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Officers *President Official Publication — CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF WEST VIRGINIA For 80 years, “The Voice of Construction in the Mountain State” C. R. Neighborgall IV *Senior Vice President Scott Pierson *Vice President Roger Thomas Treasurer Doug Meeks CONTENTS Secretary Michael Gianni *Immediate Past President Cover Story: Dan Cooperrider New administration secretaries and directors Directors Nathaniel R. Orders detail construction and related goals ...... 6 Jamie B. Ridgeway Tim Spradling AGC National Directors Art King Features: Charles R. Neighborgall III CAWV joins AGC to promote infrastructure investment ...... 20 Robert O. Orders Jr. Richard C. Smailes West Virginia’s only brick manufacturer celebrates 100 years ...... 24 ARTBA National Directors John P. Boyle II West Virginia American Water’s new infrastructure upgrade map Leo A. Vecellio Jr. allows customers to see water bills at work ...... 28 Chairman, Asphalt Pavement Association New disclosure requirements now required for contracts Matt Dittman Chairman, Building Division with West Virginia state agencies ...... 30 James W. Dailey III Chairman, Highway/Heavy Division Construction briefs ...... 32 John P. Boyle II Chairman, Utilities Division Members in the news ...... 38 Mark Urso *Chairman, Associate Advertisers ...... 46 Division Tim George Vice Chairman, Associate Division On the cover Kent Harwell Past President Directors Governor Jim Justice’s new administra- David B. Alvarez tion has been hard at work fulfilling the James E. Brown duties of their offices and charting their John S. Casto goals and objectives for the next four Rodney W. Clay years. West Virginia Construction News J. Steven Cvechko interviewed the heads of the departments James W. Dailey II and agencies that routinely design, award Daniel B. Flesher and administer construction and design Art King contracts to get their thoughts on the pro- Jack B. Lively grams that will affect Contractor Associ- James Mattingly ation of West Virginia members this year Charles R. Neighborgall III and beyond, and to give members a bet- Robert O. Orders Jr. ter understanding of the many attributes Richard C. Smailes they bring to their new positions. To read B. Lee Snyder more on the new administration leaders Ronald B. Snyder John H. Strickland and their goals, see page 6. Cover photo Gene E. Thompson by Ashley Hofmaster. Phillip L. Weser Gary D. Young

Staff The Contractors Association of West Virginia is a nonprofit trade organization representing the building, Executive Director highway, heavy and utility contracting industries in West Virginia. Its services include establishment of a close Michael L. Clowser working liaison with state and federal agencies; worthwhile educational and informational programs; the Director of Member Services Patrick E. McDonald regular dissemination of pertinent information to its members; strong legislative and media relations; as well as Director of Administration all other activities deemed necessary and proper to promote the general welfare of the construction industry. Wendy M. Long The CAWV is a certified chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and the American Road Communications Manager and Transportation Builders Association. Cassidy D. Webb Staff Assistant West Virginia Construction News, the official publication of the CAWV since 1937, is published bimonthly. Rena R. Moles Advertising and editorial deadlines are on the first of the month preceding the month of publication. Material Executive Director may be reprinted only with the permission of the editor. Advertising and editorial offices are at 2114 Kanawha Asphalt Pavement Association Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25311, Telephone (304) 342-1166, Fax (304) 342-1074, Web Site www. Patrick M. Parsons cawv.org, Email [email protected]. Yearly subscription rate to CAWV members, $7; non-members, $8; single APAWV Office Manager/ copies, $1.50. CAWV Planroom Administrator Cheryl R. Clark MICHAEL L. CLOWSER *Executive Committee EDITOR

NEW ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES AND DIRECTORS DETAIL CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED GOALS

Governor Jim Justice made his selection of cabinet secretaries prior to his inauguration on January 16, 2017. Since then, he has made of a number of appointments to fill agencies and departments. Since January, they have been hard at work fulfilling the duties of their offices and charting their goals and objectives for the next four years.

West Virginia Construction News interviewed the heads of the departments and agencies that routinely design, award and administer construction and design contracts to get their thoughts on the programs that will affect Contractor Association of West Virginia members this year and beyond, and to give members a better understanding of the many attributes they bring to their new positions.

Their comments follow.

FRANK BLACKWELL Blackwell has been an educator his school was built (Huff); and a new Pre EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR entire professional career, over 47 K-4 elementary (Pineville) was built SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY years. He has held the position of with financial assistance of the SBA. OF WEST VIRGINIA teacher, principal, president of the El- ementary Principals’ Association, As- The director hopes to continue the Frank “Bucky” Blackwell is the ex- sistant Superintendent and Superin- accomplishments of the SBA, which ecutive director of the School Build- tendent of Wyoming County Schools, has completed $1.85 billion in school ing Authority of West Virginia (SBA). where he was awarded West Virginia construction projects throughout the Blackwell grew Superintendent of the Year. state since 1989 including: up in the small coal community He has worked with the SBA since • 34 New High Schools of Corinne, grad- its beginning in 1989, working to ob- • 32 New Middle Schools uated from Mul- tain funding for renovations and new • 79 New Primary or K-8 Schools lens High School, schools in Wyoming County during • Over 1,500 addition, renovation and earned his his years as superintendent. Improve- and improvement projects in existing bachelor’s and ments were successfully made in the school facilities. master’s degrees Wyoming County system. Two new from Marshall high schools were built (Wyoming Since his appointment in January, Director Blackwell University. East and Westside), a new Pre K-8 the director says the dedication of 6 May / June 2017 the Board and the staff to serve the AUSTIN CAPERTON, SECRETARY Caperton says his first goal as secre- School Building Authority is most im- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF tary is to learn what needs to be done. pressive. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION After some time and research he will be able to establish goals for the de- “The Board and staff serve to meet Austin Caperton serves as secretary partment. the education facility needs of the for the West Virginia Department of children of West Virginia in an effi- Environmental Protection (WVDEP). The secretary says he is impressed cient and economic manner,” said about the educational background Blackwell. After he grad- and knowledge of the laws, rules and uated with an regulations that WVDEP employees According to the former educator, engineering de- possess. the biggest challenge of the SBA is gree from Vir- to oversee and guide the numerous ginia Tech and a Like many other state agencies, the ongoing projects. law degree from secretary said the biggest challenge West Virginia the WVDEP faces is funding. “It’s challenging to insure long-range University, he planning is reviewed to assure proper held a number investment and expenditure of state of senior leader- “For every day that a valid funds,” the director stated. Secretary Caperton ship positions in permit sits in our office the business world. He has served as due to inefficiency there is The SBA approved $48,844,292 of the director of the Beckley – Raleigh someone sitting at home on NEEDs Projects in December 2016 County Chamber of Commerce, Unit- unemployment or welfare.” and $6,726,167 in Major Improve- ed Bank WV, the West Virginia Council ment Projects (MIP) on June 26, 2017 for Community & Economic Develop- - Austin Caperton, Cabinet Secretary that included many school renova- ment and vice chairman of the West tions, repairs, additions and several Virginia Public Energy Authority. new schools across West Virginia. “We rely on fees and federal dollars He served as president of Caperton in large part and take very little gen- A list of these projects may be ob- Inc., a strategic business consulting eral revenue from the state,” said tained by visiting the SBA website at company. Caperton has experience Caperton. “Declines in the industries www.sba.wv.gov. working with companies to create we regulate and calls for less federal jobs in the energy industry. spending under the new administra- “I want to assure all contractors, tion will present challenges. However, architects, engineers and other in- Caperton says his energy industry the WVDEP has already begun to ad- terested parties that the SBA wants background and law degree will help dress some of those issues.” your participation in SBA projects,” him in his new position, which also re- said Blackwell. “We will make sure quires leadership skills. WVDEP construction projects revolve you have a fair opportunity to obtain around the AML program and the work with the School Building Au- “I was fortunate to be placed in lead- State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan pro- thority.” ership positions at an early age and to gram for sewer projects which have a have been exposed to many special very positive economic and environ- leaders like my cousin Gaston (former mental impact on the state. One of “We will make sure you have Governor Gaston Caperton),” he said. Caperton’s commitments is to make a fair opportunity to obtain “Over a 40-year career I’ve tried to certain that the permitting processes work with the SBA.” take what I’ve learned from my own are as efficient as possible. experience and incorporate things I - Frank Blackwell, Executive Director learned from those other leaders to “I tell my staff often that for every day become better.” that a valid permit sits in our office Blackwell served seven years in due to inefficiency there is someone the West Virginia House of Del- The secretary says within his five sitting at home on unemployment or egates and was Chairman of the months as secretary, he’s recognized welfare.” Roads and Transportation Com- that the WVDEP is a huge agency with mittee for two years. He has been a lot of responsibilities. a member of the West Virginia DAVE HARDY, SECRETARY Master Plan for Public Education “We regulate mining, oil and gas, air WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT and Senior Manager’s Sympo- quality, water quality and solid waste. OF REVENUE sium. He also is a former member We also administer several other of Concord University’s Board of programs such as Abandoned Mine Dave Hardy serves as Cabinet Sec- Governors and served as Chair- Lands. The WVDEP was well man- retary of the West Virginia Depart- man of the Board. aged before I came here.” ment of Revenue. He also serves as CONSTRUCTION NEWS 7 the governor’s designee on both the “Although the State of West Virgin- of respect and trust among all branch- Municipal Home Rule Board and the ia’s budget is enormous in compar- es of government for our citizens,” he Board of Treasury Investments. ison, the basics of a budget are the stated. “Our collective mission is to same,” the secretary said. “You work move this state forward. A native of Pratt, with a variety of stakeholders on is- Hardy earned a sues about which they are extremely “In the Department of Revenue, it Bachelor of Arts passionate, but you are working with won’t matter what your political affil- in history and public funds that only stretch so far. iation is or whose office you work in, government and You must make the same difficult de- we want to work with you. Ideally, I a Bachelor of cisions at a city, county or state lev- want this office to be perceived as a Science in ac- el. Do you purchase 8 or 10 cruisers nonpartisan office. We will work with counting from for local law enforcement? Do you everyone. It’s the only way we can ful- West Virginia fund or cut vital services to citizens fill our mission.” University Insti- across the entire state? Decisions Secretary Hardy tute of Technol- are not simple, nor are they easy on Secretary Hardy says that Governor ogy. He earned his law degree from any level.” Justice’s roads initiative is incredible the University of Tennessee College and has the potential to propel West of Law. Hardy says the biggest challenge the Virginia forward more quickly than he agency is facing right now is fixing could image. He was named a partner at the Jack- the huge structural hole in the state’s son Kelly law firm in 1993 and, in budget. “I am hopeful that the state’s contrac- 2012, he formed the Hardy Pence tors, engineers and architects really firm, which specializes in mining and “We are working every day to find get behind the statewide bond elec- energy law. He also has served on the solutions for that problem while also tion and promote passing it in a way board of the Clay Center for the Arts keeping the state moving forward and that only experts in their industry can. & Sciences and the Charleston Area prospering,” he said. It’s a great thing for West Virginia,” he Alliance. concluded.

