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ACT 68: 80% HAWAII RESIDENT REQUIREMENT
EFFECTIVE APRIL 29, 201 The 2010 Legislature enacted SB 2840, HD1 (Act 68) that took effect on April 29, 2010. The description of the Act states:
Requires at least eighty per cent of workers on construction procurements to be Hawaii residents; provides sanctions for noncompliance including temporary suspension of control work, payment withholding, disqualification from the project, recovery of contract payments, and disbarment or suspension. (SB2840 HD1). At present, we do not know how the Act will be implemented or whether any department or agency will be promulgating rules to implement the provisions contained in this Act. Therefore, we have no guidance on how each entity should comply with the Act. We are, instead, providing a link for the full text of the Act for your information and use as you deem appropriate: Click here for the full text of Act 68.
2010 GCA SAFETY AWARDS BANQUET
Honolulu Country Club
Wednesday, June 9, 2010.
Click here to view the Banquet Photos. Click here to view the Award Winners.
GCA EXCLUSIVE HMSA MEDICAL PLAN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010
click here for more information on new rates and benefits
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHST STUDY SESSION(Construction Health & Safety Technician)GCA Training Room - 1065 Ahua StreetTime: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.CLASS CANCELLED --Mon. 07-26-10, Tue. 07-27-10, Wed. 07-28-10, Mon. 08-02-10, Tue. 08-03-10, Wed. 08-04-10Cost: $495 per person for GCA members/$695 per person for non-membersclick here to print and/or fax a registration form
GCA 65th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTHAWAII PRINCE GOLF COURSEAUGUST 6, 2010 - 10:30 a.m. Check-in/11:30 Shortgun Startclick here for more information and to print and/or fax a registration form
NAVFAC CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTSGCA Conference Room (1065 Ahua Street)7:30 a.m. Registration/8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ProgramCHOOSE EITHER: Tuesday, August 17 or Wednesday, August 18, 2010Cost: $95 per person (Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included) click here to print and/or fax a registration form
C&C~DAGS~DOE~DOTConstruction UpdateHonolulu Country ClubWednesday, August 18, 2010 - 5:00 p.m. (no host cocktails); 6:00 p.m. (dinner)COST: $50 per person for GCA members/$75 per person for non-membersTable-Tops will be available for those companies who are interested in presenting their productsclick here to print and/or fax a registration form &/or a table-top form
2010 MAYORAL FORUMHonolulu Country Club (1690 Ala Puumalu Street)Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. Registration & Networking11:30 a.m. Lunch; 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. Forumclick here to print and/or fax a registration form
**This Event is exclusively for the Members of ACECH, BIA, and GCA and their Guests.**
EPA REQUIREMENT: RENOVATION, REPAIR AND PAINTING (RRP) TRAINING - CERTIFIED LEAD RENOVATOR GCA Conference Room (1st. Floor, 1065 Ahua Street) Choose Either - Thursday, August 26, 2010 or Friday, August 27, 2010 Cost: $250 per person for GCA Members & $350 per person for Non-Members click here to print and/or fax a registration formNAVFAC MANDATED TRAINING CERTIFICATION:Hawaii's Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Training for Contractors CourseGCA Conference Room (1st. Floor, 1065 Ahua St.)7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Thurs., 9-2, Tues., 9-7, Thurs., 9-9, Tues., 9-14, & Thurs., 9-16, 2010Cost: $300 per person for GCA members/$450 per person for non-membersclick here to print and/or fax a registration form
GCA SCHEDULE OF FIRST AID/CPR CLASSESFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 - 7:30 A.M.GCA Conference Room (1st. floor 1065 Ahua St.)Cost: $50 per person for GCA members/$75 per person for Non-GCA membersclick here to print and/or fax a registration form
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENTGCA Conference Room (1st. Floor, 1065 Ahua St.)SEPTEMBER 21, 22 AND 23, 2010 12:00 NOON - 4:00 P.M.Cost: $95 per person GCA Members/$125 per person for non-membersclick here to print and/or fax a registration form
PAYMENT WORKSHOP"Legal Answers Available"GCA Conference Room (1st. floor 1065 Ahua St.)Wednesday, September 29, 20107:30 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast/8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - WorkshopCost: $75 per person for GCA Members/$125 per person for Non-Membersclick here to print and/or fax a registration form
SAFETY TRAINED SUPERVISOR (STS) - PREP COURSE(CERTIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION)GCA Conference Room (1st. floor, 1065 Ahua Street)Friday, October 29, 2010 - 7:30 a.m. Registration/8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ProgramCost: $ 175 per person GCA Members/$225 per person for Non-Membersclick here to print and/or fax a registration form
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DAGS & DOE
Upcoming Projects click here to view or print the DAGS Upcoming Projects list.
click here to view or print the DOE Upcoming Projects list.
