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Features

President’s Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Happy Anniversary Bright Future! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Happy Anniversary Morganti!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 What Are Special Projects?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How the PATH Act Impacts Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Construction Materials Prices Continue to Plunge. . . . . . . 23 Orange County Public Schools “Big 6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2016 ABC Legislative Priorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Education & Events Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Member News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2016 Value Club Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Events & Announcements

Builders’ Breakfast - Dec. 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tri-City Chicken & Ribs BBQ - Jan. 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Holiday CEO Reception - Dec. 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Builders’ Breakfast - Jan. 2016. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Holiday Reception & Toy Drive - Dec. 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2016 Leadership ABC Class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2016 ABC LegCon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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This very unique and extremely 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE detailed construction project consisted of 254,000 square feet of complete renovation and refurbishment of the historic 1933 Old Jacksonville Federal Post Office and Courthouse located in downtown Jacksonville. The building was originally a federal post office facility before being utilized for federal courtrooms until 2002. Preserving the building’s historic value was part of the City of Jacksonville’s agreement with the federal government when the City assumed ownership of the Old Federal Courthouse. LEED Certified.

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March 2016 1.....................State of the Ports Luncheon, 12:00 noon

..........................In conjunction with World Trade Center Orlando ..........................Orange County Convention Center, 9400 Universal Blvd., ..........................Orlando, FL 32819

8.....................Builders’ Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. 11...................Fishing Tournament, 6:00 a.m.

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16...................Seafood at the Springs, 5:30 p.m.

..........................Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., ..........................Longwood, FL 32779

30...................Burgers & Business, 11:30 a.m.

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Education and Events

Want to see your project on a future issue of Building Central Florida? It’s easy! Contact Becki Lewis or Brian Barker at 407-628-2070 for pricing and information. COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - Brian Barker - [email protected] MARKETING DIRECTOR- Becki Lewis - [email protected] MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR- Stefanie Reardon - [email protected] Building Central Florida (BCF) is published bi-monthly by the Central Florida Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. All material becomes the property of ABC unless prior arrangements are made. ABC welcomes submissions of articles and press releases from our members; however, ABC reserves the right to publish based on relevance, and space availability. Please direct all inquiries to [email protected]. ©2016 Central Florida Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

..........................Bahia Shrine Pavilion, 2300 Pembrook Dr., Orlando, FL ...........................Sponsored by Hoar Construction, LLC and S.I. Goldman ...........................Company

April 2016 4.....................Spring Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m.

..........................Bay Hill Golf Club, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819

12...................Builders’ Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. 14...................BBQ Competition & ABC After Hours, 5:30 p.m.

..........................Bahia Shrine, 2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, FL 32810 ..........................Sponsored by Electric Services, Inc. and Labor Ready Southeast

20...................Burgers & Business, 11:30 a.m.

..........................Bahia Shrine, 2300 Pembrook Drive, Orlando, FL 32810 ..........................Sponsored by Bright Future Electric, LLC and Rush Truck ...........................Centers of Orlando

25...................Spring Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m.

..........................Bay Hill Golf Club, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819

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OSHA 10-hour begins, 4:00 p.m.

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OSHA 30-hour begins, 4:00 p.m.

Mar. 8

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Legal Hot Topics - C3: Construction Contracts and Courts, 8:30 a.m.

Mar. 9

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Construction Estimating begins, 5:30 p.m.

Mar. 9

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Legal Hot Topics: Is it Ever A Good Idea To Hire a Construction Lawyer?

Mar. 23

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Turning Green into Green, 8:00 a.m.

Mar. 29

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Beginners Lien Law, 9:00 a.m.

Mar. 31

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Stepping Up to Supervisor, 4:30 p.m.

Apr. 5

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Legal Hot Topics: Documenting Defect and Delay Claims, 8:30 a.m.

Apr. 7

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Estimating, 5:30 p.m.

Apr. 7

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Enhancing Your Project Management Skills, 8:30 a.m.

Apr. 19

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Legal Hot Topics: Licensure & Joint Ventures, 8:30 a.m.

Apr. 21

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Strategic Planning, 8:00 a.m.

Apr. 22

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Exit Strategy Plan, 11:30 a.m.

Apr. 22

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CPR/First Aid, 3:00 p.m.

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President’s Perspective

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STEP up to a Safer Workplace Many years ago, the National ABC Safety Committee and staff pondered how the organization could be of help to members who recognized the value of a safe workplace, and who wondered what the “next step” would be to improve their workplace. The outcome of that discussion was to breakdown safety in the workplace into 20 different areas of opportunity. You will see that within each of those areas, there are good, better, best and world class levels of achievement. First and foremost, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process or STEP Program is a self-evaluation. A company owner, safety director or project manager can “walk” through STEP, while referring to the company safety policy or known practices, and place its program in perspective of possible policies and procedures.

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Nearly 30% of ABC member contractors participate in STEP, and we would like to see that rise to at least 50% this year. Contractors entering projects in the chapters Excellence in Construction competition receive up to an extra five points on their scores, which may mean the difference between an Eagle and an Award of Merit.

Who should complete the STEP application? STEP is a safety benchmarking and improvement tool. ABC encourages each participant to engage as many employees as possible in the process. Where possible, consider using a safety committee or a randomly selected and diverse sample of employees. For each of the 20 Key Components of Safety measures, groups can either work on reaching a consensus or results can be averaged. More participants in the evaluation process will result in a truer assessment of your safety program and a more comprehensive look at areas for improvement.

Is there a fee to participate in STEP? There is no application fee for STEP involvement at the Participant, Bronze, Silver or Gold recognition levels IF you submit your application online at www.abc.org/stepapp. For all paper applications submitted, there is a $35 application processing fee.

Is the information submitted in my STEP application confidential? Yes. The information contained in each STEP application is viewed only by ABC staff and is kept strictly confidential. ABC does not disclose any company-specific STEP information. ABC accumulates aggregate data through the program to determine collective safety trends and this information becomes part of ABC’s annual STEP data analysis, which serves as a member benchmarking tool.

Who do I contact if I have questions? Contact the Central Florida Chapter office first. If the chapter is unable to provide the specific information you need, or if you are referred to the ABC National office, contact Chris Williams, ABC National Director of Safety, at (202) 5951855 or [email protected].

What are the STEP achievement levels? There are six levels of STEP achievement: Participant, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.

When is the STEP application due? STEP applications are accepted throughout the year. However, in order to ensure receipt of your STEP certificate and achievement recognition in the Central Florida Chapter, your application should be submitted on or prior to May 13, 2016.

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Find more information and the STEP application (online and PDF) at http://www.abc.org/Safety/STEP.aspx.

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Valencia College Capital Expansion Proposed plans for Poinciana and downtown Orlando campuses December 8, 2015 By Chris Rudd, Comfort House, Inc. Dr. Allen Bottoff, Assistant VP of Facilities & Sustainability at Valencia Community College spoke to ABC members at the December 8 Builders’ Business Breakfast meeting to talk about the college’s plans for expansion. Business Development Committee member, Chris Rudd, shares his notes from this informative meeting. KHS&S is rethinking how interiors and exteriors get built and is introducing innovative solutions to streamline the construction process. From BIM to prefabrication, KHS&S leads the industry in ways to add quality and value to your project.