Hardy brings with him to the Depart- “We must continue to build ment of Revenue more than 33 years a culture of respect and STEPHEN MCDANIEL, DIRECTOR of experience in private legal practice trust among all branches of WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION and is also a certified public accoun- government for our citizens. OF NATURAL RESOURCES tant with decades of experience bal- ancing the budget for the Mountain Our mission is to move this Stephen McDaniel was named the State’s most populous county. state forward. Director of the West Virginia Divi- - Dave Hardy, Cabinet Secretary sion of Natural Resources (WVD- As a lawyer, Hardy has experience in NR). McDaniel is a native of Bridge- all aspects of the mining industry, in- port. He attended Fairmont State cluding occupational and mine health Hardy says that he might have en- College and West Virginia Univer- and safety matters and deliberate tered state government with no idea sity. intent occupational injury litigation, what to expect from the people work- and been designated a “Best Lawyer ing here. He helped his in America” in energy law as well as family build To- a “Top Lawyer” in the West Virginia “I am so thoroughly impressed with tal Health Ser- Top Lawyers Guide. He has lectured the professionalism of all the employ- vices of WV, a widely throughout the country in the ees I’ve encountered in my agency medical supply areas of occupational and mine health and beyond. The people I’ve worked company. He and safety law and he still teaches a with are dedicated to the cause of also established master’s degree level class on public moving West Virginia forward and the Mozark budgeting at West Virginia State Uni- they work hard to that end every day, Mountain Tree versity. including many weekends. It’s im- Farm in Tuck- pressive.” Director McDaniel er County, is a He has a combined 22 years of service lifetime member of Trout Unlimited, to the citizens of Kanawha County, Aside from working to fix the structur- lifetime member of the National Rifle first as a member of Charleston City al hole in the state’s budget, another Association, member of the Rocky Council from 1995 to 2001, and later challenge the agency is facing is how Mountain Elk Foundation, West Vir- as a commissioner on the Kanawha to work together for the betterment of ginia Bowhunters Association and County Commission from 2001 to West Virginia. the Brooks Birds Club. 2017. In these years he gained experience working with public budgets. “We must continue to build a culture McDaniel says that operating sev- 8 May / June 2017

eral business, as well as experience Another major challenge the WVD- my own home when I was able. To this he’s gained in other endeavors, has NR faces is the deterioration of in- day, it seems like I am always building helped him to get acclimated to his frastructure within the state park something even if it is a small project new position. He has spent his life system. around the house.” outdoors hunting, fishing and hiking in West Virginia. “The majority of the facilities in our Before beginning his career in pub- parks is between 50 and 70 years of lic service, the secretary managed age and are in need of substantial corporate administration for Toyota “The economic impact of improvements,” the director said. Motor Manufacturing in Buffalo and projects is always greater “We are developing short and long worked in the Marketing and Custom- for the state when projects term plans to satisfy our infrastruc- er Services group for American Elec- RUN STRONG. are performed by West ture needs.” tric Power (AEP). Virginia companies.” According to McDaniel, the WVDNR Although he spent a lot of time around - Stephen McDaniel, Director will begin the process of renovating construction, working at AEP gave the lodge at Cacapon Resort State him exposure to construction as an Park this year. They anticipate the industry. He would work with home During his time as director, McDan- sale of bonds for the project this owners and builders to achieve en- iel will focus on improving efficien- summer and will proceed to the bid- ergy efficiency through the usage of cies for the public, increasing tour- ding process this fall or early winter. HVAC systems, off-peak water heat- ism through the use of the state’s ing, proper insulation and lighting. natural resources and enhancing the “As a state agency, we are always He says his position at Toyota gave overall experience in state parks, happy and eager to work with West him the opportunity to manage many wildlife management areas and Virginia companies,” McDaniel con- supporting business functions such state forests. cluded. “The economic impact of as general services, purchasing, fa- projects is always greater for the cilities, security, information technol- He says he is impressed by the staff state when projects are performed ogy, external and government affairs, of the WVDNR. by West Virginia companies.” and environmental. During his time there he helped to complete three “We have very dedicated people, plant expansions which provided him most of who have served the divi- JOHN A. MYERS, SECRETARY experience in project management. sion for decades,” McDaniel stated. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT “These people love what they do OF ADMINISTRATION Secretary Myers served as acting and they make my job a pleasure director for the West Virginia Lottery each and every day.” John Myers serves as cabinet secre- Commission and acting director of tary for the West Virginia Department the West Virginia Racing Commis- McDaniel says the WVDNR faces of Administration (WVDOA). He is a sion. He was the agency lead for the many challenges, including a 30% graduate of Ohio State University two phases of renovating the newly decrease in the overall purchase of with a degree in business. acquired lottery headquarters. He hunting and fishing licenses since says that serving as director of the 2005. This decline is being seen Myers has worked Lottery and the Racing Commission throughout the country and is due to around construc- gave him exposure to most aspects socioeconomic activities. tion most of his of state government. life, giving much “It’s a real concern because 80% credit to his par- “All of these experiences have, and of our resources revenue is directly ents. His father will continue to, helped me in admin- related to the sale of licenses,” he would spend long istering the programs and services at stated. hours working at the Department of Administration,” he Want to run strong equipment? a job during the said. The WVDNR is currently developing day and most of- Run Doosan. an overall strategy that will focus on Secretary Myers ten well into the The secretary says he has two ini- recruitment, retention and reactiva- night building their home with the sup- tial goals that he hopes to fulfill. The Stop in and visit us today to learn more. tion of hunters and anglers. port of his mother. first is to provide assistance to Gov- ernor Jim Justice in achieving the vi-

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We will con- ing is made available, the agency an- “I have been most impressed by the tinue to generate proactive ideas that ticipates a few such projects over the highly knowledgeable and dedicat- will enhance efficiencies within state next year. ed group of individuals who work in government,” he stated. the WVDOA,” the secretary stated. Myers encourages contractors, en- “When you look at the size of the The Department of Administration is gineers and architects to join togeth- department and the diverse func- looking at a couple necessary con- er with the Governor and his plan to tions that we oversee, it becomes struction projects in the upcoming grow West Virginia. obvious very quickly that the peo- year. The first is to repair the State ple in the agencies know what they Capitol dome as a result of water in- “We are starting to see some signs are doing and are providing quality trusion over the years. This project of hope in the economy and, with the services within state government has a different scope than previous road projects and the jobs that these and to the citizens of West Virgin- projects related to this structure. This initiatives will create, the future of our ia.” project involves repairing where wa- state is extremely positive. One proj- ter has penetrated the large stones at ect often leads to another and yet an- the base of the dome and the drains other. “I will offer an open door to my that are supposed to carry away that office in the WVDOA. Should water. Over time, those drains have “I will offer an open door to my office you have a suggestion on how deteriorated and are not easily acces- in the WVDOA. Should you have a we can improve any of our sible. The water is causing damage suggestion on how we can improve programs and services, I not to the interior dome and walls of the any of our programs and services, I only encourage you to reach Capitol. Most employees and visitors not only encourage you to reach out to the Capitol are unaware that the to me but I welcome the opportunity out to me but I welcome the dome they see from the outside is to meet with you,” Myers conveyed. opportunity to meet with you.” built above another dome that is seen - John Myers, Cabinet Secretary from the interior. JEFF SANDY, SECRETARY Myers says the WVDOA is looking at Another anticipated project is the in- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT every agency to see where they might stallation of a new HVAC system in OF MILITARY AFFAIRS AND find ways to be more efficient. the One Davis Square building (ODS), PUBLIC SAFETY which houses agencies within the “I am old enough to have been in the West Virginia Department of Health Jeff Sandy serves as cabinet secre- business world prior to everybody and Human Resources in downtown tary for the West Virginia Department having a computer sitting on their Charleston. of Military Affairs and Public Safe- desk. When we moved into the tech- ty (DMAPS). He is a 1979 graduate nological era, it brought an increase “Currently, we have been renting a of Marshall University with a BBA in efficiency due to the amount of in- HVAC system to keep the building specializing in accounting, and a formation that is now available at your operational for DHHR. With the near 1980 graduate of the Federal Law fingertips and the speed at which it completion of Building 3, we will have Enforcement Training Center with a can be accessed.” some swing space available to al- designation of special agent with the low us to move forward with a more U.S. Department The challenge now is how to move it cost-effective design for ODS. It is no of the Treasury, to the next level. secret that money remains very tight; Criminal Investi- therefore, in completing this repair, it gations Division. “We would like to be able to bid a job will require the postponement of other He is designat- through the state procurement pro- projects to free up funding.” ed as a certified cess faster. However, you also must fraud examin- be able to bid it in a way that is fair The WVDOA has identified a large er and a certi- and transparent to all vendors seek- number of necessary repairs that are fied anti-money ing the business. We are looking at needed to Building 4 on the Califor- laundering spe- ways to accomplish both efficien- nia Avenue end of the Capitol cam- Secretary Sandy cialist. cies and fairness, but sometimes the pus. However, with two floors of that wheels move slowly when it requires building remaining closed and, upon From 1982 to 1993, he was assigned legislative changes.” the move of Workforce West Virginia to the Presidential Organized Crime from the building, appears they will Drug Enforcement Task Force in the Myers says the WVDOA offered about not have enough funding to make re- Northern Judicial District of West Vir- 12 May / June 2017

