Conference Call On Operators Grievance

The Builders Association was part of a conference call Wednesday afternoon regarding grievances filed by Operating Engineers Local 150 against some member companies. The grievances revolve around the use of temporary heat, and contractors recently received copies of letters from Local 150 to the American Arbitration Association that asked for the AAA to assign arbitrators to the matter.

An Association representative and lawyers representing affected contractors discussed what steps to take next. The Builders Association will monitor the situation carefully and continue to keep members informed.

Association Snapshot

Get a clear idea of what's in store financially for you and your business. Attend the Builders Association's Fall Meeting September 9 to hear a 2009 forecast from AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson. Sponsorships are available for the event, allowing you the chance to get your company's name in front of a crowd of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
Builders Association staff met with the leadership of the Hispanic American Industry Association (HACIA). The meeting served as a platform to identify opportunities to collaborate on future endeavors. The Builders Association extended invitations for HACIA members to attend upcoming Safety Forums and the Fall Meeting.
The Builders Association recently added two new staff members and two communications interns. Their biographies and responsibilities are available in the About Us section of the website.

OSHA Proposed Rule Changes

Affecting Construction

OSHA seeks took amend regulation(s) and add clarifying language related to non-compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment and training requirements which may expose the employer to liability on a per employer basis. The full text of the proposed rule is available for comment until September 18.

BIM Forum Information

The Building Information Modeling (BIM) Forum Fall Meeting October 2-3 will focus on collaboration and interface points between project teams and risk management best practices. Take your business to the next level and keep current with BIM trends.

New Member

The Builders Association is proud to welcome:

Murphy & Miller Inc. 600 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, 60607; Contact Tom Dubsky, Vice President Service Operations; Phone: 312.427.8900

For over a half century, Murphy & Miller Inc. has been the leader in quality HVACR, service, maintenance and design/build installation. More people turn to us and stay with us because they know that they can count on Murphy & Miller to effectively meet their needs.

Upcoming events

Builders Association Fall Meeting: September 9, 2008
Contractor Safety Forum: November 13, 2008
Builders Association Project Manager Seminar: December 10, 2008
Builders Association Annual Meeting: December 10, 2008

Have the owners your company works with been slow to adopt the ConsensusDOCS? See 10 ways this set of documents benefits owners on a list compiled by the AGC of America.

This issue of the Blast is sponsored by Enterprise Fleet Services.

Enterprise Fleet Services helps companies with 15-200 vehicles in their fleet by controlling costs such as acquisition, maintenance, fuel, insurance and disposal. This results in overall savings, an increase in profit for the company, and positive impact on the bottom line.


Builder Blast For 8-27	8/27/2008
Conference Call On Operators Grievance The Builders Association was part of a conference call Wednesday afternoon regarding grievances filed by Operating Engineers Local 150 against some member companies. The grievances revolve around the use of temporary heat, and contractors recently received copies of letters from Local 150 to the American Arbitration Association that asked for the AAA to assign arbitrators to the matter. An Association representative and lawyers representing affected contractors discussed what steps to take next. The Builders Association will monitor the situation carefully and continue to keep members informed.
Association Snapshot Get a clear idea of what's in store financially for you and your business. Attend the Builders Association's Fall Meeting September 9 to hear a 2009 forecast from AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson. Sponsorships are available for the event, allowing you the chance to get your company's name in front of a crowd of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Builders Association staff met with the leadership of the Hispanic American Industry Association (HACIA). The meeting served as a platform to identify opportunities to collaborate on future endeavors. The Builders Association extended invitations for HACIA members to attend upcoming Safety Forums and the Fall Meeting. The Builders Association recently added two new staff members and two communications interns. Their biographies and responsibilities are available in the About Us section of the website. OSHA Proposed Rule Changes Affecting Construction OSHA seeks took amend regulation(s) and add clarifying language related to non-compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment and training requirements which may expose the employer to liability on a per employer basis. The full text of the proposed rule is available for comment until September 18. BIM Forum Information The Building Information Modeling (BIM) Forum Fall Meeting October 2-3 will focus on collaboration and interface points between project teams and risk management best practices. Take your business to the next level and keep current with BIM trends. New Member The Builders Association is proud to welcome: Murphy & Miller Inc. 600 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL, 60607; Contact Tom Dubsky, Vice President Service Operations; Phone: 312.427.8900 For over a half century, Murphy & Miller Inc. has been the leader in quality HVACR, service, maintenance and design/build installation. More people turn to us and stay with us because they know that they can count on Murphy & Miller to effectively meet their needs.	Upcoming events Builders Association Fall Meeting September 9, 2008 Contractor Safety Forum November 13, 2008 Builders Association Project Manager Seminar December 10, 2008 Builders Association Annual Meeting December 10, 2008 Have the owners your company works with been slow to adopt the ConsensusDOCS? See 10 ways this set of documents benefits owners on a list compiled by the AGC of America. This issue of the Blast is sponsored by Enterprise Fleet Services. Enterprise Fleet Services helps companies with 15-200 vehicles in their fleet by controlling costs such as acquisition, maintenance, fuel, insurance and disposal. This results in overall savings, an increase in profit for the company, and positive impact on the bottom line.
© 2008 Builders Association 9550 W. Higgins Road, Suite 380, Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: (847) 318-8585, Fax: (847) 318-8586, info@bldrs.org	Email designed by Webitects