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With a total of 581 acres between six locations, Valencia College (VC) is land rich and cash poor, claims Dr. Bottoff. Lucky for VC the doctor has experience in this situation as Florida Atlantic University had a similar problem while he was enrolled at the university acquiring one of his many degrees. FAU decided to have some unused land developed into a shopping plaza to act as a landlord, which fueled a revenue stream for the university. The doctor has a similar vision for VC, specifically the 155-acre tract at Horizons West near Osceola Polk County line. This is also being considered for the West Campus

Annual Chicken & Ribs BBQ January 27, 2016

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The state funds are almost depleted and colleges can’t rely on that crutch like days past so they are getting creative. It would seem like revenue for a college would not be an issue. The doctor said that 15 years ago the student paid only about 25% of expenses where today it’s a staggering 75%. VC is the third largest college in the state with some 70,000 students en2015 rolled in the five current campuses. The sixth campus is slated to come out of the ground late 2016 in the Poinciana/Pleasant Hill area; the land deal is currently being finalized with Osceola County. Traditional college isn’t for everyone and VC understands this and has a great plan for people looking for an alternative. Valencia Express offers 16-20 week programs to educate students in specific trades. This can be a good thing for the construction industry by revitalizing a trade school with educational programs. UCF and VC have partnered on a simple and great plan that is setting an example and is gaining national recognition. The plan is this simple: your high school diploma is your entry ticket to VC; your VC degree is your entry ticket to UCF and your UCF degree is your ticket to success in life. ■

After a night of torrential downpour, the rain eased up enough for members and guests to brave the wet highway and make their way over to the Bahia Shrine Pavilion on Pembrook Drive, Orlando, to share some chicken, pork and ribs with the Tri-City Electrical Contractors’ crew. Tony Berrios, Dave Sheets, and C.L. Janeski set up in the rain at 4:30 a.m. smoking chicken, pulled pork, and ribs; actually Tony Berrios started smoking the Boston Butts the afternoon before to feed almost 200 ABC members. Others like George Kania, Ron Dail, and Lee Gardner showed up mid-morning to assist and put finishing touches on the rest of the meal. A bright spot in an otherwise dreary and wet day, Tri-City employees came out in full force to serve up lunch and greet clients, peers, and partners. From Tri-City - Thanks to all who came out! With such a great turnout, C.L. Janeski and his team members were kept constantly working to keep the trays full. Their efforts paid off though, as attendees went away with full stomachs as well as business cards, phone numbers, and email addresses collected from potential business partners. The event was a tremendous success and everyone expresses their sincere thanks to Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. for their hospitality!

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24%, 6% being women. Orange County Schools is also working on a Veterans’ program.

Orange County Schools Future Plans The Future of Public School Construction January 12, 2016 By Carolyn Hollis, Labor Ready Southeast Business Development Committee On January 12, over 100 ABC members and their guests gathered to learn more about Orange County Public School’s (OCPS) plan to resolve the overcrowding of their K-12 schools, county wide. Speaker, John Morris, Chief Facilities Director for Orange County Public Schools, discussed how OCPS plans to pour $500 million into building high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, as well as kindergarten through 8th grade centers. It is projected that 23 schools will come online before August 2017, with an additional 11 schools to be completed by December 2018. OCPS plans to continue this trend for the next 6 to 8 years. Orange County Public Schools is encouraging the community to get involved in their Capital Renewal program. Capital Renewal is 2.4% of the 6% of the sales tax that is going back into schools that are in need of renovations. The cost of renovations can range anywhere from $2 million to $16 million. There are currently 95 schools under renovation. OCPS is developing a 10 year program in which it hopes to have all schools over 15 years old updated.

Q&A

• ABC Member: Are the escalated cost of labor and materials factored into the budget? • Mr. Morris: It is factored in, but Orange County Public Schools has also factored in our trade contractors that are very loyal to our schools.

• ABC Member: What is the current average high school student count? • Mr. Morris: Most typical high schools have around 2,776 students, but because of the increase in student population, it’s more towards 3,000. Building the extra schools would decrease the number of students into normal ranges. The high school in Lake Nona is projected to have 1,800 to 2,000 students in attendance on opening day.

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• ABC Member: How does one sign up to be considered to work on the renovations? Where do we find the job postings? • Mr. Morris: OCPS currently has 70-80 firms under contract, but we would be open to more. To be considered you must first become a vendor for the school and then all the job listings are online under our website. • ABC Member: What type of technology is being used in the classrooms? • Mr. Morris: With technology being as big as it is in this current age, Orange County Schools is spending $229 million on digital technology in the classrooms. There are interactive smartboards that are touch screen in which the students can use to learn. We are focusing on state of the art technology starting with the high school students. As of August 17, 19 schools will be furnished a device by the district to help increase learning. • ABC Member: How is OCPS using energy effectively? • Mr. Morris: We are replacing all light bulbs with more energy efficient bulbs. We also have an energy management group whose purpose is to invent new ways to apply Green practices within the school system. • ABC Member: Does OCPS offer apprenticeship programs for construction? • Mr. Morris: Orange County has a technical center and is considering an apprenticeship program to help spark more of an interest in construction. ■ *Paraphrased from the responses for John Morris, January 12, 2016.

• ABC Member: Were there any minority goals for the new schools? • Mr. Morris: The goals were 24% of minority population and of that

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Central Florida Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors hosted a Holiday CEO Reception at the historic Winter Park Country Club on December 1. Over 50 members and their guests attended this holiday reception, enjoying an evening of mixing and mingling. A special thank you to our sponsors, The Bancorp Bank/Mears Motor Leasing and Roetzel and Andress for a wonderful event. ■

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Happy Anniversary

To Platinum Member Bright Future Electric, LLC In February, Bright Future Electric will celebrate 10 years of being the “Electrical Contractor of Choice” in the Southeast. Bright Future Electric was founded in 2006 by Danniel J. Petro, a longtime resident and successful businessman in West Orange County. The company started with a handful of employees, some residential projects and one small location in Winter Garden, FL. Bright Future quickly grew into a full service, multi-location electrical contractor specializing in residential, service and commercial construction. By the end of their first year they added two more branches, completed $11.5 million dollars in work and employed over 100 people. Also in that first year Allen McCain joined the company to partner with Dan during this rapid period of growth. Year two saw a 300% increase in revenue and the addition of 80 employees.

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December 10, 2015 Over 150 ABC members and guests enjoyed an evening of friendship and fellowship in downtown Orlando. Their spirit of giving contributed close to 200 construction related toys for the Oviedo Senior High School NJROTC Toys for Tots Campaign. Central Florida Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors is pleased to participate each year with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and appreciates the assistance of the cadets from the Oviedo Senior High School NJROTC. Thank you to everyone who participated! ■

Over the past 10 years, the Bright Future Electric Orlando team is proud to have put its stamp on the central Florida area by partnering in the construction of some recognizable and award winning projects that include Ikea Orlando and Tampa, Xymogen Headquarters, Health South Altamonte, UCF Academic Village, Dave & Busters, Alfond Inn, Residence Inn, Jet Blue Hotel, and Universal Studios Royal Pacific Ballroom. They are currently working on various healthcare, assisted living projects and continue to build new Publix stores across the Central Florida area.

