Weekly Update from AGC

November 18, 2022

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS

Walz Announces Reappointments, Vacancies

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced Wednesday cabinet vacancies and reappointments for their second term, including the reappointment of MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger and Dept. of Administration Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis. For the full list of vacancies and reappointments, click here.

AGC Meets with White House on

Buy America

Despite the recent expiration of some federal agency waivers delaying expanded Buy America requirements, the White House is pushing forward without providing further clarity on those requirements. Read more

AGC Legislative Committee

The AGC Legislative Committee is in the process of reviewing and developing the legislative agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session. AGC’s platform represents the united voice of the construction industry for building and transportation contractors.

Mark your calendars for the next meeting Wednesday, December 7 (1:00 pm). Contact Ana Lowery if you would like to join the committee. All meetings are held in a hybrid format at the AGC Office and via Zoom.

Save the Date! AGC of Minnesota’s

Day at the Capitol: April 12, 2023

The Minnesota construction industry will need to be a strong, united voice next legislative session. Legislators will set the state’s budget, consider regulations, and discuss unfinished business – such as federal infrastructure matching funds and a capital investment bill- from last session. Hear from key decision makers and get an update from AGC of MN’s Government Affairs staff at the beautiful State Capitol on Wednesday, April 12.

GENERAL NEWS

Participants in the current Supervisory Training Program (STP) Unit 2 class were hard at work this week! Not pictured: online participants in this hybrid class.

It's Survey Season!

Please take a moment to respond to the following two surveys!

2022 Salary Survey

Open to general and specialty contractors only. Results are available only to survey participants, and provide an updated look at competitive salary rates in a tight labor market.

This survey is between contractors and PAS. AGC receives the final combined report that participants receive.

Survey Closes: November 23

Minneapolis Fed

Fall Construction Survey

Open to everyone. This important survey provides real-time information to the Minneapolis Fed in preparation for Federal Open Market meetings, where the Fed decides interest rates and other monetary policy.

This short survey takes 5 minutes to complete!

Survey Closes: TODAY

NEW DATES:

Fall/Winter Meetings for MnDOT-AGC Technical Committees

Please join these important conversations between contractors and MnDOT. All meetings are hybrid with in-person at the AGC office and online via Zoom. Contact Ana Lowery to join any of the committees.

MnDOT-AGC-MAPA Bituminous Committee

Wednesday, Nov. 30

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

MnDOT-AGC Alternative Procurement Meeting

Thursday, Dec. 1

1:00-3:00 pm

MnDOT-AGC Grading and Base Committee

Tuesday, Dec. 6

9:00-11:00 am

MnDOT-AGC Bridge Committee

Monday, Dec. 12

10:00 am -12:00 pm

A Holistic Approach to Asset Management Can Direct Success

The state of Minnesota’s 2022 infrastructure report card was released earlier this year by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the state of our infrastructure is not great. Collectively, there are opportunities to improve infrastructure at the state and local level through the use of a comprehensive asset management program, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Learn more

by Shannon McGrath, WSB

AGC Holiday Reception

Join us on December 8 (4:30-7:30 pm, but come at 4:00 for the business meeting!) for the 2022 AGC Holiday Reception at The Machine Shop! This annual event is our chance to celebrate another wonderful year with our peers in the commercial construction industry.

We are grateful to The Doran Group for providing their lot for attendees to park at no charge. Nearby paid ramp parking is also available.

Annual Business Meeting Notice

Notice is given to the voting members of Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, a Minnesota cooperative organization (the "Association"), that the December 2022 annual meeting of the voting members will be held at The Machine Shop (300 2nd Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414), at 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022, for the following purposes:

1. To approve the December 7, 2021 Annual Meeting Minutes.

2. To ratify and approve the acts of the Association's Officers and Directors.

3. To approve the Treasurer's Report.

4. To receive the Nominating Committee's Report and elect Directors of the Association.

5. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.

Thank you to our Holiday Reception Sponsors!

Picture This: Your Project Photo on the Cover of the AGC Member Directory

We're always on the lookout for great photos of our members' projects, both in process and completed! One photo will be chosen as the cover of the 2023 AGC Member Directory, and most photos will be included in an album that we feature on our website and social media!

Submit photos today!

Deadline: February 1, 2023

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION NEWS

MnDOT Office of Civil Rights Announces Micro Grants for Certified Small Businesses

Receive up to $3,500 of financial assistance to increase your business capacity and eligibility to work on MnDOT contracts. Funding is provided through reimbursement and is available through April 28, 2023 or until funding is exhausted.

Information on eligibility, criteria for reimbursement and how to apply can be found here.

EDUCATION & EVENTS

Are You Registered?

It's time to register to sponsor, exhibit, and/or attend the 2023 Minnesota Construction Summit!

So many opportunities to boost your visibility in the industry!

Join your industry peers for education and networking!

Check out the Summit Agenda!

There are so many incredible educational sessions at this year's Construction Summit!

From leadership development, building a better culture in your team, and taking the next steps after creating a DEI plan, to understanding geotechnical evaluation reports and examining work zone safety data, the Summit has something for everyone!

View the Agenda