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contentsUNITED CONTRACTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORSKevin Albanese, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.; Jim Alvey, Appian Engineering, Inc.; Jerry Condon, Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc.; Bruce Daseking, McGuire and Hester; Brian Gates, Top Grade Construction, A Goodfellow Bros. Company; Rich Gates, DeSilva Gates Construction; Michael Ghilotti, Ghilotti Bros., Inc.; Brett Kincaid, O’Grady Paving, Inc.; Bret Lawrence, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.; Rob Layne, O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc.; Jeff Prevost, Lockton Companies, LLC; Robert Purdy, RGW Construction, Inc.; Bob Rahebi, Redgwick Construction Company; Donna Rehrmann, Stomper Company, Inc.

UNITED CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE CHAIRSAssociates: Bret Lawrence (Associate Director), Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.; Jeff Prevost (Associate Director-Elect), Lockton Companies, LLC | Caltrans: Michael Ghilotti (Chairman), Ghilotti Bros., Inc. | Government Relations: Chris Young (Chairman), D.W. Young Construction Co., Inc. | Safety & Insurance: Rick Seifert (Chairman), Preston Pipelines, Inc. | Scholarship: Janice Lajoie (Chair), GE Capital

UNITED CONTRACTORS STAFFMark Breslin, Chief Executive Officer; Leslie Lord, Deputy Director; Kelly Montes, Executive Assistant; Randy Ruby, Director of Labor Relations; Ruby Varnadore, Labor & Member Services Representative; Lucia Sbarro, Labor Relations & Member Services Assistant; Steve Geney, Labor Negotiations Consultant; Shelbie Tieman, Director of Finance & Administration; Terese Pollock, Finance Assistant; Kristina Knecht, Administrative Assistant; Stacy Anderson, Director Communications, Events & Education; Denise Ramirez, Online Services Manager; Joan O’Brien, Education Manager; Jenn Rogers, Event Manager; Marlo Fregulia, Event Assistant; Michelle Vejby, Publications Manager; Emily Cohen, Director of Government Relations; Mallori Spilker, Government Relations Assistant; Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate; Tony Dorsa, CARB Consultant

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UP Front Graduation: Beyond the school of Hard KnocksBy Michael Ghilotti, Ghilotti Bros., Inc., UCON 2013 President

LABOR• Contract Corner: Union Increase Amounts• Resource Center: Updated FormsBy UCON Labor & Member Services Department

Public WORkSSan Francisco: Setting the Partnering Pace for 2013By Emily Cohen, Director of Government Relations

Taking ACTIONLeading the Charge to Protect IndustryBy Emily Cohen, Director of Government Relations

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Graduation: Beyond the school of Hard Knocks

By Michael Ghilotti,Ghilotti Bros., Inc.

There is nothing more powerful for your company and your employees than the investment you make in their education and training.

Growing up in the construction industry gave me a bird’s eye view of the historical effort that we put into training….and it’s not pretty. It’s called “the school of hard knocks.” The construction industry has traditionally relied on employees learning in the field and acquiring knowledge and experience as they go. If they had

the drive and initiative to apply themselves, and a supervisor that was willing to teach them, then they were the lucky and fortunate ones. Otherwise, they were in for a long ride with little opportunity for growth and development.

I’ve been there. When I was growing up, each Ghilotti brother was in charge of their nephew. My father Mario, supervised my cousin Dick when he was starting out, and my uncle Dino was in charge of me (this was designed to keep the father from being “soft” on his son…).

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So flash back to 1983, and the summer before my senior year in college, where I found myself still on the back end of a shovel and jack hammering in a ditch on Anderson Drive in San Rafael.

Despite having done basically the same routine for the last 5 years, I was okay with the process, because I knew that eventually I’d get my shot.

Those that can’t, coach/teach. Supervisors are ex-doers. They aren’t normally the ones with the skill-set to do and teach.

