March 2022

Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. | Larz Anderson Museum, Brookline, MA

Join your peers for an informative session on the state of your association presented by AGC MA Board Chair Francis Colantonio, Founder & CEO, Colantonio, Inc. and Vice Chair, Bill Aalerud, Executive Vice President, Columbia, with updates from AGC MA Committee Chairs representing Building Women in Construction, (BWiC), Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (CFDI), Labor Relations Division, H.R and more.

The business meeting will conclude with the

AGC MA 2022 Member Distinction Awards!

Immediately following the business meeting guests can enjoy the museum and its grounds, music, cornhole, and refreshments!

Sponsorship Opportunities and Registration Now Open!

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | BSA Salt Gallery, Boston, MA

A cross-disciplinary discussion with architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and owner/developers will share how they are managing their current supply chain issues and opportunities for cost and schedule uncertainty and how climate action can play a critical role for future solutions.

Join us to discuss opportunities for decreasing footprints, risks of schedule and costs increases, and developing opportunities for locally-focused resources in the near and long terms.

Moderated by:

Aeron Hodges, AIA, Principal, Stantec

Aaron Ford, PE, SEAMass

Panelists:

Peter Capone, Director of Purchasing, Consigli

Nick Crum, PE Sales Manager, Nucor Vulcraft

Peter Gray-Mullen, Director of Construction, UMBA

Anjanette Kelso, SPM, Skanska

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Thank you to all of the 2022 WIC Week participants, sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year's week long programs and events another huge success! Visit our FB page to access all of the photos!!

The AGC MA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rich Lucht, VP Operations Manager of Commodore Builders and Bob Kunz, Corporate Safety Director of Dimeo Construction Company have both been appointed to designated Board seats.

Rich Lucht will serve as the Representative of the Labor Relations Division (LRD) replacing Tom Comeau of Commodore Builders after four years on the Board.

Bob Kunz will serve as the National Director strengthening the connection between AGC MA and AGC America. Bob has also been appointed to serve on the AGC America Board of Governors which is an advisory body to the national Board of Directors.

As everyone grapples with workforce constraints, AGC MA is actively engaged in developing the next generation of construction managers and tradespeople. The AGC MA Workforce Development Task Force has been meeting regularly to ensure that students, teachers, and administrators interested in commercial construction can easily identify vocational and educational pathways to careers in the industry.

We are aware that many of our members are also conducting their own workforce development efforts like recruiting from local high schools or engaging in community career fairs. We would like to help build off these efforts to ensure that your workforce efforts are sustained. 

Therefore, we are asking every company to please complete this Workforce Development Census. The survey will catalog at a high level our members efforts to develop the next workforce from colleges, high schools, and the general public and we will use the results to identify common connections and assist your efforts. 

Engineer News-Record (ENR) is surveying commonwealth contractors on the availability of NARCAN on their jobsites. With rising overdose numbers, this information could be vital data for the industry. Please fill out this one question survey. 

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AGC of America is now offering virtual programs. The upcoming programs include AGC’s Building Information Modeling Education Program (BIM EP), Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) course, and Lean Construction Education Program.

When you register, choose AGC MA as the "referred by organization."

AGC Virtual Learning Programs>>



Dimeo Construction – Bob Kunz appointed to AGC America Board of Governors representing Massachusetts. He joins Francis W. Madigan, III, Francis W. Madigan, Jr., and Joseph Stella who are lifetime appointments following more than 12 years of service.

The Board of Governors is an advisory body that oversees the Board of Directors and the Association as a whole. 

The 2022 AGC of America Board of Governors Members will take their seats in March at the conclusion of the Annual Board of Governors Meeting on March 31, 2022 – and will serve until the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Board of Governors meeting at the 2023 Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

You can rely on New England Waterproofing, Inc. for repair and restoration of concrete and masonry issues. Specializing in coatings for new foundations, air barriers, repair of foundation cracks. Full Service with a full line of waterproofing, air barrier, caulking and concrete/masonry repair.

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SAVE THE DATES!

Safety Awards Reception

June 17, 2022

Seaport Hotel

Lighthouse Room

Boston, MA

Annual Golf Tournament

August 1, 2022

The Cape Club of Sharon

Sharon, MA

More information to come!

Join us at Bully Boy Distillers and enjoy the unique venue, taste some amazing drinks and take part in the private tours. Socialize, network and challenge colleagues to a friendly game of cornhole. Don't miss out on this fun networking event - we missed hanging out with everyone! Sponsorship opportunities are available! Contact Kara Cady for more information.

REGISTER HERE

The AGC MA Golf League at Newton Commonwealth is Back!

• Tee Times start at 4:00 p.m. (First Come First Served)
• All Registrations are Transferable.
• ​All levels are welcomed. Space is limited.

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY

Bill Ronco, of the Young Contractors Professional Institute (YCPI), has created a new online course providing soft skills training on how to manage difficult conversations with construction stakeholders.

"Achieving 1+1=3 Results in Design and Construction Conversations.” Provides a self-managed course based on decades of experience in how to improve collaboration between design and construction professionals. As a result of the longstanding relationship with AGC MA. Member companies can sample 6 of the course’s 60+ lessons for free. If you decide to register, AGC member receive an additional discount of 50% off the course price ($450) for a total of $225.

AGC MA Members Register Here>>



Non Members Register Here>>

Safety is everyone's business! When something happens on a job site, it affects not only the individual but also every member of the building team—the building owner/developer, architect, subcontractors, and contractor alike.

Create a culture of safety in your company operations. It is an investment in the future of your firm and your employees. It can create healthier, more productive workers, decrease the likelihood of OSHA fines and costly litigation, and cut down on time loss and employee absences on your site.

Need help in developing a safe work environment or need some safety advice? Contact Chris Ziegler, Director of Safety.

AGC MA has regularly scheduled training programs and can tailor training to fit your firm's particular needs.Learn more on the AGC MA Safety Website.

Other safety services available:

• OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Trainings
• Lunch and learns focusing on Silica, Fall Protection, Trenching, Scaffolding and Electrical
• Job site safety walk through and inspections
• Safety program consultations/review
• Emergency Action Plans
• Safety Committee Meetings

As a benefit to MCAP contributing contractors, MCAP provides a 75% discount on registration costs for AGC MA programs and safety training.

For any questions contact Kara Cady at cady@agcmass.org.