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August 10, 2020
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ODOT to Require CUF and Prompt Payment Forms on LPA Projects
As part of ODOT’s Conciliation Agreement with the FHWA, prime contractors will be required to complete prompt payment forms on Local-let LPA projects. Chase Wells, Janet Treadway, and Tia Williams-Hayes will be conducting training on these forms on behalf of the ODOT’s Office of Local Programs and Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
It’s a one hour training geared for both LPAs and prime contractors as both will have to complete forms in the GoFormz application (CUF and Prompt Payment respectively). There are seven days available between September 1 and September 10 to accommodate schedules. The training will be run through LTAP and the link to register is in the attachment. LPA projects sold after October 1st will be required to follow these procedures. For more information, click here.
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Chapter Updates: Akron-Canton and Cleveland Chapters Golf Outing
The OCA Akron-Canton and Cleveland Chapters Golf Outing was held recently at Brookside Country Club. A great day was had with a full course and we appreciate those who supported the event by golfing and sponsoring!
Several contest winners were awarded with longest drive going to Jackie Guttman (hole 3) and Levon Archer (hole 17). Closest to the Pin went to Shawn Weppleman (hole 7) and Terry Triner (hole 14).
Congratulations to the first-place team from Shelly & Sands and BOCA Construction: Cole Graham, Mark Mills, Aidan McDonnell and Keith Weatherly had a low score of 58. Coming in second place was the JASA Asphalt Materials/Russell Standard Corp. group of Andrew Schlabach, Blace Shutsa, John Shutsa and Terry Triner.
We give a special thank you to our hole sponsors including:
Hole Sponsors:
A & A Safety Inc.
AssuredPartners
Carron Asphalt Paving, Inc.
Construction Planning Group
JASA Asphalt Materials/Russell Standard Corp.
Lindsay Precast, Inc.
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Inc.
Mutual of America
Ohio CAT
Shelly & Sands, Inc.
State Highway Supply, Inc.
The Chas. E. Phipps Co., Inc.
Members will be receiving more information soon for the Akron-Canton chapter sporting shoot coming up on Friday, September 25 at Hill n Dale Club. For more information about chapter events, contact OCA Director of Chapter Development Melanie Kitchen at [email protected].
We Value Your Input
COVID-19 has made 2020 a year of uncertainty for business, home life and the ability to come together for networking opportunities. We are fortunate to have been able to host some in-person chapter events over the summer with minor modifications. Staff is working diligently to determine the best approach for the OCA Winter Conference held annually in December and we look forward to sharing details soon. Another annual signature event for the organization is Annual Convention, currently scheduled for March 17-25, 2021 in Barcelona Spain. We are working closely with our world travel partners to ascertain travel ability in early 2021. With that in mind, we need your input. Below is a link to a short survey of five questions that will only take a couple of minutes of your time to complete. Your input is highly valued in the decision making process for the event.
Follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/202185119919055
Thank you for your time and input!
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I Build America - OHIO
We are looking for some feature stories of employees that could motivate others to join our industry. In particular, we are looking for those who might fit the following examples:
• Young people
• Veterans
• Re-entry (previously incarcerated)
• Changed from a different industry
If you have someone in mind, please reach out to (Claire Krawsczyn) at [email protected] with information. If you would like, you can also get in touch with David Rule at [email protected] or Chris Runyan at [email protected].
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Elements of Risk in Construction
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 - 7:45-10:15 a.m. EST
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Rea & Associates is excited to present the virtual event “Elements of Risk in Construction," a live, 2.5-hour educational session that will dive into key challenges and opportunities within today's construction industry. Not only will you learn about key issues, for your participation, you will also earn CPE credit and gain access to a wealth of resources.
This year, to provide you with an even greater depth of resources and insight, we've teamed up with Overmyer Hall Associates, a leading property and casualty insurance agency in Central Ohio, Safex, an environmental, health and safety consulting firm located in Westerville, and Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, a large business law firm with eight offices across Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. With such a broad list of panelists, we hope to bring you a new dynamic way you look at your role in this vital industry.
Over the course of the morning, you will hear about:
• Cybersecurity Concerns and Issues - presented by Shawn Richardson, Rea & Associates
• Insurance Risks - presented by Joe Urquhart, Overmyer Hall Associates
• State and Local Tax Risks - presented by Joe Popp & Sarah Sparks, Rea & Associates
• Legal Concerns and Contract Risks - presented by Thomas Nocar, Porter Wright
• Safety and Operations Insight - presented by Travis Spagnolo, Safex Inc.
This insightful and informative event will be hosted and moderated by Doug Houser, Director of Construction and Real Estate Services at Rea & Associates.
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ODOT Increases Efforts to Enforce Speed Limits in Construction Zones
ODOT is actively working with the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) to reestablish a Major Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program. As part of this program, ODOT annually works to identify major work zones throughout the state and partners with ODPS to identify ways to increase enforcement. Traditionally, 10 to 15 Work Zones have been identified. Additionally, ODOT along with ODPS, are in the final planning stages of a pilot program for Aerial Speed Limit Enforcement in Work Zones. It is anticipated that a minimum of 10 Work Zones will be part of this pilot program.
