Women in Construction Week
March 7th - 13th
Women in Construction Week is being celebrated March 7th through 13th. Take a look at the AGC MA Calendar to participate in all the events.
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AGC MA Scholarship & MCAP Online Scholarship Program
AGC MA and the Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program (MCAP) gives out scholarship awards each year to deserving individuals who are enrolled in a construction or civil engineering degree program.
Applications are now available for submission. Visit the scholarship website here for more information. The deadline to submit applications is June 1.
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Impact of Tax Liability of PPP Funds to Corporate Principals
With S Corporations
It has come to our attention that there may be an adverse tax liability regarding Massachusetts taxability of PPP Funds and the impact to corporate principals who have S corporations that would require forgiven PPP funds pass through to the individual owners. The tax consequences seem formidable to S corporation principals.
Here is an excerpt from a Legislative Bulletin recently published by the Massachusetts Society of CPA's. The link to the email explains the issue and tax impact in detail. We advise any member who may fall into this category to seek advice from their CPA or Financial Advisor.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
Outstanding Student Chapter Contest: Emerging Student Chapter Award
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) proudly announced that the AGC Student Chapter at the Wentworth Institute of Technology has earned the Emerging Student Chapter Award in the 2020 AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Contest! The judges were greatly impressed with the chapter's ability to re-build their program, collaborate with other groups within their University, partner with their local AGC and focus on diversity. With this award, Wentworth Institute of Technology was awarded a $2,000 cash prize.
Congratulations! We all applaud Wentworth Institute of Technology's dedication to the enrichment of construction education!
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Fitchburg State University Instructor Call to Action & Virtual Career Fair
Fitchburg State University is looking for professionals in the construction industry to virtually present as guest speakers to their students in the construction management major. Some proposed topics include construction law & risk management, building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction and safety on construction sites during this COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested please reach out to Dr. Nirajan Mani at nmani@fitchburgstate.edu.
Fitchburg State University is also holding a virtual career fair for their students on March 18th from 1:00-4:00pm. The career fair will be on the Handshake platform. If you are interested in attending please register here.
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AGC of America
National Purchasing Partners Program - Verizon Discounts
Whether you are working from home, the office or a job site, you can now access Verizon's new 5G network. Plus, when you join NPP (for free), you can receive a corporate discount on Verizon. Eligible business members can save 22% off Verizon monthly access fees.*
Once a business has the Verizon NPP discount, you can offer a similar discount to your employees as well. Members can also save on 5G capable devices. Restrictions may apply.
For more information and to see other available discounts click here.
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AGC MA Member Benefits
Did you know that an AGC MA membership is firm wide? If your company is a member of AGC MA that means every employee of that company can take advantage of the wide variety of valuable benefits including programs and events, exemplary safety training, committee engagement and more.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to any one of our staff members at any time!
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AGC MA Staff Extensions
Bob Petrucelli, President & CEO - Ext. 114
Lisa Frisbie, Director of Business Development & Marketing - Ext. 115
Donna Scally, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Policy - Ext. 116 Chris Ziegler, Director of Safety - Ext. 112 Kara Cady, Operations Manager - Ext. 118 Mark Lyvers, Controller - Ext. 119
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AGC MA
Welcomes 3 new members!
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After 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi Advisors & Accountants are redefining what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today's businesses. We embarked on a months-long exploration of what Grassi means to our clients, employees and business partners in 2020 and revealed their findings in the form of a new logo and brand messaging: Strength in Certainty.
50 Jericho Quadrangle
Suite 200
Jericho, NY 11753
(212) 223-5047
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Collins Construction Company, Inc. has been established for over 90 years and four generations in the construction industry. Collins has such a rich and unique history and has maintained as a family-owned business throughout time.
PO Box 2569
Fall River, MA 02722
(508) 678-5201
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SolBid's mission is to simplify the commercial solar process while providing businesses with the best possible return on investment (ROI). SolBid adheres to the highest PV design standards in the industry while supplying the best quality photovoltaic (PV) components available in the market.
116 John Street
Suite 400
Lowell, MA 01852
(857) 233-9283
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What Defines Building Excellence?
AGC MA sets the standard for the industry through
exemplary programs, professional development opportunities and more.
Click on the video below to see all that we have to offer!
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Unraveling the Mystery Around Labor Relations
March 2 | 8:00 a.m.
Zoom
Join AGC MA and local labor relations experts for a three-part series designed for construction industry managers and supervisors. Participants will gain knowledge about fundamental labor relations topics and the skills needed to successfully cultivate union-management relationships.
 Conversations with...Massport
Join us for our Conversations With Program with Luciana Burdi, Director of Capital Programs, Massport
In her role, Dr. Burdi is leading the shift of Capital Programs towards a more innovative, progressive, BIM and Design Technology-driven department. By adopting Lean and Lean Construction principles and concepts, she is also committed to create a culture of continuous improvement focusing on maximizing the value for our customers, improving quality outcomes, while reducing non-value-added activities. She was instrumental in implementing an employee engagement program in the department which received Authority-wide recognition and still exists today. Prior to joining Massport, she held several positions at the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 Casual Conversations with Kick Ass Women in Construction March 11 | 4:00 p.m. Zoom
BWiC invites you to join the conversation, to build connection, advance an initiative, maybe even solve a problem or two. We are honored to welcome prominent women within the commercial construction industry to share the intentional and the serendipitous, their hero's and the villain's, the opportunities captured, lost and set free, and what they spend far too much time doing, with their time. We welcome featured speaker Michelle Maheu, Director of Planning, Design & Construction.
Thank you to our
Casual Conversations with Kick Ass Women in Construction
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Virtual Mediation: A Way to Resolve Construction Disputes Whose Time Has Come
March 19 | 8:30 a.m.
Zoom
The Coronavirus Pandemic has significantly hindered the ability to resolve construction claims using traditional methods of dispute resolution. Arising out of the growth of ZOOM and similar internet platforms, Virtual Mediation has gained significant traction as a cost-effective and expedient way to find common ground, even in the most contentious of disputes.
Hear from several industry practitioners on how, given court congestion, closures and backlog, virtual mediation has become the ADR method of choice to put a wide range of project disagreements to rest before they result in costly and protracted litigations. Based upon nearly 100 years of experience between them, John Fieldsteel, Wally McDonough and Joe Barra will debunk many of the myths of virtual mediation including: Inadequate Security, Confusing Technology, Ineffectiveness, Inconvenience and more. They will also share tips and answer questions on how to make the virtual mediation experience meaningful in order to put your dispute in the best settlement posture possible.
 2021 Spring - Virtual Lean Construction Program Series
March 23 | 12:00 p.m.
Zoom
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. Registrants must attend each class to receive credit for the unit. There will be a mix of attendees from New England giving all attendees the opportunity to meet and network with a more diverse group. REGISTRATION FILLS UP QUICKLY!
 AGC MA Diversity Dialogues
March 23 | 3:00 p.m.
Zoom
AGC MA Diversity Dialogues: An on-going series of discussions on diversity-related topics. Join the Discussion, Lend your Voice. Topic coming soon.
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Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program (MCAP)
As a benefit to AGC MA-MCAP contributing members, MCAP reimburses 75% of direct program expenses associated with education, safety and other industry issues after full payment is made to AGC MA. Check out the video and see for yourself!
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As a benefit to AGC MA-MCAP contributing members, MCAP reimburses 75% of direct program expenses associated with education, safety and other industry issues after full payment is made to AGC MA?
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