Los Angeles Sustainability Coalition (LASC) Presents: Transportation On-The-Move Series!
12th Annual Procurement Exchange Summit
Earl ‘Skip’ Cooper II | Black Business Association |
(323) 291-9334 | mail@bbala.org| www.bbala.org
STAY CONNECTED:
GLAAAC 6th Annual Back-To-School Drive
GLAAACC Summer Membership Mixer
L.A.’s Largest Mixer XVII
GLAAACC is a proud partner of L.A.’s Largest Mixer
CMAA Design-Build from All Angles
GLAAACC 16th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon
BBA Presents SBS Youth Music Festival
GLAAAC Edge Business Workshop Series
CMAA Dinner: LAWA Capital Program Update
Date:July 23, 2015
Time:5:30 to 6:30 Registration & Networking Reception 6:30 to 8:00 pm Dinner & Presentation
Location:The LA Hotel Downtown 333 South Figueroa Downtown Los Angeles Validation discount for Valet
Cost:Register by 5 pm – July 17 $70/person CMAA Members $110/person Non-Members Register after July 17 $85/person CMAA Members $135/person Non-Members
Register Online |
 Join us to Learn About:
Guest Speaker: Cynthia Guidry, P.E.
Deputy Executive Director Capital Programming, Planning and Engineering Group
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SBA Administrative Maria Contreras-Sweet Keynote Speaker for 22nd Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, April 2, 2015
From 5:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m
JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE
900 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Dinner tables, tickets and ads can now be purchased for the 2015 GLAAACC dinner gala.
For sponsorship or ad specs information, please download the dinner sponsorship form, sponsorship package or ad specs sheet below.
Please contact the Chamber office at (323) 292-1297 or via email at info@glaaacc.org with any questions on concerns.
SAVE-the-DATE: 2015 Black Business Association (BBA) Awards Dinner
Saturday, February 28, 2015
CMAA Emerging Leaders & Future Construction Managers Networking Events
Join us for an informative and fun social event for younger construction professionals to meet and network with one another and with several local CM industry leaders.Experienced CM firm executives will be present at the event to share their knowledge and experience regarding Construction Management and to answer questions you may have regarding career growth and development strategies. Find out what they are looking for when they are recruiting young professionals.
Topics:
- Open Discussions about Construction Management Industry (CMIT)
- Certification Process
- Firms Introduction
Date:
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
5:15- 5:30 p.m.
Registration
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Networking Location:
Grand Salon at CSUN
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330
Directions: 818.677.3644
Cost:
Register by 5pm – Friday, Feb. 13
$ 10/person CMAA Members
$ 20/person Non-Members
Includes:
Complimentary Appetizer
REGISTER ONLINE at www.cmaasc.org
CMAA S. CA – Breakfast of Champions: LACCD, Terri Mestas
Friday, February 13, 2015
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – Presentation
Guest Speaker:
Terri Mestas
- $6.2 billion College Facilities Program•
- Remaining $1.6 Billion in
- Contract Opportunities
- Program Management Innovations
Venue:
The LA Hotel
333 South Figueroa
Downtown Los Angeles
Validation Discount for Hotel Valet Parking
Register
On-line: www.cmaasc.org
Mail CMAA S. Ca. Chapter
PO Box 41202, Long Beach, CA 90853
Questions: sccmaa@cmaasc.org
GLAAAC Invites you to a Town Hall Luncheon
Join Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr. as he addresses economic development in the
African American community; City of Los Angeles procurement spending with minorities;
the proposed increase in hourly wages; and new small business program to assist minorities.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
251 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
$25 for GLAAACC Members | $40 for Non Members | $400 for a table of ten
To pre-pay, please click here.
Please RSVP by Thursday, November 13, 2014 to the GLAAACC office at
(323) 292-1297 or by email to info@glaaacc.org. RSVP required. Seating is limited.
Parking is valet only at the rate of $12.00.
