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The Draft Environmental Impact Study

explained that U.S. Navy plans to

construct an aircraft c

arrier w

harf in Apra

Harbor as part of th

e military's plans for

the Guam Buildup. During constru

ction,

the new wharf will require dredging of

more than 2 million square feet of ocean

floor. Environmentalists are concerned

there may be severe damage to the fragile

marine ecosystem and coral reef systems

in the harbor. Though there may be a

disturbance in developing coral reef

systems, the benefits of the new wharf

may outweigh the damage it may have on

the marine environment.

The wharf will be able to accommodate

U.S. Navy aircraft carrie

rs for up to 2

months while service-members aboard

each carrier spend tim

e and money at

local businesses on Guam. Each carrier

carries more th

an 5,000 passengers. The

wharf is expected to be completely opera-

tional by 2015.

More than 5,000 sea faring sailors will

bring a great deal of revenue to local

businesses throughout the length of stay

by each carrier. W

hen the construction of

the new wharf is complete, th

e navy can

increase its activity fourfo

ld. This activity

will generate a welcomed boost to the

local economy.

Most entertainment and dining faciliti

es

will see a hike in revenues from Navy

aircraft carrier personnel. Business after

the construction is complete is estim

ated

about $13 million. D

uring the constru

c-

tion phase from 2011 to 2014, the

expected business is estimated higher,

between $21 and $28 million, according

to the Draft EIS.

In addition to the increase in business

revenues, the construction will

create

more than 1,000 temporary civilian jobs

by 2012.

The Draft EIS states that the coral reef

systems will be destro

yed because of the

wharf constru

ction and some environ-

mental experts say that it could be

detrimental to

marine discoveries.

Though the marine environment in Apra

Harbor may suffer b

ecause of the wharf

construction, th

e million of dollars Guam

can expect to see because of it

makes it

difficult for most people to be overly

concerned.

Marine enthusiasts, aquatic business

owners and environmentalists oppose

the dredging and construction.

Wharf construction will require a wider

shipping channel which will d

estroy any

life on the seafloor. A popular scuba

diving site is close to the identified

construction area. The site, known as

Western Shoals is a coral reef system that

may suffer when dredging creates silt t

hat

will cover the reef. The sun will not be

able to penetrate the coverage and coral

reef systems will be destro

yed.

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A Company that Embodies

Quality and Dependability

ISLAND TINTING

Joe Roberto and Tom Roberto are the

owners of East Island Tinting. North

Island Tinting is owned by the Roberto

brothers along with Rick Johnson who

maintain, “Window tinting is an Art. We

be the very best at window tinting. We

apply our pride and passion to the art on

each pane of glass whether it is automo-

wanted extend to the people of Guam,”

Roberto said. “What started out only

tinting vehicles has developed into the

learning of the sun’s molecular activity

and window or glass creation,” Roberto

began. “After a few years, our reputation

of the highest quality workmanship and

customer service excellence led to more

and more requests for tinting homes

and buildings. The requests grew to the

point where we needed, by law to attain

a Contractors License,” he said.

Public Law CLB 93-0543, requires that all

companies doing ANY work on homes

and buildings must obtain a contractors

license. “Upon passing the contractors

license test, friends and business

contacts suggested we be a part of the

Guam Contractors Association. This took

us further and a very serious approach

towards our industry,” Roberto added.

“We literally have taken this industry to a

level other full service tint shops do not

care to reach. In 2005, because of our

dedication and willingness to go the

distance, we were recognized by the

International Window Film Association

(IWFA), a global organization made up of

dealers. While most manufacturers

certify any tint shop that simply

purchases their products, to be accred-

ited with the IWFA, one must pass a very

intensive and concentrated program

test” he added. North Island Tinting and

East Island Tinting are the only fully

serviced tint shops on Guam with a

contractor’s license and that are accred-

ited in the tinting industry by the IWFA.

“We are proud members of the Guam

Contractors Association. We believe the

association to be a very important part

of our company. GCA keeps us informed

regarding safety classes, upcoming

events and more importantly any new

news with any change in contracting

laws or requirements. We also have

forged business relationships through

the association and earned trust by

being the most knowledgeable in our

industry,” Roberto explained, “In addition

to our GCA membership, being a part of

the IWFA has truly sent us far above our

competition. Customers are profoundly

North Island Tinting and East Island

Tinting take their service seriously. They

Federal Government, local Government

tions are required on each product. The

Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) report,

“We are proud members of the Guam Contractors Association.

We believe the association to be a very important part of our

company. GCA keeps us informed regarding safety classes,

upcoming events and more importantly any new news with any

change in contracting laws or requirements.

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Hafa Adai! GCA Members:

I’d like to wish all our members a very Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2010.

GCA Small Business Committee. To start the New Year, the GCA Board of Directors has created a new committee that would cater to the needs of our small business members. Besides the networking opportunities, the GCA Small Business Committee will be providing workshops and training to assist our members in the area of bonding, procure-ment and technical assistance, workforce development and safety training. An inaugural GCA Small Business Committee meeting will be held in the latter part of January to determine the direction and scope of the committee in providing services and assistance to our small business members. All GCA members are welcomed to participate in this committee, most especially our small business members. Be on the lookout for the announcement of our first organiza-tional meeting. You can call the GCA office at 647-4840 to speak with me or Ann Marie about getting involved in this and other committees. Safety Training and Evaluation Program (STEP)

The Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) have developed enhancements to this year’s Safety Training and Evaluation Program (STEP). Many of the enhancements to this year’s STEP have come from member suggestions. This year, the ABC National Environment, Health and Safety Committee (EH&S), which oversees the STEP program, has updated and expanded category descriptions for each of the 20 key safety components. This initiative broadens STEP’s usefulness to ABC member companies of all sizes, and provides a more descriptive set of criteria that can be used for program improvement. Additionally, the Gold and Platinum level qualification criteria have been modified. Gold recognition now has an incidence rate qualification component, as well as a minimum self-score. There is now an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) qualification for Platinum recognition, and in addition, companies with fewer than 100 employees may use a three-year average to meet incidence rate qualification criteria. In addition, the one-year wait to

qualify for Platinum level recognition has been dropped.

