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Meet the 2025 Minnesota Construction Summit Keynote Speakers!
A full agenda with all speakers and sessions is coming soon, but we're excited to share that the following three individuals will be presenting as our keynote speakers at the Summit!
Jason Kunz will kick us off on the morning of February 19 with "Building Tomorrow: The Future of Construction Leadership."
In an era of rapid transformation, the construction industry stands at a crossroads. The call for change has never been more urgent, but the key to unlocking a brighter future lies in the heart of effective leadership. Your leadership.
Join us for an inspiring keynote that challenges norms and inspires a focus on where we need to go, rather than an emphasis on what's in the way. This session is an invitation to move beyond traditional approaches and cultivate environments that empower every worker to take ownership and contribute to your company's success.
With compelling stories and cutting-edge research, Jason will highlight how your leadership can drive a shift in both mindset and practice. As he spotlights strategies rooted in Human and Organizational Performance (H&OP), you'll discover how fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, and well-being can drive retention, mitigate risk, and advance your operations.
This isn’t merely a presentation, it’s an invitation to action, a glimpse into the future. A future that sees people not as they are, but as they could be, one that meets people where they're at, then does the hard work to send them home better.
On Day 2 of the Summit, we'll hear from Dr. Mark Seeley and Sven Sundgaard on "A Global and Local Perspective on Climate Change: Evidence and Consequence."
Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard will have just returned from Antarctica and has traveled to the Arctic numerous times. While these places might seem far away, their impacts are far-reaching. Sven will explain how Minnesota fits into the global climate picture. Dr. Mark Seeley will describe evidence for the pace of climate change in Minnesota and surrounding geography, along with changes in the frequency of extreme weather and climate episodes. Dr. Seeley will also describe the work of the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership Program which is working to accelerate our adaptation strategies and responses.
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Jason Kunz
Principal Consultant
The Kunz Company
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Dr. Mark Seeley
Professor Emeritus University of Minnesota | |
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Sven Sundgaard
Meteorologist
Minnesota Public Radio and Bring Me the News.com
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2024 CHASE Recognition
Everyone interested in developing a culture of safety within their organization is invited to join us for a happy hour event on November 6 to honor the stellar safety records of the 57 CHASE contractors in this 21st year of safety partnership with MNOSHA! We will be joined by Dr. Charles Cartwright with a special presentation on safety and culture.
Learn more and register.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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AGC staff visited Frana Companies' impressive manufacturing operations in Rosemount this week. Frana is a leading contractor in the wood frame market, and has created cutting edge processes to prefabricate elements, which increases productivity, quality, and ease in construction. | | |
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L-R: Tim Worke, Laura Ziegler, Pete Donnino, Mike Benedict, Mike Schechter, BJ Mariotti | |
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Moltron Builders Inc. Receives Award
Congratulations to Moltron Builders Inc. on being awarded the Stellar Award for Targeted Group Businesses by the University of Minnesota! CEO Babette Buckner and Patrick Buckner Jr. are both U of M alumni who believe in collaboration.
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Upcoming Rochester Link Bus Rapid Transit Project
The City of Rochester will be advertising a Bus Rapid Transit project in late October.
Contractors, and particularly DBE firms, are encouraged to prepare a bid.
The tentative schedule is to advertise the biggest of the 3 contracts on October 21/22, have a pre-bid meeting on October 28, and open bids November 26.
Click here to view the flyer and learn more.
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Request for Industry Feedback: Met Council Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project
The METRO Blue Line Extension light rail transit project will extend the existing Blue Line from Target Field Station northwest to Brooklyn Park and connect communities along the way.
The bidding and construction of the project will utilize a value-based approach that will consider criteria beyond the traditional lowest qualified bidder approach. As this work moves forward we are asking for industry feedback to help us design the best process possible.
Construction industry professionals are invited to join the Met Council for an information session on October 23 (10 am - 12 pm) to learn more about the BLE Project and meet potential teaming partners and suppliers/vendors. The session will include a presentation on the Project's construction schedule, constructability constraints and potential solutions, design progress, permitting status, and any recent changes from the OEEO processes. Learn more and RSVP.
