Kudos to our friends at the Association of Women Contractors for their fantastic golf tournament today! AGC staff enjoyed golfing as well as sponsoring a hole. It was a beautiful day to connect with many of you!

Post-Session Webinars for Members

AGC of MN is hosting a four-part webinar series post-session on infrastructure investments and navigating new policies in construction.

These webinars are open to all AGC members.

Part One

Get a Sense for the Dollars and Cents: 2023 Legislative Overview for the MN Construction Industry

Took place last week | Email Laura Ziegler if you would like the recording.

Part Two

Getting Into the Weeds: Navigating Cannabis Legalization in Minnesota

Wednesday, June 14 | 11:00 AM-Noon

Took place this Wednesday | Email Laura Ziegler if you would like the recording or slides.

Part Three

A Dive into Paid Leave, Safe & Sick Time, & Contractor Liability for Wage Theft

Wednesday, June 28 | 11:00 AM-Noon

Join us to understand big employment law changes made by the legislature in Minnesota that will impact the industry. Mark Becker with Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. will walk attendees through the must-knows and important timelines. This event is open to all AGC members.

Part Four

A Conversation with Public Owners on Program Investments and Delivery

July, date TBD (registration coming soon)

2023 Legislative Session Summary Available

Everyone has their own take on whether the impacts are good, bad, in-between, or whether it remains to be seen, but calling it “historic” is not hyperbole when it comes to the number of bills introduced and passed, and is true for AGC of MN’s top priority issue – infrastructure investment. Learn about the funding and policy impacts from AGC of MN’s 2023 Legislative Session Summary.

Weis Builders Celebrates 50 Years of AGC Membership

Congratulations to Weis Builders on being a continuous member of AGC of Minnesota for 50 years! AGC CEO Tim Worke and Director of Member Services Merry Beckmann presented several Weis staff with a plaque commemorating our appreciate for their engagement in the association for five decades.

Left to Right: Tim Worke, Weis Builders CFO Cassie Warner, President Chad Weis, and Senior Risk Analyst Haley Weis.

AGC Form Contracts Committee

The Legislature’s historic work has changed the law on a couple of important items, affecting how construction contracts should be drafted and prompting an historic summer meeting of the contracts committee. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Mike. 

If you are a licensed user, any updated contract will be posted on our website for download. The contract license is free to members and, for non AGC members only, your 2023 license will work with the updated contracts without an extra fee.

An Important Change to Minnesota's Anti-Indemnity Statute and What It Means for Minnesota Construction Companies

Some major changes have been made to the laws affecting construction contracts. This article focuses on changes affecting one of the most important statutes governing construction contracts, Minn. Stat. § 337.05, the “Anti-indemnity Statute.” This statute applies to public and private construction contracts, and it governs the enforceability of a construction contract’s indemnity provision. Learn more

Written by Kyle Willems and James Kovacs of Bassford Remele

Fair Chance Employment: Let’s Get to Work!

Solving the Worker Shortage and Empowering Individuals

Powered by Repowered, Ramsey County and Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County.

This dynamic workshop, intended for Human Resources professionals and those in positions of hiring, tackles the challenges and opportunities for individuals re-entering the community and the world of work after serving time in the criminal legal system.

Gain insights into the legal, social, and economic considerations surrounding second and fair chance hiring as a means to address local worker shortages. Explore proven resources, best practices, and solutions that support successful workforce reintegration. Network with like-minded leaders, exchanging ideas and building valuable connections. Let's come together to create an inclusive and vibrant workforce, revitalizing lives, and strengthening communities. Interested participants will have the opportunity to participate in an ongoing cohort to implement principles in their business.

Don't miss this empowering event. Register by June 19 and be part of the movement for positive change and fixing the leaks in the talent pipeline.

Learn more about this event and register

Emerging Developer Solicitation set to launch in August

Ramsey County is preparing to launch its Emerging Developer Solicitation this August! The program is being created, in partnership with NEOO Partners, which will offer technical assistance to emerging, racially and ethnically diverse developers who are interested in creating affordable housing solutions by applying for funding through Ramsey County's competitive solicitation process. There will be informational sessions to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.

Visit ramseycounty.us/AffordableHousing for the latest updates!

Community & Economic Development Summer Summit 

On July 16, Community & Economic Development staff will present on new and recurring grants, programs and resources related to affordable housing, redevelopment and business. If you are a city representative or quasi governmental entity of economic development and would like to be added to the list of invitees, please email AskCED@ramseycounty.us with your request.

STP Classes: Coming this Fall!

Development and leadership training are key components of employee retention, and strengthen your team! Register your employees for these upcoming Supervisory Training Program classes. Students who complete all six units (in any order) receive a graduation certificate through AGC of America. Registration is now open for the first four sessions.

• Unit 2: Communication (September/October)
• Unit 3: Planning & Scheduling (September/October)
• Unit 1: Leadership & Motivation (October/November)
• Unit 5: Improving Productivity/Managing Project Costs (October/November)
• Unit 4: Contract Documents (November/December)
• Unit 6: Risk Management & Problem Solving (November/December)

2024 Construction Summit:

RFP for speakers and contractor input!

AGC is soliciting input from contractors and speakers

for the next Minnesota Construction Summit (January 17-18, 2024).

If you have a presentation you would like to propose for an educational session, OR if you are a contractor with a suggestion for the kind of education you'd be interested in attending, please take this brief survey!

Save the Date!

Mark your calendar for the following upcoming AGC events:

• Golf Tournament: August 4, 2023 (Keller Golf Course)
• AGC & MBEX Saints Game: August 9, 2023 (CHS Field)
• Sporting Clays Fundraiser: September 13, 2023 (Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club)
• Holiday Reception: December 6, 2023 (Quincy Hall)
• 2024 AGC Honors: January16, 2024 (St. Paul Event Center)
• 2024 Minnesota Construction Summit: January 17-18 (St. Paul RiverCentre)