June 2022 | VOLUME 2
INNOVATION | TECHNOLOGY | PROBLEM SOLVING

ABCSD's President & CEO, Shandon Harbour had the opportunity to sit down and share a cup of coffee and conversation with Countywide Mechanical's Safety Manager, Jerry Fredericksen and Fred Wilton, owner of Synergy Safety Solutions. All three came together to discuss key topics and issues relevant to our ABCSD members.

Join in and listen as they discuss IIPP OSHA Standards, Fall Protection, Silica Compliance, Exoskeleton Body Suits, the future of safety and more! Working together we promote the safety and well being of our employees and industry; increasing our productivity and our ability to be competitive.
MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT
Engage and Connect
Young Professionals Host
POP UP HAPPY HOUR

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
1999 Citracado Parkway, , Escondido, CA 92029
Thursday, June 30 | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

All ABCSD Members and Young Professionals are invited to join us for a beer and connection.
ABCSD is excited to announce plans for our 2022 Summer Mixer!

Ketch Tasting Deck | Portside Pier
Thursday, July 28 | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
1360 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego 92101

Member Tickets - $35.00 | Non-Member Tickets - $50
Tickets include two drink tickets and all you can eat appetizers.

Limited number of tickets available
Connection | Leadership | Mentorship

Construction Coffee Hour
Friday, July 15 | 7;00 AM - 8:00 AM
Aerotek
9635 Granite Ridge Dr., Suite 300
San Diego, 92123
LET'S PLAY
Friday, September 9 | 8:30 AM Shotgun Start
The Crossings at Carlsbad | 5800 Crossings Dr.., Carlsbad

Golf Pro Foursome
Members $1,500 | Non-Members $2,000
Includes golf, tee prizes, raffle tickets, food, drinks, and more for four golfers.

Don't miss your opportunity to play - this event sold out in 2021.

For questions or more information contact ABCSD's Membership Engagement Manager
Michelle Whittaker at 858.486.5149 or mwhittaker@abcsd.org
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities

Respirable Silica for Construction
Friday, July 8
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cost: $150 - $200
CPR-First Aid/AED
at ABCSD
Friday, July 8
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $95
Trench & Excavation
Competent Person
Friday, July 15
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $350 - $450
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
Certification and Examination
(ASSE 5110)
Monday - Friday, August 22-26
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $1,150 - $1,250
For questions or more information contact ABCSD's Continuing Education Manager
Ernesto Meneses at 858.261.7542 or ernesto@abcsdo.org
CONGRATULATIONS | CLASS OF 2022
June 10, 2022, ABCSD's Class of 2022 was recognized at this year's graduation. It was a celebration of achievements. Over 400 participated in their year's event. Here are a few highlights.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATES
Academic Achievement (All A's)
& Perfect Attendance

David Cox
Cody Lamay
Spencer Mudd
Gregory Watts
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
(All A's)

Diego Anugiano, Abisai Barrientos, Serigo Blancas, Shane Davis, Joshua Favale, Matthew Fortney,
Erick Garcia, Obadiah Holeman, Myles Holladay,
Daniel Jackson, Trenton Murray, Michael Neilson, Daniel O'Bryan, Randolph Owens, Antonius Pupping, Katya Rakotz, Paul Smeltzer, David Stokes,
Jack Tancil, Eric Vega, Kirk Williams
and Christopher Young
PERFECT ATTENDANCE

David Allison, Rodrigo Aldrete, Emilio Esparza,
Alfredo Diaz, Evan Horton, Ivan Lopez,
Roberto Lorenzo, Christopher Lounsbury,
Christopher Martinez, Carlos Muller,
Ronnie Von Hager and Corey Wright II
What We're Reading
National ABC Resources, News, and Educational Reports
Labor Shortage Stymies Construction Work as $1 Trillion Infrastructure Spending Kicks In
Contractors dangle an array of benefits - from signing bonuses to housing allowances to attract and retain workers
By Julie Bykowicz, The Wall Street Journal

Construction projects across the U.S. are running short of labor just as $1 trillion in federal infrastructure money starts to kick in, leading companies to get creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read Article
Early-stage Procurement: The Next Evolution of the Construction Supply Chain
By Jason Earnhardt, Supply Chain Manager, Building Design +Construction

Anyone who has taken even a passing glance at the news over the last year has become acutely aware of the supply chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read Article
Why the Present Construction Boom Requires a Transformation of Project Management Models
By Brad Barth, Construction Executive

A perfect storm of booming demand for construction as countries rebuild from the pandemic combined with materials and skills shortages is driving a radical reconfiguration of . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Read Article
A Special Thanks to our 2022 Annual Sponsors
PRIME SPONSORS
TOOL SPONSOR
FEATURED SPONSORS
CORE SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Interpipe Contracting
Titan Fire Protection, Inc.
Trench Shoring Company



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