ginia. During that time, Sandy worked that our citizens face.” through the Division of Homeland Se- on several significant investigations curity & Emergency Management. which resulted in him receiving the Sandy believes in modernization and Attorney General Award, West Virgin- aims to improve DMAPS. He has al- “We have worked with the Contrac- ia U.S. Treasury Employee of the Year, ready begun the process of consol- tors Association in the past by look- Mid-Ohio Valley Law Enforcement idating agencies, which will reduce ing at building inspections and de- Officer of the Year, and several com- administrative overhead. veloping scopes of work for recovery mendations from the U.S. Attorney’s projects,” Sandy said. “Our partners Office, and federal, state, and local According to Sandy, DMAPS is pay- have also provided volunteer support law enforcement agencies. ing over $1.4 million a year for rent for in their various fields of expertise to individual agencies. On January 27, assist during the response mode.” In 1993, he accepted the supervisory the governor’s office gave DMAPS special agent position for the South- authorization to conduct a study to ern Judicial District of West Virginia build a state-of-the-art facility to bring THOMAS SMITH, SECRETARY in Charleston. In 2005, he became a together each individual agency un- WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT member of the nationally recognized der one roof. OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Department of Justice State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Pro- The secretary also wants to develop Thomas “Tom” Smith serves as cabi- gram. He was elected sheriff of Wood leaders of tomorrow in DMAPS but, net secretary of the West Virginia De- County in 2008. During his time as due to the work environment and partment of Transportation (WVDOT) sheriff, Sandy helped designers build wages, they have a retention problem. and Commissioner of the West Vir- out the Wood County Sheriff’s Office ginia Division of Highways (WVDOH). space at the Wood County Justice “We need to work to give a better fu- He is a 1980 graduate of North Car- Center. ture to our employees,” he stated. olina State University, with a B.S. in civil engineering, and is a Registered In 2013, he returned to private prac- The state’s drug epidemic is also a Professional Engineer in West Virgin- tice, and in 2015, he formed a foren- major concern and Sandy plans to get ia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. sic investigative firm to provide ser- DMAPS more involved. vices to protect federal, state, and Smith began his local governments, businesses and “Illegal drugs continue to cost West career with the individuals from fraud and corruption. Virginia taxpayers millions each year. Federal High- We must do a smarter job to prevent ways Administra- “Illegal drugs continue to the generational cycle of drug abuse,” tion (FHWA), and said Sandy. “Law enforcement can- held various field cost West Virginia taxpayers not do it all, and prisons are already engineering posi- millions each year. We must crowded.” tions in a number do a smarter job to prevent of states, includ- the generational cycle of Sandy says that DMAPS will be get- ing Pennsylvania, drug abuse.” ting more involved in drug prevention Secretary Smith South Carolina, and education. Georgia, Ohio and California. He most - Jeff Sandy, Cabinet Secretary recently served as FHWA’s Division “From addicts getting pregnant and Administrator for the West Virginia Di- The secretary says the agency’s mis- giving birth to children with birth de- vision for over 16 years. sion is extremely difficult and has fects and learning disabilities, to in- been most impressed by the work mates making sizable profits selling “I had a wonderful career with USDOT and dedication of the DMAP staff. drugs in correctional facilities, we for 37½ years,” said Smith. “I worked must do a better job.” all over the U.S., from Texas to Califor- “Every day, our employees strive to nia, Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylva- keep West Virginia safe,” he said. The secretary also thinks the agen- nia, South Carolina and Georgia, and “Our National Guard is recognized cy needs to give a second chance to saw a lot of ways the different DOT’s around the world for its quality work. non-violent offenders. do things. That variety of experience Our correctional officers spend hours has been wonderful in preparing me with criminals who have committed “If they’ve earned it and proven they for this job.” some horrific crimes. The West Vir- are ready, we need to make sure there ginia State Police since 1919 have are opportunities for convicted felons In December, Smith retired as Senior sacrificed greatly to keep crime low to be productive members of society.” Transportation Advisor for the Appala- in our state. Finally, our Homeland chian Regional Commission (ARC) in Security and Emergency Manage- DMAPS and its agencies partner with Washington, D.C., where he oversaw ment personnel come to the forefront many entities and associations during the administration of many needed during the worst of the worst times disasters and emergency situations roadways such as US Route 35 and 14 May / June 2017 ing to focus on where you’re trying to “For a program like we’re getting “The type of roads we are go and putting the strategies in place ready to embark on (Governor Jim trying to build with the to do that,” Smith said. “That is exact- Justice’s $2.8 billion highway infra- Governor’s program can ly what we’ll have to do with the Gov- structure package), you better be make a dramatic impact. We ernor’s initiative as we move forward.” ready to show up every day and be are up to that challenge.” there until the job is done,” stated 2) The critical importance of part- Smith. “It’s so important to keep on - Thomas Smith, Cabinet Secretary nership and teamwork. pushing until you get things across the finish line.” Appalachian Corridors D and H, which “Teamwork is the way we work to- brought four-lane highways to previ- gether at WVDOT internally. Partner- The secretary says his first priority - ously underserved areas of the state. ship is what we do with our partners, and the biggest challenge he’s facing including both CAWV and ACEC. It’s in his new position - is delivering Gov. “I had the great fortune of working with important that we absolutely require Justice’s economic recovery and in- the ARC which gave me a chance to the partnership we have with the pri- frastructure plan. Smith also says that focus not only on transportation, but vate side to help deliver projects,” $2.8 billion figure is an eye popping transportation in Appalachia,” Smith Smith stated. number. stated. “It was a wonderful experience that is directly applied to this new po- 3) The importance of good commu- “This is the first time in the history of sition as secretary.” nication. West Virginia that we’ve had an infu- sion of dollars this size. Delivering this Smith said there are four major things “In this position you have to make program and recognizing the impor- of importance that he learned from his sure you’re providing information, tance of it, as far as what it does for past work experience: sometimes over and over again,” jobs and the economy in West Virgin- said Smith. “You have to make sure ia, is really good for transportation.” 1) The importance of strategic plan- all partners have the ability to under- ning. stand and hear the same message.” Something else Smith hopes to accomplish is to develop a more objec- “Steven Covey says “begin with an 4) The importance of persistence tive scoring system for how projects end in mind,” where you’re really try- and determination. are selected.

