FMCA College Scholarships

It is with great joy I announce we awarded/funded another $500 scholarship! Congratulations Jack Paluck.

Best of Luck to you!

2021 EXPO Sponsorship Opportunities!

Grand Sponsor $5,000 –Only 1 – fulfilled by Key’s Deck & Dock Supply!!!
• 3 Tabletops
• 12 months of website advertising
• Special Sponsor Name Badges
• Official Sponsor of the Saturday Dinner and Award Ceremony!

Gold Sponsor $3,000
• 1 Tabletop
• 6 months of website advertising
• Special Sponsor Name Badges
• Official Sponsor of the Opening Reception

Silver Sponsor $1,500
• 1 Tabletop
• Special Sponsor Name Badges
• Official Sponsor of the “Cookie Monster” beverage service for Friday meetings

Bronze Sponsor $750
• 1 Tabletop
• Special Sponsor Name Badges

Friend of the FMCA $250

KWI months safety meeting – Trench Safety Month join us now and receive your certificate!

Contractors involved in Excavation and/or Trenching, should not miss this. All participants will be recognized by NUCA & OSHA for participating.

Kelly White is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Monthly Safety Meeting – Lunch & Learn –
Time: Jun 15, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Tue, until Nov 16, 2021, 6 occurrence(s)
Jun 15, 2021 12:00 PM
Jul 20, 2021 12:00 PM
Aug 17, 2021 12:00 PM
Sep 21, 2021 12:00 PM
Oct 19, 2021 12:00 PM
Nov 16, 2021 12:00 PM
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Watermaster Demo – update!!

For those that planned to attend the WaterMaster Demo, the date has been changed to June 17.

Date & Time: We will be there on Thursday, May 27 between 1 & 5 p.m. and also, that evening as explained below.

Our trainer, Pekka, from Finland will be conducting a training session with the operators from The New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC) at their Vischer Ferry levee location, off of Ferry Dr., 5 miles west of exit 8 off of I-87. (We’re still waiting for an actual street address for GPS for this location.)

We expect to observe the training session that afternoon between 1 and 5 p.m. We will watch Pekka put the Watermaster through its paces in the water and then walk the machine ashore and take a closer look.

Afterwards, we’ll be staying at the Staybridge Inn, 39 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205 (Ph: 518-438-3300) and would like to meet up for dinner to hang out with our trainer, Pekka, and Randy Fenton from NYSCC, to discuss the Watermaster, how it’s used, etc., hear about NYSCC’s success with it so far, and answer any unanswered questions you may have. It will be a good chance for everyone to get to know each other.

Please let me know if you have any questions at this point or if there’s anything I can help you with. We’d really enjoy seeing any of the FMCA members there!

Please ask anyone who is interested in coming to RSVIP with me directly per my contact info below.

Material Price Escalation Clause’s

Good Afternoon,

There has been much discussion about the rising cost of materials and the fact that there is so much work and not enough labor, some contractors are 4, 6 or even 12 months out from time of bid until they can start a project. For those jobs that were bid months ago and contractors are now mobilizing, the cost increase on the materials is devastating. As a result, I have reached out to numerous FMCA member contractors to discuss how they are handling the issue and below are two varying ideas. **Disclaimer, please do not consider this to be legal advise, you should still consult with your corporate attorney to determine the best route for your business**

As part of the contract: includes a cancellation clause as well for both contractor & property owner
“Price Escalation Clause
The construction industry continues to experience rapid price increases of raw materials. We are no longer able to absorb these escalating price increases. If, during the performance of this contract, the price of the materials increases by more than 5%, the price of the contract will be adjusted accordingly.

If it becomes necessary to increase the price of the contract, you will be notified and have the option to terminate the contract by providing within five (5) business days a written notice. If terminated, your deposit will be returned less expenses and permitting costs of $_______________.

In the event there are additional costs incurred which exceed your deposit amount, you will be provided an invoice with such costs to be paid.

– This agreement and any subsequent project description order made pursuant to it may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement, or as may be provided for in any project description order. Either party may terminate this agreement immediately for cause or by giving thirty (30) days written notice. In the event of termination, owner shall pay for all services performed and disbursements made by the contractor up to the effective date of
termination.”

or verbiage included on the proposal. This contractor’s will not accept a down payment at time of accepted proposal to avoid being contractually obligated.

“*** Note to Customers: *** The proposal provided is based upon current costs and availability of materials. Due to COVID 19 we may experience increases in material costs that are beyond our control. We will address this with you prior to beginning your project if it is necessary.”

I have read contracts in the past that had a clause similar to the first, however it stated if there was a change of + or – 5%, the material cost will be adjusted for the project prior to work commencing and obtain approval from the owner for the increased/decreased cost of materials.

If you have suggestions or would like to discuss the above further, please feel free to reach out to a Board Member. The fluctuation in material cost is substantial and the Board recommends all contractors include a clause in your proposals and/or contracts that will protect themselves from having to absorb the additional cost or risk a law suit.

Looking forward to questions, comments or suggestions.

Respectfully,
Kelly White
Executive Director