Bright Future Electric credits their 10 years of success to a great team that proudly manages and conducts business with strong values of honesty, integrity and professionalism. Their employees and customers and their relationships are always their top priority! They have a great team and look forward to continuing to be the “Electrical Contractor of Choice” for all our communities! ■

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Member News Albu & Associates, Inc. >. . . Orlando, Florida’s Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF) and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) held their annual awards ceremony on December 12 at the Epcot World Showplace Pavilion in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The evening was a celebration of recognizing the Hispanic owned businesses that have excelled in Central Florida’s Hispanic business community. Awards were presented for five categories; Hispanic Business of the Year – Five Years or Less; Hispanic Business of the Year – More than Five Years; Professional of the Year; Excellence Award; Hispanic Community Champion Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. Albu & Associates was presented with the award for “Hispanic Business of the Year – More Than Five Years.” This prestigious award recognizes the company’s financial strength and business growth. Since Jason and Andrew took over the company in 2011, when their father retired, the company has grown year after year. Today it is a financially strong corporation with annual sales of more than $20MM with a dominant presence in Florida’s commercial construction industry. With their steady client growth the company has expanded their project management, superintendent and administrative team over the past year. They currently have more than 20 employees and the brothers have their eyes set on further team growth in 2016. Jason and Andrew Albu graciously accepted the award during the ceremony, “Everyone at Albu & Associates would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for this prestigious award. Our company is thankful, not only to have received this award, but for all our other blessings including: our continual growth in the construction industry, the dedication of our employees, the loyalty of our clients, and the assistance of outstanding organizations such as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund. We would also like to thank Ana Maria Lowry, of A & P International, Inc., for helping our company’s success through her mentorship and business development coaching.”

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC >. . . On January 11, a ribbon cutting

ceremony marked the completion of construction at the new Florida Hospital for Women tower in Orlando, Florida. This 12-story, 330-bed specialty hospital introduces a new era of high-tech care for the women of Central Florida. The 420,000 sq. ft. tower will feature some of the area’s most advanced technology to deliver At podium, Daryl Tol, president and CEO, unique woman-centric health care in Florida Hospital and Adventist Health System’s Central Florida Region a hotel-like setting. Florida Hospital for Women offers women in all stages of life a comprehensive health and healing experience, with services in three major areas: pre-pregnancy care, well-women care and specialty care. The facility will include services such as obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, women’s surgery, neonatal intensive care, mammography, wellness and education, a lactation center and digital mammography. Brasfield & Gorrie’s Orlando office served as general contractor, teaming with architect HKS Inc. on this construction project for Florida Hospital. Construction began in 2013 and included a 12-hour concrete pour that was the second largest ever conducted in Florida. The first phase of the hospital was

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veteran, Grossnickle has 19 years of experience and formerly served as Piping Foreman. His duties include quality control, mechanical and steam piping, material requisitions and resolution of field related matters. In addition, he is certified in Medical Gas and is a valuable team member on CES’s numerous award-winning projects including theme park related work.

>. . . announced today that it has been named a finalist in the second annual Bright House Networks Regional Business Awards in the Greater Orlando area. Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. was named a finalist in the Large Business category for the awards, which honor the companies, organizations and people who have impacted the Greater Orlando area with their products, services, and thought leadership. Winning businesses will be honored at a special celebration on March 11 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

scheduled to be open to patients on January 24, 2016. (L to R) Carl Ricketts, Dir. of Pastoral Care, Florida Hospital Orlando; Eric Stevens, Sr. Executive Officer and Administrator, Florida Hospital Orlando; Daryl Tol, President and CEO, FL Hospital and Adventist Health System’s Central FL Region; Marla Silliman, Sr. Executive Officer, FL Hospital for Women; Kari Vargas, Vice President, FL Hospital Orlando; Dir. Lori Boardman, Chief Medical Officer and Executive Medical Dir. of Women’s Health, FL Hospital for Women

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Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. >. . . CES’s annual 2015 charity golf tournament recently held at Sweetwa-

ter Golf & Country Club raised $21,000 to benefit the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. CES founders Todd and Shelly Morgan are longtime supporters of Florida Hospital and Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. In 2014 they raised $20,000 for the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. With more than 100 contributing sponsors and supporters, CES’s charitable tournaments have now raised $130,000 benefiting Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Golden Rule Foundation, Kids House of Seminole, and the American Red Cross.

>. . . is currently ranked as the 3rd largest Florida-based mechanical and plumbing contractor according to ENR’s 2015 Top 600 Specialty Contractors and ENR Southeast’s 2015 Top Specialty Contractors surveys. Overall among contractors representing all trades, the surveys rank CES as the Southeast’s 58th largest specialty contractor and the nation’s 520th largest based on revenues of $23.9 million. CES is a recognized leader named among Orlando Business Journal’s 2015 Golden 100 Top Privately-Held Companies and 2015 Best Places to Work. >. . . promoted Dennis Sipe to Plumbing Trade Manager. A 33-year veteran of the mechanical and plumbing industry, Sipe joined the company in 2003 and most recently served as Plumbing Foreman. In his new role, he is responsible for managing the plumbing staff, related jobsite manpower needs, and assisting Project Managers and Foremen with submittal reviews. Sipe is also certified in Medical Gas.

>. . . promoted Terence Grossnickle to Field Engineer. A 12-year company

>. . . was recently awarded the Apollo Elementary, Pinewood Elementary and Jackson Middle School Renovation project. Gilbane will be assisting Brevard Public Schools with improvements to the three schools in the district over the summer of 2016. This design-build project is a team collaboration with Borrelli + Partners as the architect, SGM Engineering for MEP engineering and Construction Engineering Group for civil/structural engineering. Construction will include improvements to the mechanical, cooling and heating control systems, as well as air conditioning and other electrical systems. Gilbane uses innovative technology to develop an efficient and effective approach to the construction that will fit into the projected schedule of the schools with minimal impact to the students and staff. Gilbane has been working with Brevard Public Schools for over 10 years and is familiar with the challenges of renovations in active k-12 campus environments. The team of Gilbane Design-Build Team is well-aware of the attention to safety that these projects demand and are exciting to continue the relationships with Brevard Public Schools.

Lykes Insurance, Inc. >. . . Bill Taulbee, Executive Vice President in the Winter Park office, has been named CEO and president following the retirement of CEO and President John Brabson, on Dec. 31, 2015. Founded in 1925, Lykes Insurance is a major commercial insurance firm with offices in Winter Park, Tampa, Fort Myers and Sarasota.

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>. . . promoted Chris Palenkas and Shawna Paradise to Project Engineer. A 25-year veteran of the mechanical and plumbing industry, Palenkas joined the company in 2010 as a Sheetmetal Foreman and most recently served as Site Manager. In his new role, he assists the Senior Project Manager in fulfilling all project-related duties. Paradise, having joined the company in 2013, formerly served as Project Coordinator. In her new role, her duties involve project documentation control including Chris Palenkas electronic data bases, plan review, proposal preparation and assisting the development of project objectives. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management at Seminole State College, she previously earned an associate of arts degree from Valencia College.

“Lykes Insurance has built a great platform that Bill Taulbee places us in a strong position to grow, and assembled a great leadership team,” says Taulbee. “Our people are our greatest asset, and I look forward to working with them to continue our 90-year tradition of excellence.” Taulbee joined Lykes Insurance in 1985, and with the exception of a six-year period as vice president/COO of Dulando/Sunrise National Distributors, has held leadership positions with Lykes Insurance ever since.