CONSTRUCTION NEWS 15 “We need to consider, how do we pick months through this permitting pro- very impressive.” the best projects? How do we make cess. We need to look for ways to sure the projects we pick are the best streamline to speed up the process.” The current size of staff is a challenge for economic recovery? How do we but the ability to expand is even more make sure they will enhance safety,” Smith says that WVDOT will also be a challenge. Smith says increasing the questioned the secretary. “A number looking for ways to make their internal transportation program size with the of states, notably North Carolina and systems better. Governor’s plan, it’s important they Virginia, are coming up with ways to also increase the number of staff. pick the best projects, making it more “We have amazing people who have objective and less subjective. I’m hop- dedicated themselves to transporta- “We recently met with the West Virgin- ing we can learn from them.” tion. We need to find better ways to ia Department of Administration and take care of them. We don’t pay them told them that within a space of a few Smith also plans to develop better enough. It would be great to find ways months we need to add hundreds of preservation strategies. to take care of them as we go forward; employees. We discussed the ways to recognize them for the work they do. do that, since the process has been “We have to do a better job of taking Since I’ve been in this chair now for very slow in the past. We have issues care of what we have. There are ways the last five months, I’ve been amazed with personnel systems and the pro- to make things last longer with better at the dedication and sacrifice of the curement systems. Those will be chal- maintenance. I want to make sure we people we have here.” lenging as we move out.” advance good preservation projects and strategies. I think we can do bet- Smith says it’s his duty to let people Another challenge people may not re- ter.” know that it’s astounding the amount alize - and something that the Gover- The of work that gets done with the num- nor’s program can certainly help with Another challenge Smith notes is the ber of people they actually have. – is with the nature of our road system, environmental permitting process. according to Smith. Safety is a real is- dependability Smith says if you pay attention to the “Other states may have five people do- sue since West Virginia has one of the national dialogue, it is a problem all ing a particular function and we have highest fatality rates in the country. over the nation. one if we are lucky, maybe a half. That dedication, hard work and personal “The type of roads we are trying is built-in. “Projects can get backed up for sacrifice we have here at WVDOT is to build with the Governor’s pro-

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Smith says that in order to success- White Oaks Business Park in Harri- fully implement the Governor’s plan, son County. “Our high schools and colleges are the public and private sides must turning out graduates with the skills work together. In his role as secretary he oversees necessary to compete in today’s job nine agencies, including the Devel- market,” he said. “We must do ev- “We must work closely together to opment Office, the divisions of Ener- erything we can to provide the job push these projects out as quickly as gy, Forestry, Labor, Natural Resourc- opportunities needed to retain our we can while making sure they’re on es and Tourism, the Office of Miners’ workforce which, in turn, will grow budget and of great quality. We need Health, Safety and Training, Work- our economy and our communities.” to be a team and we look forward to Force West Virginia, and Geological working with CAWV members to do and Economic Survey. “One of the greatest assets that,” Smith conveyed. West Virginia has is quality “The Department of Commerce is a of life. Our communities diverse agency that houses nine very H. WOOD THRASHER, SECRETARY different divisions,” he stated. “I’ve are the fabric of our state, WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT been so impressed with the quality but we’re losing population OF COMMERCE of people and their level of commit- due, in part, to a lack of job ment to West Virginia. Whether I’m opportunities.” H. Wood “Woody” Thrasher serves working with Forestry to maximize as cabinet secretary for the West the potential in our timber industry or - H. Wood Thrasher, Cabinet Secretary Virginia Department of Commerce. collaborating with WorkForce WV to Thrasher is the develop training programs that meet According to Thrasher, a major chal- previous pres- the needs of West Virginia’s newest lenge they have in the Development ident and chief companies, every person in Com- Office is staffing. West Virginia com- executive officer merce has rolled up their sleeves and petes every day with other states in of The Thrasher stepped up to meet my challenge of the region to attract new economic Group, Inc., a lifting West Virginia to reach its fullest development opportunities. leading Mid-At- potential.” lantic engineer- “Many of those states have business ing and archi- As secretary of Commerce, Thrash- attraction and expansion teams that tectural firm,er’s main goal is creating more jobs are several times the size of our West Secretary Thrasher with headquar- in West Virginia by growing existing Virginia team,” said Thrasher. “We ters based in Bridgeport. businesses and attracting new busi- are aggressively pursuing every op- nesses to the state. portunity, and we have more projects In 1983, Thrasher with his father, in the pipeline in the last six months Henry, started Thrasher Engineering “My passion for economic develop- than we’ve had in the previous four in Harrison County with one employment and love for my state are two of years. ee. the main reasons I accepted the role of secretary of Commerce,” Thrasher “We could be doing more, but we “I started Thrasher Engineering in stated. “I’ve spent my career working simply do not have the staffing lev- 1983 with my father in part because in communities across West Virginia els to compete. We also don’t have I was frustrated that a large portion and our state has great potential that the funding to hire needed staff. To of engineering work was consistent- is sometimes lost on those within alleviate this issue, we’re getting ly awarded to out-of-state firms,” he and outside of our borders.” ready to unveil the EXCEL program. said. “I set out to dispel the belief Through EXCEL, high-quality loaned within our state that West Virginians The secretary says he wants to build executives and retired executives weren’t capable of handling complex on this success and prove that West will lend their knowledge and exper- projects and ideas. Throughout my Virginia is a great place to locate a tise to the department of commerce, career, I’ve been successful in learn- business, and overcome the mindset allowing us to move forward on key ing how to create jobs and stimulate that West Virginia can’t compete with initiatives.” economic activity.” other states. One of the first projects Thrasher The company has grown to employ “I want to dramatically increase the was tasked with was an initiative to 18 May / June 2017 rebrand West Virginia. he says the broadband bill was also a active on various committees within critical piece of the puzzle. the College. He has served as past “We must do this for several rea- president of the West Virginia Amer- sons,” the secretary said. “In order to “With broadband in place, our West ican Council of Engineering Compa- project a positive image to everybody Virginia communities will not only be nies and the West Virginia Society else we must first feel good about a great place to experience the qual- of Professional Engineers. In 2000, ourselves. Our past shouldn’t define ity of life our state offers,” he said, Thrasher was named “Entrepreneur who we are moving forward. It’s time “they’ll also become a great place to of the Year” by the national profes- to take control of the conversation locate a business.” sional services firm of Ernst and and change the narrative. We have a Young. He has also served as an very positive message. Tourism will Thrasher says he is going to build on officer on the executive and financial take the lead in this effort, but the these two initiatives and use them to committee for West Virginia Universi- message will flow into other areas of attract new economic development ty Hospital. commerce such as state parks, DNR opportunities to West Virginia. and our business attraction and ex- He is also very involved in the com- pansion team. We’re going to come “We have great potential in the shale munity, being a part of local organi- up with a new image for West Virginia gas and manufacturing industries,” zations throughout the state. He is that reflects who we are and where he noted. “These two industries have past president of the Harrison Coun- we’re going. West Virginia has a the ability to change the face of West ty Chamber of Commerce, and on great story to tell.” Virginia and really reshape the future the board of the West Virginia Cham- of our state for decades to come.” ber of Commerce. The secretary says that West Virginia is on the verge of a rebirth. Passage Thrasher remains very active with his of the Governor’s roads initiative was alma mater. In 2012, he was elected a major step forward for the state, and to the West Virginia University Alum- will create thousands of new jobs, ni Association’s Board of Directors, provide much needed infrastructure and currently serves as its chairman. repairs and lay the foundation for fu- He is a distinguished alumnus of the ture development within the state. Statler College of Engineering and Looking at economic development, Mineral Resources and has been

CONSTRUCTION NEWS 19 CAWV JOINS AGC TO PROMOTE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

Charleston MSA Job Growth Ranked 2nd Least in the Nation

On May 31, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) released the latest national metro construction employment data for April in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State Capi- tol.

“Six years ago, the CAWV led a news conference announcing that Charleston, West Virginia was reported as one of the fastest growing construction markets in the country. Unfortunately, today the news is different,” said CAWV Executive Direc- tor Mike Clowser as he began the news conference. AGC of America’s Chief Economist Ken Simonson (left) and Transportation Secretary Tom Smith told reporters in a May 31 news conference that thousands of jobs will be created by AGC Chief Economist Ken Simon- investing in highways and other infrastructure projects. son announced that the Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in June 2012, construction employ- in the past 12 months alone. Public experienced the second highest de- ment has declined by 5,500 jobs spending nationally on highway and cline in construction employment of or 15 percent. It’s reported that 39 street construction has slipped 2.4 any of the 358 metro areas that AGC states added construction jobs, percent, other transportation facili- tracks. while construction employment ties such as trains and airports have stagnated here in the Mountain dropped 12 percent, water supply The data released determined that State at the lowest April level since construction dropped 14 percent Charleston metro area lost about 1993.” and sewage waste disposal plum- 1,200 construction jobs between meted 22 percent. April 2016 and April 2017, a 16 per- What makes the job losses even cent decrease. The current employ- more frustrating, according to Si- “The good news is there appears to ment totals are the lowest recorded monson, is the fact many of them be growing support for making in- in the area since 1990, when the fed- could have been avoided. vestments in infrastructure,” stated eral government first began tracking Simonson. the data. Construction firms that work on vital infrastructure projects, like Simonson said the $2.8 billion in- “I wish I had better news to deliver,” highways and bridges, are see- frastructure construction program said Simonson. “Construction em- ing less work than just a few years proposed by Governor Jim Justice ployment in West Virginia has been ago because total public spending would put thousands of construc- declining for much of the past five on infrastructure and other public tion workers back to work and ad- years. Since the most recent peak works has declined by 8.5 percent dress the Mountain State’s neglect- 20 May / June 2017 The news conference was covered by all the Attendees of the news conference, held May 31 at the State Captol, heard April’s national major state news organizations. metro construction employment data which ranked Charleston second least in the nation. ed roads and bridges. He also said ufacturing businesses and services those workers out of West Virginia,” new infrastructure investments businesses ranging from leasing said Simonson. would make the state’s economy companies, accounting firms to ar- more efficient and businesses com- chitectural and engineering firms. West Virginia Department of Trans- petitive by cutting traffic delays and portation Secretary Tom Smith lowering energy costs. “Enacting significant infrastructure joined AGC and CAWV at the news programs clearly delivers long term conference and said the jobs report “Enacting significant infrastructure benefits to the whole economy,” he is very distressing news. programs will bring immediate and said. widespread benefits to the econo- Secretary Smith cited the February my, not just in construction,” Simon- Simonson reported that twenty-two 2017 report from the national trans- son said. states in the last few years have portation research organization TRIP found ways of increasing their fund- that said poor road conditions cost Simonson said that a billion dollars ing for highways, and those states West Virginia drivers $1.4 billion an- invested in non-residential con- with a divided government found nually because of factors ranging struction produces about 9,600 packages to appeal to all parties. from repair costs to lost time from construction jobs and 4,700 jobs traffic congestion. in supporting industries like suppli- “They are putting workers on the job ers such as quarries, mining, man- and, frankly, they will be drawing Governor Justice’s highway proposal We’re Moving The Earth For You!SM WV Contractor License # WV000228 o you require dependable, cost-effective excavation, grading, Dutilities, retaining walls, ponds or reclamation work for your coal, gas, commercial or industrial site? Vecellio & Grogan will “move the earth” to get your project completed on time and within budget!

