Newsletter I September 2024

The DISCA CARES Program provides financial support to Contractor members of our association in times of financial crisis. DISCA CARES (Caring Action Relief (in) Emergency Situations) is a financial assistance program to help the employees and families of the DISCA member companies who have experienced a major illness, accident or hardship beyond their insurance and financial capabilities.

DISCA News

2025 Slate of Board Member

Nominees Announced 

The Nominating Committee is recommending the following individuals for a three-year term effective January 1, 2025:

Leif Andersen – Andersen Interior Contracting

Robert Partyka – Partyka Construction Inc.

Jessica Sheppard – DePalma Contracting

Members may submit the names of additional nominees to the Executive Director up to 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting of the Membership scheduled for November 7, 2024.

The official ballot containing the final slate of nominees will be distributed prior to the Annual Meeting of the Membership. 

Industry News

Contractors Shine a Light on Industry's Suicide Problem

This week is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, and, on Monday, workers on jobsites across the country will stand down to address the crisis. The nature of the high-stress work and cultural factors contribute to construction’s high suicide risk, experts say, and support groups and industry leaders are increasingly trying to curb the issue.

“We definitely see construction workers are overrepresented in overdose and suicide fatalities,” said Amber Trueblood, data center director for the Center for Construction Research and Training — CPWR, during a Sept. 5 webinar.

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How Contractors Can Guard Against Wage Theft on Their Jobsites

This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here.

Construction has a wage theft problem.

In fiscal year 2023, the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division secured over $35.5 million in back wages for nearly 18,000 construction employees — more funds than from any other U.S. industry.

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World's Largest 3D-Printed Neighborhood Nears Completion in Texas

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug 8 (Reuters) - As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulcan printer pipes layer by layer to build an object – except this printer is more than 45 feet (13.7 m) wide, weighs 4.75 tons and prints residential homes.

This summer, the robotic printer from ICON is finishing the last few of 100 3D-printed houses in Wolf Ranch, a community in Georgetown, Texas, about 30 miles from Austin.

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Good Policies Ensure Secure Jobs

Federal investments in infrastructure projects do more than make headlines; they create tangible benefits for union contractors and the communities they build. These initiatives lead to job creation, strengthen apprenticeship programs, promote a positive workplace culture, create safer job sites, and support local economies. Moreover, these infrastructure investments represent the most significant opportunity in decades to drive economic growth and secure a prosperous and stable future for unionized contractors and their businesses. 

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The Future of Construction Contracts: Trends and Innovations

The construction industry, long seen as a bastion of traditional practices and manual processes, is undergoing a significant transformation. Modern technology, new economic realities, and evolving regulatory landscapes are driving changes in how construction contracts are formulated, executed, and managed. As we look to the future, several key trends and innovations are poised to redefine construction contracts, promising greater efficiency, transparency, and collaboration.

One of the most impactful trends in the future of construction contracts is the adoption of digital tools and smart contracts. These blockchain-based agreements automatically execute and enforce terms when predefined conditions are met. Smart contracts can enhance transparency, reduce disputes, and streamline payments. For instance, once a project milestone is completed and verified through a digital ledger, payments can be automatically released, reducing the need for intermediaries and minimizing delays.

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Events & Programs

Supercharged Racing

Fall Social

Thursday, October 10, 2024

5:00PM - 9:00PM

Supercharged Entertainment

Edison, NJ 

DISCA | 1120 Rt. 73, Suite 200 | Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Phone: (856) 291-0252 | Fax: ​ (856) 439-0525

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