>. . . was selected by The Robins & Morton Group for the Winnie Palmer 10th Floor Build-out Project located in Orlando, FL. Work includes the complete HVAC and plumbing installation of a 28 bed floor including Med Gas services. The work will also include the build out of a nursery on the 9th floor where a rooftop sitting area is currently located. Work began in January 2015 and is scheduled for completion in September 2015.

Williams Company Management Group >. . . Bob Lipscomb was named Chief Executive Officer and Taylor Huddleston was promoted to President at Williams Company, Orlando. Having previously served as President, Lipscomb began his career with Williams Company in 1988. He is a licensed General Contractor in five states including Florida, and he holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida’s School of Building Construction. Bob Lipscomb Responsible for corporate performance and preserving a culture of vision, values and community partnerships, he is a past member of the City of Orlando’s Municipal Planning Board, an Executive Committee member of the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House and Susan G. Komen, and more.

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>. . . hired Mark Brown, Luciana De Castro and Colin Williams as Project Managers, and Scott Kelley as Superintendent. Mark Brown has 25 years of major construction experience and holds a bachelor’s of science in Building Construction from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction. Mark Brown Luciana De Castro has 15 years of major construction experience and holds a master’s in Civil Engineering from Pontifical Catholic University and a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Fortaleza, both in Brazil.

Colin Williams has 14 years of major construction experience and holds a bachelor’s of science Luciana De Castro in Building Construction from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction. Scott Kelley has 23 years of major construction experience and holds Colin Williams a bachelor’s of science in Building Construction from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction.

S.I. Goldman Company, Inc./Comfort Systems USA >. . . was selected by Charles Perry Partners, Inc. for the UCF Mathematical Science HVAC renovation project located in Orlando, FL. Work includes a full HVAC restoration and upgrade of the existing Mathematical Sciences Building (Bldg. 12) at the University of Central Florida. The existing building was built in the 1960’s and has not received a major HVAC upgrade since that time. The work will also include full test and balance of the system and a complete commissioning coordination that will be alongside of TLC Engineering. Work began in December 2015 and is scheduled for completion in April 2016.

Huddleston, a 23-year construction veteran, joined Williams Company in 2000 and previously served as Executive Vice President. As President, he now has overall responsibility for day-to-day operations. His duties include administrative, personnel and safety management, quality and cost control, preconstruction, bidding, code review, project negotiations, and more. Huddleston holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida.

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Window Interiors >. . . . . . Founder Sandra Saft, who built the business from a tiny startup in her garage into a multi-million dollar enterprise and one of the largest providers of commercial window coverings in the state, has sold Window Interiors to local entrepreneurs, Dave Riley and Bob Robinson. Riley and Robinson, who met while earning MBAs at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, share direction of Window Interiors. Dave Riley (left) and Bob Robinson (right) look forward to Riley manages helping Window Interiors grow and continuing the company’s business detrack record of success. velopment and estimating and Robinson manages operations. The two are pursuing an aggressive expansion into the Tampa and South Florida regions. The long term strategy includes expansion into the greater Southeast US region.

expertise to manage any type of job - whether it’s a new hospital in Jacksonville, an assisted living facility in South Florida, or a restaurant anywhere in the country.’’ Window Interiors will maintain its corporate headquarters in the Orlando area and expects to add staff across Florida. Riley and Robinson are grateful for the foundation Sandra Saft built. Robinson noted, “Sandi has done a great job building a company with an enduring work ethic and concern for its customers; our job now is to build on that legacy as we grow .’’ ■

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“Our dedication to excellent customer service and high quality delivery will continue,’’ Riley said. “There are many problems that come up during the completion of a construction project, we make sure window coverings aren’t one of them.” Window Interiors expects to double its presence in Tampa and South Florida in the coming year. Executive Vice President Bob Robinson is a former general manager and business analyst with Massey Services. “We have an experienced team of project managers and operational leaders that have the

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It’s not unusual to drive down the I-4 corridor on any given day and see a large structure in progress, recently finished, or just about to be started. Central Florida has a constantly-changing landscape of impressive high-rise buildings, theme parks, cultural venues, apartment complexes, hotels and other massive constructs. This comes as no surprise considering the presence of many big-budget builders such as Turner Construction Company; PCL Construction Services, Inc.; Hensel Phelps; Barton Malow Company; Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Gilbane Building Company; SKANSKA USA Building Inc.; DPR Construction; and WELBRO Building Corporation just to name a few. There are also a vast number of subcontractors, widely ranging in size, which support these larger builders. Subcontractors are always ready to work with larger general contractors due to the opportunities that will hopefully come their way in the form of future working relationships. However, many smaller subs may feel that working with the larger contractors will feel like it is a pie-in-the-sky idea that may never happen. Enter the special projects . . .

service our clients with their smaller, more immediate needs and to maintain those relationships that we had with them that would hopefully carry over into larger projects they had coming up.” Doug Baggett of PCL Construction Services, Inc. says, “Our Special Projects Division, here in Central Florida, began in 1995, the same year that PCL’s Florida offices opened. Corporately, PCL has been operating special project divisions since mid-1980.”

John Abbott, operations manager at Gilbane Building Company states that Gilbane’s special project group is not new, “It’s new to Florida but is very reminiscent to what we call “Oftentimes the smaller projects the special projects group we have in the can be just as challenging as the Boston area. Down here, we call it Gilbane Interiors to let folks know that they are larger projects because you may getting Gilbane, just in a streamlined be dealing with the same volume version, but we do both exterior and interior projects.” of subcontractors on site and

any slip-ups can be disastrous.”

Over at Barton Malow Company, vice president, David Price gives insight on his David Price - Barton Malow Company experience in their special projects area. He says, “When I came to work here, nine years ago, it was a small office and most of our projects were $10 Many large general contractors have developed special divisions million and below. We’ve steadily grown since then and now we do over the past few years that specifically deal with smaller projects, larger, as well as smaller projects.” with smaller budgets, and much shorter time schedules than they Bryan Boykin, DPR Construction’s Special Services Group manager have dealt with previously. Some have staffed these departments says, “We formed our Special Services Group (SSG) to position separately from the large-scale portion of their companies and some ourselves as a full-service construction partner for our clients and to have embraced them as another important branch of their day-tobe able to handle all their project needs, no matter the size or scope. day operations. Either way, money is there to be made and many We started our SSG when DPR opened for business 25 years ago.” clients look for builders who can be available for regular facility enhancements and maintenance on their completed structures. When asked about normal budgets within the special projects realm, David estimates Barton Malow’s typical range is from $500,000 to Building Central Florida spoke with several members who either $10 million. WELBRO’s Paul Kidder remarks about their average head, or are involved with these special projects and found that there budget, “We have a pretty large range actually. We tend to do jobs are about as many similarities to large-scale building as there are from around $40,000 up to around $3.5 million. We operate with a differences. threshold of approximately $5 million. Most of our projects tend to Paul Kidder, assistant project manager at WELBRO Building fall into the $1.5 million range.” Corporation says, “Our Special Services Division began about four In comparison, “We’re a smaller company with about $20 million to five years ago. We started receiving service requests from clients a year in business. We’re truly a developer, so $10 million of that asking about smaller, specialty projects in hotels we’ve built or addamount would be for development and the other ten would be regular ons to new properties they have but didn’t necessarily want a full construction and bid-type work. In our case, these smaller projects renovation. We began the division with the mindset of helping to

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tend to run anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 on average,” says Michael at Fitzgerald Construction.

This makes for a complex plan to be put into place in order to account for the inevitable ‘hiccups’ in the work flow due to inspections.