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G APULITZER PRIZE-WINNING NEWSPAPER wvgazettemail.com The secretary said the worst part Gov.: ‘Progress is being made’ rEsAs for him as an engineer is that it will Construction Law Latest state budget plan offers lower sales tax hike, slower income tax reductions might cost less if certain repairs to infra- By Phil Kabler enue proposal, aplan with a Justice said in astatement Justice’s plan wouldraise However,the governor’s structure are made now, rather than Staff writer less-steep increase in the Wednesday.“i’ve explored the state sales taxfrom6 plan broadens repeals of cur- state sales tax and witha every way possibletoincor- percent to 6.35percent— rentsales tax exemptions, in- legislativeleaders are ex- slower,three-year phase-in of porate ideas fromall sides, lower thanthe 7.25percent cluding exemptions forpur- seek waiting. pectedtoreturntothe West areduction in incometax and we are now on the door- proposal advanced by the chases by building contractors, Virginia Capitol this morning rates favored by Senate Re- step of agreatcompromise Senate on May 24 thatthe whichSenatePresident Mitch to resume negotiations on publicans. thatwillhelp all of our peo- House of Delegates refused Gov.Jim Justice’s latest rev- “Progress is beingmade,” ple.” on an 85-0 vote. SEE BuDGET,7A funds “We can’t keep our head in the Every day, across the region, members of the Bowles Rice Justicecut $3.7M, sand,” Smith commented. “Gover- ordered agencies Construction Law Team are helping businesses succeed. We have to be disbanded nor Justice has a plan for immediate economic recovery where we can By ryan Quinn experience with issues that arise at every phase of construction. CONTRACTORS BUILDING SUPPORT Staff writer Gov.Jim Justice’s education turn this around. We would have im- bill, which he signed intolaw last month, cut $3.7 million from West Virginia’seight Re- mediate good paying jobs and work gional Education Service agencies andorderedtheirdisman- That’s why, in West Virginia, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law tlement —atleast in name. going out very quickly. 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SEE rEsAs, 7A 1, 2017 Charleston Gazette-Mail. House Intel issues 7 AGC releases construction employ- subpoenas ment information monthly along with Comey cleared materials price indexes, legislative CHRIS DORST |Gazette-Mail to testifyagain KenSimonson, the chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (left), and TomSmith, secretaryofthe West Virginia Department of and regulatory updates on a regu- Transportation, discuss how Gov.Jim Justice’s proposed infrastructure plan could increase employment in the construction sector on Wednesday. By Deb riechmann and Jake Pearson The Associated Press lar basis. Contact AGC online at Industrygroup: Justice infrastructure plan will create needed jobs WASHINGTON — theHouse intelligence Committee said www.agc.org for more details on Wednesday it is issuing subpoe- By Max Garland “Proposals like the governor’s sion of Motor Vehicles licensefee from $30 to nas forformernationalsecuri- Staff writer $50, raisingand extending tollsonthe West ty adviserMichaelFlynn and the health of the industry nation- will bring more workers into the Virginia turnpike andraising the excise tax President Donaldtrump’s national contractors group voiced its economy.Without increased on gasoline by 10 cents per gallon,among personal lawyer,MichaelCo- support for Gov.Jim Justice’s proposed other methods. hen, as well as their businesses, wide. A infrastructure plan Wednesday,sayingit funding, West Virginia the Charleston metroarea experienced a16 as partof its investigation into would create jobs in an areaseeingone of the percentdropinconstructionjobsbetween alleged Russianactivities sharpest declines in construction jobsnation- infrastructure will continue to april2016 andapril 2017,the second-sharpest during last year’selection. wide. crumble and jobs will disappear.” decrease out of 358metro areas nationwide, in addition to those four sub- “Proposalslikethe governor’swill bringmore ______according to an analysisbythe association re- poenas, the committee has issued workersintothe economy,” said KenSimonson, leasedWednesday. three others —tothe national chief economist of theassociatedGeneral Con- KENSIMONSON Simonson saidthe employment decline is Security agency,the FBiand the J. Mark Adkins Scott E. Barnette Robert L. Bays Charles R. Hughes tractors of america,inanannouncement at the AssociatedGeneralContractors of America particularlyconcerning, sinceCharleston was Cia —for information about stateCapitol about Charleston’s construction job once one of the fastest-growing construction requeststhatgovernmentofficials losses. “Without increased funding, West Virginia jobmarketsinthe countryafter thelatest re- made to “unmask” the identities infrastructurewillcontinue to crumble and jobs lion in bonds would be soldtofund various cession. of U.S. individuals named in will disappear.” highway and other infrastructure projects. the classified intelligencereports, UnderJustice’s plan, an estimated $2.8 bil- bonds wouldbepaid forbyraisingthe Divi- SEE cONTrAcTOrs, 7A according to acongressional aide. the subpoenas were announced as thespecial counsel

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ontinental Brick Company (CBC), West Virginia’s only brick manufacturer, expects to produce 15 million to 20 million bricks in 2017 at the company’s century-old plant near Martinsburg in Berkeley County. John H. Tinney,Tinney, Jr.Jr. Gene W.W. Bailey Raj A. Shah Carl L. Fletcher,Fletcher, Jr.Jr. David K. Hendrickson R. Scott Long Stephanie H. Ojeda CBC was formerly known as Conti- nental Clay Products Company and was established by F. Vernon Aler, a local attorney and newspaper editor. The company was incorporated in 1920, but went bankrupt before being reincorporated in the 1930s, Continental Brick Company’s century old plant is located along Interstate 81 near Martinsburg Hendrickson && LongLong isis proudproud to to support support in Berkeley County. according to historical accounts. The the CAWV and the professional company was reorganized while in Company Vice President Donald Sult Sult also says efficiency in today’s the WV EXPO, the CAWV and the bankruptcy in the 1980s and was es- says the manufacturing process has operation is much more automated. professionalconstruction construction industry. We industry. represent We tablished as CBC in March 1984. changed much over the years. He said they no longer use a cyclical “The bricks are set on the kiln car representcontractors, contractors, owners, lenders, owners, lenders, At one time, CBC was among a process using the round, periodic by machine rather than by hand,” developers, architects and engineers in number of brick manufacturing sites kilns that were loaded, fired, cooled, he said. “The brick is still unloaded developers, architects and engineers in in Berkeley County, including a siz- unloaded, then loaded again, a pro- by hand and blended on a monorail construction lawlaw mattersmatters —— includingincluding able North Mountain operation near cess that could be done twice a system that forms cubes of brick for construction litigation, competitive bid Hedgesville. The company, which is month. It was inefficient, using ener- storage and shipment.” construction litigation, competitive bid based in Lynchburg, VA, has only gy to heat up the air, walls of the kiln, disputes, preparation and negotiation one plant. and the brick from ambient tempera- The firing process is monitored and disputes, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as ture to 2,000°F and back to ambient controlled by computers now, where- 214 Capitol StStreetreet of construction contracts, as well as Established on what once was part temperature. as the firing process in the periodic Charleston, WV 25301 surety bond claims and public contract of a farm, the privately held company kilns used to be monitored by putting surety bond claims and public contract law issues. at 154 Charles Town Road employs “Only the brick could be sold so the a pole in the top of the kiln to mea- 304-346-5500 TTelephoneelephone 35 to 40 workers depending on prod- energy used in heating the kiln itself sure how much the brick had shrunk law issues. uct demand. If both of the plant’s was wasted,” said Sult. “Today’s tun- or “contracted”. When the brick had 304-346-5515 Fax kilns were being operated at full ca- nel kiln is lit one time per year. It heats contracted the proper amount they [email protected] pacity, the company could produce the walls of the kiln and the brick in- were considered fired and the kiln wwwww.handl.comw.a.com as many as 60 million bricks annu- side. The bricks are pushed through was put out letting the fired brick ally. Even then, CBC would be con- the kiln constantly, 24 hours per day, cool. sidered a small producer by industry seven days per week while the kiln is standards. A single modern kiln that operating. Once the walls of the kiln Brick is made from clay and shale is built today can produce as many are heated they are kept hot by the and then fired in a kiln at tempera- as 100 million bricks per year. A typ- burners and hot brick. This is a con- tures as hot as 2,000 degrees. The ical brick house requires 25,000 to tinuous process and is much more plant stopped burning coal two years 30,000 bricks to build. efficient than the periodic kilns.” ago and switched to natural gas. Sult 24 May / June 2017 ConstructionConstruction L Lawaw IndustryIndustry Knowledge, BackedBacked by ExperienceExperience