As an industry that’s where one of our Opportunities for Improvement (OFI) lies. Developing a library of Best Practice instructional videos. What are the proven methodsof the different construction activities we perform as an

But how does that work for the rest of the guys that didn’t have the same last name as the one on the side of the truck? Are they willing to stick it out until someone notices them and gives them their shot?

Our industry is notorious for being made up of hard working guys that will just put their head down, work harder and persevere. But is that really how our industry is going to raise the bar for the quality of new employees that we attract? Is that the way to develop talent for the future?

Of course the answer is no. Especially with today’s workforce. This group is used to having access to everything, immediately. Patience is not a redeeming quality for most. They want to know the answers to three “w’s” and “h” before they’ll commit—When am I going to get my shot? What am I supposed to know? Why am I supposed to know it? And how do I get access to the information you say I’m supposed to know?

Have you ever been out on a jobsite and overheard a supervisor tell someone, “I’ll tell you what you need to know when I want you to know it.” Or how about that always-encouraging response, “You’re not getting paid to think…”?

Is this really the foundation that we want to grow and develop our industry? If you research “increases in productivity” over the last 50 years, you will find construction down at the bottom of the list. We can, and need, to do better.

Now the hard part—how do we do it? When you think about it, it’s not the supervisors’ fault. Those that do, do.

industry on a daily basis? What are the resources, manpower, and procedures necessary to accomplish a task productively, with quality and safety foremost?

UCON has many of the tools necessary to train and educate mid-level managers and admin personnel. Utilize them. Invest in your team. Help them to “be all that they can be.” They’ll be glad you did; you’ll be glad you did, and so will your bottom-line. u

Our industry is notorious for being made up of hard working guys that will just put their head down, work harder and persevere. But is that really how our industry is going to raise the bar for the quality of new employees that we attract?

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LABORThe following wage and fringe benefit increases will be effective in June or July of 2013 for these Northern California crafts. These total amounts are for bidding purposes only. UCON will notify our members on how the increases are to be allocated as soon as that information is confirmed.

UNION INCREASE EFFECTIVE DATECarpenters $1.80 July 1, 2013Cement Masons* TBD TBDIron Workers** $1.00 July 1, 2013Laborers $1.60 July 1, 2013Operating Engineers* TBD TBDPile Drivers $1.75 July 1, 2013Teamsters* TBD TBD

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* The current contracts expire in June 2013; no new rates have been negotiated yet.

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24/7 at the Resource centerUpdated forms for your day-to-day businessNew fill-in pdf forms have been added to our Members Only Resource Center on our website. Our Labor & Member Services Department works hard to provide you with easy to use forms and documents in one easy-to-find place. No need to re-create or research. UCON has done that for you. You can download the following administrative forms:

Standard Agreements:

• Master Subcontract• Subcontractor Work Authorization• One Job Subcontract• Master Trucking Agreement• Trucking Authorization Form• Short Sign-In Sheet Acknowledgment• Owner Contractor Agreement• Addendum to Subcontract• Attachment to Subcontract – Tiers• Purchase Order• Notice of Completion

Mechanic’s Liens & Stop Notices:

• CA Preliminary Notice• Stop Payment Notice (Private & Public)• Release of Stop Payment Notice• Partial Release of Stop Payment Notice• Notice & Claim Upon Surety & Bond Principal• Proof of Notice Declaration• Mechanic’s Lien• Extension of Time to Enforce Lien & Notice of Credit• Release of Lien

To find the Resource Center, visit our website at www.unitedcontractors.org, and click on the Resource Center button at the middle left. When prompted, enter your Member Login information. You will be directed immediately to the Resource Center page.

For questions, call us at (925) 855-7900, or email us at memberinfo@unitedcontractors.org. If you need assistance with our website, contact Denise Ramirez, Online Services Manager at (925) 362-7308, or email dramirez@unitedcontractors.org.

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WORkSSan Francisco Setting the Partnering Pace for 2013Six San Francisco Agencies Adopt Construction Partnering Program

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San Francisco hasn’t quite topped the charts when it comes to creating a business friendly environment, but it’s never too late to change, and change often begins with one positive step. That step occurred on December 18th, when six City and County of San Francisco agencies announced their adoption of formalized construction partnering programs for all projects, effective January 1, 2013.

