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2014 PLATINUM SPONSORS
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2014 Gold Sponsor
NEW CONCEPTS Inc
2014 Silver Sponsor
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From the Executive Director's Desk
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Greetings Members!!
Can you believe we're in Autumn already? What a wonderful time to live in New Mexico and a great time of year for construction as there's a reprieve from the heat of summer. Our annual golf tournament was a great success again this year because of the exceptional service of our Planning Committee, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Players! Even the weather was perfection!
If you played in Last Ditch Open and did not receive a shirt upon check-in, please contact me no later than Wednesday, October 1st at 5 pm as I'll be ordering shirts on Thursday, October 2nd. If you would like to purchase a NUCA of NM golf shirt for $35 (we have ladies' sizes too!) , please call Jane at 505 888 0752. See the article below for a wrap-up of the tournament including prize winners, sponsors, and volunteers. THANK YOU all for another great tournament! Our scholarship is fully funded thanks to your generosity and participation! To see pictures from the tournament, CLICK HERE.
Our next Membership Meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2014 at the Albuquerque Country Club with speaker Bill Hillman, CEO NUCA. Please register before October 13th by CLICKING HERE.
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Did you know that 2015 will mark NUCA of NM's 35th Anniversary?
The 1st person to send me an email with correct answers to the following historical trivia will win a prize!
1. Who was the first President for NUCA of NM? (It was called Rio Grande Underground Contractors Association back then)
2. Who was the only NUCA of NM President to also serve as NUCA President?
3. Who were the only two female NUCA of NM Presidents?
4. A current board member has served as President twice in the past; who is he?
5. How many Board members do we have?
We'll be raiding the history bunker and pulling out some memories to celebrate. If you have a picture or a story for a publication, please contact the office.
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Jane Jernigan, Executive Director
NUCA of NM
505 888 0752 Phone
505 362 8950 Cell
505 884 0668 Fax
nucanm@nucanm.org Email
NUCA of NM is on Facebook!! This page will be used for announcements and posting pictures from events. It'll also have links to articles, newsletters, and online registration. CLICK HERE to view our page and "Like Us" on Facebook.
**You do not have to be a member of Facebook to see pictures and postings**
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Last Ditch Open 2014 is now association history! Thanks to all who supported the tournament by planning, volunteering, sponsoring, and playing.
Hole Sponsors:
Albuquerque Vault Co.
AUI Inc.
Baker Utility Supply
Blueline Equipment
Century Equipment
Contech Engineered Solutions
HD Supply Waterworks
Golden Equipment
Groundhog Construction
HD Supply
MISCOwater
New Concepts
NM concrete Cutting Co.
PCL New Mexico
Rinker Materials
RMCI Inc.
Sundance Mechanical
Titan Rentals
TLC Plumbing & Utility
Vermeer Sales Southwest
Wagner Equipment
World Wide Rental Service
Door Prizes Donated by:
3M
Frank's Supply
U.S. Pipe
NUCA of NM
Golf Mart
Paako Ridge Golf Course
Titan Rentals
Tyler Union
World Wide rental Services
Lucky Hole # 7
Raffle by United Rentals Trench Services
FIRST PLACE TEAM - AUI Inc. Score of 51
From left to right: Ed Dubois, Patrick Shaw, Michael Riordan, Sam Baca.
Longest Drive Men: Michael Riordan
Longest Drive Women: Barbara Martinez
Closest to the Pin Men: Ed Dubois
Closest to the Pin Women: Barbara Martinez
13th Place Team - AUI, Inc. Darrin Howells, Charlie Johnson, Jason Hill, Adam Triolo
7th Place Team - Golden Equipment - Judd Segal, Mike Smith, Michael Bahrmann, Brandon Banes
LAST PLACE TEAM - Desert Utility & Paving Score of 117
From left to right: Ernesto Gallegos, Claudia Diaz, Ryan Killingsworth, Eric Brower
Thank you Planning Committee and Tournament Volunteers:
Jesse May, PCL Construction New Mexico
Steve Clark, Highway Supply LLC
Jenice Gallegos, AMEC
Leane Martinez, RMCI
Jack Toland, Baker Utility Supply
Cecil Harding, TLC Plumbing & Utility
Danny Jernigan
Samantha Jernigan, PCL Construction NM
Leana Martinez, RMCI Inc.