“Our special projects tend to range from a little less than $200,000 up to a threshold of around $5 million. Our niche market is in the $10 million to $40 million dollar range,” says John at Gilbane, “but our special projects account for a nice size portion of our ongoing work. If I had to guess, I would say that probably 30-40% of the total work we are doing now is in the smaller/special projects area. They fill in the gaps nicely between the bigger jobs.”

“Oftentimes the smaller projects can be just as challenging as the larger projects because you may be dealing with the same volume of subcontractors on site and any slip-ups can be disastrous,” said David. “It’s very tough to recover two days downtime on a two-month project. It’s hard enough to recover those same two days on a one year project. Just because it’s a smaller job in no way means that they are easier.”

Doug explains PCL’s typical budgets by saying, “A big job for our Special Projects Group would be in the neighborhood of $10 million to $12 million, possibly a little more. In contrast, our smallest job last year was about $38,000. We cover a huge range of job sizes. Our Special Projects Group does between $60 million to $70 million a year, representing between 15-20% of total company income. We have a staff of about 25 people including superintendents, project engineers, estimators, field engineers, and other support staff. I would say our average job is somewhere around $3.5 million to $4 million.”

“Some of these projects we may be waiting months before being able to secure the permits and sometimes the client wants to be able to open on a certain date for a certain reason and we have to make sure that we cover all our bases,” says Paul. “We may have to deal with overtime inspections or even weekend inspections to make sure we hit those completion dates.” He goes on to say, “Sometimes we may even have double inspections in a single day. We may have an electrical inspection around midday and have to call for an overtime building inspection that afternoon. Sometimes it’s hard to explain to the client so I try to incorporate time, in my initial schedule, to account for those inspections I know will have to happen.”

DPR’s Bryan says “Our average Special Services Group project size is $1.2 million. However, depending on the nature of the project, we’ve seen some SSG projects as large as $30 million, being a “We do work for clients during their business hours all the time or large-phased interior fit-out, and on the other end of the scale, have during the night when they are closed. completed projects at $10,000. Hotels, especially, don’t like to shut We’re designed to best service our “A big job for our Special Projects down,” Paul explains. “That was the clients to fit their needs.” Group would be in the neighborhood case for the Lighthouse restaurant we just completed. We had to make an As far as timeframes go, special of $10-12 million, possibly a little air-tight seal to prevent any air pollution or smaller projects most certainly more. In contrast, our smallest job from going into the kitchen or upstairs have much more condensed last year was about $38,000. We cover to the lobby area.” turnaround expectations. Some a huge range of job sizes.” with a matter of days and some “We sometimes deal with 30 to 40 close to one year. Todd Andrew, Doug Baggett - PCL Construction Services, Inc. inspections on one project,” says Todd, president of Andrew General “so time is crucial and mistakes must Contractors, Inc. says, “Our be kept to a minimum. Just a small problem can make a huge dent in turnarounds usually range between 60 to 120 days.” our schedule, so we really watch our actions, sometimes even more so than on larger projects.” David says that Barton Malow’s quickest turnaround time thus far is around one month. Michael shares that Fitzgerald’s are even smaller When asked if it was a challenge when dealing with all necessary on average. “Timeframes usually range from around three days to inspections Bryan says, “Yes, coordinating all inspections including two weeks where you’re just in and out.” after-hours inspections can sometimes be a challenge on a fast paced SSG project. Additionally, permit review and approval On the day of the interview with John from Gilbane, he explains that timeframes can greatly impact a smaller project with a short duration he is getting ready to send out a quick job that day. “I’m sending out and fixed end date.” one today with a timeframe of one week where we are turning around a mechanical system in a school over spring break.” When asked if travel was a factor, it was a mixed bag of answers. Each contractor seems to approach the issue of travel and any Of the companies spoken to, PCL has the longest turnaround. “Our additional expenditures differently. longest duration job is around 10-11 months and some of our city of Orlando work may only be three to four days. Our average timeframe Todd says Andrew’s geographic area is contained to Florida, for the is around three to four months,” said Doug. most part. “We’ve also traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Tampa, and Jacksonville for numerous other projects,” “Timeframes usually run about two to three months on a job but we have had some as short as one week for things such as fountains, This is also true of Gilbane, John says, “We tend to stay as local water features, fire pits, and hardscape renovations,” said Paul as possible, because we don’t want to burden the cost with travel Kidder. “Those are the types of projects that keep our name in front expenses. You have to limit it a little bit. You need to have local of the client and keep that relationship momentum going.” resources as well.” The average turn-around timeframe for a special project says DPR’s Continued on page 16 > Bryan, “It depends on the project size and scope, but usually our SSG projects range between 12 and 20 weeks in duration.” These more compact timeframes, however, are not immune from the necessary inspection processes that are also done at the larger level. MARCH/APRIL 2016 BUILDING CENTRAL FLORIDA

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Continued from page 15 > This trend continues with Barton Malow. David explains, “Right now our range is really the I-4 corridor from Orlando to Daytona. We do have a Jacksonville office which utilizes staff for projects up there. It’s hard to be competitive for smaller jobs when you have a lot of travel expenses to figure into the cost.” WELBRO falls into this group as well. “We are based in Central Florida and we currently have a couple of projects in Eustis and Taveres. That’s as far as I, personally have been. We do have a couple of things slated in the Lakeland/Polk County area later in 2016. We like servicing our local clients and it’s really not lucrative to throw in a lot of travel costs,” says Paul. Doug reveals that PCL does its share of Florida work but it also branches out to other states as well. “Most of our work is in Central Florida, but we currently have jobs in Miami, Texas and Georgia as well. Travel happens with repeat clients who take us to different places.” Interestingly enough, travel seems less of an issue for some of the smaller general contractors. “We travel all over the country doing special construction projects for Tractor Supply. We always build in travel costs and the customer understands that it’s necessary. Anytime we travel more than two hours, we always build that in, and they actually expect it. We receive an email with the location and we go do it,” said Michael. “We travel all over the Southeast to do store renovations and other work for them (Tractor Supply) and have actually been working during some stores’ normal operating hours. We’ll go in and rip out walls and insulation and reconstruct

everything, sort of like a renovation, that we call Special Construction. We do a lot of Dollar General work as well where we work as developer and general contractor. We chase those all over the Southeast. We sometimes do better outside the state of Florida due to the state’s highly competitive market.” When asked about travel to do special projects Bryan says, “DPR Construction has project teams and resources positioned to support projects throughout the entire Southeast Region.” “We have done, and continue to do, several projects for the department of energy services for the state and are also doing a master program with Speedway service stations which we’ve done not only in the state, but all over the country,” says John, regarding regular clients with special project needs. “We have similar programs with Bank of America and some interior work with one of the local resorts, as well as regular work with Brevard County Schools.” Doug explained how PCL positions itself among multiple markets in order to reach a wide variety of clients. “We’re active in different market sectors including aviation, healthcare, offices, hospitality, and retail. We are on the city of Orlando’s Rapid Response Team for anything that comes up for city facilities, streets, or roads when they may need emergency contractor services. We’re pretty nimble in our ability to adapt to the needs of the client. We do a lot of hospitality work and we have a lot of themed restaurant work we are doing for the new Disney Springs area. There’s some healthcare work in there too, as well as a current retail buildout for Pandora jewelry in Winter Park, and we do a lot of work for the Orlando Aviation Authority.”