2014 BBA Procurement Exchange Summit (Thursday, October 16, 2014)
CMAA Southern California Chapter Dinner
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS – Capital Program Updates
Wednesday October 1, 2014, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Join us to learn about:
• Upcoming projects
• Opportunities for design / construction / professional services
• Working with LAWA
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Registration & Networking Reception
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Dinner & Presentation
Location:
Hyatt Regency Hotel
333 South Figueroa
Downtown Los Angeles
Validation discount for Valet
Cost:
Register by 5pm – September 26
$70/person CMAA Members
$110/person Non-Members
Register after September 26
$85/person CMAA Members
$135/person Non-Members
Register On-Line at www.cmaasc.org
Guest Speakers:
Cynthia Guidry
Deputy Executive Director
Capital Programming, Planning
and Engineering Group
Lisa Trifiletti
Director
Environmental and Land Use Planning Division
Click here for the registration form.
Click here to sponsor the event.
Click here for the CMAA website.
Register Now! Metro, October 1st Meet & Greet Networking Event
DIVISION 16: SOUTHWESTERN YARD: IFB NO. C0991
Metro will host a Division 16: Southwestern Yard Meet & Greet Networking Event for all interested prime and subcontractors on October 1, 2014 at Metro’s Headquarters. The Meet & Greet with Prime Contractors will begin at 8:30 am followed by the Pre-Bid Meeting commencing promptly at 10:00 am. It is highly recommended that all prime contractors and subcontractors seeking to participate on this Project attend.
When: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Prime Contractor Meet & Greet: 8:30 am
Pre-Bid Meeting: 10 am
Site Visit: 12:30 pm
Where: Metro Headquarters
One Gateway Plaza
Third Floor, Plaza Level & Board Room
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Register, please email BlazevicA@metro.net. If you plan to attend the site visit, please RSVP no later than 2 pm, Monday, September 29, 2014.
The Division 16: Southwestern Yard Design-Build Project is a new Metro Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) operations and maintenance facility, to be constructed within an approximate 18-acre site located near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The project duration is 1,311 calendar days and the estimated value is $120 – $130 million. The procurement has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 20% for Design and 16% for Construction. The Project Labor Agreement and Construction Careers Policy will apply to this Procurement.
This event provides an excellent forum for businesses to network, market their products and services, and build relationships for future opportunities with some of the leading prime contractors potentially proposing on Division 16: Southwestern Yard. Be prepared to share your company’s project experience and strategies for developing new alliances and resources to grow your business.
For additional information specifically regarding the Meet & Greet, please contact Marisela Villar at VillarM@metro.net.
For additional questions regarding the pre-bid meeting or the solicitation, please contact the designated contract administrator at BlazevicA@metro.net
Please Support: The Urban Issues Breakfast Forum (Friday, September 26, 2014)
GLAAAC Social Media Marketing Strategies Seminar
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Continental breakfast will be available at 8:00 a.m. Limited Seating
DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Westside
6161 W. Centinela Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90230
GLAAACC
is proud to continue its Business Advantage Development Series which began as a technical assistance program as a result of a grant from Southern California Edison in an effort to provide business owners with valuable tools to help them achieve their business goals.
Kimberly Lewis will be leading our first seminar titled, “Social Media Marketing Strategies” and attendees will also get tips on how to save time by using Hootsuite which is a web based tool used to not only help manage social media but to conduct your own market research and connect with potential clients. Social Media Marketing Strategies covers the various aspects of marketing such as the importance of branding, social customer service, engagement, website overview (do’s/don’ts), importance of understanding SEO, which social mediaplatforms are right for your business and much more.
Cover Charge
To pre-pay for this seminar, please click here to be directed to the donations payment processing page and input the cover charge of $15.00. Please make a note in the description box that this is payment for the “Business Advantage Development Seminar on August 20, 2014″.
About Kimberly
Kimberly Lewis who is an entrepreneur, technological juggernaut, radio personality and consultant; has over 30 years combined experience within the areas of business, technology, legal and entertainment.
With the combination of her love for technology and her dedication for helping others, Kimberly decided to launch her own technical consulting firm Jeankim Media, and currently assists businesses and entrepreneurs in creating a positive and prominent Internet presence and marketing strategies, while offering instruction on how to engage both current and potential clients through using and simplifying online marketing.
5th Annual Back-To-School Drive
It will soon be back to school time and the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Fund & Foundation is proud to host its Annual Back-To-School Drive. So many students attend school without the necessary tools to enhance their learning experience. Please donate school supplies to be provided to local inner city and foster care students within the Los Angeles area.
Please drop off donations at the GLAAACC office located at:
5100 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 203 Los Angeles, CA, 90056Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. School supplies will be collected until Friday, August 1, 2014.
