With over 350 industry professionals in attendance at the RiverCentre this week, the Minnesota Construction Summit delivered an impressive slate of relevant education, inspiring keynotes, and opportunities to network with peers and vendors.

Thank you to our many sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees for making this year's Summit such a success! Click below to view event photos.

We're always on the lookout for great photos of our members' projects, both in process and completed (current or former, but preferably within the last couple years)! 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

MnDOT is requesting a second round of constructability reviews for a series of bridge projects near Austin.  View all the information here.

Thank you to the following members who have signed on as Annual Partners for 2023! Our annual partners are invested in the Minnesota construction industry, and receive recognition and promotion on AGC's home page, in the Weekly Update, and throughout the year at events. Partnership packages are tailor-made to the needs of each partner.

Partnerships will close on January 31.

Take a look at AGC's Media Kit, and contact Katie to learn more.

Week 3: Brisk Pace Continues at the Capitol        

Committees in both the House and the Senate are continuing to hear bills at a rapid pace and there are several that AGC Government Affairs Staff are tracking, including a bill to create a lead drinking water service lines replacement grant program (HF 24 / SF 30) and paid leave proposals. These proposals moving through the legislative process are Paid Family and Medical Leave (HF 2 / SF 2) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (HF 19 / SF 34 as amended). AGC of MN noted for the Senate Labor Committee that there are unique considerations for the construction industry with respect to a statewide insurance program for paid family and medical leave. For example, a union construction trade worker’s benefits are not tied to a single employer, but rather there is a current system to administer these benefits that accommodate the unique, multi-employer environment construction presents.

On Monday, the full House of Representatives will take up HF26, which appropriates $315 million in federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). These funds represent the first year of increased federal formula funding Minnesota will receive over the 5-year authorization window of the IIJA. AGC of MN testified in support in committee last week and a quick passage early in session will allow MNDOT to fully access the funds for state road construction.

Governor Walz began releasing his budget recommendations this week, and will present his full budget proposal on Tuesday, January 24. His capital investment/bonding proposal will follow and be public on Thursday, January 26. 

The AGC Legislative Committee will begin meeting every two weeks. Please contact Laura Ziegler if you would like to join.

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.

If you are an AGC of Minnesota members OR non-member and are signatory with any of these collective bargaining agreements:

Be sure to contact Mike to hold the date for the contractors’ meeting in February where we will discuss important economic, industry trend, and issues important to discuss during contract negotiations.