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Continued from page 16 > “We do a lot of specialty pools and surrounding areas for some of the resorts. We also just completed the Lighthouse restaurant renovation,” says Paul. “That was one of those new client projects where we stepped in to show our capabilities for future work. I’m one of those that likes to be on a job for two to three months, as opposed to two to three years.” David gave some interesting details on Barton Malow’s clientele. “We have some pretty steady clients including theme parks, and we are on a continuing service agreement with the University of Central Florida, and are on their approved list to look at projects $2 million and below. In addition, we are doing a $4 million+medical center expansion for them,” says David. “We’ve done work in special projects for Rollins College as well as healthcare work in Orlando. Contractors and subcontractors must have the necessary experience and maintain strict standards such as ICRA (Infection-Control Risk Assessment) in order to work in those types of environments. There’s a pool of subs available for that type of work, and there are always ample opportunities to get into these projects. You just have to demonstrate certain proficiencies in the necessary requirements in those types of environments.” Finally, when asked how each company goes about finding these special projects, there was yet another wide range of answers.

Paul echoes the point that word of mouth can be a powerful communication tool in getting awareness of your company’s capabilities out there. “Most of the time our referrals are by word-ofmouth. It’s not to say that we don’t put effort into searching some of these projects out, but most of the time, word-of-mouth is the primary information input. We get a lot of word-of-mouth referrals from engineers and architects. Sometimes folks who may leave one company and go to work for another carry that relationship knowledge with them to their new employer. It’s kind of a revolving door situation,” he says. David offers an additional approach, that of getting the information directly from those on the inside. “I think public entities like universities are mainly a matter of checking in with their facilities’ folks from time-to-time for opportunities and maintaining a vigil on public documents. The healthcare and theme park projects are just a matter of staying in contact with the folks who work in the construction-related areas of those facilities because they don’t typically advertise those projects publicly. They tend to send invitations to the contractors on their already-approved lists.”

“These special projects are proving grounds, on many occasions, to larger work. A lot of the larger clients look to hire contractors for the smaller jobs before bringing them in on the big work.”

“A lot of the larger clients want you to ‘prove yourself’ before they bring you on into a larger job. Special Services are like a ‘try us out’ sort of relationship. Let us build a fire pit for you, or renovate a restaurant and let us show you what we can do,” says Paul.

This is a point echoed by Todd Andrew. “Smaller projects present quicker turnaround Michael’s answer was times, but also a larger profit margin with less straight, simple and to the Todd Andrew - Andrew General Contractors, Inc. risk and lower liability. These special projects point. “Most of our special are proving grounds, on many occasions, to project work is relationship larger work. A lot of the larger clients look to hire contractors for the built, where you are a go-to type company,” he says. smaller jobs before bringing them in on the big work.” “Right now these smaller projects are a big part of our market and What defines a special project? It’s clear that there is no definitive it’s getting larger,” said John. “We go about these with an obviously set of standards. It really comes down to what your company can smaller staff and more multi-faceted type persons on the job. We do, how quickly it can do it, where it is, and what is the margin usually staff these with a project manager, a superintendent, and a of profitability? Many companies have several different ways to project engineer. We occasionally have rolling project managers who approach the area of special projects, but one thing remains a fact; can manage multiple sites at once which we sometimes refer to as they have become a necessary part of the commercial construction an ‘enginover’ (en-gen-u-ver), which is someone who can oversee industry. ■ staff while still handling the administrative tasks that an engineer typically handles. We’ve worked with the local schools to get onto Special thanks to all those who contributed their time to assist with their continuing projects’ list and depending on municipality; they the research for this article: have a stable of contractors and sort those for different projects depending on needs, geography, etc.” • John Abbott - Gilbane Building Company Doug’s emphasis was mainly on stressing the point to the client that even though they are a larger company, they are quick to act. “I look at the strategic company plan first and make sure that a project is in alignment with the market sectors we want to be in. We also do a competitive analysis, timing, and other factors. We self-perform a lot of our own work, especially in concrete, carpentry, and demolition. We can put boots on the ground very quickly.” “There’s a misconception that PCL is just about building the big projects,” said Doug, “ but I try to meet with clients and communicate to them that our special projects’ group is nimble and fast-moving and we love to run with the smaller jobs just as much as the big ones.”

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15-Year StraightLine Cost Recovery

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15-Year straight-line cost recovery for improvements made to qualified property more than three years after the building was placed in service.

Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings

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Max. $1.80 per sq. ft. deduction for buildings meeting 2007 ASHRAE standards

Energy Efficient New Home

2 Years

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$1,000 or $2,000 credit per newly-built or rehabbed qualified dwelling unit

Nonbusiness Energy Property

2 Years

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10% credit for purchase of energy efficient improvements

Biodiesel Fuel

2 Years

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$1.00 per gallon production or use credit for biodiesel fuel

Renewable Energy Production

2 Years

No

Credit of 1.2 - 2.3 cents per kilowatt-hour for production of renewable energy

Renewable Energy Investment

2 Years

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30% credit to treat renewable energy production facility as energy property

Construction companies that fail to gain an understanding of the R&D credit are leaving a valuable opportunity on the table. In particular, the R&D credit may be valuable tool for construction companies that do design-build work; design tools, jigs, molds, and dies; develop or test new products, materials and concepts; improve existing products; or conduct trial and error experimentation.

New Markets

5 Years

No

39% creditspread over seven years for qualified equity investments made in a qualified community development entity

Work Opportunity

5 Years

Yes

Smaller businesses with average annual gross receipts of $50 million or less (for three prior years) may now use the R&D credit to offset AMT, while start-ups can elect to offset R&D credits against payroll tax.

$2,400 - $9,600 credit per qualified emploee hired

Empowerment Zone

2 Years

Yes

Max. $3,000 wage credit per employee and $35,000 increase to 179 expensing limitation

Differential Wage Payment

Permanent

Yes

20% credit for differential wage payments to active duty military

Low-Income Housing

Permanent

No

30% or 70% credit for newly constructede non-federally subsidized residential buildings

S Corporation Built-In Recognition

Permanent

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2. Section 179 Expensing Before the PATH Act, the section 179 expensing limitations were going to revert to their initial limits of $25,000 reduced by qualifying property placed in service in excess of $200,000. Under the PATH Act, the expensing limitation was increased to $500,000, which is reduced by the cost of qualifying property placed in service in excess of $2 million (total phase-out at $2.5 million). The limitations are indexed to inflation in $10,000 increments.

More importantly, after 2015, the PATH Act expanded the definition of qualified property from qualified leasehold improvement property to qualified improvement property. This is defined as any interior improvement to a portion of a nonresidential building if the improvement is placed in service after the date the building was first placed in service. Hence, after 2015, bonus depreciation is no longer limited to improvements made more than three years after the building was placed in service.

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Shortly before recessing for the holidays this past year, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, which President Obama signed into law Dec. 18, 2015, as part of Public Law 114-113.

3. Section 168(k) Bonus Depreciation First-year bonus depreciation was extended for five years by the PATH Act on a phase-down basis (50 percent from 2015 to 2017, 40 percent in 2018 and 30 percent in 2019).

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This will be an incentive for smaller construction companies, particularly concerning planning opportunities for the purchase of new or used machinery and equipment.

