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Annual Industry Survey
What challenges your firm in the current economy? What workforce trends are you experiencing - hiring or layoffs? Where are the threats and opportunities? Please take a few minutes to complete the AGC of Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment 2016 - 2017, available here. One survey response per company, please.
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St. Paul Earned Sick and Safe Time
St. Paul is poised to become the second city in Minnesota to require employers to give workers paid sick time. The paid leave ordinance would mandate that businesses allow workers to accrue
hours of paid leave in order for them to address their health and safety needs or those of family members for whom they are responsible.
AGC has voiced concerns with the proposal's application to the construction industry to the Council and Mayor's office, highlighting the difficulty to track and apply the ordinance as well as the fact that sick and safe time are accommodated via the collective bargaining process. We have been told by the city of St. Paul that an amendment has been added to the ordinance which would exempt contractors from the policy if they pay prevailing wage, which is included in the Minneapolis ordinance as well.
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Southwest LRT Rescue Plan
Yesterday, a stakeholder meeting took place with the Governor and other elected officials on a rescue plan for the Southwest LRT project. Inaction at the Legislature and deep rooted Republican opposition to the project has left it short of the required state share of funding, putting the line in jeopardy of losing almost $1 billion in federal funding. The funding plan would include $90 million in bonding from the Met Council, and a combined $20.5 million in commitments from the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority and the Counties Transit Improvement Board. These amounts must be committed by August 31 to keep the project going.
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SRI and Lifetime Achievement Awards
Is there someone you work with who personifies the attributes of Skill, Responsibility and Integrity? Or whose outstanding contributions to the industry over an extensive career might earn them recognition with the Lifetime Achievement award? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 SRI and Lifetime Achievement awards, to be presented at a Recognition Dinner being held at the Saint Paul Hotel on October 13. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 1. The application is available here.
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Fall STP Classes
Supervisory Training Program (STP) classes for September - October will start the week of September 14. Class details are available here and the registration form is available here. For additional information, contact Renee Horsman at rhorsman@agcmn.org.
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U.S. Bank Stadium - The Inside Story
This fall, the Vikings and sports fans will embark on a new chapter in Minnesota sports history as U.S. Bank Stadium opens. The addition of U.S. Bank Stadium to the Minneapolis skyline vaults the community to center stage for marquee events from international soccer and blockbuster concerts to Super Bowl LII and the NCAA Final Four. Fans will be treated to cutting-edge technology, the closest seats to the action in the NFL, unrivaled food and beverage offerings, and a wide variety of seat and suite options.
On Tuesday, September 20, AGC, in partnership with the Association for Corporate Growth, will offer an inside look at the creation of this next generation, state-of-the-art structure. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from Lester Bagley, executive vice president of public affairs and stadium development for the Vikings, and Kevin Dalager, construction executive with M.A. Mortenson Company. They will present an overview on construction, expectations from the stakeholders and the public, and the special challenges of stadium construction. Tours of the stadium will be available immediately following the presentation. Event details and registration are available here.
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SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program
On August 30, the SBA will hold a one-hour (10:00 - 11:00 am) webinar during which small business owners will have the opportunity to learn more about contract bonds, the application process, and the SBA's Surety Bond program. Pre-registration is not required. To access the webinar, click here. Contact Randall Czaia at 612-370-2314 or
Randall.czaia@sba.gov
with questions.
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P3 and Alternative Financing for Waterways Workshop
On September 20, the American Society of Civil Engineers, Society of American Military Engineers, and the Coasts, Oceans, Ports & Rivers Institute will hold a complimentary all-day workshop focusing on Public-Private Partnership (P3) and Alternative Financing for Waterways Infrastructure. The event will be held at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Event details and registration are available here.
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Operating Engineering Local 49 Affordable Care Act Meetings
Due to increasing questions about employers' reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act, the Operating Engineers Local 49 Health and Welfare Fund will be hosting a series of informational meetings for employers that contribute to the Fund. These meetings are only for employers and will be held around the state throughout September and early October. Details and registration are available here.
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AGC Bookstore Monthly Featured Products -
Worker and Supervisor Diversity Video
The video "Diversity Rules: Harassment, Sensitivity, & Correction Training for Construction Workers and Supervisors" is short enough to be presented during an on-the-job toolbox session. The video for workers includes seven video vignettes that address issues such as sexual harassment (including sexual orientation and transgender status), age harassment, gender harassment (including family responsibilities), racial harassment, and religious harassment. The video for supervisors includes all of the scenarios in the worker video, plus three additional videos that show supervisors how to handle tough conversations with workers about harassment and how to avoid inadvertently discriminating against workers. Click here for a preview. This video is available for licensing. If interested, please contact Adam.Brizendine@agc.org or call 703-837-5436.
This item is available during the month of August at a 20% discount using coupon code EEO20.
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