Jenice Gallegos, AMEC
Shana Walla, Baker Utility
For team photos and tournament snapshots, please CLICK HERE to visit the NUCA of NM FB Page. (No need to be a member or sign-in)
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10/08/2014 Safety Committee 8am
10/08/2014 Human Resources Committee 9am
10/09/2014 Planning Committee 8am
10/13/2014 Membership Committee 1pm
10/14/14 CICA at APD Training Academy 10:30am
10/16/2014 Membership Meeting 11:30 am
10/30/2014 NMRCGA Planning 9am -11am
10/30/2014 NMRCGA General Meeting 11:30 - 1pm
10/31/2014 Hoisting Council 11am -2pm
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Member Meeting
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Please join us for the NUCA of NM Membership October 16, 2014 at the Albuquerque Country Club from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
Guest Speaker Bill Hillman, CEO, NUCA
PLEASE RSVP by no Later than October 13, 2014
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Human Resource Committee
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Overwhelmed with human resource issues?
Do you know the steps required and recommended for hiring new employees?
Do you know the steps required and recommended for firing employees?
Do you have question about the I-9, W-2, W-4, ITIN, etc.?
Are your policies protecting you?
Is your employee handbook complete?
If you pondered the answer to these questions then the NUCA of NM Human Resource Committee might be perfect for you. This committee has recently been formed and includes representatives from several member companies. This committee is the place to share information, share concerns, ask questions, determine best practices, and learn the requirements for all things human resources. PERFECT for smaller companies who do not have a plethora of resources for dealing with human resource issues.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2014 at 9am and it is an open to ALL company members. Please call for location - 505 888 0752
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A Park Above
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Once again NUCA of NM members are making a difference in our communities. Please see this letter from Rio Rancho City Councilor Mark Scott. "RMCI, Inc. pulled together a team to install all underground utilities in the park including sewer, water, and storm drain. The team included 4Rivers Equipment, Complete Concrete & Excavating, Ferguson Waterworks, HD Supply, and Golden Equipment Company."
Councilor Mark Scott District 4
Comments during the City Council Meeting, City of Rio Rancho
August 27, 2014
A PARK ABOVE
I want to let the Council know that I have offered my support and assistance to City of Rio Rancho Parks and Recreation Department to help complete A Park Above. The project is fully underway but it does not have the funding needed to be completed. I believe we should get it done.
I have been thinking about the many families that struggle daily with the challenges of caring for a loved one with a disability-whether it is mental or physical or both, and I try to understand the difficult journey they are on. I recognize that this journey is hard that they focus on the days that are good, and push though the days that are not. My heart goes out to them and I know that The Park Above can offer much needed respite. I believe that when the Rio Rancho Park Above is complete, it will provide an opportunity to these families who are often forgotten and invisible.
As you know, I have been critical that the majority of the funding for this project relied on public funding. I have been critical of that because I felt that the private sector and the community should be at the front leading the way for support of this project. I have always believed that the private sector should step up if they want this park in the community.
This support is happening. The gap between the public tax money and the private money is starting to close. And I for one, am thrilled. Over the next few council meetings, I plan to talk about these companies and community members that have pitched in to help get this project completed and open to all the people. I can only hope that others who have not stepped up yet will be inspired to join in with those that already have.
Tonight I want to recognize and thank, RMCI, Inc and their team that helped with A Park Above.
RMCI is an underground utilities company. Like many businesses that are in the building industry, they have been struggling during the recession. However, they still came forward to help jump start this project and move it forward. They understood the importance to the families in this community that need help and they could see the vision. RMCI, Inc. pulled together a team to install all underground utilities in the park including sewer, water, and storm drain. The team included 4Rivers Equipment, Complete Concrete & Excavating, Ferguson Waterworks, HD Supply, and Golden Equipment Company. These companies are located in Albuquerque and do work all over the state and here in Rio Rancho. Tonight, I would like to thank each one of them. And especially
Rex Davis, President
Clay Blair, Vice President of Operations
Of RMCI for their commitment.
