On Wednesday, October 14, 2009 ARPA’s Human Resources Committee held their monthly meeting to discuss the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).  ARPA member, Tery Tennant of Attainment, Inc. gave an informative presentation regarding proactive measures for increasing employee engagement, productivity and satisfaction. Tery also offered an “Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) Preparedness” questionnaire for members to use as a tool for implementing best practices.  If you would like a copy of the questionnaire, please contact Laura Post at ARPA, 602-271-0346.  The next Human Resources Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 11th at 9am in the ARPA meeting room.

Salt River Materials Group (SRMG) broke ground on a concrete home for Habitat for Humanity in August 2009.  Partnering with Phoenix-area contractors and suppliers to demonstrate “green” building technologies in the first concrete Habitat for Humanity® home in Arizona.  The home is constructed with above-grade concrete walls, conditioned attic space that includes spray foam in the roof deck, and energy-efficient windows and HVAC equipment.  These elements combine to allow the home to reach the coveted “Net Zero” energy designation.  The project’s additional “green” products will contribute to an overall LEED® for Homes Platinum designation.  Among 200 entries, the Habitat home was selected to be in the “Contemporary Desert Living Tour” sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council and will be featured at the Greenbuild® International Conference and Expo in November in Phoenix.