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Don't Miss the Opportunity to Advertise in the
AGC Member Directory Deadline: February 11
Shipped in March each year, the AGC of Minnesota Directory is an excellent tool to connect with other AGC members. This is your opportunity to build and brand your company image with our members and other professionals in Minnesota's construction industry. Your advertising support enables AGC to produce a quality communication tool, helping to keep our industry strong and growing in Minnesota.
Please consider participating by clicking here to view our full media kit and rate card, or contact Adam Lingenfelter at 352-333-3451 or adaml@naylor.com today. Note: You will not be invoiced for your purchase until the publication ships in March. Other questions? Contact Merry Beckmann at mbeckmann@agcmn.org or 651-796-2187. Thank you for your support.
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TH 10 Pavement Rehab and Bridge Replacement Project
MnDOT will hold constructability reviews on the TH 10 project in Detroit Lakes on February 16 and 17. The project is currently scheduled to be let in January 2017, with an anticipated construction start date of May 2017. Complete details of the project are available here.
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AGC of America Committee Participation
With the start of the new year, AGC of America is reviewing member service on its many committees. A list of these committees, and their descriptions, is available here. Committee participation is open to all employees of AGC members. If you are interested in being considered for a committee, contact Pat Lynch at
plynch@agcmn.org
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Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
On July 1, medical marijuana became available to registered users under Minnesota's recently enacted law. On February 10, you're invited to join a discussion that will focus on the legal and practical implications of the new medical marijuana law (and marijuana in general) for employers, tips for employers in connection with drug testing, workplace safety, and other policies and practices. Details and registration are available here.
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Claims Avoidance Seminar
Claims have long been identified as one of the most significant issues that face contractors, owners, and architects/engineers. Invariably, claims create an adverse environment that often prevents long-term relationships, the foundation for a strong company. At a breakfast seminar on February 16, you'll learn about the common causes of claims, and then build on that knowledge to generate common sense strategies to avoid claims. Presenter Tim Wentz, Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, will highlight recent, real-life case studies that illustrate navigation successes and failures in the minefield created by claims. Registration is available here.
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What Does 2016 Hold for the Construction Industry?
On February 23, Rusty Sherwood of FMI will look at the macro-economic drivers of the U.S. economy and what they are telling us about the near and mid-term health of the construction marketplace. Based on FMI's extensive research, you'll hear about one-year forecasts across all the major vertical and horizontal construction segments, i.e., healthcare, commercial office, etc., and specifically what's changing in those construction segments. The presentation will also include a summary of where growth is taking place geographically across the U.S. Registration is available here.
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Erosion Control and Stormwater Permit Compliance Training
On March 11, AGC and the University of Minnesota will offer a one-day session on erosion control and stormwater permit compliance, with a utility infrastructure construction focus. This training module is the only Minnesota utility construction industry training opportunity that is offered in partnership with the University of Minnesota Erosion Control and Stormwater Certification Program. The University certification is accepted and approved on all projects within the state wherever an NPDES stormwater permit is enforced. Upon completion of the training and passing a written exam, all attendees will receive a certification card issued by the University of Minnesota that is valid for three years. The course will cover stormwater permit requirements, best management practices to use on-site, timing of installations, proper installation of BMP, and implementing the SWPPP. Note: this class is a certification class and will include a written exam.
The training session and exam will be held at the AGC office (525 Park Street, Suite 110, St. Paul) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, including exam time. Free visitor parking is available in marked spaces behind the building. The registration fee for AGC members is $50 per person (a $130 value) and the registration deadline is March 3. Details and registration are available here.
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State of Minnesota Construction Industry Conference
AGC of Minnesota members are invited and encouraged to participate in the 2016 Construction Industry Conference, being held February 18 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Government partners for the conference include the Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Employment and Economic Development, Department of Transportation, Department of Administration, and Department of Human Rights. Industry partners are AGC of Minnesota, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., the Builders Association of Minnesota, and the Minnesota State Building Trades Council. AGC will moderate a panel at 9:00 am - "Meeting Expectations While Balancing Challenges," with panelists representing AGC members. Details and registration information are available here. Questions can be directed to Merry Beckmann at
mbeckmann@agcmn.org
or 651-796-2187.
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Constructing Success 2016
AGC members are invited to attend the 2016 Constructing Success "Taking Care of Business" conference on Thursday, March 17, at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota. This every other year event will feature topics important for running a successful business, whether as a DBE or general contractor. But hurry...registration will close February 19. Click here to register.
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The Pipeline
One benefit of belonging to AGC of Minnesota is an automatic membership in the national AGC office. One of several email publications produced by AGC of America is "The Pipeline," prepared especially for the utility infrastructure contractors but great information for all commercial contractors. Interested in receiving this email? Email Scott Berry at berrys@agc.org and request to be added to "The Pipeline" mailing list.
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Hotel Discounts in the Duluth Area
The ZMC family of hotels is pleased to offer 2016 labor/construction discounts on lodging when working in the Duluth/Superior area. Participating hotels include the Downtown Hotel Duluth, Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark, and Days Inn. The Edgewater is also available for a leisure/recreation discount if traveling with your family. Contact Janet Fawcett at 218-625-2574 or jfawcett@zmchotels.com.
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AGC Bookstore Monthly Featured Products -
All DVDs
The AGC bookstore offers a variety of DVDs to help supervisors and employees advance their knowledge of every facet of construction. AGC offers DVDs created exclusively for the construction industry and containing vital information for field-level employees to keep themselves safe and aware while on the construction site. These videos can be used to train workers on new labeling requirements, heightened awareness, job hazard analysis, and personal protective equipment, and even aid with harassment prevention and sensitivity and correction training.
These items are available during the month of February at a 15% discount using coupon code DVD15.
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525 Park Street, Suite 110
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-632-8929
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