There is also a new Diamond level for the very safest companies; participation at this level will be by invita-tion only in 2010. ABC’s goal is to help ABC members continuously advance their safety and training efforts and achieve a zero-incident workplace.

GCA will be holding a STEP Orientation Clinic for new applicants as well as those companies who have previously applied and received a STEP Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Award. This safety recognition from ABC lends credibility to your company’s health and safety program and adds value to your company’s portfolio when submitting bids or responding to RFPs. The STEP Orientation Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the GCA Conference Room from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. A formal announcement will be distributed to all GCA member companies. GCA and GCA Trades Academy Apprenticeship Roundtable Discussion

The GCA and GCA Trades Academy will be holding an Apprenticeship Roundtable Discussion on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The venue and time for this round-table discussion are still tentative. The goal of the roundtable discussion is to gain feedback from companies who may want to imple-ment an apprenticeship training program or even just a craft training program but have run into obstacles or barriers that prevent them from implementing their program. GCA would like to know what these barriers are and how we can mitigate them so that your company can implement these training programs to upgrade the skills and efficiency of your current workforce and providing career opportunities and skills training to a new and emerging workforce. You may contact me at the GCA Office at 647-4840 or Bert Johnston at the GCA Trades Academy at 647-4842. More information will be distributed to GCA members and other interested parties via email as we get closer to the event date. Senseramente,James A. Martinez


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Guam Contractor’s Association (GCA) in conjunction with AdzTech and Public Relations, Inc. publishes the Construction News Bulletin (CNB) monthly. Reproduc-tion of materials appearing in this publi-cation is strictly forbidden without written permission by GCA. While we always strive for accuracy, we will from time to time overlook mistakes. In order to help us improve the quality and accuracy of this publication, we ask that you take the time to look at the information provided and notify GCA of any corrections as needed. Opinions and editorial content of this publication may not necessarily be those of the publisher, staff, GCA members, GCA Board of Directors and advertisers. For more information about advertising in the GCA Construction News Bulletin contact the advertising department at (671) 477-1239/2239 or email at [email protected]. Distributed to GCA members or can be obtained by stopping by the Guam Contractors’ Association office located at 718 N. Marine Corps Drive,Suite 203, East West Business Center, Upper Tumon, Guam. To find out more about how you can become a GCA member contact Ann Marie Pelobello, Office Manager, Guam Contractors’ Association at (671)647-4840/41, or fax (671) 647-4866 or email to [email protected]. Postmaster. Send address changes to Guam Contractors’ Associa-tion, located at 718 N. Marine Drive Corps Suite 203, East West Business Center, Upper Tumon, Guam.

PUBLISHER:James Martinez

SALES & MARKETINGDIRECTOR:Geri Leon Guerrero

AD SALES:Marc Mendiola

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:Christopher Estioca

GRAPHIC ARTIST:Geri Leon GuerreroChristopher “Taco” Rowland

PHOTOGRAPHERS:Christopher “Taco” Rowland

EDITOR:Adztech

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:Jac Perry - GuzmanJohn RobertsonEd C. CruzTed GarrisonWayne BellangerGaby Bamba

GCA STAFF:Ann Marie PelobelloChantel Torres-CruzFrancine Arceo

COVER:Master Tinter Thomas Roberto of Island Tinting

THETEAMTHEDIRECTORSPRESIDENTJames A. Martinez, GCA

CHAIRMANTom Perez, Perez Bro., Inc.,

VICE CHAIRWOMANChit Bathan, Ace Builders

PAST CHAIRMANLouis DeMaria, Dick Pacific Construction

SECRETARY/TREASURERWilliam Beery, Construction Mgmt. Services

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS:Allen Turner, Taniguichi Ruth Makio Architects

Pamela Cruz, Takagi & Associates

Dave Hicks, America’s Best Electricmart

Ray Yanger, Matson Navigation

Bing Mejia, Island Equipment (Alternate)

CONTRACTORS DIRECTORS:Randy Sager, Allied Pacific/Reaction Co.

John Robertson, AmOrient Contracting

Steve Radonich, Smithbridge Guam

Bill Beery, Watts Constructors LLC

Tom Anderson, Black Construction Corp.

Jere Johnson, Hawaiian Rock Products


COMMITTEEUPDATECOMMITTEEUPDATE

Military, Government and Labor Relations Committee Update (January ‘10) By John M RobertsonChange is Coming to Guam!


The Guam military buildup is finally, after several years of planning, now underway. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement / Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) was released in November and public hearings get under way this month. Nine Design Build Multiple Award Construc-tion Contracts (DB MACC) have been awarded under a set-aside for HUBZone small businesses. Offers for the Mega DB MACC (Large Business) and SB DB MACC (Small Business) have been received by NAVFAC and are under review. NAVFAC MAR has also received offers for an IDIQ A&E Construction Management Services contract. Other contracts are due for submission early this year. Although contracts related to the Marine Corps reloca-tion to Guam cannot be awarded until after the EIS/OEIS is approved with the Record of Decision (ROD), now expected in August, contracts amounting about $1.0 Billion are due for award before the end of this fiscal year. Some of the contracts are for non-DPRI (Defense Policy Review Initiative) projects and will proceed as contracts can be awarded. DPRI contracts are expected to be ready for award in August and September. Momentum is starting to build that will bring irreversible change to Guam’s economy and way of life.

