CONTENTS 2025 Pub 1 Issue 1 ©2025 Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter (ABC Rocky Mountain) | The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. The Rocky Mountain Construction Advocate is published twice per year by The newsLINK Group LLC for ABC Rocky Mountain and is the official publication of this association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review, consideration and education. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of ABC Rocky Mountain, its board of directors or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. The Rocky Mountain Construction Advocate is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of ABC Rocky Mountain. While a first-print policy is encouraged, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at (855) 747-4003. President & CEO’s Message 6 The Leading Voice of the Industry Chairman’s Message 9 Advocating for Our Industry 10 ABC Rocky Mountain Board of Directors 11 ABC Rocky Mountain Past Chairs 11 Merit Shop Champions Club 12 ABC Rocky Mountain Committees 13 Harnessing the Power of the Sun for Stronger Communities 14 But Upon Closer Inspection ... 16 The Challenges of Project Labor Agreements and the Case for Open Competition 19 1099 vs. Employee Independent Contractor Agreement Guidelines for Construction Subs 23 Navigating Insurance and Surety in Rocky Mountain Construction Key Insights for ABC Members 27 Addressing the Skilled Trades Workforce Crisis 2024 Project of the Year 32 Adolfson & Peterson Construction Foothills Golf Clubhouse 2024 Project of the Year 33 RK Mechanical Colorado Convention Center Expansion Award of Excellence 34 Adolfson & Peterson Construction Foothills Golf Clubhouse Award of Excellence 35 Adolfson & Peterson Construction Northridge High School Renovation Award of Excellence 36 Douglass Colony Group United States Air Force Academy Falcon Stadium Award of Excellence 37 FCI Constructors Inc. Aims Windsor — Gateway Building and Sim City Award of Excellence 38 Flintco South Denver Cardiology Heart Center Award of Excellence 39 Hensel Phelps Colorado Convention Center Expansion Award of Excellence 40 MTech Mechanical United States Air Force Academy Visitors Center Award of Excellence 41 Milender White Nest56 at Denargo Market Award of Excellence 42 RK Mechanical Colorado Convention Center Expansion Award of Excellence 43 Turner Construction Company UCHealth Eastview Medical Center Award of Merit 44 Adolfson & Peterson Construction James Madison STEAM Academy Award of Merit 44 Encore Electric Lutheran Medical Center Replacement Hospital 4
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