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AGC Legal Efforts to Stop the New Federal PLA Mandate are Gaining Traction

By AGC of America

With the addition of two new federal bid protests, AGC is aware that four AGC-member construction firms have now filed federal bid protests objecting to project solicitations that require a project labor agreement (PLA). All four protests have led the government to voluntarily suspend the contract awards for the procurements while the protests are still pending. As reported recently in this article, the protests utilize a legal theory that AGC helped create with outside counsel at Fox Rothschild. All four protests are pending before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

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Public Agendy Showcase Registration Open; Scholarship Winners Announced

By Mike McManus, Director of Engineering Construction & Industry Relations

The Public Agency Showcase on September 19 will feature Caltrans, County of San Diego, City of San Diego, San Diego Airport Authority, San Diego Unified School District, and SANDAG officials this year who will discuss upcoming local projects. Scholarship winners and EGCA Foundation 2024 honoree have also been announced. Registration is open here.

This year's Public Agency Showcase is at the San Diego Yacht Club. The event starts with a happy hour at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., and the program at 6:00 p.m. 

This year’s Honoree is the Filanc family; a well-deserved honor and one that is long overdue. Between 1995 and 2011, AGC San Diego had three presidents with the name Filanc. Jack Filanc in 1995, then Peter served as president in 2002, followed by Mark in 2011. Mark will be accepting the award on behalf of the Filanc Family.

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Start Planning Now! AGC Winter Conference: February 27 – March 2, 2025

From AGC Meetings & Events Committee

Act quickly to secure your spot in the highly-anticipated 2025 AGC Winter Conference. For the very first time, we’re making our way to the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah. We’re excited to announce that registration is now open.

Here, you are sure to experience only the finest. Even if you don’t ski, attendees will have the option of participating in a snowmobile tour or venturing out on your own into Park City.

More information on these activities will be coming soon.

CLICK HERE to register, or take a look at our brochure, which includes the registration form, sponsorship form, and more detailed information.

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Apply Now For Project Management Course Scholarships

The AGC San Diego Chapter is offering five full scholarships for the 2025 AGC San Diego Construction Project Management Certificate Program. Each scholarship covers the $3,250 tuition. This transformative 26-week program is going into its 20th anniversary of producing rising stars!

Click here to learn more and to download application.

2024

September 19, 2024 - Public Agency Showcase - San Diego Yacht Club

October 7, 2024 - AGC Fall Golf - Country Club of Rancho Bernardo

October 17, 2024 - CLC Cool Cars & Tech Tools Expo - AGC HQ Lakeside

October 30, 2024 -TECH TALK: Digital Transformation - AGC HQ Lakeside

December 14, 2024 - Christmas in Coronado - Hotel Del Coronado

AUGUST MEETINGS

Wednesday, August 21 - 7:30 AM - Build & Serve Charitable Alliance - Virtual

Thursday, August 22 - 11:30 AM - HR Practices Committee - Lakeside

About Monday Morning Quarterback

AGC San Diego Chapter's Monday Morning Quarterback is a "hot off the press" and to the point Monday morning briefing on the important issues facing San Diego's construction industry. It is prepared by AGC Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Sprecco, and Vice President Government & Industry Relations, Dustin Steiner.

Please contact Eddie Sprecco or Dustin Steiner with your comments, or with information that should be conveyed to the industry through this service. Well over 3,000 individuals employed by AGC member firms are part of this system.

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