Politicians in both Okinawa and Guam are using this realignment of forces to curry favor with their constituencies and this is to be expected. The newly elected Japanese

central government has also weighed in wanting to amend what was agreed between the previous administrations in Washington and Tokyo. While the new U.S. Government has made clear that fundamen-tal change to the agreement is unaccept-able, Prime Minister Hatayama has given his government until May to complete their study and come to a solution. Meanwhile, NAVFAC and JGPO are taking feedback from village meetings on Guam and the CNMI and from the website setup for the purpose. All comments will become part of the final EIS/OEIS and some creative ideas will be become part of the implementation plan. It is safe to say that there has never before been a more exhaustive and thoroughly researched environmental impact assess-ment performed for a military installation.

The Defense Policy Review Initiative is less about Guam and Okinawa than about the security of the United States, Japan and the Asian region. Guam happens to be the right place in the western Pacific for a robust military presence in relation to security threats of the twenty-first century. A similar scenario emerged during World War 2, the Korean conflict and the war in Vietnam. The military buildups in those instances were more extensive and impacts to the environ-ment were not given the prominence as they are today. Damage done to the physical environment in the past has been and is being repaired at great cost to the military. The focus of the military for the 2010-2014 Guam military buildup is to get it right the first time. To that end, we all have the possi-bility of providing input until mid February.

Compared to other locations in the Asia-Pacific region, Guam and the people of Guam are fortunate in that the larger military presence will bring economic devel-opment and prosperity once again to our island. The people of surrounding islands should be so lucky. While the buildup itself will greatly stimulate our engineering-construction industry, the long term benefits are of vastly greater significance. Because of being isolated in the western Pacific, Guam has little to offer in attracting investment in industry or commerce. The hospitality industry, the principal employer in our

private sector, has over the past few years been enduring difficult times with most hotels suffering from low occupancy. More investment is needed in hotels and recreational facilities to attract visitors but that is not possible in a weak market. The military buildup can be expected to stimu-late the economy in various direct and indirect ways. If managed properly by the local government and private sector, we should see Guam with a sustainable and continually growing economy in the years ahead.

Beginning this year, construction revenue will filter through the local economy begin-ning with good paying jobs to many local residents as well as off-island tradesmen. Construction workers, especially those who live here, will spend those dollars in the local market providing indirect jobs to local residents in the extended workforce. There will be ample opportunity for entrepreneur-ship in businesses related to construction as well as general merchandising and in general services. With a sustainable economy, these businesses will survive beyond the military buildup. Hotels will be busy catering to engineers and senior contractor personnel together with states side vendors seeking business here as well as federal officials and visiting agency personnel. This will provide opportunity for investment in the hospitality industry that would otherwise not be possible. The influx of additional temporary residents will provide economies of scale to justify invest-ment in needed recreational attractions. The residential market has been weak in recent years because of low demand. This is chang-ing with more housing units being built around the island and with more to come. Additional high end office space will be needed in the years ahead and investors can be expected to take up the challenge. All of these needs require the services of our engineering-construction industry.

While some in the community have expressed concern about the local culture being overwhelmed by the influx of so many people from elsewhere, the situation will prove an extraordinary opportunity if dealt with appropriately by the public and private

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sectors. Many aspirations of the Chamorro people may not have been fully realized because of the absence of adequate funding. Visitors are naturally curious about the local culture and funds should become available from a variety of sources to invest in facilities as well training in the Chamorro language, literature, music, dance, drama, arts and past practices. This should be directed toward benefitting the local people more than just being another tourist attrac-tion.

Planning for improvements to the islands infrastructure is well underway with road projects starting as of now utilizing federal funds. In most locations, underground utility improvements should proceed ahead of road improvements and there remain questions about funding for these essential projects. Other projects under the purview of the local government appear to be lagging. None is more important than Guam Memorial Hospital that has been seeking JCAHO certification for many years but

without success. It lacks sufficient number of beds and supporting facilities for the community even without the military buildup. The Guam seaport is to be expanded and improved under MARAD management utilizing a combination of federal grants and locally guaranteed bond funding. Most GovGuam offices are currently in leased facilities and the time is right to build permanent purpose built facilities for long term sustainability. The University of Guam and the Guam Commu-nity College are receiving grant funding to expand and improve facilities. The local Department of Education is struggling with financial and leadership challenges. The Department of Revenue and Taxation will be receiving a big boost in tax revenue, especially during the years of buildup and to a lesser extent beyond. This provides an unprecedented opportunity for the local government to invest in the future of the island and we hope those funds are used wisely. This concern is based on the local government’s propensity for hiring the

maximum number of people and not follow-ing best business practices as required by every government entity in similar fashion to the way private businesses must function to stay in business.

Ten years from now the buildup will be over and Guam will be bustling with physical and economic activity. Our island may resemble Waikiki more than some would like but that can be managed. Whatever the situation, there will be a continuing need for our engineering-construction industry for military, private sector and local government projects. The hospitality industry will be attracting many more visitors to Guam based on more and better attractions. We can hope to hear expressions such as cultural tourism, archaeological tourism, subsea tourism medical tourism, education tourism, cruise ship tourism in addition to dive site tourism in describing Guam. It is all possible if we manage the extraordinary opportunity successfully.

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To join SAME Guam Post, logon to SAME.org and proceed to New Membership.

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The Guam Post of the Society of Ameri-can Military Engineers sponsors two programs each year that benefit Guam’s young people. The Charlie Corn Scholarship is directed toward high school seniors and provides financial support for selected students that enroll in engineering or architecture at an accredited college or university. Watch for the Charlie Corn Gold Tourna-ment to be held in early spring. The

The MATHCOUNTS Competition Program provides the extra incentive and the perfect atmosphere for students to push themselves to achieve more in math-ematics. Consisting of fun and creative problems, the MATHCOUNTS competi-tions have written and oral rounds, as well as individual and team components. Though challenging and non-routine, the competition problems focus on the 6th through 8th grade standards of the National Council of Teachers in Math-ematics.

