AGC continues to monitor the ongoing challenges of unpredictable material price escalations and supply chain disruptions, and has submitted proposals to public owners. These recommendations are still in review, and we will keep members apprised of any developments.

There was increased attention to the issue given this week by Finance & Commerce, including input from AGC's Tim Worke and Laura Ziegler.

The best way to stay on top of urgent legislative issues that need your input is by signing up to receive AGC of Minnesota's action alerts.

We still are receiving allocation sheets from the Unions and converting them to the consolidated sheets. We should begin posting the consolidated sheets next week, along with new signed agreements.

Building Union Contractors: If you did not assign your bargaining rights to AGC prior to negotiations, be sure to complete the Bargaining Authority or To Be Bound form ASAP (members, contact Renee if you need login credentials).

AGC of America is hosting a webinar series for construction employers - from field supervisors to the C-suite on employee mental health. View the slides from the first session.

Two more sessions are available - register here.

Three generations of the Grazzini Brothers & Company family were on hand this week to receive a plaque commemorating 75 years of continuous membership with AGC of Minnesota!

Thank you to all participants in the Minneapolis Fed's most recent survey of activity levels, challenges, overall conditions, and outlook in the construction sector. Regional Outreach Director Ron Wirtz hosted a webinar to discuss the latest results.

The MPCA is now accepting applications for grant funds to replace or improve heavy-duty off-road diesel equipment, eligible under the federal Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA). Recipients can use the funds for cleaner diesel, alternative fuels, hybrid, or all-electric equipment. An overview of this grant and the RFP process will take place on Wednesday, June 8. Read more and submit a proposal

Labor is tough to find, material prices are high and delivery schedules are hard to predict or control. Can we get an app for that? Or, better yet, an “easy button?” Construction firms haven’t hit digital transformation at full speed yet, but other industries have which means technologies have been developed and tested. Now, construction firms can dive right in. Here are six you shouldn’t ignore. Learn more

Seasonal load limit zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits.

MNDOT is developing an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan to access $68M in federal dollars to build out the state’s electric vehicle charging network.

MnDOT invites all interested individuals to a free webinar on June 10 on "BIM for Infrastructure."

Register here, or learn more here.

The Minnesota Construction Crew is having their 9th annual union trades hiring event (in person and virtual) next Thursday, May 19.

Vendor fee revenue goes to Construct Tomorrow.

The golf tournament is almost sold out, with room for 12 more people. See you Friday, August 5 at Keller Golf Course!

There are also some great sponsorships remaining! Register today!

Registration is now open 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.

We'll be sold out in no time, so sign your team up today!