 revenue many lawsuits between owners and contractors and contract termination. The aim of this project is to investigate the causes and effects of delay on building construction project delivery time. Random sampling technique was used in this study. Population sample of 150 was used in this work. A total sample of ninety three (93) was deployed. A structured questionnaire in Likert scale was used in data collection. There are many factors that induce delay on construction projects, however in some of identified factors includes: lack of funds to finance the project to completion, changes in drawings, lack of effective communication among the parties involved, lack of adequate information from consultants, slow decision making and contractor’s insolvency, variations among others. Also, project management problem, mistake and discrepancies in contract document, equipment availability and failure, mistakes during construction, bad weather, fluctuation in prices of building materials, inappropriate overall organizational structure linking to the project and labour. The factors above could be observed and could be a clue to preventing delay on construction sites.Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Ontario declares a STATE OF EMERGENCY in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alberta declares a state of public health emergency. Alberta’s COVID-19 website receives 300,000 visits Ontario may have its first COVID-19 related death. Anxiety rising in Canada according to the latest polls PM Trudeau says emergency measures are under consideration Shoppers Drug Mart gives seniors exclusive hour to shop amid COVID-19 panic buying Five US states have postponed voting in the 2020 Democratic Primaries AMAZON OVERWHELMED, DELAYS SOME DELIVERIES <<<<<<>>>>>> Late this afternoon, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made an announcement declaring a state of public health emergency. It includes a ban on any organized gatherings of more than 50 people. Albertans are now prohibited from visiting a number of venues including: public recreation centres, casinos, bingo halls, bars, nightclubs, fitness centres, arenas, museums, and indoor children's play centres. Sit-down restaurants, pubs, delis and coffee shops are now limited to a maximum of 50 people or 50 per cent of their maximum capacity, whichever is lower. The declaration comes under the province's Public Health Act which typically permits a 30-day period for the state of emergency, which can be extended to 90 days. <<<<<<<>>>>>>>> Meanwhile, Alberta’s COVID-19 website has received more than 300,000 visits. It’s a new tool to self-assess for the coronavirus - launched in Alberta to reduce the strain on Health Link 811 call volumes, which have more than doubled in recent days. The online service is the first of its kind in Canada and helps people determine whether to call Health Link 811 and get tested for COVID-19. The online questionnaire asks what symptoms, if any, someone is experiencing and takes the user through steps to determine whether testing is needed. <<<<<<>>>>>>> Ontario may have its first COVID-19 related death. The province’s health minister Christine Elliott says a man who tested positive for the corona virus has died but it’s not yet clear whether COVID-19 was the cause of death. There are now 190 COVID-19 cases in Ontario. Twelve new cases were reported today. That’s down considerably from the 74 new cases that were reported between Saturday and Monday. <<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>> Two new polls confirm what many of us already know…Canadians are stressed by the pandemic and many agree the worst is yet to come. The Angus Reid Institute reports half of those surveyed fear the illness will severely harm someone close to them; 65% worry about their personal finances amid chaotic markets <<<<<<<<>>>>>>> Markets in the US responded with a favourable bounce – the Dow Jones finishing up more than 1000 points after the White House unveiled its $850 billion relief package. We may get a sense of the financial measures Ottawa will be taking when we hear from the Prime Minister on Wednesday. Today, Prime Minister Trudeau says he’s considering a recall of Parliament. Trudeau says there will be legislation that makes it easier for the government to get EI cheques out the door…and they’ll explore options under the federal Emergency Measures Act <<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>> The challenges posed by self-isolation, by school closures and the chaos as some retailers and grocery stores has meant more of us are turning to Amazon to deliver our goods and groceries to our door. And that has stressed Amazon’s capacity. So much so that Jay Carney at Amazon tells CNN, the company is prepared to hire 100 thousand new workers. <<<<<<<<>>>>>>> IF YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE OR A GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY STORY YOU WANT TO SHARE…send me an email |||EMAIL_ADDRESS||| or connect with me on TWITTER @DaveTrafford.
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At the September board meeting, Kenneth L. Dyson of Hughesville was re-elected to the secretary-treasurer’s post, and Fern G. Brown of White Plains was re-elected as the assistant secretary-treasurer. Board officers’ terms are limited to five years. Richard A. Winkler of La Plata, former chairman, and W. Rayner Blair III of Lexington Park, former vice chairman, will continue to serve on SMECO’s board.
Scott White, who holds a St. Mary’s County seat on the SMECO Board of Directors, is the president and CEO of Holmes-Tucker International, Inc. White joined SMECO’s board in 2010. He received the Credentialed Cooperative Director designation in 2011 and the Board Leadership Certificate in 2018 from the NRECA. Recently, he received the Director Gold Certificate from NRECA. White represents SMECO on the board of ACES, a power marketing cooperative.
White retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of active duty service, including participating in combat operations in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, and he served as a systems engineer at the Naval Air Systems Command. Throughout his career as a naval flight officer, aerospace engineer, acquisition professional, and defense contractor, White has had experience with managing multi-million dollar projects, planning and executing military operations, and implementing technology-based management information systems to transform raw data into actionable information.
White holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Virginia Military Institute and a Master of Science degree in systems management from the Naval Postgraduate School.
Mike Phipps has represented Calvert County on SMECO’s Board since 1998. He currently serves on the Board Risk Oversight Committee and is Chairman of the Policy, Audit and Budget Committee. He holds the Credentialed Cooperative Director designation, the Board Leadership Certificate, and the Director Gold certification from NRECA.
As a past president of the Board of Directors of the Calvert Farmland Trust, Phipps has worked to preserve farmland in the county. Since 1987, Phipps has been active in the Maryland Farm Bureau and for three years served as its statewide president. Phipps has also served as a member of the Calvert County Planning Commission.
Phipps received his Bachelor of Science degree in business and management from the University of Maryland, University College. Phipps is a farmer and licensed funeral director. He is also a member of a popular bluegrass band.
Jack Hammett, who received the NRECA Regional Service Award, has represented Calvert County on SMECO’s Board of Directors since 1990. He held the office of Vice Chairman from 2008 to 2013 and currently serves on the Personnel and Benefits Committee and the Board Risk Oversight Committee. He holds the Credentialed Cooperative Director designation, Director Gold certificate, and the Board Leadership Certificate from NRECA.
Hammett was recognized for his lasting contribution to advancing the goals of NRECA and helping to preserve and ensure the future of the electric cooperative model. Through his commitment to his community as a business owner, a founding member of a private school, an advocate for emergency management services, and a participant in service organizations, Hammett has made a meaningful impact on the positive development of Calvert County and the Southern Maryland region.
Owner of Hammett’s Building Services, he is a member and secretary of the Calvert County Plumbing Commission. He is past chairman of the Calvert County Fire and Rescue Commission and past member of the Maryland State Fire Commission. Hammett is a founding member, former board