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2016 Investment Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
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 Gold Sponsors
NEW CONCEPTS INC.
Silver Sponsors
All America Precast
Highway Supply LLC
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
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From the President
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Greetings Members!!
Welcome to NMUCA 2016. It's a new year, bringing new opportunities to become involved with our profession, which delivers construction projects that enable thriving communities. This past month the NMUCA Board of Directors met to discuss challenges that face the industry, compare notes and plan for the upcoming year and beyond. NMUCA plays an important role across all aspects of the construction field in New Mexico, from planning and research and interfacing with the design, to project delivery, risk, finance, safety and post construction services. Please consider joining one of our committee's this year; Safety, Planning, Membership, Human Resources or Technology. Each committee is working on issues important to our industry and your companies.
There is much going on in your organization. You can catch up on some of those happenings on our revamped website at nmuca.org. There will be opportunities to network and hear from a diverse group of presenters and speakers on topics that are affecting our industry. We look forward to seeing you there. Best wishes in this New Year.
Darrin Howells
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Our first membership meeting of the year is a joint meeting with ABC NM on February 25, 2016 and our guest speaker is Don Tripp Please plan to attend and get a summary of the 2016 NM Legislature.
CLICK HERE to Register Online -- You can choose, "send me an invoice" and are not required to pay online when registering.
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Mark your calendars! OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the Center for Construction Research and Training will hold the third annual National Safety Stand-Down May 2-6, 2016 to raise awareness of the serious risk of falls in the workplace.
Jane Jernigan, Executive Director
New Mexico Utility Contractors Association
505 888 0752 Phone
505 362 8950 Cell
505 884 0668 Fax
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You are now able to pay your dues and invoices online through the NMUCA web page. Just visit the front page and choose from "Pay Dues Online" or "Pay Invoice Online."
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February 4, 2016 ES&H Industry Wide Safety Meeting
February 8, 2016 Membership Committee 1pm
February 9, 2016 CICA at APD NW Command 1am - White Collar Crime
February 10, 2016 Safety Committee 8am
February 10, 2016 Human Resources Committee 9:15am
February 11, 2016 Planning Committee 8am
February 12, 2016 Santa Fe Summit Click Here to Register
February 18, 2016 SESSION ENDS!!!
February 25, 2016 Membership Meeting Click Here to Register
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2016 Legislative Session
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As your lobbyist, I am working for you in Santa Fe to represent our industry. Here are a few of the bills that NMUCA is currently lobbying or tracking: (does not mean supporting, please call for more information)
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PUBLIC PROJECT REVOLVING FUND PROJECTS
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DRINKING WATER SYSTEM FINANCING
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WORKERS' COMP BENEFITS & INTOXICATION
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VETERAN BUSINESS PREFERENCE CHANGES
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DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUANCE & FEDERAL REAL ID
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PUBLIC WORKS MINIMUM WAGE APPLICATION
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UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION ACT
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INVENTORY INCOMPLETE WATER PROJECTS
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM FINANCING
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NMFA WATER PROJECT FUND PROJECTS
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WEB-BASED CAPITAL OUTLAY PUBLICATION
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WORKERS' COMP BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT
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HB 195
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WORKERS COMP CANNIBAS
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MOTOR VEHICLE TAX FUND DISTRIBUTION
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PUBLIC WORKS PREVAILING WAGE & PROJECTS
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EMPLOYMENT PREEMPTION & MINIMUM WAGE
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MOTOR VEHICLE TAX TO ROAD FUND FOR 4 YEARS
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CAPITAL OUTLAY PLANNING & MONITORING ACT
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WEB-BASED CAPITAL OUTLAY PUBLICATION
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM FINANCING
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NMFA WATER PROJECT FUND PROJECTS
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GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROJECTS
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GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT OF 2016
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SB 172
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CAPITAL OUTLAY REAUTHORIZATIONS
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SB 214
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WORKERS' COJP BENEFITS AND INTOXICATION
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SB 244
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WORKERS' COMP BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT
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SCR 1
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DISCLOSURE OF CAPTIAL OUTLY ALLOCATIONS
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CHOOSE TO CONTROL YOUR WORKER'S COMPENSATION
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Members of the New Mexico Utility Contractors Association, New Mexico Building Branch, Associated General Contractors, Associated Contractors of New Mexico, American Sub-Contractors Association of NM, and Associated Building Contractors joined forces by "pooling" together their workers' compensation premiums to create the New Mexico Contractors Comp Trust.
Which means NMUCA is part of a workers' compensation insurance program owned by the premium payers. That means you are the beneficiary of your own insurance policy.
As members of this self insurance program your employees retain all benefits and rights provided by the New Mexico Workers' Compensation Act.
The Comp Trust is supervised by a Participant's Board of Trustees. This assures the program is operated in your best interest. Your premium dollars are secured in federally insured investments, thus interest income is generated into the fund.
