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This Week
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13th
| 10:00 AM
| Local 595 S&C Interviews, Technology Training Center, San Leandro
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| Alameda JATC, ZNE Center, San Leandro
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14th
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| Flag Day
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| WED
| 15th
| 7:30 AM
| Solano/Napa ECT, Eagle Vines
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| 12:00 PM
| 2016 BOMA Environment Committee Meeting, Oakland
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| 3:30 PM
| Solano/Napa LMCC, Napa Training Center, Napa
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| THU
| 16th
| 8:00 AM
| USGBC Greener Builder Conference, ZNE Center, San Leandro
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| FRI
| 17th
| 10:00 AM
| Future Leaders Meeting, Chapter Office, Dublin
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12:00 PM
| Modesto/Stockton Joint Division, Surla's Restaurant, Modesto
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| 18th
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| 19th
| All Day
| Father's Day
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School Bond Measures Passed on June 7th
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A number of school bond measures located in our Chapter's jurisdiction passed on June 7th. There are more to come on the November ballot, but here are the results from last week:
- Alameda County
- Measure A: Chabot-Las Positas CCD, $950 million
- Measure B/E: Albany USD, $70 million/$25 million
- Measure G: Castro Valley USD, $123 million
- Measure H: Dublin USD, $283 million
- Measure J: Livermore USD, $245 million
- Napa County
- Measure A: Pope Valley UESD, $4 million
- San Joaquin County
- Measure L: Lammersville JUSD, $56 million
- Merced
- Measure U: Ballico-Cressey SD, $6.5 million
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East Bay MUD Request for Prequalification
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The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is seeking qualified firms to submit an application for prequalification of Electrical Contractors and Subcontractors. All electrical contractors and subcontractors that intend to submit a bid to EBMUD or a prime contractor to perform certain identified electrical work for selected EBMUD projects are now required to complete the prequalification questionnaire and provide all requested materials, and must be approved by EBMUD to be on the final qualified bidders list.
No bid that includes an electrical contractor or subcontractor that has failed to comply with these requirements will be accepted. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid.
EBMUD will hold a non-mandatory contractor outreach meeting to discuss the electrical prequalification process on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 9:00 am. Please RSVP to Denise Cicala if you plan to attend.
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Port of Oakland Targets 70% Local Contracting for Airport Project
Oakland Airport's International Arrivals Building to Open in 2017
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The Port of Oakland has set a 70% local hiring goal for a $25 million renovation of the International Arrivals Building at Oakland International Airport. This means local businesses will benefit by receiving $17.5 million in construction project dollars. Small businesses will receive $42.5 million in contracts. The Port of Oakland defines local business as those located within Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Small businesses are those that average $14 million in annual revenues over a three-year period.
Oakland International Airport plans to upgrade its facilities to better handle passenger growth. The renovation project consists of the following:
- New security screening and Automatic Passport Control kiosk area;
- Carousel building addition and baggage conveyance replacement;
- Seismic upgrades including building systems infrastructure upgrades; and
- Passenger boarding bridge, aircraft parking, and taxi lane modifications.
Through competitive procurement process, the Port of Oakland selected Turner Construction to be the construction manager for the project. As construction manager, Turner works directly with partnering businesses to handle various aspects of the project. Turner proposed the 70% commitment to local business, which includes a 17% goal for small and very small businesses.
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Congratulations to Graduating Apprentices
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San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties, June 3rd
 The San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties Apprenticeship held its graduation for 14 apprentices at the Stockton Golf and Country Club. The evening started with speakers Dan Chivello, Business Manager, IBEW Local 595; Greg Armstrong, Executive Director, NorCal NECA; Victor Uno, IO Representative, IBEW 9th District; and Diane Ravnik, Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards for the State of California.
The Outstanding Apprentice of the Year Award went to Garrett Greer, while Brandon Carey and Ian Wilson were presented with the Perfect Attendance Award. Garret Greer and Brandon Carey were also presented with the Academic Achievement Award.
The 2016 Graduates are listed A-Z: Brandon Carey, Nicholas Chivello, Bryan Cooper, Edgard DeTrinidad, Timothy Gillit, Heriberto Gomez, Garrett Greer, Drew Mangili, Brannon Monaco, Joel Perez-Pimentel, Carlos Ruiz, Jeff Scantling, Eric Takahashi and Ian Wilson. Alameda County Inside & Sound and Communications, June 4th
 The Alameda County Apprenticeship for the Electrical Trades held its spring graduation for 28 apprentices at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley. The evening started with speakers Dan Chivello, Business Manager Local 595; Victor Uno, IO Representative, IBEW 9th District; and Diane Ravnik, Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards for the State of California.
