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AGC Action on Proposed Safety Ordinance
 Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has submitted a proposed Ordinance to the City Council that will "require all permit applicants to swear and affirm their company/individuals work histories and allowing for department Commissioners to deny or revoke a permit based on safety concerns including company and/or individual OSHA violations." The proposed ordinance is in response to the recent, tragic trench accident in which two construction workers drowned.
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DCAMM Conducting Disparity Study
 DCAMM has reached out to AGC MA to help publicize its call for firms to participate in a new Disparity Study to evaluate the participation of MBE/WBE firms in Commonwealth construction and design services contracting and procurement activities. The Study is being undertaken to determine whether the current program remains legally defensible and administratively successful. The Study is being conducted by NERA Economic Consulting Group.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Does the legalization of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts have any implications for construction contractors?
 On January 19th (8:30 to 10:00 a.m.), AGC's Human Resources Committee will sponsor a panel discussion, led by legal counsel from AGC member firm Murtha Cullina LLP, on the implications of the marijuana legalization referendum recently approved by Massachusetts voters. The panel will consider what, if any, changes in company policies and operations need to be considered in light of the new law. The program will be hosted by BOND at its Medford office (10 Cabot Road).
If you have any questions regarding the panel discussion please contact Brian O'Donnell at 781-786-8916 or odonnell@agcmass.org
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BWiC DECEMBER PROFILES
AGC continues the monthly series featuring various women working in the construction industry in Massachusetts to serve as a learning platform for aspiring students and industry colleagues. The profiles share the challenges women face in a male -dominated work-place, best practices, success stories and more. This months profiles feature Rose Conti, Director of Interiors, Special Projects at
Lee Kennedy Company a
nd Carli Cabana, Assistant Project Manager at Siena Construction.
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The Story: ABX 2016
Danielle Arciero,
Manager, Design Technologies Integration, MassPort
contributes to the BWiC Blog
about the future of VR, AR, and design and construction technologies.
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Wishing You & Your Loved Ones a Happy Holiday Season
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AGC At Work for You
AGC MA & AGC of AMERICA Present at ABX
 On November 16, 2016 Ron Ciotti, Partner, Hinckley Allen and Brian Perlberg, Sr. Counsel for Construction Law, AGC of America presented: Contract Killer Clauses and How to Survive Them.
The program shared in-depth information on what clauses to look for that can put people responsible who can't control risk...
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PROGRAMS
Does the legalization of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts have any implications for construction contractors?
January 19, 2017 | 8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. | BOND, 10 Cabot Road, Medford
On January 19th (8:30 to 10:00 a.m.), AGC's Human Resources Committee will sponsor a panel discussion, led by legal counsel from AGC member firm Murtha Cullina LLP, on the implications of the marijuana legalization referendum recently approved by Massachusetts voters. The panel will consider what, if any, changes in company policies and operations need to be considered in light of the new law.
Conversations With... Brian Gore, Director of Project & Program Management, UConn
January 20, 2017 | 8:00-10:00 a.m. | AGC MA Conference Center, Wellesley
Brian Gore is responsible for Strategic planning, program management , project management, development of project and program controls at the University of Connecticut.
Program information will follow.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
YOUNG CONTRACTORS PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
12 RESULTS FOCUSED 1/2 DAY SEMINARS
Seminars run 2-6:00 p.m. January 20, 2016 through December 7, 2017
Build the skills you need most now to:
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Accelerate career advancement
* Take on new challenges and responsibilities
* Improve job performance, efficiency and productivity
* Increase job satisfaction, focus and motivation
* Learn current best practices
* Win work with existing and new clients
* Add greater value in your company
Construction Supervisors Prep Course
January 18, 19, 26, February 26, 2017 | 5:30 -7:30 p.m. | AGC Conference Center
AGC is pleased to welcome Greater Boston Code Consultants to train and prepare our members for their Construction Supervisors License Exam:
Greater Boston Code Consultants is one of the only schools in Massachusetts that will provide you with computer based practice exams. It only makes sense. If you are going to take your exam on a computer, you should practice in that same environment.
OTI- 7045 Fall Hazard
January 24, 2017 | 8:00-5:00 p.m | AGC Conference Center
The focus of this one-day course is to identify, evaluate, and prevent or control fall hazards.
OTI- 7410 Managing Excavation Hazards
January 25, 2017 | 8:00-5:00 p.m | AGC Conference Center
This one-day course is designed as a training program to inform employers and employees of the best practices in trenching and excavation safety.
OTI- 7205 Health Hazard Awareness
January 26, 2017 | 8:00-5:00 p.m | AGC Conference Center
The goal of the Health Hazards Awareness course is to assist participants with recognizing potential health hazards in the workplace, and eliminating, controlling, avoiding, or minimizing them whenever possible.
Winter 2017-Lean Construction Program Series Units 1-7
January 27, 2017 |7:30 a.m- 4:30 p.m. (Take 1 unit or all 7) | AGC Conference Center
This is a certificate program that consists of seven units. Following the completion of all seven units, individuals will have a deep knowledge of both the theory and application of Lean Construction and be able to sit for an exam to earn AGC's Certificate of Management - Lean Construction (CM-LC) credential.
OTI- 7115 Lock Out-Tag Out: Controlling Workplace Energy to Prevent Workplace Injury
January 30, 2017 | 8:00-5:00 p.m | AGC Conference Center
This one-day course provides participants with information on the importance of energy control programs, procedures, training, audits and methods for controlling hazardous energy, and the knowledge and skills required to safely perform servicing and maintenance activities.
OTI- 7300 Understanding OSHA's Permit Required Confined Space
January 31, 2017 | 8:00-5:00 p.m | AGC Conference Center
This course covers the requirements of the OSHA Permit Required Confined Space Standards with a comparison and contrast between 29 CFR 1910.146 (General Industry) and Subpart AA (Construction).
Constructor Supervisor License Renewal Institute (CSL)
On line-anytime
You MUST have your CSL License Number to Register and begin your classes.
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