MATHCOUNTS provides the materials for teachers and students to use as they prepare for the Competition Program. Participants advance through School, Chapter and State Competitions until the final 228 students are selected from fifty-seven states and territories to advance to the MATHCOUNTS National Competition held each May. The

program is funded by proceeds from the tournament.

SAME Guam Post and the Guam Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) have together been contributing for the past 24 years to nurturing the quality of math education for Guam’s youth through active involvement in the national MATHCOUNTS program. The purpose of MATHCOUNTS is summarized as:

National Competition adds an additional individual component called the Masters Round.

The MATHCOUNTS Program is a great way for corporate sponsors to show their support of education and the commu-nity, while helping our youth to compete on a National stage. For more informa-tion see www.MATHCOUNTS.org. The local director is Elizabeth Gayle PE of Belt Collins, Guam office.

Volunteers are needed to assist with proctoring exams and grading exam papers – call Ms Gayle at 477-6148. Pledges and Contributions of $1000; $500; $250; or other should be mailed on or before 28 February to SAME Guam Post, P.O. Box 1438, Hagatna, GU 96932. Corporate and personal checks should be made payable to SAME Guam Post.


To secure America's global competitiveness, MATHCOUNTS inspires excellence, confidence and curiosity in U.S. middle school students through fun and challeng-ing math programs. With the generous support of all MATHCOUNTS sponsors and volunteers, and leadership of the National Society of Professional Engineers at the local and state levels, MATHCOUNTS is providing today’s students with the founda-tion for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involve-ment in every U.S. state and territory.

MATHCOUNTS motivates and rewards students by fostering teamwork and a competitive spirit. MATHCOUNTS is more than a competition. It involves students and teachers in year-long coach-ing sessions and helps students at all levels improve their problem-solving skills. MATHCOUNTS builds math skills, promotes logical thinking and sharpens students' analytical abilities. MATHCOUNTS provides America's middle school teachers with creative, state-of-the-art curricu-lum materials, free of charge. MATHCOUNTS introduces students to math-related careers through contacts with engineers and other professionals who serve as volunteers. MATHCOUNTS is educator-driven. Materials and activities are struc-tured to meet student needs, as identified by educators. Members of the National Council of Teach-ers of Mathematics (NCTM) develop these materials in accor-dance with NCTM curriculum standards.

MATHCOUNTS® Works Because:

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Hafa Adai and Happy New Year! It has been a busy year for PTAC and it will continue to get busier as we get closer and closer to the impending military buildup. There are a number of PTAC events scheduled in the upcoming months. Kicking things off this Friday, January 15th, PTAC will be hosting an orientation for Veteran owned businesses to introduce the “Federal Contractors Certification” (FCC) program. The FCC was created by the Association of Procure-ment Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC) and the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), with the assistance of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) to educate Veteran business owners on multiple aspects of Federal Contracting, equipping them with the tools to not only interpret and respond intelligently to solicitations but also to successfully perform once a contract has been awarded. This is an excellent opportunity for Veteran owned businesses to gain a comprehensive working knowledge of the federal contracting process, which can

be an invaluable tool in obtaining and fulfilling contracts with the federal government. All Veteran owned businesses that successfully complete the course will be issued certifications by the CVE upon completion. Currently space is limited to the first 75 participants. For more information on this, please call 735-2552 or 735-2596. Later this month, PTAC and SBA will be hosting a workshop on “Teaming and Joint Ventures.” This workshop will cover the benefits, regulations and limitations of both teaming and joint ventures. With so many contracting opportunities on the horizon, an increasing number of businesses are looking to work with other companies in order to obtain these contracts. When doing so, it is critical to know the contractor qualifications, size standards, performance requirements, and numerous other crucial details involved when working with another company on a federal contract. Fortu-nately, this workshop will address all of

these issues and more, including any questions you may have regarding this topic. For more information on this work-shop, please call one of the numbers listed above. PTAC has a number of other events sched-uled in the upcoming months. We will be notifying our clients via mass email as the details for these events are finalized. For those who are not PTAC clients, I strongly encourage you to contact our PTAC office and register. The majority of PTAC services are free and we can assist with everything from getting CCR certified to assisting businesses with bid submissions. These are just a few of our services as we also offer a number of other services that can greatly benefit your business. Hopefully you will take advantage of all that we have to offer and contact PTAC today to find out what we can do to help your business specifically. Si Yuus Masse and I look forward to assisting all of you with your contracting needs.

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The Draft Environmental Impact Study explained that U.S. Navy plans to construct an aircraft carrier wharf in Apra Harbor as part of the military's plans for the Guam Buildup. During construction, the new wharf will require dredging of more than 2 million square feet of ocean floor. Environmentalists are concerned there may be severe damage to the fragile marine ecosystem and coral reef systems in the harbor. Though there may be a disturbance in developing coral reef systems, the benefits of the new wharf may outweigh the damage it may have on the marine environment.

The wharf will be able to accommodate U.S. Navy aircraft carriers for up to 2 months while service-members aboard each carrier spend time and money at local businesses on Guam. Each carrier carries more than 5,000 passengers. The wharf is expected to be completely opera-tional by 2015.

More than 5,000 sea faring sailors will

bring a great deal of revenue to local businesses throughout the length of stay by each carrier. When the construction of the new wharf is complete, the navy can increase its activity fourfold. This activity will generate a welcomed boost to the local economy.