The Outstanding Apprentice Award for Inside Wireman was presented to Matthew Beavers and the Outstanding Apprentice Award for Sound & Communications was presented to Ruben Gonzalez. One Inside Wireman graduate - Kaman Chan - and four Sound & Communication graduates - Christopher Drake, John Nickel, Heinz Rosener and Matthew Weidner - received special recognition for their years of perfect attendance.
 The 2016 Inside Wireman graduates are listed A-Z: Dustin Baker, Matthew Beavers, Colton Bermingham, Kaman Chan, Savior Charles, Robert Coloretti, Samuel Ejerssa, Nicholas Gigliotti II, Joshua Hall, Kimberly Hudson, Anthony Martin, Kevin Meyer, Melia Sakimura, Michael Simas, Roman Sokol and Roosevelt Thompson. The 2016 Sound & Communication graduates are listed A-Z : Bryan Botelho, Cameron Buntin, Christopher Drake, James Flahertu, Ruben Gonzales, Jason Gonzalez, Ibnez Maldonado, Robert Molano, John Nickel, Scott Peaslee, Heinz Rosener and Matthew Weidner. |
NECA 2016 Boston Registration Now Open
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 Boston will serve as host to NECA's annual convention from October 7 - 10, 2016. Please note, NECA 2016 Boston has shifted to a Friday - Monday schedule (not Saturday - Tuesday as in recent years). NECA 2016 Boston is bringing back many events from years past, and adding a few new ones that will help electrical contractors stay competitive in today's industry. New this year (first come, first serve) is a Preconvention Workshop, Electrical Contractor Leadership 10, focusing on organizational culture, change management and human resource development.
On Thursday, October 6th, our Chapter will be hosting a Convention Kick-Off Dinner for those Chapter members who plan to arrive Thursday. If you are interested in registering for the convention, complete the attached materials and return to Julie Russell at the Chapter office. Also, be sure to visit the convention website to more effectively plan your trip.
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Construction Technology Podcast
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The JBKnowledge team launched a new podcast series focused on the latest construction technology trends and updates. The show is called the "ConTechTrio" and can be found on the iTunes, Spreaker and Soundcloud platforms. The show is hosted by James Benham (CEO of JBKnowledge) who was a featured speaker at our last Future Leaders meeting and who has participated in several NECA sponsored events. Listen and learn about the latest hardware, software, devices, and apps along with the best strategies for applying them to construction projects.
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Bisnow's Oakland Multi-Family & Mixed-Use Forum
Embarcadero Business Park, June 28, 2016
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Bisnow Oakland is hosting its first annual Oakland Multi-Family & Mixed-Use Forum on June 28, 2016, at the Embarcadero Business Park, Oakland. Oakland multi-family has become highly attractive due to strong demand with limited supply. Get the lowdown from Oakland's top developers as they talk mega projects on the horizon. Panelists will weigh-in on the ever-expanding importance of mixed-use communities and finding value in properties where others may not. A limited number of tickets remain, so register today.
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USGBC GreenerBuilder Conference
Zero Net Energy Center, June 16th
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The USGBC GreenerBuilder Conference is this week, Thursday, June 16th, at our ZNE Center. We're proud to partner with USGBC for this one-day action packed event. It is not to late to register. Enter promo code 'IBEWNECA2016' to receive a $20 discount. We're looking forward to seeing many of you there!
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Educational Opportunities
Register Now For NECA's 2016 Workshops
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Improve Your Cash Flow on Delay & Disruption Claims
- Wednesday, July 13th - Marriott Oakland City Center (1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607)
- Thursday, July 14th - DoubleTree by Hilton SFO (835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010)
- Friday, July 15th - Embassy Suites Santa Clara (2885 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054)
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: NECA Members - $199 ($149 if registered by 6/15/2016)
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Building Partnerships Through Customer Service
See attached flyer for details and registration information. Education Fund Credits offered by the Northern California Chapter may be used. Contact Juanita Mitchell with questions and to register your attendance.
Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Napa Training Center (720-A Technology Way, Napa, CA)
Cost: Free to contractors working in Local Union 180's jurisdiction.
NECA Members - $315 per person
All others - $420 per person
____________________________________________________________________________________ Cracking the 'WIP' - Driving Predictable Cost Projections
See attached flyer for details and registration information. Education Fund Credits offered by the Northern California Chapter may be used. Contact Juanita Mitchell with questions and to register your attendance.
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Napa Training Center (720-A Technology Way, Napa, CA)
Cost: Free to contractors working in Local 180's jurisdiction
NECA Members - $500 per person All others - $600 per person ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Electrical Project Supervision - Level 1 Attached is the registration form. Please contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter office with any questions.
Dates: Monday - Wednesday, October 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12, 2016 Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: NorCal Chapter Office (6300 Village Parkway, Suite 200, Dublin) Cost: $45.00 (includes material & meals)
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