For more information please contact the GLAAACC office at (323) 292-1297.
Long Beach Poly Alumni Association Golf Tournament
June 9, 2014
Recreation Park Golf Course
5001 Deukmejian Drive
Long Beach, CA, 90804
Schedule Events
Registration Begins 8:30am and Continental Breakfast
Shotgun Start: 10:00am
Lunch Provided
Silent Auction & Social Hour: 5:00-6:00pm
Awards & Dinner Banquet: 6:00-8:00pm
Honoring Coach Norford’s Retirement
Closing: 8:00pm
Rates
Banquet Only: $50
$170 Individual Golfer
$450 Foursome
To Register Please call 214-801-4918 or Mail your check to LB Poly Alumni Association 2436 E. 4th Street PMB #62, Long Beach, CA, 90814
GLAAAC 15th Anniversary Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Omni Los Angeles Hotel
251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To purchase a ticket or table, please view the sponsorship form and click here to process payment. Feel free to contact the Chamber office at (323) 292-1297 with any questions.
DEADLINE FOR AD SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014
PROGRAM BOOK AD RATES & SPECS
Full Page 8.5” x 11” $750
Half Page 7.5” x 5” $500
Qtr Page 3.75” x 5” $250
All ads will be printed in color. Accepted file formats are 300 dpi PDF or jpeg. Certain sponsorship levels come with a complimentary ad. View the sponsorship form for additional details.
Please email a proof copy to info@glaaacc.org.
CMAA Southern California Chapter Dinner
CMAA SCA – Networking Event for Emerging Leaders
CMAA SCA Dinner: School District Bond Programs – April 17 / Long Beach
Attn: GLAAACC Members
Upcoming Events/Save the Date!
Feb. 5, 2014: GLAAACC & SCE Business Advantage Development Series
Feb. 28, 2014: GLAAACC/Torrance Chamber Black History Celebration Luncheon
Mar. 21, 2014:GLAAACC’s 21st Annual Economic Awards Dinner
Crenshaw/LAX CLC Members & Small Business Resources POD Members
You are invited to attend the newly created CLC Small Business Resources POD meeting.
- When: January 28 , 2013 from 10-11:30am
- Where: Crenshaw/LAX Project Office located at 3699 Crenshaw Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90016
The Small Business Resources POD purpose is to provide small businesses along the rail alignment with information about assistance and training programs and lend support for business success throughout the project period.
Join CLC Members and POD Moderators Angela Gibson, President of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) and Erick Holly, Vice President of the Inglewood/Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, in learning more about plans for the working group. The flyer and agenda is attached for your reference.
Please RSVP to crenshawclc@metro.net.
CMAA Southern California Chapter Owners’ Night
CMAA Punchlist
RFP Closes 12/15 for New Capital Projects Symposium CMAA’s new Capital Projects Symposium will be a high level conference exploring markets, trends, and keys to success in delivering projects through Design-Build, CM-At-Risk, Public/Private Partnerships (P3), Integrated Project Delivery, JOC/IDIQ and other evolving alternative project delivery methods. 
The Symposium takes place in Baltimore, MD on May 4-6, 2014, and our call for presentations closes December 15. Speakers can address financing, partnering, contracts, legal and regulatory issues, bonding, risk management, and other topics, including case studies and current market research.
Learn more and submit your proposal online.
Book Your Booth Now for CMAA Expo 2014!
The CMAA National Conference & Trade Show is the CM industry’s best source of information and networking and is also the best place for you to showcase your services and product offerings to top industry executives and decision-makers. The 2014 event will be held in beautiful San Francisco on October 19 – 21. Sales for the 2014 Conference are now open and you can reserve your exhibit space today. More Information.
Online Impact Library Growing  CMAA’s online “Impact Library now includes 18 outstanding projects. These case studies show what professional CM contributes to project and program success, including quality photos and testimonial quotes from the owners involved. It’s an ideal setting in which to showcase your successes! Visit the Impact Library today…then submit your own project for inclusion.
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Membership Renewal Underway CMAA’s strength is dependent on the sustained membership of companies like yours and we appreciate your commitment to us. Your level of support and participation has played an important role in helping CMAA accomplish much this past year. CMAA has had a great 2013: The Construction Industry Institute endorsed the CCM, CMAA was accepted as a member society of ABET, a new online CM Impact Library was created, the CMAA Foundation worked with McGraw-Hill Construction to produce the first large-scale market research showing the benefits of professional CM. To renew online, simply login to your account, select “Open Invoices -RENEW ONLINE”, click on your membership dues invoice and follow the checkout instructions. If you don’t remember your username and/or password, click here.
