Legal
A federal court enjoined the federal contractor COVID-19 vaccination mandate this week, effective for only three states and not affecting Minnesota. It is impossible to know if this is the first domino or an outlier. No news on the OSHA ETS case—it still is enjoined and MnOSHA has not yet enacted a standard that would apply to Minnesota.
Labor
AGC has met with all of the basic trades about the impact of COVID-19 mandates. If you are signatory, watch for updates.
Tools
Finally, in response to questions about how to handle confidentiality concerns and accommodation requests, we provided guidance on these issues. Please continue to let us know how we can help you.
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Join us this Tuesday, December 7 for the 2021 AGC Holiday Reception at the Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom! This annual event is our chance to celebrate another wonderful year with our peers in the commercial construction industry. Register here for the holiday reception, and please consider coming a half hour early to participate in the annual business meeting! |
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Come at 4:00 for the Annual Business Meeting!
The December 2021 annual meeting of the voting members will be held at the Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubhouse (5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55416), at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, for the following purposes:
- To approve the December 1, 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes.
- To ratify and approve the acts of the Association's Officers and Directors.
- To approve the Treasurer's Report.
- To receive the Nominating Committee's Report and elect Directors of the Association.
- To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.
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Musical Guests with an Old-Timey Feel
Enjoy the unique musical stylings of Patty and the Buttons, a band whose musical influences draw from New Orleans brass bands, early blues, jazz, and 1920s popular song. They'll put a smile on your face and get your toes tapping.
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Give and Receive!
When you come to the holiday reception, bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots! Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a $100 American Express gift card.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! |
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Are you registered for the Summit yet?
The 2022 Minnesota Construction Summit is the industry event of the year, bringing together construction industry professionals for two days of inspiration, education, and networking!
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EDUCATIONAL SESSION HIGHLIGHT: |
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Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor!
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Technical Committees with MnDOT Set for December
AGC and MnDOT have joint technical committees to discuss current and future issues in the respective technical areas. They meet once in the Spring and once in the Winter. All five technical committee meetings will take place in December via Zoom. Bituminous has already taken place.
If you are interested in joining one or more committees or have items for the agenda, please contact Laura Ziegler at lziegler@agcmn.org.
Bridge
Monday, Dec. 13th from 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Will also recognize 2019 and 2020 Bridge Award Winners
Grading and Base
Monday, Dec. 13th from 1:00-2:30
Concrete
Tuesday, Dec. 14th from 2:00-3:30 PM
Alternate Procurement
Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 1:00-2:30 PM
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2021 AGC Annual Report
AGC has been busy over the past year working on behalf of our members and the industry in the areas of advocacy services, labor services, legal services, safety services, diversity, equity, and inclusion services, networking, education, and leadership development! Get all the details in our annual report. |
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Using Advanced Traffic Simulation Technology for Construction Staging and Maintenance of Traffic
Construction operations on roadways disrupt normal traffic flow and generate undesirable delays. As traffic continues to increase throughout many metro areas, the Federal Highway Administration has been encouraging DOTs to be more proactive in their maintenance of traffic during construction.
Written by Do Nam, WSB
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Member Benefits: Labor Services
As we continue to highlight the various AGC service offerings that bring value to our members, we focus today on Labor Services, and the ways that AGC works with general contractors, specialty contractors, and organized labor to create an outcome that's good for the whole industry.
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Now is the time to become an AGC Annual Partner for 2022!
or contact Jennifer to create partnership customized to your needs.
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