Budget areas - from transportation to education to veterans to environment – that make up the state’s budget were debated at length this week as various finance committees roll out and vote on their proposals this session. After finance committees approve their respective budgets by next Tuesday, the bills will make another stop or two before heading to the House and Senate floors for a full vote in a couple weeks. Even though the House and Senate have agreed on total numbers in different issues areas, there are differences in both policy and funding provisions that will need to be negotiated. Most budget bills are hundreds of pages in length and the month of April will surely bring long floor sessions with debates on the state’s budget. 

The Legislature will be on break from April 4th-10th. Check next week’s update for an in-depth comparison between House and Senate proposals on transportation, state government, labor and industry, environment, and other areas of interest to the MN Construction Industry. 

Make your voice heard! Each year, AGC members meet with key decision makers and advocate for the construction industry. It’s important to communicate with legislators this time of year as they make key budget and policy decisions.

Join us as we discuss the best ways to advocate for the industry, and hear from legislators, MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger, and Dept. of Admin leadership on what's in store.

We have contacted all the city administrators within Ramsey County to invite them to have a table at this event. Updates for who will be there will be sent to those who have registered when we get closer to the event.

The April 18 webinar will provide overview presentations about prevailing wage, construction worker classification and common wage and hour violations in the construction industry.

To learn more and register, visit https://dli.mn.gov/events.

The Minnesota Construction Coalition to Advance Worker Wellbeing, in partnership with Wings of Hope, is hosting an event on Suicide Prevention Awareness.

Following December's Leadership Summit, the goal is to continue the conversation on worker wellbeing and the power of lived experience. Join us on Friday, May 5 to hear a special presentation by suicide attempt survivor, storyteller, and filmmaker Kevin Hines.

The event is limited to 175 individuals. Register now to reserve your spot!

"Circular indemnity” arises when, as a result of a contract or other agreement, a claimant is obligated to indemnify a respondent for the claimant’s own claims. Such a scenario can lead to big headaches and big legal exposure. This Briefing Paper provides an overview of circular indemnity in the context of construction contracts and offers some simple suggestions for avoiding pitfalls. Learn more 

Nathan is a member of the Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson's Construction Law Department. He can be reached at 612.359.7606 or nsellers@fwhtlaw.com.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Applications must be received by May 19.

The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of commercial construction. Students in technical or approved craft training programs will have until June 1 to apply for $1,000 scholarships (renewal for up to two years) from the AGC Education and Research Foundation.

To review the complete list of criteria click here. Students can click here to apply.

Peter Diessner has been named chief operating officer of Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc.,the holding company for KA’s family of companies. Diessner has served as president of KA Realty & Development since 2019 and will continue to oversee its day-to-day operations.

Diessner will report to Bruce Engelsma, who is continuing in his role as CEO and chairman of Kraus-Anderson Companies. Read more

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Join the 2022-2023 Leadership Blueprint cohort on April 12 (immediately following AGC Day at the Capitol) as they celebrate their graduation! Hear from graduates on how the program helped equip them as leaders, and then hear from nationally recognized speaker Jake Thompson.

AGC members and prospective members are encouraged to join the AGC Board of Directors and staff for a member networking event at Coyote Moon Grill (on the Territory Golf Course property) in St. Cloud on April 13th!

Join AGC staff and members along with MBEX Young Professionals for a St. Paul Saints game against the Louisville Bats on Wednesday, August 9 at 1:07 pm! Food and comfortable accommodations included!

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