When losses are reduced, the cost is reduced.Because the Comp Trust is owned by its participants, they share in the monies not allocated to losses or operational expenses.
- Aggressive local claims administration with member participation in the claims decision making process.
- Medical cost containment available through a state-wide network of qualified health care providers.
- Lower costs from efficiencies in localized claims' handling operations.
- "Buy Back" options that could lower experience modifiers.
- High quality, specialized safety and loss control programs.
- Participatory and pro-active claims management to help your injured employees.
- Stabilized premiums.
For more information contact:
Jane Jernigan, NMUCA 505 888 0752 Jane.nmuca@gmail.com or Paul Valdez 505-298-9095
E-mail: pvaldez@fisif.com
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New Mexico Regional Common Ground Alliance
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On January 28th, the NMRCGA held a very well attended meeting in Las Cruces, NM to discuss the following items:
- White Lining -- making it mandatory even in now exempt areas (with populations under 10 thousand)
- "Call Before You Dig" - Hand Digging -- should you call NM811 First?
- Positive Response - review the positive response system and discuss additional responses for UFOs.
- Abandoned Facilities -- A very complicated issue with little solutions
- Damage Reporting
- Ticket Life -- extending the life of a ticket to 15 days (now at 10)
These topics may lead to statute changes in the One Call Law. Our industry is well represented and provides input, but please consider attending a meeting and offering your own testimony on these topics. The next meeting is scheduled for April 29th in Artesia, NM and again in Albuquerque on June 23rd.
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EHS Industry Wide Safety Meeting
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February 4, 2016
7:30am - 8:00 am Networking
8:00am - 10:00am - Program
2015 OSHA Fatalities Facts Recap by Robert Dunnington
Or by calling Jane at 505 888 0752
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Santa Fe Summit
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Please RSVP for this event by calling Jane at (505) 888-0752 or you can register online at www.nmuca.org
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NMUCA Committees
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Join a Committee Now! Meetings are happening next week!
Membership Committee -- this committee works on retention of current members and also recruiting new members. Current committee members include: Carlos Spiess, Sundance Mechanical and Utility; Vince DeMenno, Highway Supply LLC; Joe Menicucci, Contech Engineered Solutions; Jeff Webster, Desert Utility and Paving; Barbara Korczynski, Daniels Insurance; Troy Otero, Groundhog Construction Services; Jack Toland, Baker Utility Supply Corp.
Safety Committee -- this committee deals with everything safety but if you have any responsibility in the safety of your company this is the place to be. This committee's best feature is its networking with other safety professionals. On the committee: Bill Devinney, AON Risk Services; Steve Moore, RMCI Inc.; Alan Wharton, AUI Inc.; Jason Mitchell, AUI Inc.; Robert Green, Desert Utility and Paving; Bobby Thompson, Mountain States Insurance Group; Leana Martinez, RMCI Inc.; Brenda Barela, Poms and Associates; Robert Dunnington, NMOSHA; & Elier Garcia, TLC Plumbing & Utility, Kenya Chavez, E2RC; Anthony Gutierrez, Highway Supply LLC. The Safety Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 8am.
Human Resources Committee -- this committee deals with HR issues. The committee has completed several generic forms that can be used by NMUCA members including new hire checklist, Training and Job Requirements; Assignment of Company Assets; CDL Check List; Employee Files; Termination, etc. Attend this committee that will put you in the know about human resource issues. Our committee members include: Steve Moore, RMCI Inc.; Leana Martinez, RMCI Inc.; Duana Ornelis, AUI Inc.; Steven Meilleur, Poms and Associates; Mary Reed, TLC Plumbing & Utility; & Joyce Hanson, RMCI Inc; Carol Hoppe, Daniels Insurance; & Emily Safford, Highway Supply LLC. This committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at 9:15am. (immediately following the safety committee)
Planning Committee -- our association likes to have some fun and appreciates the value in networking. This committee puts together our membership meetings, Last Ditch Open Golf Tournament, NMUCA night at Isotopes, Mid-Year and End-Year socials as well as other programs throughout the year. We're always looking for fresh new ideas and new members to plan our events. Current Committee members include: Leana Martinez, RMCI Inc.; Jack Toland, Baker Utility & Supply; Steve Clark, Highway Supply LLC; Jenice Gallegos, AMEC; Cecil Harding, TLC Plumbing & Utility; Vicky Gower, Sundance Mechanical and Utility; Shana Quick, Baker Utility Supply Corp; Clay Blair, RMCI Inc.; Joe Menicucci, Contech Engineered Solutions. This committee meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 8am.
Technology Committee -- ever think about bringing your company into the world of advanced technology? How about protecting your company's reputation from derogatory information on the internet and social media? Do you resource plug-ins on your web page for ease of visitors -- do you know what a plug-in is? Come join this committee chaired by new member Joel Mora, with Moratec and Tyler Niedermeyer, 4Rivers Equipment. A regular meeting date is being scheduled. Please contact Jane at 505 888 0752 to get yourself on the contact list.
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