Most entertainment and dining facilities will see a hike in revenues from Navy aircraft carrier personnel. Business after the construction is complete is estimated about $13 million. During the construc-tion phase from 2011 to 2014, the expected business is estimated higher, between $21 and $28 million, according to the Draft EIS.

In addition to the increase in business revenues, the construction will create more than 1,000 temporary civilian jobs by 2012.

The Draft EIS states that the coral reef systems will be destroyed because of the wharf construction and some environ-

mental experts say that it could be detrimental to marine discoveries.

Though the marine environment in Apra Harbor may suffer because of the wharf construction, the million of dollars Guam can expect to see because of it makes it difficult for most people to be overly concerned.

Marine enthusiasts, aquatic business owners and environmentalists oppose the dredging and construction.

Wharf construction will require a wider shipping channel which will destroy any life on the seafloor. A popular scuba diving site is close to the identified construction area. The site, known as Western Shoals is a coral reef system that may suffer when dredging creates silt that will cover the reef. The sun will not be able to penetrate the coverage and coral reef systems will be destroyed.


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ISLAND TINTING

Joe Roberto and Tom Roberto are the owners of East Island Tinting. North Island Tinting is owned by the Roberto brothers along with Rick Johnson who maintain, “Window tinting is an Art. We absolutely believe with all con�dence to be the very best at window tinting. We apply our pride and passion to the art on each pane of glass whether it is automo-tive or �at glass. Initially this is what we wanted extend to the people of Guam,” Roberto said. “What started out only tinting vehicles has developed into the entire window �lm spectrum and learning of the sun’s molecular activity and window or glass creation,” Roberto began. “After a few years, our reputation of the highest quality workmanship and customer service excellence led to more and more requests for tinting homes and buildings. The requests grew to the point where we needed, by law to attain a Contractors License,” he said.

Public Law CLB 93-0543, requires that all companies doing ANY work on homes and buildings must obtain a contractors license. “Upon passing the contractors license test, friends and business contacts suggested we be a part of the Guam Contractors Association. This took us further and a very serious approach towards our industry,” Roberto added. “We literally have taken this industry to a level other full service tint shops do not care to reach. In 2005, because of our

dedication and willingness to go the distance, we were recognized by the International Window Film Association (IWFA), a global organization made up of �lm manufacturers, distributors and dealers. While most manufacturers certify any tint shop that simply purchases their products, to be accred-ited with the IWFA, one must pass a very intensive and concentrated program test” he added. North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting are the only fully serviced tint shops on Guam with a contractor’s license and that are accred-ited in the tinting industry by the IWFA.

“We are proud members of the Guam Contractors Association. We believe the association to be a very important part of our company. GCA keeps us informed regarding safety classes, upcoming events and more importantly any new news with any change in contracting laws or requirements. We also have forged business relationships through the association and earned trust by being the most knowledgeable in our industry,” Roberto explained, “In addition to our GCA membership, being a part of the IWFA has truly sent us far above our competition. Customers are profoundly con�dent in each word we speak of the speci�c �lm their looking for,” he said. North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting take their service seriously. They are no backyard window �lm installation out�t. When dealing with the Military, Federal Government, local Government and very large contractors, speci�ca-tions are required on each product. The military speci�cally requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) report, warranty certi�cates, strengths of the products etc. The certi�cation and

“We are proud members of the Guam Contractors Association. We believe the association to be a very important part of our company. GCA keeps us informed regarding safety classes,

upcoming events and more importantly any new news with any change in contracting laws or requirements.

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FEATURESTORYFEATURESTORYaccreditation possessed by the profes-sionals at North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting make those prerequisites simple to meet. North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting has many di�erent �lms to best service every customer for their speci�c need and/or requirement while maintaining aestheti-cally pleasing, comfortable home and work environments. Roberto explained, “From re�ective Silver, Bronze, Gray to non-re�ective dark, medium and light smoke �lms, also very distinct and decorative types such a Frost, Patterned and black out products. We give no excuse for not having what any customer would want or desire.” “Due to Guam’s harsh climate and at times typhoon position, we have access to protective types to mitigate glass breakage reduce energy consumption while strengthening glass on your homes and o�ces,” he said. “We also provide other services such as auto windshield repair, minor detailing, auto glass treatment, glass scratch removal, headlight lens restoration and more.” “The bottom line is we have committed ourselves to provide each and every customer the highest quality products, service, and knowledge that allows for a very detailed and informed decision. We provide the very best for our hard working customers.” Roberto insisted. In addition to their commitment to local consumers, North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting works and communicates with companies all over the world including India, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Canada and major U.S. like Florida, Nevada, California, New York and Hawaii.

“Tom, Rick and I all have the accredita-tion, Solar Control Specialist from the IWFA. Tom is the only one with the additional two accreditations, Automo-tive Window Film Specialist and Safety & Security Specialist, Roberto said. “After all that we’ve been through from education and training also to attain accreditation and our contractor’s license, besides knowing what our profession and what products to use, it is my opinion the main or sole purpose for such examinations or licenses in speci�c �eld is one thing, SAFETY,” Roberto said.

The requirement of the contractor’s license, by law, assures consumers that this particular entity is in good standing. Aside from the company’s dedication to quality and service, the experts at North

Island Tinting and East Island Tinting also have a commitment to helping to protect the environment. Roberto explained, “We have been “Green” from the very �rst day we opened. When applying the proper �lm to glass, you reduce a percentage of the sun’s energy (heat – UV rays – visible light) passing through, thus reducing power and/or fuel consumption in your home, o�ce or vehicle. It is in our best interest to provide Guam’s population with the right products that allow for saving fuel, energy and money. We would like to create a saying, “When you think Green, see Yellow, North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting Yellow!”