In an executive directive signed by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, six City departments, including the San Francisco Department of Public Works (SFDPW), the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA), and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department,

will utilize the International Partnering Institute (IPI) Collaborative Partnering Model for all future City construction contracts and include partnering language in bid specifications and contracts.

This Collaborative Partnering Model is a formalized, non-adversarial approach to construction-project delivery that emphasizes creating mutual goals, improving accountability and developing dispute-resolution protocols. The resulting collaborative culture will improve schedule, budget, quality and safety.

For UCON and the contractors who bid and perform work within the City and County of San Francisco, this effort has been a long time coming.

The recommendations were developed through the Industry-San Francisco Contractor Liaison Partnering Subcommittee, which met in July and September of last year. The Subcommittee is comprised of representatives from SFO, SFPUC, SFDPW, and SFMTA, the Office of the City Attorney, various City contractors, UCON, AGC, CEA, and the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC). The Subcommittee is co-chaired by DPW Director Mohammed Nuru and 2013 UCON President Mike Ghilotti of Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Mike is also a founding member of IPI.

“We are pleased with the incredible progress of this committee in just a few short months,” said Mike. “When the City and County approached us with a partnering structure based on work done by IPI Committees, we knew that they were serious about

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really improving the culture of their construction program and improving the business environment for contractors and subs working in San Francisco.”

UCON knows that it is essential for contractors and owners to have opportunities to meet face to face and work together on challenging issues. We are confident that this structured, collaborative approach will translate to enhanced productivity, increased job satisfaction for the workers in the field and a better value for the taxpayers.

Each participating City department will determine the level of partnering to be utilized for each project, based on the City and County of San Francisco Vertical & Horizontal Construction Project Partnering Profile, created by the subcommittee. Furthermore, each agency will develop internal procedures for implementing partnering practices and identify a point person as a “partnering champion” for each department. United Contractors would like to thank Mayor Ed Lee, City Administrator Naomi Kelly, Director of DPW Mohammed Nuru, IPI and all contractors involved for providing their leadership and commitment to this important effort.

Questions about Partnering?Want to see partnering at an agency or city that you are performing work in? Contact Emily Cohen at (925) 362-7304 or ecohen@unitedcontractors.org. u

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ACTIONLeading the Charge to Protect IndustryUCON Stands Out for Contractors on CriticalCA Supreme Court Case

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Every so often a court case comes along where the outcome bares tremendous weight not just for the parties directly involved but for our entire industry. When these critical cases arise, United Contractors (UCON) steps in as the voice for contractors. When we say we’re “taking action,” we mean it.

In December 2012, at the direction of our Board of Directors, UCON’s counsel filed an amicus brief with the California Third District Court of Appeal in the case of Department of Water Resources v. Whitaker Contractors, Inc., the result of which will have far reaching impacts on the entire construction industry.

What’s at Stake: To decide this appeal, the Court must determine whether the Depart-ment had the right to terminate Whitaker. The Court’s determination of this appeal therefore requires that it decide under what circumstances a construction contract subject to the State Contract Act may be terminated for default. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is asking the Court to employ a highly subjective standard for termination.

The subjective and deferential standard that the Department demands be utilized will lead only to arbitrary action and abuse by public agencies. As a result, on behalf of all of our contractor members, and on behalf of California taxpayers, United Contractors is asking the Court to confirm that a public works construction contract can only be terminated for default if the contractor performing the contract is in unexcused material default of its obligations under the contract.

Why this Matters:DWR is arguing that it should be allowed to terminate a contractor’s right to perform a construction contract when the Department’s personnel subjectively believes that a contractor will not be able to complete its work in a timely manner and therefore is likely to breach the contractor.

UCON believes that DWR’s position in this appeal conflicts with controlling statutory authority and established public policy. A public agency may only terminate a contract for default when there actually has been a default. UCON recognizes that to allow termination for default for anything less is to invite arbitrary action and abuse of discretion by public agencies, which ultimately will result in the State and its taxpayers being burdened with litigation from improper contract terminations and higher costs to have construction work performed.

