We finish up Construction Inclusion Week with a focus on Community Engagement. We will never fix the industry’s workforce shortage if we don’t continue to do community outreach. Plan a career day at your local elementary school!

Click below to to view photos from Scotch Tasting and the Recognition Evening!

AGC of Minnesota is proud to announce the 2022/23 Leadership Blueprint class. Now in its 8th year, the Leadership Blueprint program has connected with over 150 emerging leaders within AGC member firms who want to develop their oral communication skills, remember names, lead productive meetings, learn to listen, and hone networking abilities. In addition, participants learn more about AGC of Minnesota as a Trusted Resource.

Jake Anderson (Bituminous Roadways, Inc.), Collin Bennett (Knutson Construction/Rochester), Trent Bolin (Park Construction Co.), Matt Browne (Donlar Construction), Sam Buttweiler (Ames Construction), Connor Danford (Wipfli LLP), Jacob Garr (Knutson Construction/Minneapolis), Will Goldsworthy (Veit & Company, Inc.), Colin Leonard (Rice Lake Construction Group), Brandon Miller (Cemstone Companies), Jason Morris (Adolfson & Peterson Construction), Chris Niemand (Frattalone Companies, Inc.), Brody Olson (Shaw-Lundquist Associates), Mike Puncochar (LS Black Constructors), Jeremy Rose (Rachel Contracting), Kel Schultz (Doran Companies), Alex Schulz (Kraemer North America), Michael Stenbeck (Kraus-Anderson Construction), Luke Stock (Landwehr Construction), Aaron Utley (The Boldt Company), Jon Willemssen (JE Dunn Construction), Hunter Woodrich (Ryan Companies US, Inc.) and Toni Amenrud (Kitchen Tune Up/AWC).

The series will begin November 10-11, 2022 and conclude April 12, 2023. More information on the Leadership Blueprint program can be found here. Direct all questions to Merry Beckmann.

One of the never-ending questions when it comes to heavy equipment is Should I Buy or Lease? While there are many factors that could help to determine the best path for a company, one often-overlooked option is equipment rental. Learn more

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.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Tuesday, Nov. 29

9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Thursday, Dec. 1

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Thursday, Dec. 1

10:00 AM-Noon

Final Week: 2022 AGC Construction Industry Assessment Survey

We need to hear from you!

The 2022 AGC of Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey provides an opportunity for you to provide your observations and experiences in the Minnesota construction marketplace. This year's survey includes many new questions, and your input is vital. The survey link was sent to our primary contact(s) at all AGC member firms.

The survey will close next Friday, October 28. One response per firm, please.

If you are a contractor, supplier, service provider, architect, or engineer and would like the link to the survey for your firm, please contact Renee Horsman.

All firms that complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a delivery of delicious AGC cookies for your entire staff!

Moving into the next legislative session, one emphasis that AGC will be looking at is utility locating. If you’re interested in participating in the safety-related conversation, we will be having a safety committee meeting the first week of November. Fill out the form here to sign up and participate in that committee. If you are interested in participating in the legislative subcommittee for utility locating and damage prevention, please sign up here so that we can add you to our correspondence list.

Our October member spotlight is AKMA Safety, an MWBE member providing safety services and supplies to construction firms worldwide. Read about this member, and check out all the MWBE spotlights here!

New in 2022, AGC of Minnesota launched a series of DEI Awards to recognize member businesses for their initiatives in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.

Awards will be presented at the Minnesota Construction Summit (January 17-18, 2023 | St. Paul RiverCentre).

The AGC Legislative Committee met this week to begin 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 on November 17. 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.

Even though we don’t know the election results, we know 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.

Join us on December 8 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. 

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