“There are more questions, but if the company doesn’t have any clue or hesitates on how to answer the questions above, you may end up spending your hard earned money for something you didn’t want to begin with. Call us immediately if you feel uncomfortable with any answer others may give you,” Roberto said. If you are interested in satisfaction, quality and the licensure to back up their services, call North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting today.

The professionals of North Island Tinting and East Island Tinting o�er the following questions for consumers when considering a tint providing service company for �lm installation at their home or business:

1. Do you have a Contractors License? 2. Are you accredited by the IWFA? If so, which one do you have? 3. What �lm do you have that would best �t my need? I.e. Heat reduction; glare reduction, aesthetically changing etc… 4. What �lm blocks out the most heat? 5. What are the di�erences in your �lm? 6. Is the �lm you have SAFE for the type of glass in my home or o�ce?


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Outsourcing

Outsourcing has been a general trend in all industry for decades as companies focus more and more on their core functions. The construction industry is no different, but one significant addition is the shift to more prede-sign outsourced planning. The result has been the growth of program management. This isn’t another layer of supervision over the contractor, but is a process where an owner who has an ongoing building program can standardize the process instead of dealing with each project as a separate entity. By standardizing the building designs and equipment, the owner can realize substantial savings. Southwest Airlines has become famous for the cost savings it has accrued from standardizing its fleet of aircraft. Building owners can learn from Southwest’s experience and take a more strategic approach to their construction planning.This process is changing the conventional roles of the various stakeholders. For example, the construction industry may be required to provide the funding source for the projects it constructs. In the public section, the use of private-public-partnerships appears to growing due to the shrinking availability of government funding.

Proactive leadership

Unfortunately too many people think that leadership is about controlling, influencing, motivating, or changing others. In reality, leadership is about perception. It’s the ability to examine existing conditions, including the capabilities of resources, anticipate what that means for the future and align those resources to achieve the maximum results possible. Jim Collins referred to this in Good to Great as getting the right people on the bus in the right seats. Clients are trending toward demanding more and more perception by their construction team. Simply stated, clients want their construction team to look ahead to avoid claims, disputes and problems. This will place a premium on experience and the ability to perform effective project risk analyses.

Gary Hamel and C. K. Prahalad wrote in Competing for the Future, “If a top manage-ment team cannot clearly articulate the five or six fundamental industry trends that most threaten its firm’s continued success, it is not in control of the firm’s destiny.” No one has a crystal ball to predict the future, but that’s not the point. One must recognize the trends and understand the impact they are having on the industry because only in this way can compa-nies hope to develop appropriate strategies. There is no magic bullet to deal with all trends. Each company will be impacted differently and will, therefore, have different options. The aim of this report is not to explain how you should address these critical trends, but merely to identify and explain them.

Increased emphasis on value

There is a growing interest in performing life-cycle cost analysis for building designs. Due to the rising costs of energy and the fact that a building’s energy consumption cost represents more than 25 percent of its lifetime cost, the movement toward energy conservation is certainly gaining momentum. The opportunities in this area to provide value to clients are almost endless. For example, it could be as simple as the direction the building faces, the type of building materials used or use of power-generating solar panels.However, life-cycle costs are influenced by more than energy consumption even though it is the largest single cost factor. Maintenance and alterations account for almost 50 percent of the lifetime cost of a building. Therefore, using building materials that are relatively maintenance free can reduce life-cycle costs, and creating designs that more readily adapt to the client’s changing needs can reduce alteration costs. Construction costs represent only about 11 percent of the total lifetime costs, compared to the other lifetime costs of energy consumption, maintenance, and alternations, which total approximately 75 percent of a building’s lifetime cost. It’s a mistake to focus on only the front-end construction costs because reducing life-cycle costs can save the equivalent of the construction costs over the life of the building.

Collaboration

Business experts such as Tom Peters and Peter Drucker have been arguing for years that business needed to remove the walls between activities to avoid working in silos. The construction industry is finally beginning to see the light. The typical design-bid-build approach to construction maximizes the silo effect, but the increasing reliance on integrated project delivery methods is shifting the industry toward greater collabo-ration. The emphasis during this approach is to work together to maximize innovation and value to the client. Those companies that still have the mentality that they can win at the expense of others will find the new world a difficult place to survive. There is no such thing as win-lose because it will eventually morph into lose-lose. The only truly sustain-able option is to create a win-win environ-ment.

Technology

Technology is here to stay. BIM and real-time estimating systems are providing increasing benefits to the industry. These tools are essen-tial to deliver the maximum value to clients. However, maximizing the benefits from these and tomorrow’s technological advances will require collaboration among all the stakeholders.

Clearly all of the above trends are related. Successful contractors of the future are not going to be able to cherry-pick those they want to pursue, but they are going to have to adapt to the new world of Construction 3.0. The benefit is that these trends can help create a better industry where performance is improved with better value to the client and fair profit for the construction team.

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It happens every day. It might be a poorly handled interaction between an employee and a new foreman. It could be a day’s work that has to be ripped out the next day because it does not meet code. Or it could be a misread blueprint that puts the schedule off several days. It is interesting to note that very little attention is paid to these kinds of mistakes and missteps on the job. The reason is these kinds of things are often considered to be part of the construction process. “Small problems” arise and they are fixed. The show must go on and the building is eventually completed. It is as simple as that.

Or is it? Going from crisis to crisis each day will definitely affect the big picture. Over time the small problems add up resulting in lost productivity and lost opportunities. If this is happening in your company, it is time to take a hard look at field operations and determine the best way to improve.

After doing an honest self assessment, it is likely you will find that training can provide at least partial solutions to the dilemma of the everyday crisis. ABC of Wisconsin has a number of education programs that can be of assistance. Although these classes are scheduled throughout the state, with one phone call to Ellie Hein, Training Services Direc-tor, your association can explore offering these programs in your area.