By Emily Cohen,Director of Government Relations

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What This Means for You:The vast majority of our contractor members do at least some, and most, a significant amount, of public works projects. If the “Owner” wins on this case, public owners, who we already have seen grow increasingly unreasonable with contractors over the years, will have an absurd amount of discretion in terminating contractors, and not dealing with them fairly in administering their contracts in general.

On the other hand, if the contractor wins, this could be a critically important tool that could help protect contractors from Owners who are incompetent or mean spirited.

Taking the Lead for Industry:UCON knows that a default termination can be a “death sentence” for a contractor, making it impossible to obtain bonding or to prequalify for work with public agencies. That is why ucon is the only industry association making the case to the court that a termination for default is too drastic a remedy to invoke subjectively. Additionally, it is neither fair nor consistent with

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What now:It will likely be several months before the Court of Appeals issues a notice setting the case for oral argument. We will continue to keep you up to date on this important case. If you have any questions you can contact us anytime!

Contact: Emily Cohen, Director of Government Relations at ecohen@unitedcontractors.org, or 925/362-7304. u

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Have you ever had one of those parenting moments where your kids ask you to help them with their homework? Sure you’re thinking, “How hard can fifth grade math be?” As you take a moment to show off your savvy math skills, your child looks at you perplexed and asks, “What are doing?” You proceed to show them the “old school” way that you did algebra. Granted, the cobwebs have taken over parts of your brain where spelling and math lessons used to reside. But the truth is, it’s not your rusty skills or knowledge, it’s that the subjects are now taught in what seems like a foreign and unrecognizable manner. Embracing new techniques and change can sometimes be difficult and scary.

As our construction industry continues to evolve, so must we. Work is not what is used to be. Keeping up in a competitive market

can not only be challenging, but overwhelming. Old methodologies don’t work. You need new strategies. You need to stay on top of industry change. Escalating regulatory requirements, workers compensation reform, prevailing wage, unemployment insurance—the list goes on. All of these changes affect the way your organization does business.

Enter United Contractors (UCON) University. A program offering a variety of occupational safety courses and construction-specific educational classes, including management training programs to focus on career and workforce development.

Beginning in the 1990’s with the intention of providing affordable education and training opportunities for our members to meet the changing industry, the University program has trained thousands of construction experts.

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requirements in your organization. Hear up-to-date information on prompt payment law, mechanic liens, stop notices and bonds.

CARB, PERP...What does it all mean?Are you aware of the latest CARB Diesel Regulations? Have you taken advantage of UCON’s year-end review checklist for off-road, on-road and portable power? Are you registered yet for the FREE upcoming PERP class (see page 16)? This course reviews the inspection process, discusses the consequences of non-compliance, and explains how to comply with CARB’s Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP).

Are your employees’ certifications up to date?Do you have a have an employee that is First Aid/CPR certified on every jobsite? Do your employees have Competent Person Trenching & Excavation training? Do your employees meet the requirements for OSHA’s permit-required Confined Space training? All of these safety courses are taught by experienced industry specialists through UCON University.

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Are you developing the Next Generation of construction leaders in your organization?Our Project Management Career Advancement (PMCA) program provides students with an overall foundation of the critical details of Project Management. Comprehensive training that fosters creativity, encourages leadership development, and provides innovative strategies and solutions that can immediately be applied to the workplace. A new PMCA program begins this month—sign up today (see the enclosed program brochure in this months magazine).

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members. Choose from over 30 interactive courses to meet your online training needs. Even in my own job, I find myself settling into a comfort zone—resorting to my old school ways. There is nothing wrong with the old school as long as you embrace the new school, no matter how foreign or unrecognizable it may seem. Keeping the status-quo means losing an opportunity to grow and improve, and just like our industry, we must evolve and grow. u

Joan O’Brien, Education Manager, carefully develops the UCON University Program each year. Focusing on classes that will give your company a competitive advantage, Joan can help you outline training necessary and specific for your organization. Contact her today at (925) 362-7303, or by email at jobrien@unitedcontractors.org.

