Newsletter 2017-32 August 11, 2017 CAWV SCHOLARSHIP
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Newsletter 2017-32 August 11, 2017 CAWV SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION KICKS OFF FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AT ANNUAL MEETING The CAWV Scholarship Foundation kicked off a fundraising campaign at this year’s CAWV Annual Meeting July 13-16 at The Greenbrier. During the President’s Banquet, the foundation received a $50,000 contribution from the Orders Family Trust. Members at the meeting were so moved by the generous donation, they quickly generated an additional $56,000, totaling $106,000 in contributions. “What a wonderful evening it was,” stated CAWV President Scott Pierson. “When members found out what Bob Orders had done, they quickly stood to pledge matching contributions to the Scholarship Foundation. There was another $56,000 donated in a matter of minutes. This speaks volumes to caliber of members in this organization. Their generosity will provide the future workforce for West Virginia’s construction industry.” CAWV Scholarship Foundation Chairman Gene Thompson said the CAWV scholarship program has been instrumental in helping keep countless construction and engineering students in the state after graduation. “The CAWV Scholarship Board of Trustees has developed an in-depth selection and screening process of the candidates that leads to some hard choices when it is time to select on overall winner once the field is narrowed down to the top group of candidates,” said Chairman Thompson. “Over the past several years the CAWV has been able to not only award the top prize, which is now $6,000, but has averaged awarding five to six other students smaller amounts to help them with their education expenses. This has led to the CAWV having great success in getting our finalist into either internships or permanent positions with members from all over the state, and several finalists have gone on to start their own companies and have become successful dues paying members of the CAWV.” The CAWV Scholarship Foundation was established in 1989. The scholarship is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled, or planning to enroll, in civil engineering or a construction related four year degree program in a West Virginia college or university. Eligible schools include West Virginia University, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Fairmont State University, Bluefield State College or Marshall University. Hundreds of thousands have been given in scholarships since the foundation’s inception. “The generosity of Bob Orders and our members at the Annual Meeting is what sparked this campaign,” said Chairman Thompson. “We know there are number of members who will want a chance to donate.” The board is developing a campaign that will go out to the full membership in the coming weeks. Members can make their tax-deductible contributions to the CAWV Scholarship Foundation at 2114 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25311. READY TO COMPLY WITH OSHA'S SILICA RULE? SEE THIS WEEK’S SAFETY BULLETIN Beginning on September 23, 2017, contractors must comply with OSHA's respirable crystalline standard for construction. With the new OSHA regulations coming up, it’s important to be up to date on all the new changes regarding the OSHA standards. Members are being provided an informative Q&A on the regulations in this week’s Safety Bulletin. THE NEW YORK TIMES RELEASES ARTICLE ON WEST VIRGINIA’S PUSH ON VOCATIONAL EDUCATION The New York Times this week released the article, “Seeing Hope for Flagging Economy, West Virginia Revamps Vocational Track,” which highlights West Virginia’s heavy push on vocational education. The push comes as leaders of both political parties have talked about making it a priority, a shift from the No Child Left Behind era of education reform, in which college for everyone was often the goal. CAWV member Ron Foster, president of Foster Supply Inc., and Kathy D’Antoni, state director for career and technical education, are quoted in the article. Members can read the full article by clicking here. NATIONAL PURCHASING PARTNERS (NPP) ADDS ADP TO LIST OF MEMBER DISCOUNTS The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) strives to offer programs and opportunities to ensure association members are at the top of their game. The CAWV members have access to a variety of money saving programs. The CAWV has partnered with several companies, including National Purchasing Partners (NPP), to provide you with many money- saving benefits. New to the list of discounts is ADP. The payroll leader offers benefit administration, human resources and retirement services for businesses across the nation. NPP members SAVE 25%. More information on the ADP discount can be found here. A complete list of all member discounts can