November 2014

Idaho Associated General Contractors
November 2014
Member’s Edge Newsletter
80th Anniversary Convention
December 10-11, 2014
New October
Members
Consurco
www.consurco.com
D7 Weather Protection
Systems
Echelon Group, Inc.
Featuring Keynote Speaker Bobby Bowden
Bobby Bowden is the nation's second "winningest" active head coach and the only coach ever to lead nine
consecutive teams to ten or more wins per season. His
program is the only one in college football history to
finish among the Associated Press's top four in nine
consecutive seasons, win 11 straight bowl games, and
play in 14 bowl games in a row without a loss. His team
won the national championship in 1993 and 1999.
Bowden was named National Coach of the Year in
1979 and 1980, ACC Coach of the Year in 1993 and
1997, and Home Depot National Coach of the Year in
1996 and 1999.
HVAC Controls and
Specialties
Other features include…
In the Bag Promotions
and Awards
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Spink Butler, LLP
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Wright Brothers, The
Building Company
www.wbtbc.com
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Events & Classes
2
Online Plan Room Update
2
QBS Facilitator Council
2
Highway Information Fast Lane
3
Building Idaho’s Future
3
Eastern Idaho Fall Conference
4
Convention Save the Date
5
Safety Fest 2014
6
AGC Building Tenant Space
Available
7
Breakout Sessions:
 Highway & Building Committees
 In-State Contractor Preference
Over 40 Trade Show Participants
 Construction’s Economic Forecast
Exciting Product Demonstrations
 Leveraging Your Talents for Success
 Idaho Water Quality Primacy
Silent and Live Auction
 HR & Health Insurance
Dinner, Awards, and Entertainment
 Changes in Employment Law
 More to come!
Some sponsorship & trade show opportunities are still available!
Contact Brandi Wolsborn at (208) 472-0452 or [email protected]
Lunch with Governor Otter
National Park Service Taps CM Students for Idaho Site Restoration
by Tony Illia, ENR
Construction management students at Boise State University gained some real-world experience in completing
a design-build project for the National Park Service at a
former World War II Japanese-American internment
camp that now is a national historic site in Jerome County, Idaho.
The pleased owner now may rehire the team for other
possible facility projects at the former Minidoka
"relocation center," whose quickly built structures once
held up to 12,000 mostly U.S. citizens from 1942 to
1945.
The 33,000-acre camp, one of the largest of 10 built in
remote U.S. locations, consisted of 36 housing blocks
with schools, stores and fire stations. It became Idaho's
eighth largest city. More than 500 residential, administrative and utility structures were built at the site.
Boise-based Morrison-Knudsen Corp., now a unit of URS
Corp., was the original contractor on the $5.8-million
project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. More than
3,000 workers logged some 2 million man-hours on the
project, says a Park Service history.
"The transition from the high unemployment caused by
prewar depression to wartime labor shortages occurred
almost overnight," says the history, which adds that work
"was seriously hampered by wartime shortages of materials and wartime transportation problems."
According to the Park Service history, "Mess halls
planned to accommodate about 300 people had to
handle twice and
three times that
number for short
periods as evacuees poured in
from assembly
centers on
schedule."
Workers coped
with the extreme
climate in the
high desert location, conditions worsened by the bulldozing of sagebrush and native grasses. Says the Park Service history, "the dust was swirling in all directions, coming in all
the cracks and crevices of the buildings and literally
covering one with a gray film of volcanic ash."
The center, built in six months, was dismantled after
the war and turned into farms. In 2006, Congress
guaranteed $38 million for Minidoka's restoration
along with the other former internment camps.
Today, Minidoka is a national historic site with structures and an interpretive trail that attracts 80,000
visitors annually.
Read More Here
Skill. Integrity. Responsibility.
Events & Classes
Page 2
Meetings & Events
Upcoming Safety Classes
Nov 13
Eastern Idaho Fall Conference
Boise
Nov 5
Associate/Supplier Advisory Board
Nov 18-19
OSHA 10
Nov 13
CLC Leadership Meeting
Nov 21-23
40 Hr HAZWOPER
Dec 10 - 11
80th Anniversary Convention
Nov 26
First Aid/CPR/AED
Dec 4
Forklift Operator Certification
To register, please visit:
http://www.idahoagc.org/events-meetings/
Don’t see a class you need?
Call us at (208) 344-2531 and we’ll make sure
to notify you when we schedule one!
Northwest AGC Online Plan Room Update!
Want more of the new online plan room? We’ve put together a sneak peek to give you more visuals!
Keep an eye out for a full walk-through and demo video coming soon!
V i ew N ow
QBS Facilitator Council Requesting Construction Manager Board Member
The QBS Facilitator Council is a group of professional design and
governmental organizations that have joined together to assist
governmental entities in complying with the state law (Idaho
Code 67-2320) concerning the selection of design professionals
based upon qualifications.
Qualification Based Selection, or QBS, offers many benefits to
governmental entities in selecting outside professional services
to meet their needs. It offers a way of obtaining the most qualified professional firm for the project, while still allowing for negotiation of fees within a project’s budget. The QBS Council provides information on QBS, as well as any assistance a governmental entity might need to utilize the process within their agency.