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Hendrickson && LongLong isis proudproud to to support support the WVCAWV EXPO, and the the CAWV professional and the professionalconstruction construction industry. We industry. represent We representcontractors, contractors, owners, lenders, owners, lenders, developers, architectsarchitects andand engineers engineers in in construction lawlaw mattersmatters —— includingincluding construction litigation, competitive bid construction litigation, competitive bid disputes, preparation and negotiation disputes, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, as well as 214 Capitol StStreetreet of construction contracts, as well as Charleston, WV 25301 surety bond claims and public contract Charleston, WV 25301 surety bond claims and public contract law issues. 304-346-5500 TTelephoneelephone law issues. 304-346-5515 Fax [email protected] wwwww.handl.comw.a.com Brick is made from clay and shale and then The manufacturing process has much CBC no longer use a cyclical process using fired in a kiln at temperatures as hot as 2,000 changed for CBC over the years. Sult says the the round, periodic kilns that were loaded, degrees. Company Vice President Donald brick are now set on the kiln car by machine fired, cooled, unloaded, then loaded again, Sult says the raw material used to manufac- rather than by hand as it was in the past. The an inefficient process that could be done ture brick, shale, is the same as it was back brick is still unloaded by hand and blended on twice a month. Today’s tunnel kiln is lit one in 1917. Most of the shale used by CBC is a monorail system that forms cubes of brick time per year. It heats the walls of the kiln and mined within two miles of the plant. for storage and shipment. the brick inside, pushing brick through 24 -7.

says the raw material used to manu- The company has access to ship sizes of brick to diversify its product facture brick, shale, is the same as it bricks by rail, but hasn’t for about five line, including “thin brick,” which has was back in 1917. Most of the shale years because it has not been as ef- the durability and characteristics of used by CBC is mined within two ficient as hauling products by truck. traditional brick. miles of the plant. The colorants that The company has been helped by are applied to the surface of the brick relatively low prices for natural gas, “We have developed different colors come from throughout the eastern which is used to fuel the kiln. and styles of brick to appeal to the United States. They use sand from current tastes of consumers and ar- New York, Pennsylvania and Berkeley The use of brick in construction proj- chitects,” said Sult. “We also devel- Springs. Other colorants come from ects faces stiff competition from other oped the ability to make thin brick - or Ohio, Virginia and North Carolina. building materials such as vinyl siding, ½” thick slabs - of just the face portion stone, glass, stainless steel and pre- of the brick. This has become very CBC sells brick only through distrib- cast concrete. It’s estimated that the popular in new commercial construc- utors and does not sell directly to the demand for brick is a third of what it tion and renovation work.” public. The distributors provide sam- was in 2000. ples, transportation, sales people, and The color control and excellent phys- other support that CBC cannot pro- “The demand for brick has decreased ical properties of the brick are known vide in all the market areas they serve. throughout the industry after the re- throughout the industry. Recent up- cession of 2007,” Sult stated. “Since grades to their manufacturing and “We sell our brick through over 70 then alternative wall coverings have quality control processes have en- distributors located throughout the cut into the demand for brick. Stone, abled CBC to continue to meet the Eastern United States, from Wiscon- vinyl siding, block, glass, and exotic stringent requirements more com- sin to Maine, from southeast Virginia, metals are all being used on the ex- monly specified for commercial proj- to St. Louis and north into Canada,” terior of commercial and residential ects. said Sult. “Most of our sales are in the buildings.” mid-Atlantic with 35% of our sales The plant’s location along Interstate into the DC metro area. We also ship CBC’s level of production has re- 81, combined with its rail car loading in West Virginia, from Charleston to mained fairly stable over the last few capability, enable Continental brick Morgantown. Continental Brick is on years, at 15 million to 20 million bricks to be shipped efficiently and cost ef- many of the new buildings at West Vir- annually. To compete, the company fectively to projects in West Virginia, ginia University.” has added more colors, shapes and Washington D.C., and throughout the mid-Atlantic and New England re- gions.

For 100 years, CBC has supplied brick for multiple schools, churches, hospitals, residences, townhomes, apartments and many other commercial and institutional buildings. Many of the buildings have received awards for excellence. Established on what once was part of a farm, the privately held company at 154 Charles Town Road in Berkeley County employs 35 to 40 workers depending on product demand.

26 May / June 2017 CONSTRUCTION NEWS 27 under Water Quality > System Up- WEST VIRGINIA AMERICAN WATER’S grades and features summaries of project counts, total dollars invested NEW INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE MAP and length of upgraded water lines across the bottom of the screen. Us- ALLOWS CUSTOMERS TO SEE ers can navigate the map by panning and zooming similar to other popular THEIR WATER BILLS web-based maps and then click on individual projects once zoomed in AT WORK for specific project details. Projects by Laura Martin, External Affairs Manager shown on this map are underway or West Virginia American Water already complete, so more projects Solve Your Business Problems will be added throughout the year as At Jenkins Fenstermaker, we know our clients would rather West Virginia monthly bills (approximately $0.52 they begin. be focusing on their business than on litigation. That’s why American Water for the average residential customer) we work to resolve business disputes quickly and cost- is investing $62 to help fund these projects. Too often, our customers do not efficiently through labor and employment counseling, million in capital recognize how we put their month- litigation and alternative dispute resolution services. upgrades to wa- It’s no secret that much of the wa- ly water service payments to work ter and wastewater infrastructure across the coun- because we may not be upgrading Our labor and employment team provides counsel to ter infrastructure try is aging and in need of repair or infrastructure in front of their home, businesses in the areas of: and system op- replacement. Our engineering and or we may not make it obvious that erations in 2017 operations teams work closely with nearby construction work is a water • Employment litigation – replacing close our communities to identify problem system improvement rather than a • Labor-management relations Laura Martin to 1,000 feet of areas and put plans into action to sewer, natural gas or even road im- • Human resources counseling and training water main each working day and upgrade our systems and infrastruc- provement. While our company tries reflecting its most aggressive annu- ture, which benefits our customers to communicate major infrastructure • Compliance al infrastructure replacement plan in through enhanced service reliability, investments to customers through decades. These investments include water quality and fire protection. mailings and press releases, we de- We welcome the opportunity to discuss a those paid for by a Distribution Sys- veloped this map to go the next step partnership with you. tem Improvement Charge (DSIC) that West Virginia American Water cus- and provide details about all of our became effective January 1. tomers have a new way to see their current projects statewide through water bills at work. Last month, our a map that is accessible from any Under the DSIC program, West Vir- company launched user-friendly, computer or smartphone. ginia American Water will invest $18 interactive web-based map of our million to replace water mains, $4 2017 infrastructure upgrade projects West Virginia American Water, a sub- million to replace service lines and that allows the public to view details sidiary of American Water (NYSE: hydrants and $9.7 million to con- about water main replacement proj- AWK), is the largest water utility in struct two new 4 million gallon wa- ects and other capital investments the state, providing high quality and ter storage tanks in the Amandaville throughout our service area. reliable water services to approxi- area to reinforce the Kanawha Valley mately 550,000 people. system. Accordingly, customers pay The map can be found on West Vir- a 1.09 percent surcharge on their ginia American Water’s website

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Within thirty days after the tracting, and, ultimately, rebuild trust law that affects virtually every contrac- contract is completed or terminated, in government. Requiring contractors tor doing business with the State of the contractor must submit a supple- involved in significant contracts with Fleet and Commercial vehicles. West Virginia. mental disclosure identifying any new state agencies to identify the individ- or different interested parties to the uals and entities who stand to benefit We offer ‘Next Bay’ service to our BusinessLink customers. House Bill 2001, which concerns the contract. from them and publishing that infor- West Virginia Ethics Commission, went mation is intended to help prevent fa- into effect July 7, 2017. As part of that The West Virginia Ethics Commission voritism and insider-type deals. law, state agencies are now prohibit- has developed the required “Disclo- ed from entering into a contract, or a sure of Interested Parties to Contracts” The new contractor disclosure require- DutchMillerDodge.com series of related contracts, having an form, which may be downloaded from ments are found in Sections 6D-1-1 actual or estimated value of $100,000 the Ethics Commission website at through -4 of the West Virginia Code. or more until the contractor fills out www.ethics.wv.gov. It is also available The Ethics Commission website also a “Disclosure of Interested Parties to on the State Purchasing Division’s summarizes key provisions of the dis- Contracts” form and submits it to the website, www.WVPurchasing.gov. closure law. state agency. Items to be listed on the disclosure Gene Bailey and The disclosure requirement applies to form include the contractor’s name Carl Fletcher head all types of business entities, including and address, the contractor’s autho- up the construc- sole proprietorships, partnerships, and rized agent, identifying information tion law and con- corporations. The contractor must list about the contract, and the name of struction litigation on the form all “interested parties” to the governmental agency awarding practice for the the contract or contracts. the contract. 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Both that entity is a publicly traded com- tions on its website that any questions are active in the pany; and (3) any person or business regarding the law should be directed American Bar As- entity, if any, that served as a compen- to the contracting state agency. sociation Forum sated broker or an intermediary to fa- on Construction cilitate or negotiate terms of the appli- Within fifteen days of receiving a com- Law, and are as- cable contract with the state agency, pleted disclosure form, the contracting sociate members except for those who performed legal state agency must send a copy to the of CAWV. Carl Fletcher, Jr. services related to the contract’s ne- West Virginia Ethics Commission. The gotiation or drafting. 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The 30 feet by 70 feet gymnasium at the Vienna Senior Health and Wellness Center was recently completed. The $380,000 addition was designed by Pickering and Associates of Parkersburg. Phoenix Associates of Parkersburg was awarded the contract to construct the building last October.