2010 Build Hawaii AwardsHilton Hawaiian Village –Coral Ballroom Saturday, April 24, 2010click here to view the Awards photo gallery.
click here to view the Banquet photo gallery.
click here to view the BHA Sponsors.
click here to view the PBN section.
2010 GCLA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
2010 GCA Installation BanquetRoyal Hawaiian Hotel – Monarch RoomSaturday, January 16, 2010click here to view the 2010 Installation Banquet Photo Gallery
Stormwater Workshop Handout
January 26, 2010click here to view or print the NOI NGPC Workshop Handouts – UPDATED
click here to view or print the Compliance presentation
click here to view or print the NOINGPC with links
click here to view or print the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) template
click here to view or print the EPA NPDES Compliance Inspection Manual
2010 CONSTRUCTION FORECAST click here to view or print the UPDATED 2010 Construction Forecast
Membership Dinner MeetingHonolulu Country ClubWednesday, October 28, 2009click here to view the Corps of Engineer presentation
click here to view the DOT Harbors presentationclick here to view the DOT Highways Presentation click here to view the NAVFAC Hawaii presentationclick here to view the UH presentation
Membership Dinner MeetingHonolulu Country ClubTuesday, September 15, 2009click here to view the City & County PPT and project listclick here to view the DAGS’ presentationclick here to view the DOE Powerpoint Presentation click here to view the DOE Project list 1click here to view the DOE Project List 2click here to view the DOE Project list 3click here to view the DOE Project list 4click here to view the DOT Airport PPT click here to view the Statewide Capital Improvement Projects click here to view State Procurement Office (SPO) website
ACT 175 – CASH OR PROTEST BOND REQUIREMENT
This past legislative session, the Legislature enacted H.B. 1470 HDl, SD1, CD1 (Act 175) that took effect on July 1, 2009. One section of Act 175 will now require that any person who desires to continue to contest the award of a bid, decided by the chief procurement officer, must now post a cash or protest bond of varying amounts based upon the value of the contract. In the event that the party initiating the protest is successful, the protest bond shall be returned. If the protest is not upheld, the bond shall be forfeited to the state general fund. Click here for the full text of Act 175. Pages 22 to 27 are the changes made in the law regarding bid protests.
Buying or Selling Used Vehicles/Heavy Equipment? The GCA would like to introduce its newest service, GCA members will now be able to post used vehicles and/or heavy equipment for sale on the GCA website The cost for this service is $25 per listing per month. To take advantage of this service click here to print a form 2009 GCLA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
GUIDELINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
click here for more information or to print
2009 - 2011 GCA TDI RATESEFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009PREMIUM RATE FOR GCA PLAN WILL DECREASE for calendar year 2009. The TOTAL premium rate under the GCA's Temporary Disability Insurance Program, as underwritten by Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, will decrease from $.45 to $.445 per $100 of covered payroll for calendar year 2009. The rate is guaranteed through December 31, 2011. You may require employees to share in the cost, in which case you can deduct one-half the premium cost, but not more than .5% of the employee's weekly taxable covered wages, with the weekly maximum not to exceed $4.39 for the calendar year 2009. click here for more information
Form of Agreement between Contractor & Subcontractor As of September 9, 2005, the Use of Standard Form, Special Conditions and General Conditions has been updated.Please update your files.
(To obtain a word file, please send your request to gladys@gcahawaii.org)click here to view and print General Conditions-Standard Subcontractclick here to view and print Use of Standard Formclick here to view and print Special Conditions-Standard Subcontract
Click this link to visit the "Inside the Environment Committee Pages"
Video Library List To reserve any of the safety videos, call GCA at 833-1681.GCA members only.
About GCA
The General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) was formed in 1932 by general contractors from the four major islands of Hawaii. The GCA is a full service construction association serving General Contractors, Subcontractors, Equipment/Material Suppliers and Associate Members.
The General Contractors Association of Hawaii is the industry leader dedicated to skill, integrity and responsibility. We are the organization of choice for those associated with the construction industry.
If you are interested in becoming a GCA member and would like a Membership Application (Please note: A deposit of $300 must accompany form.)click here to print application or click here to apply online
click here to view "GCA Need To Know " brochure Our MissionThe General Contractors Association of Hawaii will represent its members and be their voice in all matters related to the construction industry. The Association will provide a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.
GCA looks forward to serving your needs, whether it be in regards to website questions, membership information or general questions about GCA. Please feel free to contact us at 833-1681, 7:00-3:30pm, Monday thru Friday.
Mahalo,General Contractors Association of Hawaii
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