Responsible Contractor Seminar

Several AGC contractor members have voiced concerns over possible ramifications of the Responsible Contractor Act, passed by the Minnesota Legislature last year. On January 27, learn about the realities rather than the rumors.  This session will objectively explore the law, focusing on likely (not worst-case) scenarios prompted by the law and identifying best practices for compliance. You'll also hear about AGC of Minnesota's 2015 legislative platform and how it will address the law. Details, including registration information, are available here.

Defending OSHA Citations

On January 29, we will present a breakfast seminar on defending OSHA citations (both federal and state), dealing with OSHA investigations at jobsites, and handling requests for information. Details and registration are available here.

Alternate Procurements/Delivery Group

A meeting of the AGC - MnDOT Alternate Procurements/Delivery Group has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the AGC office in St. Paul. Participation in the meeting by both audio and video connections is available for those unable to attend in person.

 

The preliminary agenda for the meeting is as follows. If there are topics you would like to add, contact Tim Worke at [email protected].

 

10:00     Introductions

10:10     Design-Build Update

                                a) Fixed-cost, variable scope project status

                                b) 1 on 1 meeting note-taking

                                c) Future potential projects and project types

                                d) Questions/other issues

10:45     CMGC

                                a) TH 53 procurement

                                b) Winona project status

                                c) Future potential projects

                                d) General programmatic feedback/questions

11:30     Further questions/feedback

12:00     Adjourn

 

Audio connection: Dial in number - 1-877-885-3221; Code - 2615601

 

Video connection: http://agcmn.adobeconnect.com/alternateprocurements/

2015 Construction Summit

On Friday, January 30, Minnesota Real Estate Journal will hold its half-day 2015 Construction Summit at the Golden Valley Country Club. The Summit will look at the upcoming year from the perspective of commercial, residential, road, and government construction. Details and event registration are available here.

American Iron and Steel (AIS) Webinar

On February 4, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (Eastern) the Environmental Protection Agency will host a webinar on the American Iron and Steel Requirements for State Revolving Funds.  In Minnesota, the State Revolving Funds include the Clean Water Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Revolving Fund. Register to participate in the webinar here. If you have questions about the webinar, contact Eliot Sherman at 202-564-7381 or [email protected]. (The webinar will be repeated on February 10; however, registration information for that session is not yet available.) 

I-94 Constructability Review

On Thursday, February 12, MnDOT will hold one-on-one meetings regarding an unbounded overlay, reconstruction and mill/overlay project involving I-94 in St. Paul and Maplewood. The project will be let in November 2015 as a standard Design-Bid-Build contract. Project and meeting details are available here.

Family Business Succession Planning - Are You Prepared?

Whether your firm will be transitioning ownership from the first to the second generation, or from the fourth to the fifth, there are unique decisions and circumstances to be considered. Perhaps you've already taken many of the necessary steps, but have you kept up with IRS changes, personnel changes, or changes in the company's valuation? Does your plan need review and updating? AGC of Minnesota is considering holding a seminar for our family-owned members to aid them in preparing for this critical new phase in their company's life. If you would be interested in attending such a seminar, please contact Denise Woods, [email protected], to help us gauge the amount of interest.

AGC Bookstore Monthly Featured Product -

HR Products

Through its on-line bookstore, AGC of America offers monthly featured products, available at a discount to AGC members. A link to the bookstore is available through our home page, www.agcmn.org, or at http://store.agc.org?AffiliateId=AGCO254.

 

Currently discounted HR items are:

  • Affirmative Action Manual for Construction, 3rd edition
  • Davis-Bacon Compliance Manual, 4th edition
  • Diversity Rules: Harassment, Sensitivity & Correction Training for Construction Workers & Supervisors

These items are available during the month of January at a 20% discount plus FREE shipping using coupon code HRSAVE20.



  
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