 After months of construction, ing with basement option came accepted Swope Construction’s the new addition to the Vienna with an estimated $16.3 million bid of $6,550,000 for the project Senior Health and Wellness Cen- price tag compared to $13.1 mil- — the lowest bid submitted to the ter was recently unveiled. When lion for the building option with- county. The new community cen- construction began, the site for out one. Charleston-based Silling ter is part of a multi-million dollar the new gymnasium was the cen- Architects — as requested by the improvement project for the park ter’s parking lot. During a tour of council— provided building con- in Hurricane. The project also in- the facility last fall, Vienna Mayor struction cost scenarios with and cludes construction of a new en- Randy Rapp said the gymnasium, without a basement. By adopting trance sign and lane for the park, designed by Pickering and As- the no basement option the city new ADA-accessible playgrounds, sociates of Parkersburg, would would be able to pay for the build- a new community center, base- be 30-feet by 70-feet, with a floor ing on its own over two years by ball and soccer fields and multi- to ceiling clearance of 18 feet. An tightening its financial operating ple other park improvements. It adjacent parcel acquired by the belt and not budget for any ad- also includes improvements to the city about two years ago will be ditional capital projects. The new park’s wave pool, including ca- the center’s new parking lot. Of- building will be built parallel to the banas and a snack bar. The $15 ficials said the new gymnasium old police and court building, bor- million project will primarily be fi- will be connected to the existing dered by North College and West nanced through the TIF funds, with building by a covered walkway. Race streets. The project is esti- the county footing $3 million. First Phoenix Associates of Parkers- mated to take between 12 and 15 phase of the project was complet- burg was awarded the contract months to build… ed by Wolf Creek Contracting of to construct the approximately Waterford, Ohio. Designer of the $380,000 building last October…  A new community center at project is ZMM Architects and Valley Park is set to be most- Engineers of Charleston…  The Martinsburg City Coun- ly completed by February 2018, cil recently opted for the more if all goes as planned. Members  The Weston Sanitary Board conservative of two construc- of the Putnam County Commis- is overseeing a $12 million sew- tion options for a new Martins- sion voted unanimously recently age line extension project that burg police department building to award a construction contract will add 294 homes and incorpo- that will save the city an estimat- for the community center to Blue- rate replacement of the Stonecoal ed $3.2 million by choosing not field-based Swope Construc- Creek interceptor line, as well as to include a basement. A build- tion Company. The commission improvements to the wastewater 32 May / June 2017 CONSTRUCTION BRIEFS treatment plant. The line will serve Officials said the bidding process April, according to the U.S. Bu- customers in Butchersville be- was competitive, “but Kalkreuth’s reau of Labor Statistics. The na- tween Shadybrook and Jackson’s offer was especially generous and tional unemployment rate is 4.4 Mill and Turnertown and requires part of Kalkreuth’s commitment percent. The CAWV participated the replacement of the Stonecoal to the Wheeling community,” said in the fair as well as the follow- interceptor for inflow and infiltra- Wheeling-Ohio County Conven- ing members: Bear Contracting, tion of river water into the sewage tion and Visitors Bureau Executive LLC, Bridgeport; Kokosing Con- lines. The sanitary board is ob- Director Frank O’Brien… struction Company, Inc., South taining the funding and the rights- Charleston; Mid-Atlantic Main- of-way. It was designed by The  The West Virginia Depart- tenance Corp., Mineral Wells; Thrasher Group of Bridgeport. ment of Transportation and the Mountaineer Contractors, Inc., The project is expected to go to Division of Highways held a con- Kingwood; Orders Construction bid early next year with construc- struction job fair in June for people Company, St. Albans and Triton tion time being a year… looking for jobs in related fields. Construction, Inc., St. Albans… There were a total of twenty-two  A new roof at the Capi- organizations including business-  The Rowlesburg water line tol Theatre in Wheeling is be- es, unions, government offices extension project is yet an- ing installed. Kalkreuth Roofing and advocacy groups spent five other step closer to reality. The and Sheet Metal of Wheeling hours meeting attendees at The town of Rowlesburg along with is installing the $169,000 roof. Prosperity Center about job and The Thrasher Group of Bridge- Kalkreuth is removing the existing on-the-job training opportunities. port opened the bid documents roof, consisting of multiple layers West Virginia is tied at having the recently in May. J.F. Allen Com- of asphalt, in preparation to in- 14th highest unemployment rate pany of Buckhannon was the low stall a more modern rubber roof. in the country with 4.8 percent in bidder on the water line exten- S110914

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sion, while Mid-Atlantic Stor- water, sewer, roads, lighting and Construction, Inc. of Mt. Storm age Systems, Inc. of Washington more, at the 383-acre district lo- for $4,805,725.20. Engineer on Court House, Ohio, was the low cated on both sides of Interstate the project is Civil and Envi- bidder for the water holding tank. 77 at its intersection with West Vir- ronmental Consultants, Inc. of Construction on the project won’t ginia 2 and encompass the inter- Bridgeport… begin until late July or early Au- change. The work is being paid for gust. It is estimated to take eight from bonds being sold to finance  Morgantown City Council re- months to do the water line work the project that will build a num- cently approved an airport im- and approximately six months for ber of retail businesses, restau- provement plan for the Morgan- the building of the water tank. The rants, hotels and other business- town Municipal Airport worth $3.5 water line project is going to serve es. The contractors to bid were million, which includes the ongo- an additional 150 customers on Capitol Valley Contracting Inc. ing construction of new T-hangars the south end of Rowlesburg. The of Elkview for $3,305,547; Bear east of the airport runway and town received a $1.5 million Small Contracting, LLC of Bridgeport subsequent projects related to Cities Block Grant for the project for $3,774,158.30; and A.L.L. and building toward the extension in January 2015 that was secured by a $2 million loan from the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The town also received a $1 million grant from the West Virginia Infrastruc- ture and Jobs Development Coun- cil. The project includes the instal- lation of water lines, fire hydrants, meters, a water booster station, a 100,000-gallon storage tank, as well as other improvements needed to provide safe and reliable drinking water…

 Governor Jim Justice recently signed S.B. 1006 into law that’s expected to fund millions of dollars in road construction projects. The bill will add approximately $130 million annually to the state Road Fund by increasing DMV fees, raising the floor on the average wholesale price for gas, creating a registration fee for non-gasoline using vehicles and adding one percent to the five percent tax on the purchase of vehicles. The increases went into effect July 1…

 The Wood County Commis- sion recently reviewed a number of bids for infrastructure work that will occur within the Emerson Commons tax increment financing (TIF) district. The commission opened three construction bids for infrastructure work, including 34 May / June 2017 CONSTRUCTION BRIEFS

ly announced grand awards which total about $6.7 million to 10 county public school systems. The awards include: Fay- ette County will receive $1 million for a new “safe school entrance” and renovations at Oak Hill High to accommodate Fayetteville High students; Randolph County will receive $980,000 for electrical and heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades to Harman, a prekindergarten through 12th- grade school; Webster County will receive $931,000 for new ceil- Triton Construction, Inc. of St. Albans recently completed a paving project on Pennsylva- ings, lights and lockers in Web- nia Avenue in Charleston. The $2 million project consisted of excavation, concrete repair, ster County High; Pocahontas will paving and new striping. Rumble Ready Mix, Inc., Scott Depot, is shown pouring concrete in a night pour. receive $925,000 for Pocahontas County High renovations including of the runway. The airport’s day- $30,000 was allocated and in the replacing the sewage treatment to-day operating budget was ap- current fiscal year, $70,000 was system, water tank, fire alarm, ga- proved at $2.4 million, $200,000 budgeted but $130,000 had been rage doors, windows, entry doors of which was allocated from the provided as of May 10… and roof over vocational build- city’s general fund. From 2013- ing; Taylor County will receive ’15 there were no general fund  The School Building Au- $860,000 to add three classrooms allocations from the city. In 2016, thority of West Virginia recent- and a restroom to West Taylor El-

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ementary; Lincoln County will re- broadband internet service to more to set up broadband cooperatives ceive $600,000 for sewer plant re- than 3,500 households and busi- to land federal grant money for placements at Midway Elementary nesses in three West Virginia coun- internet expansion. The law also and Duval P K-8; Pendleton Coun- ties. Capito’s office said the grant, would expand the authority of the ty will receive $592,000 for heat- plus $450,000 in local matching state Broadband Council to plan ing, ventilation and air condition- funds, will bring internet service to and monitor internet growth, and ing renovations in the gym areas unserved areas of Barbour, Ran- streamline the process for expand- at Pendleton County Middle/High dolph and Upshur counties. In ing broadband service... and Brandywine Elementary; Ma- 2015, Capito announced the Capito son County will receive $384,000 Connect plan to encourage broad-  Bids were received for sew- or heating, ventilation and air band expansion in the state. Grant er system improvements for the conditioning replacement and up- money can be used for construct- Central Boaz PSD, Contract #2, grades at several schools; Mer- ing, acquiring or leasing property in at the Claywood Park PSD in cer County will receive $281,000 or lands used to deploy broadband Davisville. The project consists of for restroom renovations to Mer- service; providing broadband ser- constructing gravity main line, ser- cer Elementary; and Monongalia vice free of charge for two years vice line, pressure force main, sew- County will receive $163,000 for to facilities such as public schools, er mains, manholes, grinder pumps heating, ventilation and air condi- fire stations and public libraries; and pump stations. Low bidder on tioning renovations at Mountain- and improving, expanding, con- the project was Everett L. Harp- view Elementary... structing or acquiring a community er & Sons, Inc. of Parkersburg for center to provide online access to $1.5 million, Rover Construction  U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capi- the public. During the 2017 reg- Inc. of St. Albans for $1.9 million, to, R-WV, recently announced a ular session of the West Virginia FAMCO, Inc. of Huntington for $2 $3 million grant through the U.S. Legislature, lawmakers passed a million; and J. F. Allen Company of Department of Agriculture to bring bill that would allow communities Buckhannon for $2.2 million.

