Congratulations to Steve Kaplan,
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September 2020
Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger, P.C., recently announced that Steven B. Kaplan was name the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law (Hartford) by Best Lawyers®.
Only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant.
This selection reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among his peers in the community and practice areas for his ability, professionalism, and integrity. A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolade is based can be found HERE. Steve was chosen by his peers as “Lawyer of the Year” based on his work in construction litigation, and in arbitration and mediation as both an advocate and neutral.
Steve is one of only two Master Mediators on the AAA Construction Mediation Panel for Connecticut, and he has mediated approximately fifty construction cases. He is a longstanding member of the Construction and Commercial panels for the American Arbitration Association, and he has served on the panels in scores of arbitration cases.
He also is a founding member and past Chairman of the Connecticut Bar Association Construction Law Section. From 1987-2002, Steve taught Public Construction Contracts at the University of Connecticut School of Law. Since 2004, he has been an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Program for Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University, teaching Construction Law and Construction Financial Management on an annual basis.
Steve is also a prolific writer on case law and current legal issues. From 1981 to 1982, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Connecticut Law Review. From 1995-2010, he co-edited the annual Connecticut Bar Association Construction Case Law Summary and Legislative Review. Steve also is long-time legal counsel for the Connecticut Subcontractors Association.
Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger, P.C., recently announced that Steven B. Kaplan was name the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law (Hartford) by Best Lawyers®.
Only one lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant.
This selection reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among his peers in the community and practice areas for his ability, professionalism, and integrity. A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolade is based can be found HERE. Steve was chosen by his peers as “Lawyer of the Year” based on his work in construction litigation, and in arbitration and mediation as both an advocate and neutral.
Steve is one of only two Master Mediators on the AAA Construction Mediation Panel for Connecticut, and he has mediated approximately fifty construction cases. He is a longstanding member of the Construction and Commercial panels for the American Arbitration Association, and he has served on the panels in scores of arbitration cases.
He also is a founding member and past Chairman of the Connecticut Bar Association Construction Law Section. From 1987-2002, Steve taught Public Construction Contracts at the University of Connecticut School of Law. Since 2004, he has been an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Program for Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University, teaching Construction Law and Construction Financial Management on an annual basis.
Steve is also a prolific writer on case law and current legal issues. From 1981 to 1982, he was Editor-in-Chief of the Connecticut Law Review. From 1995-2010, he co-edited the annual Connecticut Bar Association Construction Case Law Summary and Legislative Review. Steve also is long-time legal counsel for the Connecticut Subcontractors Association.
Gold Circle Winners Announced
August 2020
CSA is pleased to announce the general contractors that received the highest-rated scores from the 2020 General Contractor Report Card.
As a service to the state’s subcontractors, the Connecticut Subcontractors Association (CSA) conducted a General Contractor Report Card Survey earlier this year. Participants completed the surveys anonymously, and the data collected was collected in the aggregate.
CSA will honor the top-rated general contractors at the October 22nd Gold Circle Awards Dinner. This year CSA had a tie for both first and second place, so we have four winners to announce.
CSA is pleased to announce the general contractors that received the highest-rated scores from the 2020 General Contractor Report Card.
As a service to the state’s subcontractors, the Connecticut Subcontractors Association (CSA) conducted a General Contractor Report Card Survey earlier this year. Participants completed the surveys anonymously, and the data collected was collected in the aggregate.
CSA will honor the top-rated general contractors at the October 22nd Gold Circle Awards Dinner. This year CSA had a tie for both first and second place, so we have four winners to announce.
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First Place
Dimeo Construction Company Gilbane Building Company |
Second Place
O&G Construction Turner Construction |
General contractors received ratings on the following criteria:
- General oversight and control of the project;
- Coordination and management of the scheduling of the work;
- Management of the requisition and billing process;
- Timely payments to subcontractors;
- Administration and processing of change orders;
- Overall performance; and
- Contract closeout and final payment/retainage
CSA Educational Programming Goes Virtual
July 2020
Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CSA has not been able to meet in person since March. When we realized that we could not safely conduct membership meetings we quickly pivoted and started planning educational webinars to:
June 18, 2020 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Paycheck Protection Program What's New from Congress on Forgiveness Guidelines
Speakers: James Mahoney and Kenneth Kron | MahoneySabol
During this one-hour webinar CSA members learned how to sort through all this information related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Program.