Thank you,
Councilor Mark Scott District 4
Is your company doing great things? Don't keep it a secret, let NUCA of NM publish your story in our newsletter. Contact Jane Jernigan at
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The next New Mexico Regional Common Ground Alliance (NMRCGA) is scheduled for October 30, 2014. You should consider attending. This group focuses solely on damage prevention and is open to all stakeholders in damage prevention. Since it's inception, this group has made fundamental changes to the New Mexico One Call Law and has also reached consensus on several Best Practices for NM. Contractor participation is essential to ensure that our voice is heard and our concerns are considered. Jane Jernigan, NUCA of NM Executive Director, serves on the Board of Directors and attends the meetings as well as a few other contractors, but we always welcome more members to attend and encourage input on the damage prevention issues that we face in the field. Contact Jane Jernigan at nucanm@nucanm.org for more details.
Through the NMRCGA, the Damage Reporting and Enforcement Tracking System (DRETS) Task Force has been formed. This task force will take the data collected in 2013 reported through the DRETS website to analyze and make recommendations for the purposes of damage prevention in New Mexico. This is similar to what the national Common Ground Alliance (CGA) does each year with the publication of their D.I.R.T Report but the DRETS Task Force will only be using data collected in New Mexico. It will give us a picture of root causes and how to improve damage prevention in our state. This task force is well represented by contractors including NUCA of NM's Executive Director, Jane Jernigan, Kari Biernacki, AUI Inc. Chair of the Task Force, and Belen Mora, MWI, Inc. Also represented on this task force is Kelly Cable, PNM, NMGC, PRC/PSB, NM811, and Century Link.
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BLS Report
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CLICK HERE for Key preliminary findings of the 2013 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
Three things standout for NM companies and their workers:
- Based on the preliminary numbers, the 2013 nationwide fatal injuries appear to be 6% lower than 2012 numbers. NM injuries increased by 35%.
- Compared to 2012 numbers, fatal work injuries counts were lower for all major racial/ethnic groups in 2013 except Hispanic or Latino workers. They were 7% higher with 66% accounting for foreign-born workers.
- NM fatal occupational injuries totaled 39 in 2012 and 53 in 2013. Transportation related events accounted for 34 of the 53 fatalities. The 34 transportation fatalities in 2013 almost equaled the total for 2012.
Something to think about - Transportation is dangerous and distracted driving directly contributes to many of the accidents.
Carol Walker, M.S., CSP
Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Compliance Assistance Specialist
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Safety Director's Forum
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2014 SDF Set for New Orleans, LA
NUCA's annual Safety Directors Forum brings together utility construction safety and risk management professionals for two days of networking and knowledge building. The 2014 program will be held at the Embassy Suites, New Orleans Convention Center from October 28-29 and will include open forum/roundtable discussion of key safety issues and expert presentations on construction safety. Register online today |
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NUCA Update
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T&I Panel Releases Report on P3s
Last week the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's Panel on Public-Private Partnerships released its final report and recommendations on how to balance the needs of the public and private sector when undertaking P3s to finance the Nation's infrastructure. The committee examined the current use of P3s across the Committee's jurisdiction - including all modes of transportation, public buildings, water, and maritime infrastructure. John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) pointed out that, "Billions of dollars of infrastructure needs in the U.S. are in search of funding, and well-executed public-private partnerships can enhance the delivery and management of infrastructure." Read the press release about the T&I P3 report
Members, Take Advantage of HP Discount*
Members, enjoy your benefits. Need to update your PC? Buy a tablet? Replace a printer? Use your HP discount! NUCA has teamed up with HP to provide you with discounts on reliable products, free ground shipping, and flexible financing or leasing options. From a new PC for your secretary to a lightweight tablet for your crew leader, HP solution specialists can help you find what you need. Visit the NUCA website to take advantage of your HP discount.
Find the Best Team at NUCA Careers
NUCA's industry job board, NUCA Careers, is growing and more job seekers than ever have posted resumes! Be sure to take advantage of your member discount next time you have an opening. It's simple - just visit the NUCA Careers page. Your NUCA chapter will receive 10% of the revenue from your post.
* ----For member access to the NUCA web-page you will need a username and password. Please call NUCA at (703) 358-9300 or 800.662.6822. Remember all NUCA of NM members are also NUCA (national) members. |
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