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36 May / June 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2017 June 1, 2018 September 17-19, 2017 CAWV Scholarship Golf Outing ARTBA National Convention Berry Hills Country Club Omni Amelia Island Hotel Charleston, WV Amelia Island, FL July 12-15, 2018 September 21-24, 2017 CAWV Annual Meeting APA Annual Meeting The Greenbrier Canaan Valley Resort White Sulphur Springs, WV Davis, WV 2019 October 12, 2017 CAWV Board of Directors Meeting January 2019 Location TBD CAWV Midyear Meeting Westin Grand Cayman October 20, 2017 Seven Mile Beach Resort Toys for Tots Golf Outing Cayman Islands Hosted by the YCF Little Creek Golf Course South Charleston, WV

2018

February 1-7, 2018 CAWV Midyear Meeting SCARY CREEK MATERIALS Marco Island Marriot Mike DeViese, General Manager Marco Island, FL

February 26-28, 2018 The 99th Annual AGC Convention Hyatt Regency New Orleans, LA

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CAWV members inducted into north bank of the Kanawha River In 1971, D. Ste- West Virginia Business Hall of in Charleston. He became presi- phen “Steve” Fame dent and CEO of Amherst Indus- Walker entered tries and today remains active as the family busi- MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA- chairman of parent company Port ness of Walk- Three West Virginia business peo- Amherst Ltd. He graduated with er Machinery, a ple will be inducted into the West a business degree from the Bab- Caterpillar deal- Virginia Business Hall of Fame at son Institute in Massachusetts er for western the beginning of this year’s West and also holds a Master of Towing Walker West Virginia and Virginia Business Summit and An- Vessels, Western Rivers, license southeast Ohio. He was president nual Meeting that will be held in Au- issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. and chief operating officer from gust. He has served on several industry 1983 until the sale of the business boards and is active in his commu- and his retirement in 2010. During Inductees for 2017 are: Charles T. nity, as he will receive the YMCA his career, he served on numer- Jones, president and CEO of Am- of Kanawha Valley’s “Spirit of the ous industry boards of directors, herst Industries, of Charleston; Valley” award Aug. 12 for his long including the Contractors Asso- Robert O. Orders, CEO of Orders support of the organization’s youth ciation of West Virginia, the West Construction Co., of Charleston; programs. Jones was also recently Virginia Coal Association and and D. Stephen Walker, former honored as a Distinguished West the National Bank of Commerce president and CEO of Walker Ma- Virginian by Gov. Jim Justice and in Charleston. Walker has also chinery Co., of Boca Grande, Fla. inducted into Who’s Who in West served on many nonprofit boards. Virginia Business by The State He was the past chairman of the The West Virginia University Col- Journal. West Virginia State University lege of Business and Economics Foundation and on the board of launched the Business Hall of Fame Robert “Bob” O. trustees for West Virginia Wesley- in 2001 to recognize business lead- Orders gradu- an College. After earning his de- ers who have strong ties to West ated from WVU gree in marketing at WVU in 1967 Virginia and have made a significant in 1972 with a and his service in the U.S. Army impact across the business land- bachelor’s de- National Guard and Reserves, he scape of their local communities, gree in civil engi- returned to WVU to his earn his the state, the nation and around the neering and went J.D. at the College of Law in 1971 globe. To date, 62 individuals from on to become a and was admitted to the bar in a variety of business sectors and Orders registered pro- West Virginia. Walker is currently from various parts of the country fessional engineer in West Virginia, on the Professional Sales Adviso- and world have received the award. Virginia and Maryland. As CEO, he ry Council for the WVU College of helped to grow Orders Construc- Business and Economics. Charles “Charlie” tion Company from a small bridge T. Jones, who re- construction firm into a regional “These three gentlemen are suc- cently celebrated provider of a wide range of con- cess stories in their respective his 99th birthday, struction services. Orders previ- industries, and through their in- is referred to as ously served as president of the novation and business acumen a “coal miner, Contractors Association of West they have contributed significant- farmer, riverboat Virginia and as a trustee for the ly to the business landscape,” captain and Re- Louisville Presbyterian Theologi- Javier Reyes, Milan Puskar Dean Jones naissance man.” cal Seminary. Currently, he serves of the WVU College of Business Following his service in the U.S. on the advisory board of BB&T in and Economics, said in a news Navy with the Navy Seabees at Charleston and is a trustee of the release. “Each brings a unique Guadalcanal and as an engineering Nature Conservancy of West Vir- sense of pride, passion and spirit officer sweeping magnetic mines ginia. He is a member of the board to our beloved state and the busi- around Japan during World War of directors of the WVU Founda- ness community. It is an honor to II, he joined Amherst Madison in tion and the board of directors of welcome them to the West Virgin- 1946. Amherst Madison is a trans- the Greater Kanawha Valley Foun- ia Business Hall of Fame, and to portation and construction compa- dation. He also is a trustee at First celebrate their recognition and the ny based at Port Amherst on the Presbyterian Church of Charleston. example they set for us all.” 38 May / June 2017 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

West Virginia Chamber presents CAWV members named to State and Virginia. The company will be 2017 Five-Diamond Employer Journal’s Generation Next: 40 able to purchase bigger trucks and Awards Under 40 supply them to be upfitted with chassis for wreckers and utility CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA- CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA- bodies. Several of the state’s top em- Three CAWV members were re- ployers were recently recognized cently named to the State Jour- Within the next two years, ma- by the West Virginia Chamber of nal’s Generation Next: 40 Under jor facelifts will come to the three Commerce with Diamond awards 40 for their leadership and service buildings which make up Matheny for their companies’ efforts to to the state. For the past 12 years, Ford. The service area sits across offer employee enrichment and The State Journal has recognized Route 2 from the sales area. Used community outreach programs. and honored young professionals cars are on the lot of a former Exx- West Virginia’s Five Diamond throughout West Virginia who are on franchise, which is situated on a Employers are “the kind of com- working and volunteering to make side street next to the new car lot. panies that people would like to the state a better place. work for and the kind of jobs peo- Matheny Motors was founded in ple would like to have,” according Among those selected were Ryan 1922 and represents Ford, Buick, to West Virginia Chamber of Com- Wheeler of Terradon, Poca; Angi GMC, Freightliner, Thomas Built merce President Steve Roberts. Smith of United Bank, Charleston; buses, Hino, Isuzu trucks, Miller and Clifton Clark of BB&T, Charles- Towing equipment, Landoll and AC The awards typically go to both ton. trailers, E-One and KME fire trucks, small and large businesses that Demers and Osage ambulances. have comprehensive human resources employee development CAWV Communications Manager programs, which can include a attends AGC Chapter Staff Orien- variety of continuing education tation and health and wellness programs. The awards program is in ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - Contrac- its fifth year, with a total of seven tors Association of West Virginia’s winners. Communications Manager, Cas- Matheny Motors adds Ford to list sidy Webb, recently attended the Among the winners were March- of franchises, opening location in Associated General Contractors Westin, the largest full-service St. Marys of America’s Chapter Staff Ori- construction management, gen- entation. The event was held at eral contracting and design build ST. MARYS, WEST VIRGINIA - the national association’s head- firm in the state. Founded in 1984, Matheny Motors has added the quarters in Arlington, Virginia. March-Westin has more than 200 former Herrington Ford to its list of The meeting gives the opportuni- full-time employees with offices franchises with the approval of the ty for AGC chapter staff to come located in Morgantown. Ford Motor Co. On May 6, the deal- together, discuss issues facing ership became Matheny Ford and is their chapters while brainstorming Also recognized as a Five Dia- located in St. Marys. Tim Matheny, solutions, and to learn more about mond Employer was West Vir- president of Matheny Motors and the resources AGC of America ginia American Water, based in the fourth-generation owner says has available to offer its chapters. Charleston and employs 300 peo- there are plans in place for contin- Webb has been with the CAWV ple in the state. It currently serves ued growth with the full Ford prod- since September 2014. 333 West Virginia communities. uct line, which will include a large inventory of the Ford Super Duty Roberts said that making the product. awards list are companies that consider its employees their most This addition will allow the expan- valuable resource. “It means they sion of the commercial operations are one of a select group of pre- in other divisions of Matheny Mo- mier employers in West Virginia,” tors, which has 11 facilities in West he said. Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Maryland CONSTRUCTION NEWS 39 PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

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