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I remember applying for college in the fall of 1995, looking for scholarships and weeding through a bunch of financial aid and FAFSA forms. Almost 20 years later (sigh), college is much more expensive and even harder to get into. And once you’re in…there is no comparison to the pressures required to stay in and compete, much less afford it. By being a UCON member or a future part of the industry, our association wants to invest in you!

Let United Contractors help with the rising costs of education—our annual Scholarship Awards Program is underway and now accepting applications through our new online process. Visit our website at www.unitedcontractors.org and submit your information by

By Denise Ramirez,Online Services Manager

the deadline—Friday, April 26, 2013, for a chance to win. $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded! $14,000 will be distributed by United Contractors; $6,000 in memorial scholarships will be awarded in honor of the David W. Young Memorial Fund and the Mario Ghilotti Family Foundation.

Scholarship Program Eligibility:

• All UCON member affiliates in college (employees, spouses, and dependents), any majors (minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required)

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• California college students majoring in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required)

Scholarship applications are individually reviewed and selected by our Scholarship Committee. Winners will be announced in May.

Since 1994, UCON has awarded almost $300,000 to member affiliates and CA Civil Engineering and Construction Management majors, through our Scholarship Awards Program. The program is funded throughout the year by an annual fundraiser and numerous donations from member companies and individuals. A sincere thank you to all of our donors for investing in the future of our industry.

For more details, visit our website or contact Denise Ramirez at dramirez@unitedcontractors.org, or(925) 362-7308. u

UCON Scholarship Awards Program Can Help You Achieve Your Educational Goals

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The construction industry is extremely challenging and finding

a competitive advantage, let alone your next project, isn’t easy.

At the Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust

(LECET) Southwest, we know that the Laborers’ success goes

hand-in-hand with yours. We are here to help you succeed.

By cooperating with signatory employers, the Laborers provide

the best trained, hardest working people in the industry. But

that’s just the beginning, the Laborers go even further. We can

help you find your next project, perform it safely, and complete

it on time and under budget. No matter what the issue is, the

Laborers are here to help.

• Project tracking and alerts

• Market research and analysis

• Training and apprenticeship

• OSHA and regulatory assistance

• Workers compensation

Laborers can’t work if their employers aren’t winning projects. That is why the Laborers are committed to helping signatory contractors find and win projects, explore new markets, and develop new business opportunities.

The Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust Southwest is a partnership between the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) and their signatory contractors throughout the states of California, Arizona, and New Mexico to secure projects and jobs, increase market share, and advance mutual industry-related interests.

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The construction industry is extremely challenging and finding

a competitive advantage, let alone your next project, isn’t easy.

At the Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust

(LECET) Southwest, we know that the Laborers’ success goes

hand-in-hand with yours. We are here to help you succeed.

By cooperating with signatory employers, the Laborers provide

the best trained, hardest working people in the industry. But

that’s just the beginning, the Laborers go even further. We can

help you find your next project, perform it safely, and complete

it on time and under budget. No matter what the issue is, the

Laborers are here to help.

• Project tracking and alerts

• Market research and analysis

• Training and apprenticeship

• OSHA and regulatory assistance

• Workers compensation

Laborers can’t work if their employers aren’t winning projects. That is why the Laborers are committed to helping signatory contractors find and win projects, explore new markets, and develop new business opportunities.

The Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust Southwest is a partnership between the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) and their signatory contractors throughout the states of California, Arizona, and New Mexico to secure projects and jobs, increase market share, and advance mutual industry-related interests.

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business gets crackin’—UCON Crab Feed: March 7th

It is that time of year to put on your plastic bibs and belly up to the table to crack some crab. This is a night of food, drink, fun and new friends. Come for the crab and camaraderie and stay until the beer runs out.