Click here to view the webinar recording.
Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, CSA has not been able to meet in person since March. When we realized that we could not safely conduct membership meetings we quickly pivoted and started planning educational webinars to:
- Keep members up-to-date on Connecticut’s reopening guidelines,
- Learn to respond to employee risk factors, and how best to manage and support a changing workforce;
- Sort through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Guidelines; and
- Recover Extra Job Costs Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 18, 2020 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Paycheck Protection Program What's New from Congress on Forgiveness Guidelines
Speakers: James Mahoney and Kenneth Kron | MahoneySabol
During this one-hour webinar CSA members learned how to sort through all this information related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Program.
Click here to view the webinar recording.
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June 23, 2020 | | 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Running Your Business During COVID-19: Workplace Considerations
Speakers: Beth Mercier and Carolyn Young | Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger
During this one-hour Zoom webinar attendees received up-to-date information on Connecticut’s reopening guidelines, learned the latest on how they need to respond to employee risk factors, and how best to manage and support a changing workforce.
Click here to view the webinar recording.
Running Your Business During COVID-19: Workplace Considerations
Speakers: Beth Mercier and Carolyn Young | Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger
During this one-hour Zoom webinar attendees received up-to-date information on Connecticut’s reopening guidelines, learned the latest on how they need to respond to employee risk factors, and how best to manage and support a changing workforce.
Click here to view the webinar recording.
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September 10, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Recovering Extra Job Costs Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speakers: Steve Kaplan and Paul Fitzgerald | Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger
During this one and a half hour webinar Steve Kaplan and Paul Fitzgerald will provide the information you need to recover the additional costs incurred as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Recovering Extra Job Costs Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speakers: Steve Kaplan and Paul Fitzgerald | Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger
During this one and a half hour webinar Steve Kaplan and Paul Fitzgerald will provide the information you need to recover the additional costs incurred as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Board of Directors Elected
July 2020
Board of Directors Elections
CSA is pleased to announce that the membership has voted to accept the Nominating Slate for election to the Board Directors.
Those that were elected to serve a three-year term include:
CSA would like to acknowledge Board members whose terms continue. They include:
Officers
Directors
Board of Directors Elections
CSA is pleased to announce that the membership has voted to accept the Nominating Slate for election to the Board Directors.
Those that were elected to serve a three-year term include:
- Daniel Filomeno, Acoustics, Inc.
- William Flynn, Electrical Contractors, Inc.
- Bill Keohane, Steeltech Building Products
- Jim Nasuta, Electrical Energy Systems Corp.
- Michael O'Sullivan, Berlin Steel Construction Co.
- Kirk Paluska, Ductco, LLC
- Glenn Salamone, QSR Steel Corporation
CSA would like to acknowledge Board members whose terms continue. They include:
Officers
- President | Stephen Borrelli, All-Brite Electric, Inc.
- Vice President | William Coscarelli, Walter D. Sullivan Co., Inc.
- Secretary | Tom Dombroski, Bay Crane Service of Connecticut, Inc.
- Treasurer | Michael Sabol, Mahoney Sabol & Co, LLP
- Past President | Jeff Clement, Modern Mechanical Systems
Directors
- Edward Carvalho, M. J. Daly
- Ron Perry, Professional Drywall Construction
- Mick Tarsi, Manafort Brothers, Inc.
Meet New CSA Board Member
Jim Nasuta from Electrical Energy Systems Corp., was elected to serve his first term on the CSA Board of Directors.
Jim joined Electrical Energy Systems Inc., located in Southington CT, as their estimator and safety officer in April 2012. Prior to joining Electrical Energy Systems, Jim worked from January 1980 to April 2012 at Electrical Contractors Inc. located in Hartford CT.
