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Legislators Tour AGC member led GOLD Line Transit Project
On Wednesday, November 1, Minnesota state legislators and AGC of MN toured the GOLD Line Parking Ramp jobsite in Woodbury with general contractor Donlar Construction and local partners with Metro Transit and Washington County. During the tour, legislators heard an update about the project, and discussed infrastructure investment and current issues with underground utility locating.
Many thanks to Senator Nicole Mitchell, and Representatives Steve Elkins, Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Frank Hornstein, and Erin Koegel for your collaboration with AGC and the MN construction industry! Click the thumbnails below for more photos.
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Join the AGC Legislative Committee
Our Legislative Committee will be recapping last session, making policy recommendations, and looking ahead to the 2024 legislative session.
Contact Laura Ziegler to join the committee. All meetings are held at 11:00 AM via Zoom.
Upcoming Meetings:
Thursday, November 16
Wednesday, November 29
Thursday, December 14
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NEXT WEDNESDAY:
20-Year CHASE Recognition Event
The Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) program is celebrating its 20th year with a special event to honor the participating contractors whose stellar safety records continue to lead the Minnesota construction industry!
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Join us at Ames Center next Wednesday, November 8 to celebrate the achievements of these contractors in the past year, and hear about the 20-year history of the program from former AGC Safety Director Doug Swenson and Department of Labor & Industry Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach.
Last, but certainly not least, we'll hear an inspiring safety message from renowned speaker Garrison Wynn - "Influencing Safety: What the most successful leaders do differently."
Whether you are trying to reduce your number of recordables or prevent a good safety record from creating complacency, this entertaining, safety leadership session will get you laughing, learning and motivated to create a culture of safety while maintaining productivity.
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Thank You to our Sponsors! | |
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NEXT FRIDAY (November 10):
Members-Only ESST Webinar
This 1-hour webinar will be in two parts. Attorney Phyllis Karasov of Larkin Hoffman will provide an update/refresh on the new law and compliance requirements, and another presenter (TBD) will explain the technical side of compliance, using software solutions and third party vendors.
Contact Mike with any questions.
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Changes to Davis-Bacon: What We Do and Don't Know
By now, you may have heard that changes have been made to the regulations concerning the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA)—the prevailing wage law for direct federal and federal-aid
projects. First proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Aug. 8, the new regulations took effect Oct. 23, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published a new Form 1273. Contractors with direct federal and federal-aid projects are affected.
ARTBA’s Vice President & Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, Prianka Sharma, recently wrote about these changes. Read the article.
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AGC Holiday Reception
Join us on December 6 (4:30-7:30 pm, but come at 4:00 for the business meeting!) for the 2023 AGC Holiday Reception at Quiney Hall! This annual event is our chance to celebrate another wonderful year with our peers in the Minnesota construction industry.
Parking is included for attendees, with many surface lot spots available.
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Annual Business Meeting Notice
Notice is given to the voting members of Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, a Minnesota cooperative organization (the "Association"), that the December 2023 annual meeting of the voting members will be held at Quincy Hall (1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413), at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, for the following purposes:
1. To approve the December 8, 2022 Annual Meeting Minutes.
2. To ratify and approve the acts of the Association's Officers and Directors.
3. To approve the Treasurer's Report.
4. To receive the Nominating Committee's Report and elect Directors of the Association.
5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.
This year's annual meeting includes a vote on proposed amendments to our bylaws, which have been approved by the AGC Board of Directors.
| Thanks to our Holiday Reception Sponsors! | |
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Three Ways Operational Models are Bringing Innovation & Value to Construction Projects
In the world of civil engineering, the success of a construction project hinges on efficient planning, precise execution, and effective management. Fostered by new technology, creating operational and constructible 3D models brings innovation to construction projects and greater value to stakeholders. Click here to read more.
By Andy Kaiyala, VP of Construction Technology & Controls
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Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey CLOSES TONIGHT
Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year's survey! Two things will happen at 11:59 this evening: the survey will close, and we'll stop reminding you to take it!