Contractors know that at times it can be difficult to secure Law Enforcement Officers for assistance. In addition to working with ODPS, the ODOT Division of Engineering has been in discussions with the Buckeye Sheriffs’ Association and Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police to develop partnerships that could result in more consistent and reliable assistance from Law Enforcement Officers. In the near future, ODOT will be reaching out to the construction industry to get our feedback and ideas.
Free BWC Webinars in August
As a Group Sponsor for workers compensation, OCA was recently notified of BWC’s August webinar schedule available to OCA members.
For additional information, including registration instructions, please click here.
For more information or assistance when registering, contact BWC’s Kaylee Blevings at [email protected]
AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship is Now Open
Deadline to Apply is November 1, 2020
Each year the AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. The application opened July 1, 2020 and closes November 1, 2020.
Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. Through endowments made by AGC members and supporters, as well as AGC Chapters, the Education and Research Foundation awards over 100 scholarships each year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry.
Students can click here to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact Courtney D. Bishop, Associate Director, AGC Education and Research Foundation, [email protected].
Big Changes Coming to Curb Ramps
With the July Standards Update, ODOT has made significant changes to how they design, construct, inspect and document curb ramps. Some of these changes include but are not limited to:
1. Additional dimensioning being provided in the plans;
2. A waiver documentation process for curb ramps that can’t practicably be built to ADA standards. This waiver can be initiated either in design or in construction. A construction waiver would only be considered when a curb ramp is believed to be constructible to standards in design but unexpected field conditions make it otherwise not possible. All waivers (design or construction) must be approved by the District Design Engineer.
3. Approved waivers coming out of design will be noted on the plan cover sheet.
4. All completed curb ramps must either meet ADA standards or have an approved waiver. Any curb ramps that do not meet standard that could have practicably been built to standard (i.e. no approved waiver) will be required to be removed and rebuilt to standard.
5. Construction stop/check points have been created for curb ramps.
6. Training videos are being created.
7. Several ODOT curb ramp dimensional standards have been slightly modified to exceed ADA requirements in order to provide a tolerance for construction. Curb ramps that are built within the tolerances will meet ADA requirements will not require a waiver.
ODOT will be hosting a webinar to go over the curb ramp changes on August 20th from 1-2:30pm. We encourage anybody involved in the design, construction or inspection of curb ramps to attend this webinar. This webinar will be through LTAP and registration information has not been released yet. OCA will notify you as soon as the information becomes available.
Unemployment Claims Webinar – August 20
Free for OCA Group Rating Program Participants
One additional benefit of participating in OCA’s group rating program for workers compensation insurance is being able to take advantage of free training opportunities offered by our group TPA, CompManagement/Sedgwick.
On August 20, 2020, from 2:00 -3:00 p.m. CompManagement/Sedgwick will conduct a free webinar designed to help employers properly handle unemployment claims. You will learn helpful tips on using your employee policies and documentation to have the best chance of prevailing in unemployment claims. This program will be particularly helpful considering the uptick in unemployment claims triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If your company participates in OCA’s Group Rating Program for workers comp, or if your company utilizes CompManagement as a TPA for workers compensation, please click here to register for the free webinar.
ODOT Offers Work Type 26 - eLearning Course (Online) and Testing Sessions (Columbus, Ohio) - August 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is currently not feasible to conduct instructor-led sessions of the Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting Class, which previously has been scheduled several times per year. On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management, please note that the following two-step option is now available.
1. Work Type 26 eLearning Course (Online) – Click here for details on how to access the online training (3 modules).
2. Work Type 26 Testing (Columbus, Ohio) – Click here for details. Successful completion of the online training is required in order to proceed with Work Type 26 Testing.
Persons who successfully complete the Work Type 26 eLearning Course can proceed with registering for Work Type 26 Testing. Registration is now open for the following sessions.
• August 11 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• August 25 – Morning » Click here to register.
• August 25 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
Pre-registration is required for Work Type 26 Testing. Seating capacity is limited for each session, based on social distancing requirements due to COVID-19.
Please review the important updates and new safety protocols for testing as described per the links above.
Looking ahead, additional sessions of Work Type 26 Testing (for Fall 2020) will be announced in several weeks.
Questions about Work Type 26 can be directed to: David Flood – [email protected] or Tina Collins – [email protected], with ODOT’s Division of Construction Management.
Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management and Office of Roadway Engineering, the following additional sessions of Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing are now open for registration:
• August 18 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• September 1 – Morning » Click here to register.
• September 1 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
Click here to access the PDF flyer with recent updates.
Prerequisites – Do not register for WTS Prequalification testing until the prerequisites have been completed. Please see the online registration form and flyer for details.
Pre-registration is required for WTS Testing. Due to social distancing requirements per COVID-19, seating capacity is limited for each session.
Please review the important updates and new safety protocols as described per the links above.
Quick Links to On-line OCA Resources
• Current Ohio Contractor Magazine
• Safety Resources
• Labor & Employment Information
• OCA President's Commentary
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