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Attention CMITs — Your Renewal Is Due Your CMIT designation displays your commitment to professional development, showing employers, clients, and co-workers that you are committed to becoming a professional, practicing construction manager. Your CMIT program renewal is due December 31st, 2013. Why Renew? – Network with top CCMs in the industry, and other like-minded professionals For information on renewing your CMIT program participation, or becoming a CMIT, contact Amanda Rogers at arogers@cmaanet.org. |
Upcoming Webinars December 5, 2:00-3:00 PM EST
Proven Strategies for Winning Project Interviews and Effective Owner Debriefs
Presented by Hilari Weinstein, High Impact Communication
With fewer projects to pursue and more competition going after them, each project opportunity is incredibly important to your company. Whether a one-on-one phone call or a face-to-face meeting, an impression is being formed about you and your company. Are you helping or hurting that impression? The last contact you have with the client before they make a buying decision is the project interview. It is therefore imperative that you and your interview team deliver a project interview presentation that truly sets you apart from the competition and makes it easy for the client to choose YOU. In this highly engaging and informative session, Hilari show you how little things can make a huge difference in your getting selected.
December 19, 2:00-3:00 PM EST
Maximize Productivity Utilizing a Best-in-Class Prefab System
Presented by Maxim Consulting Group
Best-in-class contractors are bringing 25-35% of field labor into the prefabrication shop at an average productivity improvement of 30%. To stay competitive in today’s market, contractors must stop thinking about prefabrication as a custom, once-in-a-lifetime job and start thinking about it as manufacturing, with standard products built for installation. We will discuss lean best practices being deployed in the construction industry, the importance of product standardization, linking estimating to detailing to prefabrication to field installation, and logistics and inventory management ideas to further enhance cost reductions resulting in higher margins.
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Publication Spotlight — CM SOP
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The latest comprehensive new edition of CMAA’s SOP, and the core of the CM Body of Knowledge that underlies the CCM credential. The 2010 edition incorporates sections on risk management, sustainability and BIM, along with expanded attention to program management and other updates. This is the basic work defining the range of services that constitute professional construction management, serving as an indispensable guide for owners and service providers alike.
7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 800
McLean, VA 22102-3303
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CMAA Southern California Chapter – 2014 Owners’ Night
The ABC’s of Social Media
Bonique Edwards will be leading our first series beginning October 9, 2013 which will be focused on The ABC’s of Social Media. In this informative series, you’ll learn how to better understand social media, how to use it to connect with clients, expand your market reach, drive website traffic and grow your business. Whether a newbie or a seasoned social media guru, you’ll walk away with tips and tricks to make the most of your marketing campaign!
Upcoming Seminars
Oct 9 The ABC’s of Social Media Bonique Edwards Register
Oct 23 How to Use Social Media to Increase Your Presence Bonique Edwards Register
Nov 6 Website Promotion Bonique Edwards Register
Nov 20 Branding for Recognition Cynthia K. Gibson Register
Dec 4 Building Your PR Plan Cynthia K. Gibson Register
Dec 18 Marketing Your Brand Cynthia K. Gibson Register
Jan 8 Get the Certifications Upfront Sharon Evans
Jan 22 Get Capital to Grow Sharon Evans
Feb 5 Get Contract Ready Sharon Evans
GLAAACC Business Advantage Development Series
GLAAACC 4th Annual Back-to-School Drive
It will soon be back to school time and the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Fund & Foundation is proud to host its Annual Back-To-School Drive. So many students attend school without the necessary tools to enhance their learning experience. Please donate school supplies to be provided to local inner city and foster care students within the Los Angeles area.
Please drop off donations at the GLAAACC office located at:
5100 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 203 Los Angeles, CA, 90056Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. School supplies will be collected until Friday, August 16, 2013.
Click here to download a list of preferred supplies.
For more information please contact the GLAAACC office at (323) 292-1297.
GLAAACC Wednesday Weekly
The GLAAACC Wednesday Weekly is a new weekly updates e-blast that will provide you with details on upcoming events of the Chamber and its partners.
