The 2022-2023 AGC of Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment is being released today. This valuable tool provides a unique snapshot of the projected Minnesota construction market, construction business challenges, and other influences that impact the architect, engineering, and construction (AEC) economy. There are countless survey tools being solicited across the industry, but only the AGC Industry Assessment covers the entire AEC spectrum and focuses exclusively on the construction discipline.

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment. The entire report can be accessed here. Past editions are archived on the AGC website and can be found here. We remain Your Trusted Resource.

We've worked hard for our members in 2022, and we're proud of the value that membership with AGC of Minnesota has provided in the areas of safety services, government affairs services, diversity, equity & inclusion, labor relations, legal services, education, leadership development, and networking opportunities!

We're so grateful for all of our members, whether long-standing or new.

Take a look through the 2022 Annual Report to see what AGC has been up to this year.

 NEXT WEEK: AGC Holiday Reception

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.

On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department released interim guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s labor provisions for tax credits. As a reminder, to receive the full credit construction contractors must meet the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements spelled out in the Act. Tuesday's announcement began a 60 day “clock” after being published in the Federal Register. Construction projects beginning after Sunday, January 29, 2023 will have to meet the requirements to receive the full credit.

AGC will continue to analyze the guidance and provide additional information soon.

For previous information from AGC click here.

If you are signatory to either a Minnesota Highway-Heavy Agreement or Building Northern Minnesota Agreement that expires in April 2023, you should have received emails regarding upcoming negotiations. Contact Mike if you have not received an email to add you to our lists (or send in ASAP your Bargaining Authority form). We are hosting a conversation next week and you’ll want to be there.

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law on August 16, is designed to address energy, tax and health policy. The act has direct impact on the real estate and construction industry, with new and expanded green building tax incentives for anyone constructing or improving real property. Read more

AGC of Minnesota is working with MnDOT to create a form (or two) to certify compliance with BABA and Buy America Act. Hopefully we will be able to announce in a week or two. If you are facing a sooner need, contact Mike.

Congratulations to The Boldt Company, which announced this week that it has achieved a safety milestone: logging 10 million hours without a lost time incident. Safety statistics are reported from Boldt jobsites nationwide and represent self-performed work hours across diverse geographies and projects. 

Check out these two upcoming events taking place next Wednesday, and please share broadly!

The Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County and The Center for Economic Inclusion are partnering to provide Ramsey County businesses with an Executive Leadership Cohort learning experience to become more inclusive workplaces. Businesses interested in learning more about this nine month peer learning opportunity are invited to attend an information session next Tuesday, December 6 at 9:00 am. Details about the Cohort and information session as well as the online application can be found on the Inclusive Workplaces Cohort webpage.

Applications are due December 30, 2022.

The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) this week announced $191 million in grants and loans for water and infrastructure projects in 29 Minnesota communities. ‘PFA grants are an important tool that help maintain and build our waterways for future business and economic growth,’ said PFA chair and Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development Steve Grove. The majority of the funding came directly from the PFA's Clean Water and Drinking Water revolving loan funds, and grants from the Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) and Point Source Implementation (PSI) Grants programs.” Read more

MnDOT and WisDOT are planning for the replacement of the Blatnik Bridge over the St. Louis River between Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. In addition to the bridge replacement, the Wisconsin interchange will be reconstructed. MnDOT is the lead agency in this partnership project.

The project is currently unfunded, but tentatively scheduled to be let in late 2026 or 2027. The project delivery method has not yet been selected. Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB) and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) are being considered.

MnDOT requests one-on-one meetings with potential prime construction contractors to receive input on the above topics. Learn more

We received some unfortunate news regarding the AGC-General Motors vehicle discount program. Effective January 3, 2023, General Motors is terminating their discount program across all associations, including AGC of America. AGC Members must take vehicle delivery by January 3, 2023, to receive the current $500 discount.

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.

9:00-11:00 am

Monday, Dec. 12

10:00 am -12:00 pm

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

The AGC Legislative Committee is in the process of 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 next Wednesday, December 7 (1:00 pm). 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.

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.

The 2022-2023 Executive Circle leadership program began this week, with sessions in the Twin Cities.

Front row, left to right: Tina Serafin (Danny’s Construction), Jason Krueger (The Boldt Company), Jason Soderberg (Palmer-Soderberg), Chad Mathiowetz (The Mathiowetz Construction Company), Holly Ward (MG McGrath, Inc.), Kendra Kron (InSite Contracting), Alex Carlin (Ames Construction).

Back row, left to right: Tina Nazier (Wipfli, Executive Circle Facilitator), Steve Kaldenbach (Kraemer North America), Ryan Rademacher (MG McGrath, Inc.), Pete Moeller (Atlas Foundation), Jacob Fick (Enebak Construction), Mike Benike (Benike Construction) and Michael Cook (Veit).

Register now to join us in person or online for STP classes beginning in January!

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

Take a look at AGC's Media Kit, and contact Katie to get started.