Congratulations to the New Secretary of Labor
Martin J. Walsh and Boston Mayor Kim Janey
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Members and Staff, the AGC MA extends our sincere congratulations to Marty Walsh upon his recent confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor. His tenure as Mayor has been admirable and most notable for his support of the entire construction industry, from AGC member-built projects, to the working men and women of the Building Trades.
AGC MA is especially grateful for his personal interest and his Administration's involvement in our Opioid Awareness efforts in the city, especially with our June 2019 Stand Down Day. Also of note, his Administration's cooperation with all matters relating to code and regulatory issues.
Many may not realize that during his tenure as a State Representative, Marty was Co-Chair of the 2003 -2004 Legislature's Joint Commission on Public Construction Reform, which oversaw the most sweeping and dramatic reform of the state's construction procurement process in a half century. As Co-Chair, Marty united industry stakeholders; State Agencies, Municipalities, and a myriad of trade associations, including AGC MA to achieve notable improvements such as CM at Risk, OPM's, and a more robust GC and Subcontractor prequal process. In addition, AGC MA offers our congratulations and best wishes to Acting Mayor Kim Janey. We look forward to working with Mayor Janey and her Administration in the coming months.
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Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
Mental health is an invisible crisis in construction. Nationally in the construction industry, more workers die annually by suicide than by all occupational injuries combined. The uncertainty of COVID-19 created major stress, anxiety, fear and worries among workers and their families. Learn how a culture of caring and wellbeing can reduce the serious risks of mental health, substance misuse and suicide. Please visit our newly launched Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resource Page to guide you through this critical topic.
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AGC MA Safety Services
Let's keep safety at the forefront. Summer is fast approaching. Your work crews' minds might not be focusing on safety as we exit this pandemic. It's no time to let up on your safety programs and protocols. Getting a second set of eyes on projects and high-profile jobs is paramount. Contact Chris Ziegler, AGC MA Director of Safety at Ziegler@agcmass.org, to schedule your safety inspections.
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RISE Up Trainings
RISE Up (Respect, Inclusion, Safety and Equity in the Construction Industry) is a respectful-workplace training resource designed to create more inclusive and diverse workplaces. AGC MA is offering four virtual RISE Up Manager Training opportunities for AGC members this Spring. The training sessions run 2½ hours, and to maintain a quality interactive learning environment, space is limited to 20 registrants per session. Training will be conducted by Karen Dove, Executive Director of ANEW, Washington state's pre-apprenticeship program.
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AGC MA Scholarship & MCAP Online Scholarship Program
AGC MA and the Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program (MCAP) gives out scholarship awards each year to deserving individuals who are enrolled in a construction or civil engineering degree program.
Applications are now available for submission. Visit the scholarship website here for more information. The deadline to submit applications is June 1.
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AGC of America Scholarship Recipients
Through endowments made by AGC members and supporters, as well as AGC Chapters, the Education and Research Foundation awarded 117 undergraduate and graduate scholarships this year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry. Scholarship recipients are committed to a career goal in the construction industry and represent academic excellence. We ask that you help honor and congratulate the students.
Click here to view the complete list of students and join us in congratulating the 2021 AGC Education and Research Foundation scholarship recipients.
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AGC of America
National Purchasing Partners Program
300,000+ NPP members enjoy exclusive pricing in an easy-to-use B2B marketplace. Save on brands like Verizon, Staples, Expedia, Sherwin-Williams, Airgas and more.
NPP membership is free and there is no obligation to purchase.
For nearly 20 years, NPP has been a trusted savings provider for companies, large and small, leveraging group buying power to negotiate top-tier B2B discounts.
For more information and to see other available discounts click here.
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AGC MA Member Benefits
Did you know that an AGC MA membership is firm wide? If your company is a member of AGC MA that means every employee of that company can take advantage of the wide variety of valuable benefits including programs and events, exemplary safety training, committee engagement and more.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to any one of our staff members at any time!
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AGC MA Staff Extensions
Bob Petrucelli, President & CEO - Ext. 114
Lisa Frisbie, Director of Business Development & Marketing - Ext. 115
Donna Scally, Director of Labor Relations & Employment Policy - Ext. 116 Chris Ziegler, Director of Safety - Ext. 112 Kara Cady, Operations Manager - Ext. 118 Mark Lyvers, Controller - Ext. 119
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AGC MA
Welcomes 1 new member!
