WBC hosted the Wage Theft, Fraud, Fair Labor Standards and Your Company Webinar presented by Cozen O’Connor’s Debra Friedman and Larry Prosen.
Did you know that under DC, Maryland and Virginia law, upper tier subcontractors and prime contractors are potentially liable for the failure of their lower-tier subcontractor to properly pay and classify their workers? Under various laws, which started out of California, many jurisdictions have passed statutes that hold those in an upper tier contractual positions jointly and severally liable for wage theft and misclassification.
The webinar discussed the overall law and regulations on employee versus independent contractors; wage theft laws and other related issues.
WBC is providing 10 volunteers on January 20, February 17, March 12, and April 2 to sort and pack food at the Capital Area Food Bank’s DC distribution center. The volunteer community is one of the charitable organization’s most important resources. Each year, volunteers save the food bank millions of dollars while helping to feed the DMV community. The WBC Community Services Committee is coordinating this outstanding monthly volunteer
Capital Food Bank DC Distribution Center 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE Washington, DC, 20017
OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY
We are looking for volunteers (limit to 10 volunteers per month) to help on the following dates:
Thursday, January 20 – 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 17 – 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 12 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 2 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Volunteers must be at least 12 years old!
COVID-19 All volunteers MUST sign a COVID-19 Waiver, click HERE to download the waiver. Volunteer under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by parent or legal guardian. In accordance with the DC Government and/or CDC recommendations, all volunteers MUST BE VACCINATED and are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times in the facility over their mouth and nose. Due to a limited supply of masks and Capital Area Food Bank is asking volunteers bring their own if possible. Find more information about CDC’s recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings HERE. All volunteers, guests, and staff are required to have their temperature taken by touchless scanner when entering our facilities.
About Capital Area Food Bank The Capital Area Food Bank leads our region’s efforts to provide good, healthy food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. Each year, we source and distribute the food for over 45 million meals.
Washington, DC – Washington Building Congress members and colleagues proudly participated in the annual Rebuilding Together National Workday on Saturday, April 30. Special thanks go to House Captain Juliane Medd (Consigli), House Co-Captain Jane Cherney (McCoy Associates) and Board Liaison Rob Wenger (WCS Construction)
Our team accomplished a great deal at the property and this was a very rewarding project. Work on the house included installation of railings on hall walls and stairs, interior paiting and organization, installation of bathroom exhaust fan, replacement outside lighting, yard cleaning/landscapting, wheelchair ramp and more!
We also would like to thank Consigli Construction for providing coffee/donuts and Boston Properties for providing plenty of pizzas and brownies for the entire group lunch.
We hope to see everyone again next year for the WBC Rebuilding Together Workday.
VOLUNTEERS:
Andres Aguirre – Axel Aguirre – Luis Aguirre – Dan Bond – Michael Brown – Dewane Bryant – Ned Burns – Jonathan Castro – Jane Cherney – Briggite Contreas – Susan Craig – Yovany Deras – Amy Eddy – Dave Eddy – Ken Ellis – Henry Escobar – Kimberly Escobar – Kyle Griswold – Richard Harmon – Bob Heintz – Steve Kenton – Andre Lacerda – Lynn Maia – Juliane Medd – George Muchmore – Vencil Porter – Jose Posada – Rita Reis – Rosibel Rodriguez – Jaya Washington – Rob Wenger – Ernesto Zavalaand Ruppert Landscape Crew
Additional Thanks: Dynalectric Company – Galen Photography – Ruppert Landscape.
Rebuilding Together is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing extensive rehabilitation and modification services to those in need at no cost to those served.
The WBC Membership Services Committee would like to welcome the following new members joining in April and May:
COMPANY MEMBERS
Belfast Valley Contractors Family owned and operated, commercial concrete construction company committed to serving it’s customers with high quality, professional concrete construction services.
REPRESENTATIVES: Ted Goloboski, Jr. – Chris Miller
DFS Construction An award winning General Contractor in the DMV area, providing pre-construction and construction services.
REPRESENTATIVE: James Maxwell
Source One Flooring Source One Flooring is an innovative provider of commercial flooring solution in the DC Metro area. Their vision is to redefine the flooring industry standards by delivering the highest level of contentment to their clients.
REPRESENTATIVE: Rachel Tharp
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WBC is providing 10 volunteers on May 19 and June 25 to sort and pack food at the Capital Area Food Bank’s DC distribution center. The volunteer community is one of the charitable organization’s most important resources. Each year, volunteers save the food bank millions of dollars while helping to feed the DMV community. The WBC Community Services Committee is coordinating this outstanding monthly volunteer opportunity.
Capital Food Bank DC Distribution Center 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE Washington, DC, 20017
OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY
We are looking for volunteers (limit to 10 volunteers per month) to help on the following dates:
COVID-19 All volunteers MUST sign a COVID-19 Waiver, click HERE to download the waiver. Volunteer under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by parent or legal guardian. In accordance with the DC Government and/or CDC recommendations, all volunteersMUST BE VACCINATED and are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times in the facility over their mouth and nose. Due to a limited supply of masks and Capital Area Food Bank is asking volunteers bring their own if possible. Find more information about CDC’s recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings HERE. All volunteers, guests, and staff are required to have their temperature taken by touchless scanner when entering our facilities.
About Capital Area Food Bank The Capital Area Food Bank leads our region’s efforts to provide good, healthy food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. Each year, we source and distribute the food for over 45 million meals.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2022 WBC Craftsmanship Awards winners!
We received 198 nominations throughout the ten entry categories this year. It is with great pride that we recognize the men and women who have shown their work to be truly outstanding.
The skill of the craftsmen involved with these winning entries exemplifies the high standards upon which Craftsmanship Awards was founded. The Craftsmanship Awards banquet will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Friday, June 3, 2022. The awards program was created to provide recognition to those craftsmen who, because of exceptional workmanship and individual effort, deserve such an honor.
Please visit the WINNERS page for a complete list.
Lynn Maia 2022 WBC Craftsmanship Awards Chairman
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WBC Foundation is organizing a jobsite food drive supporting the Capital Area Food Bank this month.
WBC is providing 10 volunteers on May 19 and June 25 to sort and pack food at the Capital Area Food Bank’s DC distribution center. The volunteer community is one of the charitable organization’s most important resources. Each year, volunteers save the food bank millions of dollars while helping to feed the DMV community. The WBC Community Services Committee is coordinating this outstanding monthly volunteer opportunity.
Capital Food Bank DC Distribution Center 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE Washington, DC, 20017
OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY
We are looking for volunteers (limit to 10 volunteers per month) to help on the following dates:
COVID-19 All volunteers MUST sign a COVID-19 Waiver, click HERE to download the waiver. Volunteer under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by parent or legal guardian. In accordance with the DC Government and/or CDC recommendations, all volunteersMUST BE VACCINATED and are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times in the facility over their mouth and nose. Due to a limited supply of masks and Capital Area Food Bank is asking volunteers bring their own if possible. Find more information about CDC’s recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings HERE. All volunteers, guests, and staff are required to have their temperature taken by touchless scanner when entering our facilities.
About Capital Area Food Bank The Capital Area Food Bank leads our region’s efforts to provide good, healthy food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. Each year, we source and distribute the food for over 45 million meals.
The WBC Membership Services Committee would like to welcome the following new member joining in March:
SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER
Mark Drury and Associates LLC Mark is active in many construction industry associations, business and community groups and a staunch advocate for construction workforce development locally and nationally in both the industry and in academia. He also mentors, coaches, guides and advises growth minded construction businesses in building the structure and the team to provide strategic and sustainable growth.
