Hear from Jake Thompson of Compete Every Day about what he'll be sharing at the Minnesota Construction Summit in January!

And click below to hear the full conversation with CEO Tim Worke and register for the Summit!

Congratulations to D.J. Kranz on winning the cookie delivery drawing for completing the Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey!

Sincere thanks to all firms who completed the survey! Stay tuned for the completed assessment in early December.

Hennepin County will be conducting one-on-one constructability reviews with prime and/or bridge contractors interested providing input into the development of this project. Items to be discussed at the constructability review include construction access, schedule, staging and risk mitigation.

The meetings will be conducted electronically (Microsoft Teams) in early December. If interested, contact Tony Schrempp, Construction Division Manager, at tony.schrempp@hennepin.us or 612- 596-0397 to schedule a meeting.

Additional information can be found here.

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.

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.

Economic instability, rising inflation, and labor and supply chain issues have created price fluctuations and instability in the construction industry. Simply put, costs and supply availability are harder to predict, adding undue complications to those planning and executing construction projects. Learn more 

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!

Deadline: February 1, 2023

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

50 years ago, Donlar Construction was founded by Larry Dotte and Don Kainz, who met while working together for a large local construction firm. Their entrepreneurial spirit led them to combine their talents and start their own venture. Thus, Donlar Construction was created with their first project being the Stearns County Courthouse 3^rd Floor Remodeling with Larry as project manager and Don as superintendent. From the beginning, Donlar has focused on projects that improved their communities.

Today, Donlar’s legacy is carried on by Jon Kainz, who is the second-generation owner.

Donlar has grown from a 2-person team to a solid organization of project managers, superintendents, field crews and support staff that now number close to 80. The company continues to plan and construct community-based projects for both public and private owners. Donlar's territory has expanded from the St. Cloud and Twin Cities areas to the Upper Midwest 5-state region.

The various sectors of construction include Education (PreK-12 & Higher), Civic, Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial, Tribal and Worship. Each project completed ultimately is grounded in Donlar's core values of Dedication, Teamwork, Integrity, constantly Striving for Perfection, and Respect of everyone they work with, both mentally and physically.

The Donlar team celebrates the legacy of their first fifty years and looks forward to the next fifty years of Improving People’s Lives by Building Better Communities. 

Celebrating a milestone anniversary or event? Contact Renee to be included in the Weekly Update.

TEN MORE DAYS to Nominate Your Firm for an AGC of Minnesota DEI Award!

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.

Register now to join us for two STP Classes beginning in two weeks!

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