West Coast Expo
GLAAACC is a proud partner of the 2013 West Coast Expo
This two-day signature event will benefit the community by bringing together Business, Technology, Green & Health professionals, as well as eco-friendly companies with a focus on sustainability, to collaborate, educate, innovate, and share their expertise with attendees to help enrich and balance their personal and professional lives.
A N N O U N C E M E N T
Sign up for a vendor booth by July 31st and you’ll be entered into a drawing. The name of the first person pulled will be able to choose either 1 full page black and white business ad in OurWeekly or choose to get their vendor booth for free! Be sure to type GLAAACC in the”Sales Rep” field!
Register as Exhibitor | View Schedule of Events | Tickets
GLAAACC Summer Membership Mixer
Join D. Pickett & Associates at GLAAACC Annual Summer Membership Mixer!
Stay tuned for more information.
GLAAACC Business Evolution Program
As a member of the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC), our President and CEO, Donetta Pickett, proudly recommends the Chamber’s Business Evolution Program (BEV).
BEV is offered exclusively to members of GLAAACC. The program is designed to assist one Qualified Business each year to reach the next level of achievement. The program supports GLAAACC mission to advocate and promote the economic growth and development of small – and African American – owned businesses.
GLAAACC approach to assist the selected winner to reach the next level of achievement in their company is through:
- Mentoring and Partnerships
- Access to Education
- Financial Evaluation
- Business Referrals
- Company Promotions
The following are GLAAACC criteria to be considered for the program:
- Must be an active member of GLAAACC for one year or must be willing to commit to a two year GLAAACC membership.
- Current business plan that reflects:
- Positive future growth potential
- High probability of financing support
- Outstanding leadership skills
- Two current, consecutive years of sustainability
Contact GLAAACC:
Phone: (323) 292-1297
Email: info@glaaacc.org
http://www.glaaacc.org/Business-Evolution-Program/
D. Pickett & Associates represented at 2013 California Construction Expo
D. Pickett & Associates has established our presence at the annual California Construction Expo (CalCon Expo). This is a premier conference for contractors, designers, construction professionals, suppliers and construction workers from all over California. CalCon Expo, to name a few, is sponsored by government Agencies with substantial budgets including:
- Department of General Services (DGS)
- California Transportation Authority (CALTRANS)
- Metropolitan Water District (MWD)
- Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
- Port of Long Beach
Currently, public works programs in the state are upward of $150 billion. The workers and organizations that come to the conference are engaged in or desiring to engage in contracting with the government. This flagship conference draws workers and organizations from all over the state to one location where they learn about government contracting, share contracting knowledge and make key business connections.
As a Project and Program Management firm, D. Pickett & Associates is available to meet companies of all types who, for a diversity of reasons, are attending CalCon Expo. Our services range from outreach services for prime contractors to subcontractors training . You will find D. Pickett & Associates as a well-known figure at the conference. Contractors of all sizes desire our services to meet their company goals.
Look for us at CalCon Expo 2013!
For more information on the conference go to http://calconexpo.com/.
Date: August 22, 2013
Location:
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
CMAA Professional Construction Management Course
D. Pickett & Associates is a member of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). We endorse their upcoming Professional Construction Management CourseTM being offered in several cities across the US this year. This in-person training course is based on the CM Standards of Practice. The course is for people at all levels in the construction industry. However, it also prepares participants for the Certified Construction Manager exam.
For more information:
http://cmaanet.org/long-beach-2013
Dates: September 18 to 20.
Location:
310 Golden Shore, Suite 300, Long Beach, CA 90802
Hours: 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm.
Participants will earn
- 24 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
- 2.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU)
- 24 Learning Units (LU)
Contract Compliance Training On LCP Tracker and B2GNow
D. Pickett & Associates will perform the next Contract Compliance Training on LCP Tracker and B2GNow. For more about these trainings, see the article from Hensel Phelps Newsletter on December 22, 2011 titled ‘SBE/Labor Consultant Ensures Contractor Compliance– B2GNow and LCP Tracker’.
This month’s course information is as follows:
All sub-primes and sub-tier contractors working on the Los Angeles County Martin Luther King Jr. Medical Center- Inpatient Tower project (MLKIPT) are encouraged to attend this MANDATORY
Contract Compliance Training On LCP Tracker and B2GNow
- Date: Monday, April 15, 2013
- Place: 12110 S. Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 (HP Project Trailer)
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- RSVP: Karen Brown (310) 928-7398 or kbrown@dpa-grp.com, no later than Thursday, April 11, 2013, 12 noon.