be viewed by visiting http://www.cawv.org/membership/member- discounts.html. CAWV EXTENDS OUR SYMPATHIES We are saddened to report that long time member Lee Reger passed away at United Hospital Center on June 21, 2017. In 1985 he founded Lee Reger Builds, Inc., Shinnston, where he worked until his retirement in 2012. He served on Shinnston City Council as well as numerous civic and professional organizations. He was former chairman of the National Frame Builders Association. Donations can be made to the Lord’s Pantry Po Box 64 Shinnston, WV 26431 or Bi-County Nutrition 416 ½ Ohio Ave. Nutterfort, WV 26301. Members can view the obituary online by clicking here. The CAWV extends its sympathies to the entire Reger family. August 18, 2017 **Plans in CAWV Physical Plan Room (^) Paper (+) Disc or Digital # CAWV Listed as plan holder The CAWV posts all projects announced in the Newsletter along with where the plans and specifications can be viewed. For more information, contact Cheryl Clark or Rena Moles at (304) 342-1166 or email [email protected]. Bid Date Project Name Contact or Document Location Bulletin 8/14 A/E, Renovations/ Repairs, Pocahontas Kristin Kinnison (304) 799-4505 ext. MU/BB County High School 2227 8/11 8/14 Gravel, Beech Fork Lake, Lavalette www.fbo.gov and Solicitation Number HH 8/11 W9123717T0111 8/14 Roof Replacement, Station 2, Beaver Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, BB 8/11 Volunteer Fire Department Inc., (304) 252-5824 8/14 EWP-Streambank Stabilization-Cole and www.fbo.gov and Solicitation Number HH 7/28 Drennen Sites, Fayette County AG-SPEC-S-17-0053 8/15 Repair Heat Pump, Town of Camden on Town of Camden on Gauley, BB 8/4 Gauley (304) 226-5078 8/15 WWTP Garage Roof, City of St. Albans Chapman Technical Group, Greg BB 8/4 Belcher,PE, [email protected] 8/15 CIPP Liner, Walnut Street Sanitary Sewer, Chapman Technical Group, Greg MU 8/4 St. Albans Belcher,PE, [email protected] 8/15 Upgrading Electrical System, Mingo County Mingo County Commission, BB 8/4 Courthouse Leigh Ann Ray (304) 235-0338, [email protected] 8/15 A/E, STF Buildings Camp Dawson, Crystal Rink, (304) 558-2402 BB 7/21 Kingwood, (ADJ1800000001) [email protected] 8/15 Ambulatory Care / Physical Security Alison Klein (304) 623-3461, BB 7/21 Improvements, VAMC, Clarksburg, [email protected] (VA24517R0149) 8/15 A/E, Water System Improvements Projects, City of Ronceverte, Reba Mohler MU 7/21 Greenbrier County (304) 647-5455 8/15 A/E, Bloomington Water Treatment Plant Board of County Commission, Garrett MU 7/21 Replacement, RFP #17-0815B, Garrett County, www.garrettcounty.org County, Maryland 8/15 A/E, Friendsville WWTP Equalization Tank Board of County Commission, Garrett MU 7/21 Replacement, RFP #17-0815F, Garrett County, www.garrettcounty.org County, Maryland 8/15 Bridge Repairs, North Branch Industrial Allegany County Dept. of Public Works HH 7/14 Park Bridges, Allegany County, Maryland (301) 777-5933 8/16 Western PPOD Open Dump/Tire Pile Cleanups (DEP1800000009) 8/16 EWP - Streambank Stabilization, Randolph www.fbo.com and Solicitation Number HH 8/11 County AG-SPEC-S-17-0051 8/16 Equipment Lease/Rental Without Operator, Mark A. Atkins, (304) 558-2307 HH 7/28 New (DOT1800000008) [email protected] 8/17 Steel Beams, District 6, (DOT1800000012) Mark A. Atkins, (304) 558-2307 HH 8/11 [email protected] 8/17 **^ REBID: LED Lighting Retrofit, Wayne Edward Tucker Architects, Inc. BB 8/4 County Courthouse (304) 697-4990 BIN 16 8/17 Pool Demolition, Marion County Omni Associates (304) 367-1417 HH 7/28 8/17 **+ Nitro City Park Stream Bank GAI Consultants, Inc., HH 7/21 Stabilization Project Todd Schoolcraft, (304) 561-8317 BIN 10 8/17 Puzzley Run Water Treatment Plant, #17- Garrett County Purchasing MU 7/14 0817, Garrett County, Maryland Department, (301) 334-5003 8/18 **+ Aquaponics Facility, Mingo County The Thrasher Group, Inc. MU/HH (304) 624-4108 8/4 BIN 15 8/18 Repairs / Paving Roads, Mountain View Town of Marlinton, HH 7/28 Cemetery, Marlinton Sam Felton, Mayor (304) 799-4315 8/18 **^ Construction, New Fire Station No. 3, Williamson Shriver Architects, BB 7/21 Oakwood Road, Charleston (304) 345-1060 BIN 13 8/18 Kinetic Park Slip Repair, Huntington City of Huntington, (304) 696-5590, HH 7/28 [email protected] 8/21 Interior Painting, Wood Education and US Department of Agriculture Forest BB 8/4 Resource Center, Princeton Service, Maria Evans, (610) 557-4040, [email protected] 8/21 Repair Parking Apron, WV Air National www.fbo.gov HH 7/21 Guard, Berkeley County W912L8-17-T-0012 8/22 Williamstown DOH Worker Memorial Linda L. Lovejoy HH 8/11 (304) 558-3304 8/22 **+Water/ Sanitary Sewer Line Dallis Dawson & Associates MU 8/4 Replacements, Chester (330) 385-7836 BIN 23 8/22 **+Huntington High School Wrestling Room ZMM Architects, (304) BB 7/28 Addition BIN 17 8/22 WESCO Building Renovations, West M&G Architects