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| DID YOU KNOW? |
Want to check out the different bidding opportunities available through the LACCD Bond Construction program? Check out the bid calendar located at http://bid.e7studio.net/
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| EVENT NEWS |
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College - South Campus Ground Breaking Ceremony
Time: 11 a.m.
Location:
Site is located East of Building B
400 West Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
LACCD One-Day Mini Boot Camp
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) 5121 Van Nuys Blvd.,
3rd Floor
Van Nuys, CA 91403
Subject:
Workshop will cover key business concepts in the following areas:
� Labor Compliance
� Insurance and Bonding
� Contracting and Bidding Process
� Invoicing
� Technical Assistance [SOQ]
Cost: Free
For more information, click here
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Thursday, November 13, 2007
Los Angeles Southwest College - Dedication Ceremony for the Child Development Center and Education Complex
Time: 2 p.m.
Location:
Child Development Center and Education Complex
1600 West Imperial Highway Los Angeles, CA 90047
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
LACCD Sustainability Collaborative Brown Bag Lunch
Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: 770 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90017 (Corner of Flower St. & Wilshire)
Topic:
Come hear about a global leader in flooring systems which seeks to create better environments and more rewarding perspectives for all stakeholders.
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Start of Construction of First New Buildings at Pierce College Under Bond Construction Program is Celebrated |
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Center for the Sciences and Student Services Center marks the commencement of construction activity and “Meeting the Needs of Students and the Community”
 Years of planning and hope for the future turned into ceremonial turning of dirt as Pierce College and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) officials, joined by community representatives, celebrated a major milestone for the college's construction program. The ground breaking celebrated the college's new Center for the Sciences and the Student Services Center, which together are budgeted at $64 million and promise to reshape the college's footprint.
"These two projects truly represent the future of our campus and the community we serve," said Robert Garber, the president of Pierce College. "The new Center for the Sciences answers the need for more scientific training, while the Student Services Center will provide our 20,000 registered students with a meeting place to study, mingle and get one-stop shopping for needed services."
"The Center for the Sciences will be an incredible focus of learning, and one  that directly meets the challenges of providing well-trained workers for the needs of L.A.’s new economy," said Dr. James Rikel, Chair of the Life Science Department, Pierce College. "How exciting see the beginning of the real results of six years of planning and effort."
"The Center for the Sciences will be an incredible focus of learning, and one that directly meets the challenges of providing well-trained workers for the needs of L.A.’s new economy," said Dr. James Rikel, Chair of the Life Science Department, Pierce College. "How exciting see the beginning of the real results of six years of planning and effort."
The new $46 million Center for the Sciences will be a two-story 100,000 sq. ft. courtyard building, and will house several departments, including Life Sciences, Nursing, Chemistry and Physics. It will also include a second one-story veterinary tech facility. The new building will also be built to the US Green Building Council's LEED-Silver rating (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
The new $18 million Student Services Center will be a three-story, 49,775 sq. ft. u-shaped mission-styled building, consistent with the college's overall architecture. It will house the college's career/transfer center, plus financial aid, counseling, and health services, along with many other services.
For more information on these and other projects at Pierce College, visit the www.LACCDBuildsGreen.org/pierce_college.
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| The Student Voice: Tessa Moss of Pierce |
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The Student Voice is a feature that provides a student perspective on the Proposition A/AA program.
 Tessa Moss has moved around a lot, but she may have found a home in California. And she gives Pierce College in Woodland Hills a lot of the credit.
“The professors here at Pierce have been amazing, and I feel like I’m really making some opportunities for myself,” said Tessa.
She also is impressed with the changes starting to take hold at Pierce, thanks to funding provided by the Proposition A/AA Bond Construction Program. Thanks to the bonds passed by Los Angeles voters in 2001 and 2003 respectively, Pierce is receiving $272.5 million for its projects.
“Pierce already has a wonderful campus, but the new construction and improvements will make it even better,” says Tessa. “It’s great to be here at a time when there is so much going on.”
Tessa is currently serving as the Associated Students president at Pierce, and she has been actively participating in the bond construction ceremonies. She spoke at both the dedication of the new Botanic Garden and the groundbreaking of the new Center for the Sciences and the Student Services Center.
Tessa became involved in student government shortly after arriving at Pierce. She first was elected by the Student Senate as the social and cultural chair. She sponsored a successful Speed Dating event, and organized other activities. When she next ran for president, she ran unopposed, but, she notes proudly, turnout was still an all-time high.
“As president, I want to make sure that students are aware of how much Pierce has to offer,” notes Tessa.
Tessa hope to be able to transfer to either USC or California, and to eventually earn an MBA.
“I want to motivate and help people,” says Tessa. “And my education here at Pierce is giving me a great boost.”
