Newsletter I October 2021
2021 Annual Membership Meeting

You are invited to attend the DISCA Annual Membership Meeting
to be held 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the

The night will begin with a Contractor Only Meeting to provide an update on Labor Relations. After a cocktail hour, an association update and announcement of upcoming activities will be provided by DISCA's Executive Director, Bill Umbach. As well as a presentation on What You Need to Know Before Implementing a Covid Vaccine Policy led by McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.
Slate of Board Member Nominees Announcement

During the Annual Membership Meeting, members will elect (3) individuals to serve on the Board of Directors for a three-year term. Each member of the Association in good standing having one vote for each vacancy on the Board.

The final slate of nominees are:
  • Bob Partyka – Partyka Construction, Inc.
  • Jessica Sheppard – DePalma Contracting, Inc.
  • Frank Skrek – Andersen Interior Contracting, Inc.
The Dotted Line: Careful Wording of Contracts Can Combat Price Escalations

As supply chain disruptions and material pricing volatility continue to rattle the construction industry, the timeline for when contractors might see a return to normalcy has only grown murkier.

For example, 73 ships were waiting to unload cargo off the coast of Southern California last week, according to the Wall Street Journal, while on the other side of the country, 20 vessels were anchored off the Port of Savannah
Implications and Considerations Contractors Should Prioritize With Pandemic Relief Programs

Much like every industry, the construction industry has seen and felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most contractors may not be as financially impacted as other businesses, they are certainly not reaching the same levels of success that they had in 2019. To help rebound from the pandemic challenges, many contractors made adjustments to operate leaner and efficiently, and have taken steps to receive government funding in hopes of regaining balance throughout these uncertain times.

Piloting the Transition From Boomers to Zs
Five Tips for the Leadership & Retention of Newer Generations

I find that stereotypes typically get a bad rap, especially those that refer to age. Stereotypical baby boomers are goal-centric, team-oriented and have a strong work ethic. They may have worked at the same company for the majority of their career. At the opposite end of the spectrum, stereotypical Generation Zers have short attention spans, are addicted to technology, can’t handle face-to-face interaction and are job-hoppers.
Events & Programs
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