Saints Game with MBEX
AGC and MBEX members had a perfect afternoon of baseball at the Saints game on Wednesday! The Saints clinched at 2-0 victory over the Columbus Clippers, and members enjoyed a beautiful view from the Star Tribune Skybox.
Congratulations to Jack Peterson (Bituminous Roadways, Inc.) and Ron Oelrich (Egan Company), winners of the drawing for two Saints jerseys! Click below for some photos of the day.
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Meeting on Proposed Changes to MPCA Construction Stormwater Permits
The MPCA will present proposed permit changes and go over the timeline for re-issuance, followed by an opportunity for AGC members to raise any other permit language issues.
Virtual Meeting Information:
Tuesday, August 16
10:00 a.m. – Noon
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Virtual Meeting on Water Quality Fees Rulemaking
The MPCA is requesting comments on possible amendments to rules governing water quality fees, Minnesota Rules chapter 7002. This includes fees for municipal and industrial wastewater and stormwater permits, construction stormwater permits, feedlot permits and variances. The MPCA may make rule changes to some or all of these fees.
A virtual informational meeting on this rulemaking will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. via Webex. Instructions on how to connect remotely can be found in the Request for Comments, posted on the Water Quality Fees Rulemaking webpage. The notice is also available by visiting the MPCA public notice webpage.
The MPCA published notice in the Aug. 1 State Register. There is no need to RSVP to attend this meeting. The public comment period for this notice closes at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 2, 2022.
Note: this meeting will cover a broader array of topics than the first meeting mentioned above, and is open to the public.
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On Signing Construction Contracts
Mark Becker, shareholder in the construction law department of Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, attempts to answer the age-old question that continues to recur with a high level of frequency: does the contract need to be signed? Learn more
Mark is a shareholder in Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson’s Construction Law Department. He can be reached at 612.359.7620 or mbecker@fwhtlaw.com
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Nomination Open for
2022 Recognition Awards
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Nomination is open for the 2022 AGC of Minnesota Recognition Awards! Do you know someone who should be considered for AGC's Lifetime Achievement or Skill-Responsibility-Integrity (SRI) award? Nominate them today!
Nomination closes September 5, 2022.
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Tax Credits for Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings
We understand that the Inflation Reduction Act that is expected to pass Congress contains tax credits for energy efficient commercial buildings (179D). These credits will be conditions upon paying prevailing wages and satisfying apprenticeship requirements (e.g. 15% of craft hours performed by qualified apprentices). This is the first time that prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements will apply to privately funded construction projects. AGC America is tracking other requirements, and what reporting, recordkeeping, implementation, and compliance questions may arise.
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Nomination Open for Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Excellence Awards
The Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Excellence Award was established by AGC of Minnesota in 2003 following the untimely and early death of Jeff Jensen, the third-generation owner of J.R. Jensen & Son, Inc., located in Superior, WI.
Jeff Jensen was ahead of his time in demanding a safe workplace at all levels of the organization, from the top down and including subcontractors. Jeff graduated from Michigan Tech with a civil engineering degree and worked as a field operations employee before moving into management. As such, Jeff had a firsthand knowledge of what safety could and should be.
AGC Minnesota is proud to honor Jeff Jensen’s memory with the
Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Excellence Award.
Nominations for this year's awards are due by September 30, 2022, and the awards will be presented at our annual Recognition Evening, October 13, 2022.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI) UPDATE |
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NAWIC Annual Conference:
Minneapolis, August 17-20
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will hold their annual conference next month at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. Online registration is now closed, but on-site registration is available. |
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Reserve your team or sponsorship for the 2022 Sporting Clays Fundraiser, held on Wednesday, September 14! Proceeds go to the AGC of Minnesota Foundation, which provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in the construction industry. |
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Fall Member Meeting
Join AGC members for a fall member meeting on September 28 at the Mendakota Country Club!
- Hear from AGC of America's Chief Economist Ken Simonson as he forecasts construction economic trends.
- Get the latest update from attorneys Julia Douglass and Hugh Brown of Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
- Participate in a "speed dating" style AGC Member Refresher, with tables highlighting all the services AGC provides members.
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2023 Minnesota Construction Summit
Planning for the 2023 Minnesota Construction Summit is in full swing! Registration for attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors is open - click the buttons to reserve exhibiting space, sign up as a sponsor, or save money by registering early to attend! |
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Lots of options for promoting
your company!
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Save $35/attendee by registering early for the Summit! |
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Thank You to our Platinum Summit Sponsor! |
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Thank You to our Gold Summit Sponsors! |
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Thank You to our Bronze Summit Sponsors! |
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RFP for Summit Presentations
If you would like to respond to the open call for presentations at the Summit, please complete this survey. |
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Save the Date!
Mark your calendar for the following AGC events coming up in the next year!
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