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| Doing Business with BuildLACCD |
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 Gathering at the Center Pointe Club at Playa Vista on October 18, more than 140 contractors took advantage of the DistrictWide Project Showcase to learn how to become members of the BuildLACCD team. Program representatives were on-hand to give in-depth presentations on how to acquire some of the $300 million in available contracts through the Proposition A/AA Bond program. Attendees also have the opportunity to network with several of the Construction Program Managers (CPM's) from various Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) colleges.
"The District is not only proud to provide the vocational and education training to our students for the jobs of tomorrow but is proud to be able to re-invest back into our local communities by generating new jobs and improving our region's economy," said Marshall "Mark" Drummond, Chancellor, LACCD. "We urge businesses to take a look at the numerous opportunities available through our construction program and become part of the team."
As BuildLACCD continues to ramp up its construction, future events will be schedule and announced through the construction program's website www.LACCDBuildsGreen.org. For example, a One-Day a Mini Boot camp is scheduled for November 7th, which will walk contractors through the bidding processes, and cover key business areas including labor compliance, invoicing, certification, and technical assistance, among other issues. For more information on outreach efforts and upcoming events, please visit the bond's website.
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| LA’s Leading “Green” Conference to Address Local and International Environmental Crisis |
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L.A. Community College District's 6th Annual Sustainability Conference to Propose Practical Solutions to Deter Global Climate Warming
 Leading international authorities on global warming and sustainability will come together at the Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD) Sixth Annual Sustainability Conference at the Biltmore Hotel located at 506 S. Grand Avenue, in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, November 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The conference will explore technical solutions that can be adopted today. The cost is $30 (Students $5).
Conference participants will include:
o Sylvia Scott-Hayes President, Board of Trustees, LACCD
o Larry Eisenberg, Ex. Director, Facilities Planning & Development,
LACCD
o Bharat Patel, Chair, U.S. Green Building Council, Los Angeles Chapter, and Sustainability Specialist
o Mike Massey, Ex. Director, Piping Industry Progress & Education Trust Fund
o Sean George, Inspirational Speaker, "Decide Not to Die!"
o Rick Fedrizzi, Founding chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) o Andy Lipkis, Founder and President of TreePeople, a 34-year old LA-Based non-profit organization
o Dr. Titus Levi, USC Professor, Environmental Activist
o David Freeman, President, Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission
For more information on the Sixth Annual Sustainability Conference click here or click here register.
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| Green Technology Bringing Greenbacks: It’s all about jobs |
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A message from Larry H. Eisenberg, executive director of Facilities Planning and Development
 One of the primary purposes of the colleges of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is to train our residents for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Emerging green technology and the industries that support them have been climbing steadily in recent years, creating a need for workers skilled in understanding and applying these new standards. The LACCD, which has become widely known for its innovative sustainability program, has recognized the trend and is focused on training tomorrow's workers for the “green economy.”
With Proposition A/AA Bond funding, the District implemented a Green College Initiative & Curriculum that goes beyond simply developing green buildings. The curriculum is focused on the technologies that will be needed to reduce greenhouse gasses and combat global warming. These include architecture, diesel, supply water, waste water, and sustainable construction technologies.
National forecasts indicate that many of the country's top growth occupations will be eco-centered. Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, one of the LACCD’s nine colleges, is one of the first colleges to focus on providing a new talent pool of environmentally-conscious, highly-skilled workers. The curriculum Trade-Tech launched is designed to meet the demands of the growing green sector and anticipate the jobs skills necessary for the near future. When designing the Green College Initiative & Curriculum, Trade-Tech’s staff focused on establishing academic programs, courses, content and teaching methods that serve the needs of the current and future Los Angeles economy. Research looked at the:
o Seventeen most promising industries with green activity in Los Angeles County
o Top 15 Los Angeles County industries by green technology
o The nine major green technology industries with stable or growing job levels and monthly wages of at least $2,500
o Industries in the green technology sector with the highest output or that add the greatest value within the City of Los Angeles
The LACCD plans to implement the Green Initiative & Curriculum throughout all nine colleges. The District's goal is threefold; to bolster the educational experience of our students, to enrich the local economy by generating new high paying jobs throughout the nine communities that the colleges serve and through Proposition A/AA bond monies ensure that future generations in Los Angeles County have a place at the table. To find out more information on this and other innovative ways the District is enriching the lives of our students through Proposition A/AA funds visit www.laccdbuildsgreen.org.
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| Photo of the Month: There is light at the end of the tunnel... |
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Work continues on Valley College's 98,000 sq. ft. Allied Health and Sciences center with interior metal wall framing, fire sprinklers, duct work, mechanical and electrical rough-in activities, drywall, exterior wall framing and site utility work. The building will be a state-of-the-art teaching lab and classroom facility that incorporates energy-saving, sustainable components. CO Architects has designed the structure for the diverse educational programs of Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Anthropology, and Health Science departments.
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