Blue Print Reading—Blue prints are the main communication tool between the architect, the customer, and the contractor. At the field level, having print reading skills can result in increased productivity.

Electrical and Plumbing Code—Having a good understanding of code, especially when there are changes, is the key to doing things right the first time for electricians and plumbers. Knowing the code is a primary responsi-bility of anyone putting work in place. Inspectors can be unforgiving.

Crew Leader—The crew leader tends to be in their position because they were very good at doing something else—putting work in place. Crew leader training introduces the skills needed to supervise people and control costs.

Foreman Training—The next logical step for the successful crew leader is to be a foreman. This program trains new and seasoned foremen in their responsibilities and provides a good foundation for them to manage the resources effectively and efficiently.

Jobsite Superintendent Academy—This is 100 hour high energy cutting edge training program takes good superintendents, jobsite manag-ers, and field supervisors and makes them better. It covers human relations, crew development, linking the estimate to production, problem solving strategies and communication skills. It also covers risk management, and lean building techniques.

Green Building Fundamentals—“Green” as a concept is here to stay. Attending this class can keep your field employees, and ultimately your company, a little ahead of the curve.

Training is not the only solution to the everyday crisis, but it certainly is a step in the right direction. Now more than ever, it is important to do everything possible to minimize the everyday crisis and to be proactive and productive. Contact your association office at 800-829-9926 and see what a difference formal training can make.

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Throughout the planning process of the anticipated Military Build-up here on Guam, local officials have set goals to be implemented beginning in 2010. With an initial budget of $13 million, an expected 10,000 to 15,000 skilled work-ers to include certified and qualified construction workers, electricians, and plumbers will be brought on island to work on improving our island’s overall infrastructure and housing develop-ments. Once this is finalized, about 8,000 Marines along with their 9,000 plus dependents will be on island.

We expect seeing numerous changes in our island that will provide many oppor-tunities for success. The increase in population alone will inevitably increase the demand for virtually all necessities. This will allow for new companies to start up and existing companies to thrive, therefore providing a wide range of job opportunities island wide. How-ever, this will significantly increase competition within the workforce as well. With this in mind, it is imperative that employers act now to ensure they can retain their best and brightest employees.

In any company, there are a variety of factors that employees consider when deciding whether they would stay with their employer. We identify these factors as the keys to employee retention:

A Safe and Healthy Working Envi-ronmentFair PayAdequate Health Benefits (Insurance Coverage)Retirement Plans

Generally, companies must provide the first two of the four factors listed because it is mandated by the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. The remaining two factors serve as employee incentives which are not required by companies, but are highly encouraged. In today’s society, it is extremely rare to find a company that does not offer health benefits simply because individuals would opt to work for a company that does offer this incen-tive versus a company that does not. Similarly, the concept of companies offering retirement plans such as 401 (k) has been an increasing trend.

As an employer, review what you are offering to your employees. Will your employees want to stick with you through the build up?


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TECHEDTECHEDtechED// Author Bio // Ed C. Cruz has worked in the IT Industry for over 10 years. He has a bachelor’sdegree in Information Technology and holds many technical certifications such asMicrosoft Certified Systems Administrator, Microsoft Certified Professional, andSecurity+ to name a few. He is a lifelong learner, spending much of his free timeconducting research on living efficiently.

This year brings many changes in our daily technology-filled lives. From the Smart-phone wars with Apple, Google, Black-berry, and Palm to the browser wars with Microsoft, Google and Firefox; 2010 looks to be a great year of change for consum-ers. Some huge changes that have gener-ated a bit of discussion across the web are with the new operating system from Google, the Apple e-reader, and the move to cloud computing with Microsoft Office 2010.

Google Chromium Operating System

From the Chromium website, “Chromium OS is an open-source project that aims to provide a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web.” An interesting aspect of the new OS is that the experience will be solely that of a web browser with no dependency or need to install conventional desktop applications. In the area of security, Chromium states that is barely trusts itself! This means that it runs through extensive checks each time the OS is restarted. If anything is found to have been compromised by a virus or the like, it will reboot and fix itself. Another feature that is being heavily focused on is the overall speed of the OS. The goal is to turn the time the computer is switched on to surfing the web to that of a few seconds. Of course, hardware specifications and requirements will need to be determined so our experiences will be just as hoped. Chromium OS looks to be available in the second half of this year.

Microsoft Office 2010

It looks like Microsoft is finally moving to the cloud and this new Office suite will be able to be utilized on the run, off of the web from your browser. A browser-based Office application mirrors that of what we already know with Google Docs. Plus, we have all just gotten used to Office 2007, right? So, what will be the compelling feature/reason that will drive the move to Office 2010? Currently Office 2010 is in beta form and is free to download from Microsoft’s website. I will need to down-load this and see what all the hype is about. I look forward to seeing what this new version brings to the table and hope that it changes things for the better.

There are certainly more changes in store for 2010, and I cannot wait. As the adage states, “the only constant is change.” Bring it on!

TechEd would like to hear from you! Have a question relating to technology? Have an interesting story to tell? Need some help or advice? Send an email to [email protected]. Your question may just get published! I look forward to hearing from all of you.

I look forward to this new operating system from a normal user perspective. My normal Microsoft operating system, no matter what kind, requires extensive maintenance to keep it free of viruses, is not always up to work properly with all the crashes and takes more than a few minutes to load. Chromium OS can’t come fast enough….

Apple E-reader

Apple looks to join the competition with Amazon, Sony and Barnes and Noble with their e-book readers that have taken the country by storm. Because everything Apple launches is with great fanfare, I expect no less for its E-book reader. I foresee long lines starting a day or two prior to launch, the item extraordinarily priced, and the whole world in awe over this new addition to Apples product line. Despite all this, each of Apples products has been well worth it, right? I certainly believe so. Expect a cool design, a great user interface and experience, and of course a big cost. Whatever the other competitors have done, Apple will surely strive to better.

