Monday Video Conference re: Changes to Carpenters Northern MN Pension Fund
The Carpenters’ pension fund for the agreements covering parts of Wisconsin, Northern MN, ND, and SD is moving to a Lifetime Fringe Benefit Fund Design. This change has many ripples, including, we believe, significant changes to the contributions and hourly rate in Spring. We have arranged a video conference with Carpenters this coming Monday, November 30, at 2:00 pm to explain these changes . If you are signatory to one of these agreements, you should have received an email inviting you to the meeting. (If you did not get the email, remember to use our To Be Bound forms! Email Mike to get the Zoom invite information.) |
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AGC 2020 Annual Business Meeting + Interactive Seminar
Members are strongly encouraged to register! It's important that we take a moment each year to process the business of the association, including electing new directors and officers, thanking our outgoing Board of Directors volunteers, and approving the collective actions of the Board over the past year. We rely on our members to do this work.
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"Taking Care of Ourselves, Others, and Our Future"
Beyond general matters of the business meeting, we have engaged a captivating speaker, Brent Darnell, to speak on the timely topic of "Taking Care of Ourselves, Others, and Our Future."
In the best of times, construction is a highly stressful industry. Even before COVID-19, the industry was starting to see the effects of managing high stress situations. Now, due to incredible uncertainty and fear, there are even higher levels of stress. Participate in this seminar and learn how to navigate through VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) times. Gain insight into managing stress in a positive way and staying connected with our network during these unprecedented times. Is there a way to innovate for the future? This highly interactive seminar will cover it all!
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AGC of Minnesota welcomes the following new members: |
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J Benson Construction
1415 S 5th Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-920-0717
Since 1971, J Benson Construction has been offering general contractor services including pre-construction, design-build, tenant improvement and construction management.
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TSM Worldwide LLC
2811 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
877-768-4164
TSM Worldwide provides strategic management consulting, technical and other specialized project services for building construction and related materials manufacturing. The firm has a special interest in federal government contracting as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and/or as a HUBZone strategic small business partner.
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Phoenix Fixtures
200 Packer Drive
Roberts, WI 54023
715-749-4200
For over 30 years, Phoenix Fixtures has been designing and fabricating custom fixtures for retail and commercial environments.
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Sovran, Inc.
2915 Commers Drive, Suite 100
Eagan, MN 55121
651-905-5540
Sovran works with any size company to help manage their IT infrastructure, help with product procurement, license renewals, professional services, and Office 365 accounts.
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Crossroads Trailer Sales & Service, Inc.
2501 Crossroads Blvd
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-373-4443
Crossroads Trailer is one of the largest semi-trailer and refrigeration unit dealers in the Upper Midwest. In addition to equipment sales, parts and service repairs, Crossroads offers an extensive trailer leasing and rental division to facilitate any transportation related need.
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AGC Legislative Committee Meetings
The AGC Legislative Committee will virtually meet two times in the next month to develop 2021 legislative policy recommendations to the AGC Board of Directors. Please contact Laura Ziegler for the Zoom information.
- Thursday, December 3rd, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Thursday, December 17th at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Utility Infrastructure Division Meeting
In preparation for the 2021 MN Legislative Session, the Utility Infrastructure Division will be meeting on Wednesday, December 9th from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom.
AGC members can click here to register for the online meeting. Discussion items include:
- Member discussion on 2020 construction season, specifically on communication with facility operators and Gopher State One Call
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2021 Utility Infrastructure legislative policy recommendations and strategies for AGC. Click here for the current Worker Safety and Underground Damage Prevention policy.
If you have agenda items or would like to talk to prior to the meeting, please contact AGC government affairs team members Laura Ziegler or Lisa Frenette.
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AGC 2020 Annual Report
In the face of a very challenging year, AGC of Minnesota is proud of the role we played in keeping construction open and delivering a $1.87B capital investment bill. Our annual report detailing the ways AGC brought value to our members in 2020 has been sent via mail, and is also available to view here. |
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Enbridge permit issued for $2.6B pipeline across northern Minnesota
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday issued a construction permit for Enbridge's new pipeline across northern Minnesota. This last major approval needed for the $2.6 billion project opens the door to much construction work. Read more
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Priority in Receivership?
For mechanic lien claimants, having “priority” is a charmed state. Priority refers to the ordering of claims against a piece of real estate. Claims with first priority get paid first from the proceeds of a sale or foreclosure. Being “junior” can mean no payday at all. Learn more
By James Sander, Larkin Hoffman
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New GSOC Start Time Policy
Gopher State One Call (GSOC) will be implementing a new start time policy for excavators and facility operators on web submitted e-tickets. The new policy starts on December 1, 2020. It is important that you review the new policy so that you and your company don't have delays in your projects. |
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Your Trusted Resource
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
525 Park Street, Suite 110 | St. Paul, MN 55103
651-632-8929
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