 & 4Replacing a RR bridge over a deep gorge. Blasting 13,000 cy of ledge at an environmentally sensitive site. Complex geologic conditions. Come hear from project personnel how they managed the construction on this challenging site. Utilizing technology as well as 50+ years of industry experience, Maine Drilling & Blasting successfully blasted 90’ of ledge in multiple benches for the bridge skewbacks. The focus will be on the safety, quality and production success of the project.


WORKSHOPSTHURSDAY 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURED PROJECTSEnergy Performance Contracting in Water Resource Recovery Facilities Thursday, December 71 PDH 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. High RockMunicipal water resource recovery facilities (aka sewage treatment plants) are benefiting from Energy Performance Design-Build. Use of new energy efficient equipment can offset energy usage. Anaerobic digesters can be upgraded to accept hauled organic wastes (trap grease, cheese whey, winery waste, soda bottling waste, etc.) producing additional methane for energy generation. Results: more waste processed, increased tipping fee revenue, and on-site electricity generated to run the plant. Through presentation of concepts and case studies, see how this project delivery mechanism is helping municipalities to complete much needed infrastructure upgrades.

Which Way to the Beach? Thursday, December 7Mussel Salvage and Relocation on I-86 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.1 PDH High Rock

A 2014 bridge inspection and initial threatened and endangered species screening resulted in the identification of critical scour and presence of federally protected species within or adjacent to the project located within the Seneca Nation of Indians. Two endangered freshwater pearly mussel species were found. It was determined that unavoidable impacts to mussel populations and habitat would result from bridge work and scour repairs. Relocation would be needed. The critical nature of the repairs, timing of the surveys and relocation, and the stream work restriction dates added extra complexity to the project timeline and task completion. Over 500 pearly mussels were tagged and relocated in 2016 by the State University of New York at Oneonta Research Foundation. Just in case your next job has mussels on the move, this presentation provides details of the parallel tracks and intersecting features of the project and how they ultimately combined to meet the project timeline.


CONFERENCE SCHEDULETUESDAY, DECEMBER 5

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Training Courses Require Separate Registration

ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician/Finisher Certification9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. .................................................. High Rock

ACI-CRSI Adhesive Anchor Installation Certification(Course & Written Exam)7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ........................................................Off Site

Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor/Competent Person & Flagger Train the Trainer9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. .....................................................Alabama

High Strength Bolting Techniques, 8 PDH9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ........................................Broadway 1 & 2

NYSDEC Endorsed 4-Hour Erosion & Sediment Control(E & SC) Training1:00 -5:00 p.m. ........................................................... Saratoga 3

WORKSHOPS

OSHA’s Silica Standard - 2 PDH1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Broadway 3)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6

Opening General Session8:00 a.m. ................................................................... Saratoga 1-3

Welcome Address - Joe Boardman8:15 a.m.

Safety Excellence Awards Presentation8:30 a.m.

Workers Comp. 550 Check Presentation8:30 a.m.

Partnering Awards8:30 a.m.

S.I.R. Award Presentation9:00 a.m.

Opening Keynote - Greg Lindsey9:30 a.m.

CONSTRUCTION EXPO11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WORKSHOPS11:00 a.m. - Noon

NYSTA’s Bridge Program, 1 PDH ................ Broadway 1& 2LIRR 3rd Track Project, 1 PDH ....................Broadway 3 & 4Insurance and Workforce Management ......... High RockPre-Award Tools for Contractors ............................. TraversProfessionalism Means Consistency of Quality in All Things ..............................................................................Alabama

Lunch 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., City Center

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Rte. 146 Over the Mohawk River, 1 PDH ....... Saratoga 1Balloon Lighting Pilot Program, 1 PDH ......... Saratoga 2Restoring Pier 57, 1 PDH ....................................... Saratoga 3Autonomous Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation, 1 PDH * ........Broadway 1 & 2Notice and Recordkeeping ..........................Saratoga 3 & 4Best Practices for Environmental Permitting, 1 PDH .................................................... High RockPaid Family Leave ........................................................... Travers

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Tunneling Featured Projects, 1 PDH ............... Saratoga 1Bridge Deck Finishing Machine Set-Up & Operation Best Practices, 1 PDH ....................................................... Saratoga 2Ground Modification Innovationfor Challenging Sites, 1 PDH .............................. Saratoga 3Self-Driving Vehicles, Connectivity and Emerging Trends in Transportation, 1 PDH ...............Broadway 1 & 2GFE and Waivers .............................................Broadway 3 & 4Fleet Safety ................................................................. High RockConstruction and Inspection of ADA-Compliant Pedestrian Facilities, 1 PDH ....................................... Travers

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Repairing the NYS Canal System, 2 PDH ........ Saratoga 1Design-Build Program and Innovative Projects, 2 PDH .................................. Saratoga 2Structural Shotcrete, 2 PDH ................................ Saratoga 3Open Road Tolling and Intelligent Highway Future Planning, 2 PDH ..............................................Broadway 1 & 2Complying with New Part 360 Solid Waste Management Regulations, 1.5 PDH * ..................................Broadway 3 & 4Crane Awareness, 2 PDH ....................................... High RockMulti-Employer Plans and Double-Breasting BMP’s ............................................. Travers

Reception & Food Stations, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.City Center


CONFERENCE SCHEDULETHURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

Breakfast, 7:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast Keynote - Justin Ganschow8:15 a.m. ................................................................Saratoga 1 & 2

WORKSHOPS9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Design Innovation and Investigation, 2 PDH .............................................. Saratoga 3Changes in Environmental Permits and NYSDOT Specs, 2 PDH .........................Broadway 1 & 2Portageville Bridge, 1.5 PDH ......................Broadway 3 & 4Environmental Featured Projects,2 PDH ........ High RockManaging the Assets and Waters of the NYS Canal System, 2 PDH .................................... Travers

* PDH Pending Approval

Construction Expo - Wednesday, December 611:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

To register for your booth at the Construction Expo, Visit our Website:www.agcnys.org/programs/ConstructionConference

BOOTH FREE IS $795 FOR MEMBERS AND $995 FOR NON-MEMBERS. We will once again have a section for firms who would like to

introduce their technology to the industry. MUST BE CONFERENCE REGISTRANT TO ATTEND.

Download our mobile app “AGC NYS” for up-to-date conference

information including room changes and more.

iOS QR Code Android

http://www.agcnys.org/programs/ConstructionConference


Toys for Tots

associated general contractors of new york state …...associated general contractors of new york...

Documents