Our board consists of representatives from the design professionals covered by the law including engineers, land surveyors,
landscape architects, and architects. It also includes representatives from LHTAC/ITD, AIC and the Public Works Directors.
Construction managers, who are also covered by the law, are
currently not represented on the Board and we are seeking a
volunteer.
The Board meets on the third Tuesday of every other month
from 8 to 9 am. The board reviews complaints and enquires,
sets training and provides direction to the staff.
If you are a construction manager and interested in serving on
this Board, please contact the QBS office at [email protected], or call us at 321-1736. Please visit our
website at www.qbsidaho.com for more information. We need
the construction manager point of view!
Teri Ottens
Staff
QBS Council
208-321-1736
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Highway Information
Fast Lane
Collaboration Through the Highway Committee Results in Safer Idaho Work Zones
A Thank You from Western Construction, Inc.
Work Zone Safety participants,
On behalf of the employees at Western Construction, Inc., I
would like to personally thank each of you for your time and
valued input regarding interstate work zone safety and the
use of crossovers.
crossovers, Western’s employee’s and subcontractors
would have been exposed to imminent traffic hazards for
over three months. I am absolutely convinced that worker
(s) lives were saved through the responsible actions of
ITD’s executive management.
With the participation of FHWA, OSHA & First Link Safety,
meetings with Idaho AGC & Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD) culminated in ITD’s reemphasis of positive
separation for interstate work zones. In good-faith and
without obligation, ITD doubled down on this pledge and
proactively embraced Western’s proposal to add crossovers
on the I-84, Oregon State Line project this season. Without
View a letter of thanks from our employees to Brian Ness,
Jim Carpenter and the staff at ITD who have chosen to
enhance the worker safety standards in our industry.
Thank you Gentlemen and all who participated!
Arnie Spriggel, Western Construction, Inc.
Building Idaho’s
Future
Economy on Track for Best Growth in Nine Years
by Jeffry Bartash, MarketWatch
Global growth is sputtering again. Most
Americans remain pessimistic five years
after the end of the Great Recession. And
the deadly Ebola virus is adding fresh uncertainty.
Yet the U.S. economy continues to chug
along and it could soon register its longest
and strongest period of expansion in nine
years.
On Thursday, the government is likely to
report the U.S. grew 3% in the third quarter,
right on the heels of 4.6% growth rate in the
spring. What’s more, economists polled by
MarketWatch predict the nation will also
grow at least 3% in the final three months of
2014. The last time the U.S. posted three
straight quarters of similar growth was from
late 2005 through early 2006.
The steady pace of expansion has made the
U.S. an oasis of growth, untroubled so far by
slowdowns in Europe and Asia.
“The fundamentals of the economy are
stronger now,” said Gus Faucher, senior
economist at PNC Financial Services. “We
don’t have the same drag from government-
spending cuts. Corporate balance sheets are
pretty good. Households have less debt. The
economy is adding 200,000 jobs a month.”
As a result, the Federal Reserve is expected to
end a long-running economic-stimulus program this week when top central bankers
meet to fine-tune their strategy to help the
nation grow.
The economy won’t truly turn the corner, however, until businesses boost investment and
Americans start to spend more freely. The
upcoming slate of economic reports this week
will offer further clues on the behavior of companies and consumers.
Split picture
U.S. executives are probably seeing double
vision these days. Sales are rising at home as
companies hire more workers and newly employed Americans spend money. But U.S. exports could take a hit with Europe on the doorstep of another recession and China and Japan also slowing.
Still, companies probably increased spending
and investment in September, especially if
the volatile airline and auto sectors are
stripped out. Economists predict that new
orders for durable goods minus transportation may have risen close to 1% last
month.
Business investment is one of three main
pegs holding up the U.S. economy. Although it’s been surprisingly soft during
most of the recovery, it’s shown more
signs of life lately. Investors will look for
evidence on whether the latest global
malaise is causing companies to rethink
their plans.
An even bigger peg, consumer spending,
has also been lackluster since the U.S.
exited recession in mid-2009. Americans
spent several years working down debts,
but they’re still not spending as much as
they normally do and slow income growth
is a chief cause.
Consumer spending is not expected to
show a big bump in September, but it’s
not all bad news. After splurging on new
cars and trucks in August, Americans
visited auto showrooms less in September. Read More Here
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 6:30pm
November 13, 2014
Eastern Idaho Fall Conference
with Guest Speaker
Doug Sayer
Hilton Garden Inn
700 Lindsay Boulevard
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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Founder of Premier Technology, Inc.
Individual │ $25
Couple │ $40
Register today! www.idahoagc.org
S AV E T H E D A T E
80th Anniversary Convention
December 10-11, 2014
Boise Centre
SKILL INTEGRITY RESPONSIBILITY INNOVATION LEADERSHIP
FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER COACH BOBBY BOWDEN
Bobby Bowden is the nation's second "winningest" active head coach and the
only coach ever to lead nine consecutive teams to ten or more wins per season. His program is the only one in college football history to finish among the
Associated Press's top four in nine consecutive seasons, win 11 straight bowl
games, and play in 14 bowl games in a row without a loss. His team won the
national championship in 1993 and 1999. Bowden was named National Coach
of the Year in 1979 and 1980, ACC Coach of the Year in 1993 and 1997, and
Home Depot National Coach of the Year in 1996 and 1999.
