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Professional Construction EstimatorsAssociation Orlando, FL March 2019 Vol. 16, Issue 09

President’s Letter

Welcome to the Orlando Chapter of the Professional Construction Estimators Association of America. The Orlando chapter was founded in 2002, and has grown to be one of the largest chapters in the organization. This fun-loving group of construction professionals meets on a monthly basis to exchange ideas, promote education, and recognize construction estimating as a pro-fessional service within the construction industry.

At PCEA Member Meetings, we strive for attendees to leave knowing that their time was well-spent. Speakers often include representatives of Owner’s presenting information about upcoming developments in both the public and private sectors of the construction industry. There are plenty of opportu-nities to network and socialize – whether it’s during the happy hours before

each meeting, or at one of our many social events.

Membership provides a range of advantages that can benefit you professionally and personally, so please be sure to renew or sign up for the first time today. Your membership in the Professional Construction Estimators Association of America’s Orlando Chapter will not only reward you; but your dues and participation in events like our Annual Randy Welch Memorial Golf Tournament will pay for scholarships for young professionals furthering their careers in the construction industry.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or other Board Members if you would like to get more involved. We hope you enjoy your time spent with us, and look forward to seeing you at future events.

Thank you,

Christina Kanhai

PCEA Orlando, Chapter President

www.pcea-orlando.org

BALFOUR BEATTY

ANNUAL GOLDSPONSORS

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UPCOMING PCEA ORLANDO EVENTS:

Be sure to register on the PCEA Orlando website for the following events:

- PCEA Orlando Fish Fry April 18, 2019 Orange County Sportsman Club 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

- PCEA National Convention: May 2 – 5, 2019 Universal Studios Orlando’s Loews Sapphire Falls Universal Resort Registration will become available on the National PCEA Website soon. - PCEA Convention Kick Off Luua May 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM Orange County Sportsman Club - PCEA Convention Get Away & Play May 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Main Event Orlando

- PCEA Orlando Summer Golf Event June 14, 2019 Reunion Resort & Golf Club/Palmer Course 8:00 am Shotgun Start

Sign up for Meetings and Events at:

www.pcea-orlando.org

ANNUAL SILVER SPONSORS

10th ANNIVERSARY

Seminar: Preserving and documenting your construction project through pho-tography and videography Presented by Multivista

Seminar: Model Based Estimating - Balancing Risk and Reward Presented by Andre Tousignant, P.E.

Seminar: The use of HoloLens 3D goggles for real time construction Presented by Maurice H. Clarke

REGISTRATION FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE NATIONAL WEBSITE www.pcea.org

BOARD MEMEBERS:

PRESIDENT – Christina Kanhai, PCL Construction Services, Inc.PRESIDENT ELECT - Tim McLaughlin, HOAR ConstructionPAST PRESIDENT – Chris Joyce, Tharp Plumbing Systems 1ST VICE PRESIDENT – Shane Russell, Steel Fabricators, LLC2ND VICE PRESIDENT – Don Rolfe, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLCTREASURER – Alfredo Barrott, DL Harkins Construction, LLCSECRETARY – Brandon Ulmer, Energy Air Inc.NATIONAL DIRECTOR - Trevor Hamilton, WCCI

ADVISORY BOARD:Chuck Sauls, Hensel Phelps Rob Bauer, Construction Cost ServicesCurtis Yoder, Vision 360, LLC Art Higginbotham, Walt Disney ImagineeringPatti Eaves, Plans & Specs Reprographics, Inc.

BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE:Ford Hazelip, HOAR ConstructionChris Rudd, Comfort HouseDavid Colvin, Landreth, Inc.Debbie Rodriguez, Quality Labor ManagementNick Molin, PCL Construction Services, Inc.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

SOCIAL COMMITTEE – Don Rolfe, Balfour Beatty Construction NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Christina Stone, Reedy Creek Improvement District

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS - Rob Bauer, Construction Cost Services

ANNUAL BRONZE SPONSOR

NEW MEMBERSDan Bond, OmegaScapes, Inc.Duane Butler, Harris RebarKay Fitzsimmons, Solutions Period GroupNeal Harris, KHS&SJoe Orr, Baker ConcreteRyan Mahanna, Lake Conway Landscaping of Orlando, Inc.Amy McClurg, Harper Limbach

Tyler Price, International Flooring, Inc. David Ressler, JK2 ConstructionJustin Thomas, Harper LimbachShannon Thomas, WCCIRich Wagner, R&R IndustriesZaq Weichart, Solutions Period Group