These programs have several updates that you will be responsible for when processing your weekly Certified Payroll (CPR) in LCP Tracker, and complying with monthly Contract Audits in B2GNow.
Awards Dinner, GLAAACC
The 20th Anniversary Economic Awards Dinner will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE.
General & VIP Receptions: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 7:00 p.m.
Invited speakers: The Honorable Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States & Karen G. Mills, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration.
https://www.glaaacc.org/Events/2013-04-05/20th-Anniversary-Economic-Awards-Dinner
Awards Gala – Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
J.W. Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live
900 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Program
- 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Registration Opens – Cocktail Reception
- 6:30 p.m. – Dinner
- 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Scholarship Awards • Special Awards to Volunteers Recognition of Member Firms of the Year Distinguished Owner Honorees • Project Achievement Awards
- 9:00 p.m. – Adjourn
http://www.cmaasc.org/pdfs/awardsgala_invitation.pdf
Hensel Phelps Exceed 35.1% SBE Participation Goal on MLK-IPT
Hensel Phelps Newsletter, December 2012 Volume 1 Issue 8
Hensel Phelps has committed to involving 31.5% participation from small businesses surrounding the MLK project and within Los Angeles County. To date, the collaborative team efforts from key subcontractors, they have already exceeded its goal:
- Total Certified SBE companies working on MLK-IPT: 53
- Total SBE Contract Value to Date: $55,823,000
- Total SBE Participation Percentage: 47%
- Total SBE Payments Confirmed in B2GNow: $35,527,961;
- Total Percentage of Payments made: 52%
Henlsel Phelps continues to seek subcontractors with finished trades to assist in construction completion. Please register your interest on project website www.hp-mlk.org. Upcoming outreach event early 2013.
Topping Out BBQ, Awards Presentation & Site Tour
Hensel Phelps Newsletter, September 2012 Volume 1 Issue 7
An excerpt from the article:
“Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is a passionate advocate for local worker and local business participation, so it was only fitting that two Hensel Phelps local craft workers, James Harden Sr. and Tearance Dawkins presented an award to the supervisor. The supervisor was very pleased to learn that two thirds of all craft hours worked on the project have been performed by Local Workers and over 50% of all net dollars paid, have been to L.A. County SBE firms.”
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas at Hensel Phelps Award Presentation
SBE/Labor Consultant Ensures Contractor Compliance– B2GNow and LCP Tracker
Hensel Phelps Newsletter December 22, 2011 Volume 1, Issue 4
The County of Los Angeles requires a comprehensive Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Participation Program and Local Worker Hiring Program for the MLK-IPT Project that outlines specific compliance obligations and requires a monthly contractor performance evaluation. The County monitors Hensel Phelps performance in achieving its 35.1% SBE participation goal and the 30% local worker participation requirement through two online contract compliance applications, B2GNow and LCP Tracker.
Donetta Pickett and Karen Brown of D. Pickett & Associates, Inc. (DPA), Hensel Phelps’ SBE/Labor Compliance Consultant, conduct routine training sessions in B2GNow and LCP Tracker for new subcontractors beginning work on the MLK-IPT Project. On December 12, 2011, more than 23 representatives from small construction firms attended the training workshop to learn how to use B2GNow to confirm subcontractor monthly “prompt payments” in the system and how to submit their certified payroll reports through LCP Tracker.
Hensel Phelps has committed to award approximately $39 Million to SBE firms directly and though its subcontractors. First-tier subcontractors are committed to sharing the work with Los Angeles County-based SBE firms to achieve the project’s SBE participation goal. The County will monitor the SBE commitments using B2GNow.
State labor compliance requirements are enforced on the MLK-IPT project to ensure contractor compliance with all reporting requirements: all check-list forms must be completed and uploaded to LCP Tracker prior to start of work; and weekly uploads of Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)140 forms and Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) must be executed. This allows Hensel Phelps to report accurate labor statistics in the “Craft Utilization Report” for local workers and disadvantaged local worker participation on the project…
http://hp-mlk.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/HP-Newsletter_Issue-No-4_MLK-IPT_Rev4_122911.pdf