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This five-year extension should provide a benefit for construction companies looking to purchase qualified property in the next few years, while its modification makes the opportunity available to a broader set of taxpayers and property.

Michael DeSiato A tax partner in the south Florida practice of Cherry Bekaert and active member of the firm’s Real Estate & Construction industry group, Michael DeSiato, CPA, CFP, CExP, specializes in proactive tax and exit planning for growing, middle market companies, particularly those in the construction industry. David M. McCallum A manager in Cherry Bekaert’s Credits & Accounting Methods practice, David M. McCallum, JD, LLM, specializes in implementing accounting method changes and optimizing federal credits and incentives. Ronald G. Wainwright, Jr. A tax partner and national leader of Cherry Bekaert LLP’s Credits & Accounting Methods practice, Ronald G. Wainwright, Jr., CPA, serves clients in a number of industries including manufacturing, distribution, technology and life sciences, real estate and construction, and private equity. Reprinted with permission from Construction Executive magazine’s Managing Your Business eNewsletter, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors Services Corp. Copyright 2015. All rights reserved.

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Construction input prices fell by 0.6 percent during January 2016 according to an analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index released today by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Construction input prices are down 2.7 percent from January 2015 and have now decreased on a year-over-year basis for 14 consecutive months. The implication is that global deflationary forces have now been in place for well over a year, which has translated into growing volatility in many regional economies and in financial markets. Prices for inputs to nonresidential construction have behaved similarly, falling 0.8 percent on a monthly basis and 2.7 percent on an annual basis. Inputs related to energy—e.g., crude petroleum, natural gas, and unprocessed energy materials—plummeted again in January, contributing heavily to overall construction input price declines.

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“A set of extraordinary circumstances has contributed to the ongoing decline in nonresidential construction input prices,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Global commodity prices have been trending lower for months with limited, sporadic exception. The end of China’s construction bonanza has certainly contributed. Decreased demand for inputs to construction ranging from copper to iron ore has served to flood global markets with excess supply, leading to falling prices. Significant oil production among OPEC and non-OPEC nations alike has collided with flat demand, helping to push energy prices lower.

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Crude petroleum prices plunged 23.1 percent from December 2015 and are down 38.6 percent from January 2015.

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Unprocessed energy material prices fell 10 percent on a monthly basis and 26.4 percent on a yearly basis.

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Natural gas prices shed 3.5 percent for the month and are down 31 percent for the year.

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Fabricated structural metal prices products fell 0.9 percent month-over-month and 1.9 percent year-over-year.

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Prices for steel mill products fell 0.3 percent on a monthly basis and are down 19.2 percent on a yearly basis.

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Prices for plumbing fixtures and fittings fell 0.2 percent for the month and are up only 0.8 percent from the same time one year ago.

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Concrete product prices remained unchanged on a monthly basis, but have expanded 2.5 percent year-over-year.

“With Russia and Brazil remaining in recession and with the Chinese economy continuing to slow, input prices are likely to remain low for quite some time,” said Basu. “While it is possible that prices will begin to rise, increases are likely to be gradual absent some coordinated action by producers to limit supply. Falling input prices certainly carry positives, but there are also large risks involved. Corporate bond defaults are up, particularly in the U.S. energy sector. Job losses continue among energy workers and several states are already in recession. These factors alone are unlikely to drive the economy into recession, but rising defaults could make capital more difficult to access going forward, which could limit construction starts.” Four key input prices expanded in January on a monthly basis:

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Nonferrous wire and cable prices expanded 2.1 percent on a monthly basis, but fell 5.2 percent on a yearly basis.

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Iron and steel prices grew by 1.1 percent month-over-month, but have declined 22.3 percent year-over-year.

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Softwood lumber prices expanded 0.7 percent for the month, but fell 7.2 percent on an annual basis.

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Orange County Public Schools Kicks Off Construction on “Big 6” Projects

approximately 2,776 students. Set to open in fall 2017, the school is being designed by SchenkelShultz Architecture and built by WhartonSmith, Inc.

In the first part of 2016, Orange County Public Schools is kicking off construction activities on six major projects, each slated to open for the start of the 2017 school year. The six projects have a total budget of $313.4 million, including $221.1 in construction activities. The projects include one new high school, three middle schools, a preschool to 8th-grade school (PS-8), and a kindergarten to eighthgrade school (K-8). District officials have been calling the projects the “Big 6.”

Site 52-M-SE-2 is a new prototype middle school being built on Innovation Way in the booming Lake Nona area. The $36.7 million project on a 26-acre site is set to open in fall 2017. Construction is expected to last about 16 months. The school will be approximately 175,332 square feet and is being built to serve approximately 1,215 students. The prototype includes classrooms, labs, administrative areas, art, music, a cafetorium, kitchen, media center and gym. It is being designed by Harvard Jolly Architecture and built by Wharton-

“We would like to thank the taxpayers of Orange County for supporting the half-penny sales tax. Those funds make all this new construction possible,” said Chief Facilities Officer John Morris. “In Orange County, we have one of the most aggressive, forward-looking school construction programs in the nation. These new facilities will allow OCPS to continue to provide the best possible learning environment for our nearly 200,000 students.” By the beginning of school in 2017, OCPS facilities will be putting 23 schools online at a total cost of $656.2 million. Of the “Big 6,” five are new schools and one is the replacement of an existing school. New schools are identified by a code indicating the site number, school type, area of the county, and school board district. Site 131-PS8SW-5 is an innovative new school concept for Orange County. The preschool to eighthgrade campus will include a preschool wing Site 131 rendering supported by the Harris Rosen Foundation, a branch of the Boys & Girls Club and access to community services. The school is designed to provide collaborative academic settings with state of the art technology on a campus featuring ample natural light. It will be located in the Parramore neighborhood and will serve the Downtown Orlando area. Opening in fall 2017, the $60.8 million school is being designed by Baker Barrios Architects and built by Williams Company. Carver Middle School is being rebuilt as a 1,215-student prototype on an existing 31-acre site. The school, which will open to students in fall 2017, is among the first class of a new middle school prototype. It will feature a two-story classroom building, updated technology, a track and soccer field and enough stacking capacity for 325 cars, among other amenities. The $37.8 million school is being designed by HuntonBrady Architects and built by Walker & Company. Site 27-H-W-4 will be a new relief high school to Site 27-H-W-4 rendering serve growth in the West Windermere and Horizon West area. The $97.8 million project will include updated technology, collaborative interior spaces and practice fields for the school, which is being designed for

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Smith, Inc. Site 133-K8-N-6 is a planned kindergarten through eighth-grade school being built in the Audubon Park neighborhood. The new 1,211-student urban prototype design includes a 2-story parking garage and a gross floor area of about 160,000 square feet. Construction is set to take about 16 months and conclude in time for a fall 2017 opening. The $42.7 million school is being designed by Baker Barrios Architects and built by WELBRO Building Corporation, Inc. Site 21-M-E-2 is a new middle school being constructed to offer relief to the Avalon Park area. It uses the same prototype design as Carver Middle. The school will be built on about 28 acres on Timber Springs Boulevard. The 220,447 square-foot school is being built to accommodate about 1,213 students and is set to open in fall 2017. The $37.6 million project is being designed by HuntonBrady Architects and built by Pirtle Construction Company, Inc.