Jim served on the IEC New England Board of Directors from 2000 – 2012 and as President in 2003 – 2004. He went on to serve on the IEC National Board of Directors from 2012 – 2019 as the Northeast Regional Director.
Jim received his electrical training at AI Prince Regional Vocational Technical High School and is a licensed electrician as well as an OSHA trainer in construction safety and health.
Jim Nasuta from Electrical Energy Systems Corp., was elected to serve his first term on the CSA Board of Directors.
Jim joined Electrical Energy Systems Inc., located in Southington CT, as their estimator and safety officer in April 2012. Prior to joining Electrical Energy Systems, Jim worked from January 1980 to April 2012 at Electrical Contractors Inc. located in Hartford CT.
Jim served on the IEC New England Board of Directors from 2000 – 2012 and as President in 2003 – 2004. He went on to serve on the IEC National Board of Directors from 2012 – 2019 as the Northeast Regional Director.
Jim received his electrical training at AI Prince Regional Vocational Technical High School and is a licensed electrician as well as an OSHA trainer in construction safety and health.
Coronavirus Update - Essential Businesses Declared for CT
March 23, 2020
Governor Ned Lamont has released the list of "Essential" Businesses under the Governor's Stay Safe, Stay Home Plan. The Executive Order 7H goes into effect tonight at 8:00 pm.
On March 20, 2020, the Governor issues Executive Order 7H, directing all businesses and nonprofit entities in the State of Connecticut to utilize, to the maximum extend possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely employ.
That order also directed that, no later than March 23, 2020 at 8:00 pm, each non-essential business or nonprofit entity (and therefor not including or applicable to any state or local government agencies, quasi-public agencies, political subdivisions or other entities that do not constitute businesses or nonprofits) shall reduce the in-person workforce at each business location by 100 from pre-state of emergency declaration employment levels.
To the extent possible, employees of Essential Businesses who duties are not critical to an Essential Business function described below, should telecommute or utilize any work from home procedures available to them.
THE ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES OR NONPROFITS DESIGNATED IN THIS GUIDANCE are not subject to the in-person restriction set-forth in Executive Order 7H. With respect to non-essential businesses and nonprofits, this guidance applies to each business location individually and is intended to assist businesses in determining whether they are an essential business, and the steps they may tale to request that designation.
The guidelines set forth here apply to places or business. Non-essential businesses may continue activities that are conducted off-site (e.g. a customer's home) and/or by telecommuting or working from home.
Click here for more information.
The construction industry list includes:
Governor Ned Lamont has released the list of "Essential" Businesses under the Governor's Stay Safe, Stay Home Plan. The Executive Order 7H goes into effect tonight at 8:00 pm.
On March 20, 2020, the Governor issues Executive Order 7H, directing all businesses and nonprofit entities in the State of Connecticut to utilize, to the maximum extend possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely employ.
That order also directed that, no later than March 23, 2020 at 8:00 pm, each non-essential business or nonprofit entity (and therefor not including or applicable to any state or local government agencies, quasi-public agencies, political subdivisions or other entities that do not constitute businesses or nonprofits) shall reduce the in-person workforce at each business location by 100 from pre-state of emergency declaration employment levels.
To the extent possible, employees of Essential Businesses who duties are not critical to an Essential Business function described below, should telecommute or utilize any work from home procedures available to them.
THE ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES OR NONPROFITS DESIGNATED IN THIS GUIDANCE are not subject to the in-person restriction set-forth in Executive Order 7H. With respect to non-essential businesses and nonprofits, this guidance applies to each business location individually and is intended to assist businesses in determining whether they are an essential business, and the steps they may tale to request that designation.
The guidelines set forth here apply to places or business. Non-essential businesses may continue activities that are conducted off-site (e.g. a customer's home) and/or by telecommuting or working from home.
Click here for more information.
The construction industry list includes:
- all skills trades such as electricians, HVAC and plumbers;
- general construction, both commerical and residential;
- other relaed construction firms and professionals for essential infrastructure or for emergency repair and safety puposes;
- planning, engineering, design, bridge inspection and other construction support activities