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Bluebird is an architectural signage studio with an inventive approach to creating custom architectural signage, exhibits, and environmental graphics. Bluebird works with organizations of every size, across all industries, and combines expert fabrication with the latest technology to deliver finely detailed pieces that project your values and tell your story, as they reinvigorate your brand.
17 Everberg Road
Suite E
Woburn, MA 01801
(617) 250-8500
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What Defines Building Excellence?
AGC MA sets the standard for the industry through
exemplary programs, professional development opportunities and more.
Click on the video below to see all that we have to offer!
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Diversity and Inclusion in RFPs: Is it a Thing?
April 8 | 10:00 a.m.
Zoom
Grab your breakfast beverage of choice and join SMPS Boston Chapter President Lisa Frisbie in an interactive conversation with a new SMPS Marketer author each month! The 45- minute session will offer attendees deeper insight into the various topics published and an opportunity to directly engage with the author.
This month we will be featuring Dorothy Verdon, CPSM, and Author of SMPS Marketer Article: Diversity and Inclusion in RFPs: Is It a Thing?
Dorothy is an information synthesizer who has provided writing, editing, market research, business development, graphic design, photography, photo editing, and strategic planning services to employers and clients in the A/E/C industry since 1978. Her special skill is in combining words and images to produce brand-strengthening content and effective marketing communications of all types across the media spectrum.
 RISE Up Training
April 13 | 10:00 a.m.
Zoom
Managers have a huge influence on their teams and on organizational culture. They are dealing with day-to-day issues, like the conflicts that arise from diverse teams, and they need to set the tone and resolve problems. This training will give those in a supervisory position the tools they need to work in diverse team environments, and understand, identify and stop behaviors that jeopardize worker safety and retention. Training topics include identifying, addressing and resolving inappropriate behavior, prevention and response, and intention vs. impact. Training includes real life scenarios relevant to the construction industry and other activities designed to challenge and grow supervisory skills.
 Adapting Construction Contracts to Fit Prefab & Modular Building April 27 | 2:00 p.m. Zoom
A discussion with our own, Ron Ciotti, Partner, Hinckley Allen, Chair of AGC of America's Contract Documents Forum.
Prefabrication and modular building have changed the construction industry in more ways than just increasing its efficiency, safety, quality, and speed. They have also changed how construction contracts need to be written, demanding a complete re-write of your standard construction contract! Prefabrication and modular construction often include both off-site manufacturing of building components as well as the installation of those components into an ongoing project. Standard Subcontracts or Purchase Orders do not address the unique legal aspects raised by prefabrication, and consequently you are putting your project at risk if these risks go unaddressed. However, as Chair of the AGC of America's Contract Documents Forum, Ron Ciotti had the privilege of leading the working group which has published ConsensusDocs' first-in-the-nation General Contractor/Prefabricator Agreement which specifically and properly addresses prefab operations and implementation. Those attending will learn how your current contracts and purchase orders fail to address key new risks that arise with prefab, and why the industry's first standard form is critically needed. My sessions will highlight the most important issues presented by prefabricated construction, best practices for solving these issues, and how to tailor the industry first standard prefabricated contract to fit your specific business and project needs.
AGC MA Diversity Dialogues
April 27 | 3:00 p.m.
Zoom
AGC MA Diversity Dialogues: An on-going series of discussions on diversity-related topics
Join the Discussion, Lend your Voice
RISE Up Training
April 29 | 2:00 p.m.
Zoom
Managers have a huge influence on their teams and on organizational culture. They are dealing with day-to-day issues, like the conflicts that arise from diverse teams, and they need to set the tone and resolve problems. This training will give those in a supervisory position the tools they need to work in diverse team environments, and understand, identify and stop behaviors that jeopardize worker safety and retention. Training topics include identifying, addressing and resolving inappropriate behavior, prevention and response, and intention vs. impact. Training includes real life scenarios relevant to the construction industry and other activities designed to challenge and grow supervisory skills.
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Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program (MCAP)
As a benefit to AGC MA-MCAP contributing members, MCAP reimburses 75% of direct program expenses associated with education, safety and other industry issues after full payment is made to AGC MA. Check out the video and see for yourself!
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As a benefit to AGC MA-MCAP contributing members, MCAP reimburses 75% of direct program expenses associated with education, safety and other industry issues after full payment is made to AGC MA?
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