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But the “Big 6” are not the only projects that OCPS will be tackling. Also in late 2015 and early 2016, OCPS will be embarking on the design process for eight elementary schools and a transportation compound that will also open in 2017. They include Site 44-E-SE-2 in the Lake Nona area, Englewood, Ivey Lane, and Meadow Woods, a second elementary on the site of MetroWest Elementary, Mollie Ray, Oak Hill, Rock Lake, and the Pine Hills Transportation Compound. In the first quarter of 2016, 14 projects with a total budget of nearly half a billion dollars will be under construction. This marks the largest project load undertaken by OCPS in recent history. “We have a great team of firms working with us that we rely upon to make this a successful program,” said Jeff Hart, Senior Director for Construction for the OCPS Facilities Department. “We take pride in the team we have assembled in a very demanding market.” Combined, the schools opening between this year and 2017 are expected to create 19,742 jobs in areas including construction, design and support. ■ (For more information, please contact Lauren Roth in Facilities Communications at 407.317.3700 ext. 2023774.)

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2016 Legislative Priorities

What are the issues ABC is monitoring for members’ interests? Public Private Partnership Reform (HB 95/97 - Rep. Steube/ SB 124/126 - Sen. Evers ) ABC of Florida passed its landmark “Public Private Partnership” legislation (now F.S. 287.05712) in 2013 with great support from the Legislature. The legislation called for the creation of a Statewide Task Force to review the law, compare it to other states, and to report back to the Legislature with any recommendations for change. HB 95/SB 124 would amend current PPP statute with the recommendations from the Task Force. HB 97/SB 126 addresses the need for a temporary Public Records Exemption for the submission and receipt of unsolicited PPP proposals for the period during which the public entity may solicit and consider competing proposals. ► Legislative Result - Job Creation and Improved Regulatory Environment.

Building Regulation Reform—Permits (HB 535 Rep. Eagle/ SB 704 Sen. Hutson) The construction industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in existence. With a mix of Federal, State, Local and Municipal Regulations to deal with, jobs can very easily be weighed down by red tape. While we understand the need and purpose for many regulations, some are duplicative, outdated and confusing. Over the next five years, ABC will dedicate resources in Tallahassee through various legislative vehicles to amend and improve these regulations. This year, the focus will be on clarifying, improving and making more uniform, the instances when “Phase” permits can be issued by a Building Department.

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Apprenticeship/Workforce Development Reform (HB 7017 Rep. Raburn/ SB 726 Sen. Ring) The commercial construction industry is currently facing its largest skilled worker shortage in recent history. As the largest single provider of apprenticeship training in the state, ABC of Florida is dedicated to identifying ways to attract more individuals into the industry and to keep them in Florida once they’ve developed their skill set. A more permanent and skilled workforce for construction helps to support one of the top three economic driving industries in Florida. ► Legislative Result - Job Creation and Improved Regulatory Environment.

Open Competition (HB 181 Rep. Van Zant/ SB 598 Sen. Brandes) The process to bid public work projects in Florida is becoming increasingly difficult. In many cases, a contractor wishing to bid public work is faced not just with preferences but also mandates. Local public entities have become comfortable telling the private sector who to hire, where to hire, how to train, where to train and what they should pay, regardless of national, state or local trends. Whether referred to as responsible contractor ordinances, project labor agreements, or a community workforce agreement, these efforts all interfere with the ability of contractors to compete for work. If Florida is going to remain as competitive a marketplace for business as it currently is, we need to take steps to ensure an open, honest and competitive procurement process. ► Legislative Result - Job Creation.

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High Priority Bills sponsored by or supported by ABC during the 2016 Session: Public Private Partnership Legislation (HBs 95 and 97/Steube and SBs 124 and 126 Evers) HB 97/SB 126 creates a temporary public records exemption for the work product of an unsolicited proposal. The work product remains private if and until the public entity decides to act on the proposal. Statute of Repose Reform Legislation (HB 297 Perry/ SB 316 Stargel) This legislation seeks to clarify what is meant by "completion of the contract.” While the SOR period is ten years, these trigger points and confusion surrounding them, often leads to the SOR period extending beyond the 10 year window. By working to clarify exactly when the clock starts, we are working to increase predictability which benefits all involved. Open Competition Legislation (HB 181 Van Zant/ SB 598 Brandes) This legislation was an attempt to stop public entities from dictating employer/employee relations in the private sector through pre-bid conditions on public works projects. Whether it is telling companies who, where, and how they must hire people, or dictating privately negotiated and mandatory benefit packages without input from the industry at-large, we feel that these are nothing more than examples of government overreach and they need to be stopped.

Statute of Repose Reform (HB 297 Rep. Perry/SB 316 Sen. Stargel) The Statute of Repose is the vehicle under which claimants can bring action against contractors for latent defects on completed projects. And while it is clearly stated that this period is 10 years, it is unclear when the clock begins ticking, oftentimes leading to the ability to file a claim well past the 10 year mark. It can become difficult for companies to secure the proper insurance coverage for periods beyond ten years. Identifying a specific moment in time when the clock starts ticking helps the consumer, the contractor, and the insurance provider. ► Legislative Result - Improved Regulatory Environment.

ABC Members Go to Tallahassee for the 2016 Legislative Conference January 27-28

Apprenticeship/Workforce Development Issues There are multiple bills on the topic dealing with everything from improving and streamlining the regulations surrounding Apprenticeship Training, to creating Apprenticeship Grants and Rapid Response Training Grants. ABC continues to push for a statewide industry task force aimed at identifying a comprehensive approach to dealing with our skilled worker shortage. Building Code Bill (HB 535 Eagle/ SB 704 Hutson) ABC has language in the bill clarifying when and how phase permits may be issued.

Over 80 members and staff from ABC’s five chapters in Florida were at the conference and walking the halls of the Florida Capitol. Above are the participants in the Leadership ABC program that began in February, with graduation planned on May 25. Tosin Ashebu, Migre Engineers, LLC; Alex Babcock, Walker & Company, Inc.; Douglas Beebe, Bright Future Electric, LLC; Patricia Berk, Modular Building Systems International (not in photo); Chad Clark, Andrew General Contractor; Richard Kevin Hale, Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Dennis Jones, Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.; Blaine Kreusch, Migre Engineers, LLC; Jason Lanzone, KENPAT; Sarah Makie, Winter Park Construction Company; Michael Morgan, Skanska USA Building Inc.; Chris Palenkas, Comprehensive Energy Services; Tacy Perry, Skanska USA Building Inc.; William Pivanka, Village Pools of Central Florida; Dylan Scruggs, Service Complete Electric; Errol Seaver, Village Pools of Central Florida; Sarah Sherman, Gulf Mechanical Contractors, LLC; Daniel Eric Stapp, Window Interiors; Josh Visser, Energy Air, Inc.; Felix Waitches, Terry’s Electric, Inc.; Michael Williamson, Tharp Plumbing Systems; Etienne Wolmarans, KENPAT

Those attending from Central Florida included: Paul Ciambriello, Guignard Company Steve Culler, Robins & Morton Mike Dodane, MiGre Engineers, LLC David Harrigan, Cole, Scott & Kissane, PA Doug Gartenlaub, Burr & Forman LLP Steven Lockhart, Finfrock Construction, Inc. Mike Moore, Aagaard-Juergensen, LLC Adam McKinnon, McKinnon & Associates Chip Tucker, Tucker Paving Matt Walton, MiGre Engineers, LLC Tom Wert, Roetzel & Andress Mark Wylie, Chapter President & CEO

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