Crab Feed Rule No. 1 (Agreed on by salty dogs and crabby vets alike): Don’t get stuffed on pasta, bread and salad before the crustaceans arrive. It’s called a “Crab Feed” for a reason. — Sincerely, your UCON Event Staff

UCON Crab FeedMarch 7th, 4:30-7:30pmCanyon View in San Ramon - New Location!$60 member / $90 non-member

NEWS

Bio-Mod Modular Bioretention System

The Bio-Mod is a pre-cast concrete biofiltration cell system designed for use with local agency bioretention cell designs, and is compatible for use with all types of filter soils, including non-proprietary low flow (5-10 in/hr) or high flow soils.

Enhance bioretention cell performance, increase service life and address peak flows by incorporating the Bio-Mod Pre-Filter Modules into your system.

• Prefilter w/Internal High Flow Bypass• Light Modules• Tree Modules• Superior Structural Integrity (H20 Loading)

Contact our engineering department for design assistance.

KriStar Enterprises, Inc.800-579-8819 | www.kristar.com

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NEWSFarwest Safety, Inc. Makes Strides to Save the Cones Kudos to Farwest Safety, Inc. for their creative way to help raise money for Breast Cancer awareness! All of the gals in the office, plus owner Gary Anderson (and a few other helpers), joined in to “Save the Cones” and raised over $4,000, taking part in the October event, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, in Stockton. Daring to wear pink (even Gary), the Farwest team was honored to lead the walk the day of the event.

For more information about Farwest Safety, Inc., visit their website at www.farwestsafety.com, a UCON member since 1999. u

Kevin Albanese named One of enr’s Top 20 Under 40 Congratulations to Kevin Albanese, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. for making ENR California’s annual list of the Top 20 Under 40, a competition, which celebrates the excellence of young design and construction professionals around the state. In its third year, the Top 20 Under 40 contest drew its largest collection of entries. An independent jury judged candidates on the basis of their career experience; industry leadership; community service; and other factors. The entire list of winners will appear in the February 11, 2013, edition of ENR California. Kevin Albanese currently sits on our UCON Board of Directors as our Vice President/President-Elect and our Secretary/Treasurer. Visit www.jjalbanese.com to find out more about Joseph J. Albanese, Inc., a UCON member since 2003. u

Duran & Venables, Inc. Raises Food for a Good Cause Duran & Venables helped raise a mountain of food for the Milpitas Food Pantry, which marks their 6th year in a row for this charity event. “This event has become so essential in keeping up morale for our company and vendors, as well as our community,” said Sean Venables, president of Duran & Venables. “With the help of employees and vendors, we were able to collect nearly 4500 pounds of food to donate to the Pantry.”

The Milpitas Food Pantry is part of the Second Harvest Food Bank, which assists residents of Milpitas and Alviso by an emergency food box program that distributes food to low and no-income residents.

The month-long Food Drive was held at Duran & Venables’ local office of operations in Milpitas, where they hosted a barbeque to thank employees and vendors for their support, and to present their donations to the Milpitas Food Pantry. Other local vendors that helped contribute

food and prizes for the raffle included: AAA Fence, Broom Service, CB Trucking, Granite Construction, GraniteRock, GreenWaste, Hammer Trucking, Hertz Equipment Rental, Papé Machinery, Peterson CAT Tractor, Pioneer Machinery, Preston Pipelines, Renn Transport, RGW Equipment Rentals, Rich Voss Trucking, SB Transport, SITECH-NorCal, StateWide Traffic Safety & Signs, Stevens Creek Quarry, Sunbelt Rentals, White Cap, and Winchester Auto.

Duran & Venables, Inc. has been a UCON member since 2001. Visit their website at www.duran-venables.com. u

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Join one of UCON’s forward-thinking committees today:Associate Committee | Labor Committee | Legislative Committee | PAC Committee | Regulatory Committee | Safety & Insurance Committee | Scholarship Committee | Learn more at www.unitedcontractors.org.

