Bid Results
Philadelphia Procurement, Dept. of Public Property
Bid No. 4159 GCON- Site Improvements at Picariello Playground
Pannulla Construction Co., Inc.$388,620.00
Alt.1 $38,000.00
Alt. 2 $12,000.00
Brightline Construction$392,700.00
Alt. 1 $37,500.00
Alt. 2 $9,000.00
Donato Spaventa & Sons, Inc.$443,139.00
Alt.1 $39,783.00
Alt. 2 $6,292.00
Murphy Quigley Co., Inc.$455,940.00
Alt. 1 $38,500.00
Alt. 2 $8,120.00
Gessler Construction Co., Inc.$482,460.00
Alt. 1 $35,000.00
Alt. 2 $8,000.00
Rockport Construction Co., Inc.$488,886.00
Alt. 1 $39,300.00
Alt. 2 $9,600.00
*Denotes CAEP Members
Ken Simonson Reports on ConstructionUnemployment
Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for the AGC, recently published in the AGC’s “Data Digest” that construction unemployment hit 27.1% in February. Below are a few industry related stats that were reported.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the unemployment rate for construction workers jumped to 27.1% in February from 21.4% a year earlier.
- Job losses were concentrated in nonresidential building and among nonresidential specialty trade contractors.
- Since peaking at 7,725,000 in June 2006, construction employment has fallen by 2.2 million (28%) to 5,555,000 in February, a 14-year low. All five construction categories lost jobs for the 1- and 12-month periods: heavy and civil engineering construction, -1.1% and -13%;
- Employment in architectural and engineering services, an indicator of current design activity for future construction, fell 0.2% and 6.8%. Average hourly earnings in construction rose to $25.30, up 68 cents (2.8%) from a year earlier. The all-industry gain was 41 cents (1.9%).
- The Construction Labor Research Council reported “The annual rate of [construction] wage and fringe increases in 2009 was 3.9%, down from 4.4% in the prior year.” Based upon increases already negotiated in contracts for the next two years, wage and fringe increases will continue at a rate similar to 2009.
To view the full version of Data Digest,click the following link:
March 9, 2010Bulletin # 14Page 2House Amends Jobs Bill Sends It Back to the Senate
Last week the House approved the Senate passed “jobs” bill. Before adoption, the bill was amended to address the budgetary concerns of the fiscally conservative “Blue Dog” Democrats who wanted to assure that the bill was deficit neutral. Also included in the amendment is language extending, but not altering, authority for the Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The bill has gone back to the Senate for its consideration butthere is no indication as to when the Senate will address the amended bill.
The bill provides an extension of highway program authorization until December 31, 2010. It also provides additional revenue to the HTF to keep it solvent through the first quarter of 2011, and remedies an $8.7 billion rescission of highway spending authority included in the SAFETEA-LU law. Other construction friendly provisions in the bill include an extension of Build America Bonds and accelerated equipment expensing.
The program is operating under authorization provided in a 30 day extension that was passed by the Senate and signed by the President last week.
2010 CAEP Golf Outing
The 2010 CAEP Annual Golf Outing is being held on Monday,May 17, 2010at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club! There are only about 20 spots left to play golf. If you would like to play golf in this year’s golf outing, please sign up as soon as possible. Once these slots have been filled, there will be a waiting list on a “first come, first serve” basis, in case there are any cancellations. Please contact the CAEP Office if you are in need of another golf brochure.
There are still many Sponsorships available such as; Prize Sponsors, Cocktail Reception Sponsors, Beverage Cart Sponsors, 9th Hole Refreshment Sponsors, as well as Hole Sponsors. Every company that signs up for a sponsorship will receive proper recognition.
We ask that you please consider signing up for one or more sponsorships. The success of the golf outing is directly related to the number of sponsorships that are given to help offset the costs involved with this outing, including the much loved prizes.
Please show your support and sign up for a sponsorship today!
Laborers’ District Council 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic
The Laborer’s District Council (LDC) will hold their 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic in honor of Samuel Staten, Jr. for his long standing commitment and dedication to the LDC’s Charity fund. The event will be held at the Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA 18974 on Tuesday June 1, 2010; withregistration beginning at 8:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit among others, the Fox Chase Mesothelioma Fund, the Jenkintown Day Nursery, and the Q’aid Staten Memorial Scholarship Fund. There are many sponsorship opportunities available for this charitable event. For more information, or if you would like a copy of the brochure, please call (267) 757-0720.
Safety News
Enclosed is CAEP Safety Bulletin #S-4, 2010 regarding flagging traffic and keeping the work zone safe for workers and motorists. Included in this bulletin is a list of the basic rules which a flagger should follow, such as proper dress, the correct way to signal traffic, and the correct size flag that must be used.
March 9, 2010Bulletin # 14Page 3ALERT!
Members Receiving Unsolicited Fax Invoices
AGC Members have again reported receiving unwanted solicitation faxes from the “NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS, INC.” (NAGC). This time with a newly designed fax solicitation under the guise of an “Annual Dues Application,” NAGC faxes have been reported by members across the country.Please Note: NAGC is Not Affiliated with AGC or any of its chapters.
If you feel that you have received an unwanted and unsolicited fax to your home or business, you can file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To file an FCC complaint specific to this unwanted and unsolicited fax, go to and follow the instructions for a junk fax complaint.
CAEP Reminders!
Volume Reporting Forms
The 2009 Volume Reporting Forms for all active members were mailed out and are now past due. If you have any questions, please call the CAEP Office at (215) 546-4555.
2010 CAEP Membership Dues
CAEP membership dues invoices for 2010 were mailed out and are now payable. If you have any questions please call the CAEP office. We thank you in advance.
OSHA 300 Log Summary Sheets
The OSHA 300 Log Summary Sheets should have been posted in a conspicuous location on February 1, 2010. The Summary Sheets need to be kept posted until April 30, 2010. If you have any questions regarding this important record keeping requirement or are in need of the OSHA 300 Logs Sheets, please call the CAEP office at 215-546-4555 or email Brandon Sterling at .
CAEP/ASHE Members
The next ASHE Dinner meeting will be held on Wednesday,March 17, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, 1106 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406. The ASHE Meeting Announcements have been sent. The social begins at 6:00 p.m., the dinner at 7:00 p.m. followed by the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
2010 CAEP Rosters
2010 CAEP rosters have been mailed to all Active and Associate Members. If you would like additional copies, please contact the CAEP office.
REMEMBER; WHEN YOU ARE IN NEED OF GOODS OR SERVICES, PATRONIZE YOUR CAEP ROSTER FIRST!