The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

Builders', Bricklayers in New Spaces

The Builders' Association has christened its new offices at 720 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., 64106.  Located in the old "Courtview" building, the association now has expanded space near the heart of downtown.

The Builders' previous offices are staying in the construction industry.  Bricklayers Local 15 has moved in to the 632 W 39th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64111 location and adapted it to meet the union's needs, including expanded parking from its previous location.

Photos from the Builders' open house for the new offices can be found in a photo album at the left.

Mid-Level Leadership Starts Sept. 30

The LMC's 2009-2010 Mid-Level Leadership Program at Rockhurst University is filling fast as we close in on the first session on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m.

Please contact the LMC as soon as possible if you plan to attend but have not yet submitted application materials.

Construction Summit Scheduled for January

The LMC's third Construction Industry Summit is scheduled for January 2010.  The first two summits focused on how the industry could better serve its customers; the third summit, "Quality Counts," will demonstrate how contractors and craft unions have responded and the tools available for owners and developers to build quality projects affordably.

In conjunction with the summit, the National Institute for Construction Excellence will hold a luncheon honoring Sam Alpert, Building Owners and Managers Association, for his support in attracting and educating the construction industry's future workforce.

Contact the LMC for sponsorship information.

Also, the LMC's Construction Industry Committee will meet at 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8 at Mark One Electric Co., Inc., 909 Troost, to discuss the summit and other issues.

Construction Committee Discusses Weatherization, Health Care, Workforce

Construction Industry Steering Team Summary of Minutes

8 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, Mark One Electric, 909 Troost

Attending:  Rosana Biondo, KC Borden, Jim Delaney, Sang Duong, Lyle Farrand, Don Greenwell, Scott Hoisington, Kevin Istas, Steve Janasz, Garry Kemp,  Dave Kendrick, Dave Lovetere, Herb Millard, Dan Osman, Colleen White, Bob Jacobi,.

•Iintroductions and thanks to Rosie Biondo and Mark One for hosting.

•The Construction Summit Planning Committee will meet next week.  The Summit is now scheduled for January, dependent upon speaker and location availability. Sam Alpert, BOMA, is available to be honored at the luncheon portion.

•Members of the committee will meet with KCMO City Manager Wayne Cauthen at 10 a.m. on Sept. 24, City Hall, regarding concerns raised last month on city purchasing practices.

•Davis-Bacon rates have been set for Missouri for federally-funded weatherization work, but the rates and craft categories are such that they may be appealed.

•An initiative petition to be circulated in Missouri would apparently ban preferred provider rates and networks.  A coalition is being formed to oppose the petition drive.

•KCMO economic development agencies met at KCPL and agreed to come under the city’s Workforce Ordinance for projects supported by the agencies.  Disputes over whether a project should be covered will be determined by the Workforce Board.

•Upcoming events include:

  •Teamsters Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 12

  •KC Crew Golf Tournament Sept. 21

  •Builders’ Association open house Sept. 22

  •Laborers’ Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 25

  •LMC Mid-Level Leadership Class begins Sept. 30; applications due Sept. 15

  •ASA Contractor Expo Nov. 19

  •LMC Public Officials Reception Nov. 19

  •Building Trades Confined Space Trainer program Feb. 1-5

•NICE is working with the Missouri Dept. of Education to expand the Crayons to CAD program.

•Several apprenticeship programs are applying for federal green training grants as well as LEED certification for management training.  The goal is to help retain workers in the industry through opportunities for weatherization and green-oriented work.  About 2,000 craftsmen and 500 managers would receive training under the $2-5 million grants.

•The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. at Mark One Electric Co., Inc.  Some will be unable to attend due to the state building trades meeting.

•Adjourn.