“Reading applications, one is inspired by what these individuals have already achieved and how our contribution can make such a difference.” — Janice Lajoie, GE Capital; Chairperson, Scholarship Committee

“Our group does a great job of making these meetings a forum to discuss relevant issues that are facing the construction industry.” — Bret Lawrence, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., Chairman, Associate Committee

“The dedicated members of our committee, who are willing to share their experiences and talents, make our industry and organization stronger, in response to our ever changing workforce, regulatory, environmental and business challenges.”— Rick Seifert, Chairman, Safety & Insurance Committee

United Contractors boasts respected, dedicated committees and volunteers who help produce positive change for our industry. Our Committee and Volunteer Appreciation event on January 10th at Campo di Bocce in Livermore, thanked our members for their commitment and hard work. Be a part of a committee, and make a change.

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41 Years – 1972Associate Member:Peterson CATThomas Lum

40 Years – 1973Contractor Member:J. W. Ebert Corp.Jim Ebert

Associate Member:Gladding, McBean & Co.Dan Cross

37 Years – 1976Contractor Members:Mountain Cascade, Inc.Duke Fuller

Walter C. Smith Co., Inc.Michael DeBenedetto

29 Years – 1984Associate Members:Oldcastle Precast -Enclosure SolutionsPaul Jurich

United Rentals Trench SafetyDan Dutcher

28 Years – 1985Contractor Member:D.W. Young Construction Co., Inc.Christian Young

26 Years – 1987Associate Member:McInerney & Dillon PCWilliam McInerney, Jr.

19 Years – 1994Contractor Member:Top Grade Construction,A Goodfellow Bros. CompanyBrian Gates

7 Years – 2006Contractor Members:Disney Construction, Inc.Rick Disney

Shaw Pipeline, Inc.Matt Shaw

6 Years – 2007Contractor Member:California Trenchless, Inc.Michael Jardin

Associate Members:Granite Construction -Materials DivisionRoss Kashiwagi

Wells Fargo EquipmentFinance, Inc.Brian Hildebrandt

5 Years – 2008Contractor Members:Con-Quest Contractors, Inc.Paul Loukianoff

GSL ConstructionMichael Walker

Pacific Coast DrillingCompany, Inc.Chris Sykes

Taber Construction, Inc.Bret Taber

Valentine Corp.Robert Valentine

Associate Member:PACE SupplyJoe Gannon

3 Years – 2010Contractor Member:Delta Grinding Co., Inc.Kenneth John Ferrante

Associate Member:Asphalt Consulting Services, LLCNorman (Skip) Brown

2 Years – 2011Associate Members:Advanced StormwaterProtection, Inc.Jason Griffin

Construction EngineeringResource, Inc. (CER)Joe Turner

Equip Appraisers LLCRob Nowacek

1 Year – 2012Contractor Members:Cazadores Construction, Inc.Jason Edwards

Earth Construction & MiningCharles Poss, III

Hooker Creek, Inc.Scott Shongood

Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc.Marcos Gomez

Pacific Excavation, Inc.Jim Paxin

Stacy and Witbeck/Herzog, a JVHoward Klein

Associate Member:FiveCubits, Inc.Alex Moody

FEbRUARY MEMbER ANNIVERSARIESUnited Contractors would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the following companies who are celebrating their anniversary of membership with our organization in february:

18 Years – 1995Contractor Member:Ghilotti Bros., Inc.Michael Ghilotti

Associate Member:Moss Adams LLPPaul Tucci

17 Years – 1996Contractor Member:Beliveau Engineering Contractors, Inc.Lawrence Beliveau

15 Years – 1998Contractor Member:Doyle’s Work Company, Inc.Billy Holler

14 Years – 1999Contractor Member:Grade-Way ConstructionDan Lowry

13 Years – 2000Associate Member:Leonidou & Rosin Professional CorporationJanette Leonidou

12 Years – 2001Associate Member:Cynergy FinancialMichael Steller

9 Years – 2004Contractor Member:Striping GraphicsTony Lane

8 Years – 2005Contractor Member:Rosendin Electric, Inc.Rick Guzman

Associate Member:Cassidy-Turley BTCommercial Real EstateTed Gallagher

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