If you haven't yet had a moment to complete the survey, we'd love your 11th hour input! Having participation from all our members across construction sectors yields data that allows AGC to better represent the industry.
The link has been sent to our primary contacts at all member firms - contact Renee if you would like it re-sent.
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Two Important Partner Surveys
Much like AGC of Minnesota's annual assessment, AGC of America uses the results of the annual Industry Hiring and Business Outlook survey to make the case with elected and appointed officials at the federal level in support of key member priorities.
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve's biannual survey provides real-time information to President Neel Kashkari for FOMC meetings (where the Fed decides interest rates and other monetary policy).
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AGC of America Construction Industry Hiring & Business Outlook Survey | |
Minneapolis Fed Construction Survey | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI) NEWS | |
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Gardner Builders Staff Training in Suicide Prevention
This week DEI Director Yolanda McIntosh delivered a VitalCog Suicide in Construction Gatekeeper Training session for Gardner Builders employees, including a Carpenter Supervisor, Laborer Supervisor, Estimator, Drywall Lead Supervisor, Service Superintendent, Project Managers, Safety Director, Employee Engagement, and Field Safety.
Participant feedback:
- “Trainer was engaging and loved the personal connection she brought to the class.”
- “[I learned] the Joiner model of suicide risk – the visual helped to think about it in a new way.”
- “Yolanda is great!! Her storytelling really brings the training to life and humanizes it.”
As you can see, even within such a serious training topic there were moments of levity. Kudos to Gardner Builders for prioritizing suicide prevention awareness and training!
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Join us at the 2nd Annual Summit on Mental Health in Construction
The Minnesota Construction Coalition for Mental Health is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Summit on Tuesday, November 28 at Ames Center in Burnsville. We'll be hearing from a panel on substance use and EAPs, from Jeff Horwitz (SAFE Project) on opioids in construction, and from our keynote, Richard Jones, with a message on "Safety on the Inside."
Optional Suicide Prevention Training is available from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
View the agenda here, and register here!
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Have you applied for an AGC DEI Award?
Don't forget to submit your application for an AGC DEI Award!
pplications for the second annual AGC DEI Awards are now open! These awards recognize member businesses for their initiatives in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space, and are presented in four categories:
All applicants must be members in good standing with AGC of Minnesota for at least one year, and must sign the Culture of CARE Pledge. Submissions must relate to activities or initiatives conducted in the past 12 months.
Entries are judged by the AGC of Minnesota Diversity & Inclusion Judging Committee, based on the information provided in the application. Judges are non-members who are business owners, or work in educational institutions, government entities, and community-based organizations that work in tandem with the construction industry.
The 2023 Awards will be presented at the AGC Honors event on January 16, 2024 | St. Paul Event Center
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Applications are still being accepted for the next Executive Circle series. Now in its third year, this Executive Circle is an executive leaders’ development program.
If you, or someone in your firm, is charged with making decisions or influencing decisions on behalf of the firm, this program is a must. Participants explore various aspects of transformational leadership over six sessions with Tina Nazier, Wipfli’s National Construction and Real Estate Organizational Performance Strategy Leader. The 2024 program begins January 25 and concludes May 16. Application deadline is November 17, 2023 and is available to AGC member firms only. No more than 14 people will be accepted.
The program adheres to the AGC of Minnesota Antitrust Policy.
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2024 Minnesota Construction Summit
Have you seen the lineup of sessions at the 2024 Minnesota Construction Summit? From transition planning to tech innovations, and underground mapping to mental health, there's something for everyone at the Summit!
See all the Summit sessions.
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Thom Mayer, Medical Director at the NFL Players Association
We work in turbulent times, where job stressors rise and resilience falls. It’s time we realize that all of us-at every level, on every team, at every job site are leaders, creating our own cultures by our actions. With lessons from his personal experience the speaker will weave lessons from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine to challenge and inspire you to lead all day-every day-in everything you do!
Come hear Dr. Mayer's message, "Leadership is Worthless, but Leading is Priceless: Changing Your Culture to Improve Your Team's Physical and Mental Health" on the first morning of the Summit!
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