Although I have not jumped into the e-book reader craze just yet, I am seriously thinking about it. My initial concerns were with the availability of service in our geographic location, but after some research we are covered. Now with the inclusion of a new e-book reader soon to be on the market, my buying mood has once again been delayed. I look forward to what Apple brings to the table and how it changes the e-book reader scene.

Happy New Year!


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Professional Mgmt. Services, Inc. dbaThe Medical City - GuamP.O. Box 315881 Tamuning, GU 96931Ph: (671) 646-8624 Fax: (671)6496601Email:[email protected]:Dino Quintans, GMDescription: Medical Referral ServicesMember Status: Associate

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Asia Pacific (ASPAC) ConsultantsP.O. Box 20423 GMF Barrigada GU 96921GCA Contact: Norbero RV Castro Jr., gmEmail: [email protected]: (671) 988-7078 Fax: (671) 632-8048Desc: OSHA/Environmental/Crisis/Emergency Mgmt. Consultant Services

Cleopatra International Placement Agency Inc.Suite 101 Vicar Bldg. #25 Denver Cor New York St.Cubao, Quezon City PIGCA Contact: Cristina S. Honor, president/ceoEmail: [email protected],[email protected]: (632) 727-9757 Fax: (632) 723-1439Desc: Recruitment Agency

EMC Engineering, LLC8301 Old Seaward HwyAnchorage, AK 99518GCA Contact: Ryan Bloom, P.E.Email: [email protected]: (907) 644-3923 Fax: (907) 644-0997Desc: Construction Mgmt, Material Testing, Special Inspection

Universal Life Agency, Inc.414 W. Soledad Ave, Ste. 701 GCIC Bldg.Hagatna, GU 96931Ph: (671)475-8888 Fax: (671)475-8889Email: [email protected]: Maria May OrdonezDescription: InsuranceMember Status: Associate

ES, Tech Inc.P.O. Box 26307 GMFBarrigada, GU 96921Ph: (671)647-6940 Fax: (671)649-6940Email: [email protected]: Sangtaek LimDescription: WholesaleMember Status: Associate

Corinthians Placement Services, Inc.5th Floor, Sunshine Plaza, 219 N. Domingo corner PinaglabananStreets, San Jose 1500, Metro Manila, PIPh: (632)7249923 Fax: (632) 727-9651Email:[email protected] Contact: Mr. Valwin V. DanaoDescription: Manpower ProviderMember Status: Associate

Cleopatra International Placement Agency Inc.Suite 101 Vicar Bldg., $25 Denver Cor New York St.Cubao, Quezon City, PIPh: (632) 727-9757 Fax: (632) 723-1439Email: [email protected]: Critina S. Honor, president/ceoDescription: Recruitment ServicesMember Status: Associate

Contractor:

Atlas Sales Co. Inc.91-301 Kauhi St.Kapolei, HI 96707GCA Contact: Gary W. Camp, vpEmail: [email protected]: 808-682-4680 Fax: 808-682-5509Desc: Scaffolding, Concrete Shoring & Forming, Rental, Sales & Placement

KEI Construction P.O. Box 1246Hagatna, GU 96932Ph: (671)649-1107 Fax: (671)649-1108Email: [email protected]: Bobby D. AltizerDescription: General ConstructionMember Status: Contractor

ST Fabrication, Inc. dbaJabez Holdings, Inc.P.O. Box 25456 GMFBarrigada, GU 96921Ph: (671)472-3480 Fax: (671)472-3481Ph: (253) 735-2000 Fax: (253) 838-6400Email:[email protected]: Jesse T. Cherian, presidentDescription: 8(a) SDB General ContractorMember Status: Contractor

January 2010 New Members:Contractor:

Romago, Inc.P.O. Box 834 Hagatna, GU 96932GCA Contact: Carlos DC RiveraEmail: [email protected]: (671) 477-3315 Fax: (671) 477-2526Description: Electrical/Mechanical Contractor

Cruz Residential Construction LLC2179 W 22nd Lane Yuma, AZ 85364GCA Contact: Javier CruzEmail: [email protected]: (928) 580-3891 Fax: (928)329-0938Description: Construction

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Architectural Materials, Inc.4775 W. Teco Ste 130 Las Vegas, NV 89118GCA Contact: Luanna Terlizzi, mgmtEmail: [email protected]: (707)227-7150 Fax: (702)367-3729Description: Construction

VRJ International and Placement Agency2nd Flr, Guieb Bldg. 961 Pres. Quirino Ave., Cor. San Pascual Street,Malate Manila PhillippinesGCA Contact: Jennifer S. Sarangay, presidentEmail: [email protected] ; [email protected]: (632) 384-2883 Fax: (632) 525-9358Description: Recruitment and manpower services

California Sheet Metal1020 N. Marshal Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020GCA Contact: Joe IsomEmail: [email protected]: (619) 562-7010 Fax: (619) 562-7016Description: Manufacturing/Subcontractor/Sheet Metal

Agility Defense & Government Services Guan Inc.414 W. Soledad Ave, GCIC Bldg Ste 604 Hagatna,GU 96910GCA Contact: John M. Dennett/ pro managerEmail: [email protected] ; [email protected]: (671) 477-1389 Fax: (671) 477-1088Description: Logistics

Guam Phils Manpower DevelopmentP.O. Box 12766 Tamuning, GU 96931GCA Contact: Lucrelio F. BenlotEmail: [email protected]: (671)632-6645 Fax: n/aDescription: Manpower supply services

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