February’s PCEA Member meeting featured a panel discussion on Market Trends, with Topics including the direction of market growth, labor force, and other challenges faced by estima-tors and designers in the construction industry. Panelists included Cory Hrynyk, Operations Manager of PCL Construction; Ford Hazelip, Preconstruction Manager of Hoar Construc-tion; Francisco Alvarado, Regional Director & Principal of BRPH Architects; and Debbie Ro-driguez, Owner / Operator of Quality Labor Management. It’s no secret that Orlando is growing fast. Ford described how Central Flor-ida is benefitting from so many trends, where organic growth has fostered the development of most markets – retail, multi-family, hospitality, and theme park construction are all continu-ing to grow. The challenge from a labor management per-spective is in finding a qualified work force that can deliver on what they say they can do, according to Debbie. All panelists agreed that it would be necessary for the industry to focus on workforce development to build a highly skilled work force, in order to keep up with these trends in growth. Finding the labor for construction projects in Cape Canaveral is even harder than finding skilled labor in Or-lando, and neither of these locations have an adequate supply of affordable housing where workers could live with their families nearby. Others believed that construction develop-ment has been more “built to suit” since the recession, particularly in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. From a design perspec-tive, this can be a challenge as a lot of these clients are doing things they have not done before. Bringing Contractors on early makes that process a little bit easier. According to Francisco, “There really isn’t time to do things twice.” While many Owners still think that hard bid is the only way to find a true price, some would say that bringing Contractors on earlier makes it easier. So they aren’t asking ‘why did you design it that way?’ There is still not a lot of trust, but it doesn’t have to be that way.Timing is also really important, as panelists agreed that you often see projects sliding af-ter a hard bid contract is awarded, then the whole estimate is off and the relationships are off – between Owner, Designers, Contractors, and Subcontractors. At PCL, Cory explained “our culture is of fairness” – they explain these risks to the Owner even prior to award. When asked about the election, all agreed that it would be volatile, but it is difficult to foresee the future or how it will affect our industry.

PCEAOrlando

Newsletter Editor Christina Stone

COMPANIES REPRESENTED BY MEMBERSHIPHarmon, Inc.HARPER LIMBACHHarris RebarHensel PhelpsHensel Phelps ConstructionHJ FoundationHoar ConstructionHub SteelHubbard Constructioni+iconSoutheastInterior SpecialtiesInternational Flooring, Inc.JCB CONSTRUCTION INCJK2 ConstructionKHS&SKMI InternationalLake Conway Landscaping of Orlando, Inc.Landreth, INCLiberty Concrete and FormingMad SystemsMader SoutheastMaschmeyer ConcreteMechanical Services of Central Florida, IncMLCModern PlumbingOdyssey GlobalOmegaScapes INCOwen Electric Company Inc.PCD Building Corp.PCL Construction ServicesPercopo Coatings Company, LLC

Advanced Millwork Inc.Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing Inc.Architectural Sheet Metal, inc.Argos USAAustin CommercialAZZ GalvaBarBalfour Beatty ConstructionBASE Construction, Inc.Bright Future ElectricBrightView Landscape Development, Inc.BRPHCCKCemex/New LineClancy and Theys Construction CoCoastal ConstructionComfort House, IncCommercial Paint ServicesConstruction Cost ServicesConTech Construcion, LLCCornerstone Construction Services, Inc.Design Communications, Ltd.DL Harkins ConstructionDPR ConstructionDura-Stress, Inc.Edwards ConstructionEnergy Air, Inc.Estimating ExcellenceF Moynihan CompanyFriedrich Watkins CompanyGarcia EstimatingGulf Mechanical Contractors

Petersen MetalsPlanGridPlans & Specs Reprographics, Inc.QLM - Quality Labor ManagementR&R IndustriesRCID - Reedy Creek Improvement DistrictSeretta Construction, Inc.Sherwin WilliamsSolutions PeriodSPEC Contractor Services, LLCSteel Fabricators LLCStonewood CompanyStratus RoofingStructural TechnologiesSutter RoofingTharp Plumbing Systems Inc.The Plummer Painting CompanyTri-City Electrical ContractorsTristan IshtarTurner ConstructionUnited FormingUnited Wall SystemsUniversalUniversal Forming, Inc.Walt Disney ImagineeringWCCIWELBRO Building CorporationWest Orange Construction ServicesWharton-SmithWilliams Company

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