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The Risky Business of Hiring Independent Contractors
Independent contractors play a crucial role in the construction industry, providing benefits but also risks. Companies face challenges like misclassifying workers and potential liability for contractor negligence. The Minnesota Supreme Court has opened the door for claims against companies who hire independent contractors. Effectively managing these legal issues is essential for businesses. Click here to read more.
By Janine Loetscher and Beth LaCanne, Bassford Remele Attorneys
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Please Provide Your Input:
2024-2025 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey
The 2024 AGC of Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey yields a unique look at the entire spectrum of the Minnesota construction industry from the design and engineering phase all the way through to project completion and close out. The survey link has been sent to our primary contacts at all AGC member firms, and through our partners at AWC, AIA, and ACEC. If you have not seen a link, please let Renee know!
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The survey will close on November 1, 2024. 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.
All firms that complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a delivery of delicious AGC cookies for your entire staff!
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2024 Salary Survey
A Service to AGC General and Specialty Contractors
Produced every other year, the AGC/PAS Salary Survey provides important information regarding previous and anticipated compensation increases, bonuses, fringe benefits, etc.
This survey is administered on a confidential basis by PAS (nationally recognized construction industry compensation analysts) as a service to AGC of Minnesota specialty and general contractor members. AGC is not involved in the collection or reporting of the data. The survey is entirely between the contractor and PAS. Complete confidentiality is guaranteed.
f you have not received a link to fill out the form, or if you're the person who should do it for your company, please contact Renee.
Submission Deadline: November 8, 2024
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Contractors who do not participate will not receive a report.
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Copies will not be made available for purchase.
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Lived Experience Collective Convening
United Suicide Survivors International is the official Lived Experience Partner for the Pan-American Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention, held November 19-22 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
At this year's event, AGC Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Yolanda McIntosh will be delivering a keynote address on "Lessons in Being a Voice of Change." Learn more.
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It's Time to Make Mental Health an Industry Priority
Great progress has been made in a short time to increase awareness of the construction industry’s mental health crisis. More recently, the concept of worker wellbeing has emerged, transcending an individualized focus on helping those already in crisis, and instead proactively identifying and working to mitigate the stressors found in our unique industry business model with its inherent demands.
Spearheaded by AGC, the Worker Wellbeing Initiative Strategy Team has embarked on a comprehensive strategy approach that brings together all three industry partner segments (employers, workforce, and project owners) to foster a secure and healthy work environment for all construction industry workers. Engaged and productive dialogue is being focused to identify proactive measures that can reduce industry mental health stressors before they take hold and manifest in crisis outcomes. This holistic approach aims to tackle the mental health crisis that is hindering growth within our industry by prioritizing mental health on parallel with physical safety and wellbeing.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI) NEWS | |
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People of Color Career Fair
The premier networking and hiring experience for professionals of color in the Twin Cities takes place on Tuesday, October 22 at Minneapolis Convention Center. Enjoy the networking breakfast, free professional headshots, the huddle lounge, and networking with hiring managers from 50+ leading employers in the region.
Learn more
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AGC DEI Awards Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2024 AGC DEI Awards, recognizing signatory and non-signatory member businesses for their initiatives in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. Awards are given in four categories:
- DEI Impact Champions
- General Contractor
- Specialty Contractor
- Service Provider / Supplier
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Diverse Business of the Year Award (MBE member)
Learn more
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION NEWS | |
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Building Leaders: Professional Development Program
This new professional development offering is crafted for the more experienced contractor professional.
The program is designed to cultivate participants into true organizational leaders who can set the tone for clear and positive communication, and steer both in-house teams and project teams toward success. Built around six sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of “being” the business, growing the business, forming teams that win, unifying the team, creating a culture of safety, and manifesting their leadership. In addition, students will participate in a three session “boot camp” on construction claims. Rounding out the learning will be a session on lean construction, mental heath in construction, diversity in construction, risk management and cyber security.
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Executive Circle Application Open for 2025
Applications are now open for AGC's professional development programs specifically for owners and company executives - Executive Circle.
Six intense modules, delivered over six months, explore various aspects of transformational leadership, including Leadership, Vision, People, Communication, Operations, and Technology.
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Supervisory Training Program (STP) Classes
There are two more STP courses available before the end of the year! Register now for the following units:
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Registration is open for all of the following events.
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