S I G N U P TO BE A
D IAM ON D OR
P L AT INUM S P ON SO R
A ND HA V E A VI P
B RE AKF AS T WI TH
C OAC H BO W D EN
Featuring
Coach Bowden Keynote Address
Breakout Sessions:
 Highway & Building Committees
 In-State Contractor Preference
 Construction’s Economic Forecast
 Leveraging Your Talents for Success
 Idaho Water Quality Primacy
 HR & Health Insurance
 Changes in Employment Law
 More to come!
Lunch with Governor Otter
Over 40 Trade Show Participants
Exciting Product Demonstrations
Silent and Live Auction
Dinner, Awards, and Entertainment
Some sponsorship and Trade Show opportunities are still available!
Contact Brandi Wolsborn at:
T 208.344.2531 E [email protected]
WWW.IDAHOAGC.ORG
10
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BOISE, IDAHO
Annual Safety Fest of the Great Northwest
January 20-23, 2015
• Safety and Health Training Event for the education of the Northwest’s frontline
workers, supervisors and managers of all levels.
Free
Safety
Training
• Methods to reduce hazards presently causing fatalities, injuries and illnesses.
• Emphasizes construction, general industry & mine safety and health.
• NEW: Management and Agriculture track classes with CEUs available.
Location: Washington Group Plaza – 720 Park Boulevard, Boise, ID
Hosts: URS Corporation; Occupational Safety and Health Administration –
Boise Area Office and Region 10 Office, Seattle; Idaho AGC; State
of Idaho, Division of Professional Technical Education; University
of Washington; Idaho OSHA Consultation Program at Boise State
University.
Who’s Invited: All contractors from construction, mining and industry; government
employees; professional technical educators; and students.
Trade Show: Will be held on Tuesday & Wednesday, January 20 & 21, inside the
Washington Group Plaza. 40 booths will be available for rent for the two day
vendor show. Participants will be required to have their own display materials
and table covers.
Cost: $0.00 – all sessions are free
Registration: To register on-line go to: http://www.safetyfest-boise.org
Deadline: The registration deadline is November 30, 2014.
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BOISE, IDAHO 83702
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BUILDING FEATURES
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• State-of-the-Art Meeting Room Facilities Available for
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©2014, Commerce Real Estate Solutions. Disclaimer: The above information is given with the obligation that all negotiations relating to the purchase, renting, or leasing of the property described above shall be conducted through Commerce Real Estate Solutions. No
warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other encumbrances, withdrawal without notice, and to any special listing
conditions imposed by the seller. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence. Some aerial photography by DigitalGlobe or Aerials Express.
1649 WEST SHORELINE DRIVE
BOISE, IDAHO 83702
AVAILABLE
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3,000 SF
$18.50 / SF
FOR LEASE
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For more information, please contact:
DAVE WINDER, CCIM
Office Specialist
(208) 287 9498
[email protected]
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD | COMMERCE
398 South 9th Street, Suite 260
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 287 9500
www.comre.com
©2014, Commerce Real Estate Solutions. Disclaimer: The above information is given with the obligation that all negotiations relating to the purchase, renting, or leasing of the property described above shall be conducted through Commerce Real Estate Solutions. No
warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other encumbrances, withdrawal without notice, and to any special listing
conditions imposed by the seller. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence. Some aerial photography by DigitalGlobe or Aerials Express.
1649 WEST SHORELINE DRIVE
BOISE, IDAHO 83702
FOR LEASE
MOVE IN READY
GREAT AMENITIES
For more information, please contact:
DAVE WINDER, CCIM
Office Specialist
(208) 287 9498
[email protected]
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD | COMMERCE
398 South 9th Street, Suite 260
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 287 9500
www.comre.com
©2014, Commerce Real Estate Solutions. Disclaimer: The above information is given with the obligation that all negotiations relating to the purchase, renting, or leasing of the property described above shall be conducted through Commerce Real Estate Solutions. No
warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other encumbrances, withdrawal without notice, and to any special listing
conditions imposed by the seller. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence. Some aerial photography by DigitalGlobe or Aerials Express.
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CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD | COMMERCE
398 South 9th Street, Suite 260
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 287 9500
www.comre.com
FOR LEASE
MOVE IN READY
GREAT AMENITIES
©2014, Commerce Real Estate Solutions. Disclaimer: The above information is given with the obligation that all negotiations relating to the purchase, renting, or leasing of the property described above shall be conducted through Commerce Real Estate Solutions. No warranty or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the
information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other encumbrances, withdrawal without notice, and to any special listing conditions imposed by the seller. Prospective buyers should conduct their own due diligence. Some aerial photography by DigitalGlobe or Aerials Express.
DAVE WINDER, CCIM
Office Specialist
(208) 287 9498
[email protected]
For more information, please contact:
BOISE, IDAHO 83702
1649 WEST SHORELINE DRIVE