AGC MA Board of Directors
AGC MA 2020 - 2021 Board of Directors
 AGC MA is pleased to announce Francis Colantonio, Chair & CEO, Colantonio, Inc. has been named 2020-2022 Board Chair of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA). Fran previously served as 2018-2020 Vice Chair of the Board.
As Chairman of the Board, Fran will preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors and will ensure that the Board acts responsibly to set policies and guidelines that fulfill AGC's mission. Additionally, Fran will also provide critical leadership, guidance and oversight to ensure that Board policy directives are implemented and that strategic planning goals are met.
Fran shares that "As the AGC MA Board Chairman, I am ready to work with the board, staff and members to address the extraordinary challenges we face in our industry. The Association is committed to providing our members with the resources they need to thrive during this stressful time, It is crucial that our members engage with us directly with ideas, questions, and concerns. We must ensure we are as helpful to them as we can be." You can read Fran's entire message to the membership here>>
AGC MA also announces that returning board member Bill Aalurud, Senior Vice President, Columbia, will take the seat as 2020-2022 Vice Chair. AGC MA additionally welcomes new board members Mark Abdella, Fontaine Bros, Jackie Falla, Elaine Construction (BWiC Chair) and Michael Kearns, Shawmut Design & Construction. (pictured left to right)
To see the entire list of AGC MA 2020-2022 Board Members and Officers, please visit our Board of Directors webpage
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Construction Safety Week
A Message from Chris Ziegler, Director of Safety
Construction Safety Week took place on September 14-18. Even though Construction Safety Week looked different this year, with smaller discussions and trainings taking the place of mass meetings and demonstrations, we believe it was more important than ever to come together and recommit to safety as the foundation of our industry. As a reminder from Chris, everyone needs to remain vigilant.
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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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AGC of America
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Lean for the Trades Toolbox Talks
AGC's Lean Construction Forum Steering Committee has developed the Lean for Trades Toolbox Talk Series to introduce Lean Construction concepts to the job-site. These 10-minute conversational huddles will help your team identify ways to improve processes, eliminate waste and adopt a Lean culture in the shop and field. Each Toolbox Talk session, released monthly, reviews a concept you can use to create discussion, teach and grow your team's understanding of Lean and determine how you can work more productively and collaboratively. Review the slide deck in an office or on a site, use the lesson to explain the concept, discuss the concept and use the printable handout to pass out to your team as a tool to help implement positive change.
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Commodore Builders and the Herren Project Announce Expansion of Unique Industry Substance-Use Disorder Recovery Program
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One-of-a-kind program offers free services to all employees, subcontractors and tradespeople working on Commodore construction sites
Commodore Builders, a $400M veteran-owned Construction Management firm that builds some of Greater Boston's most high-profile projects, and the Herren Project, a national nonprofit organization providing free resources for the treatment, recovery and prevention of substance use disorder, are proud to announce a major expansion of their substance-use disorder recovery program aimed at helping employees find treatment and resources to take the crucial first step in their journey towards recovery.
The program - the only one like it in the construction-industry - will now expand its free services for employees to each of the 500+ subcontractors/tradespeople working on Commodore Builders construction sites.
"With the help of our friends at the Herren Project, we've been able to establish a revolutionary program that's designed to provide the necessary assistance to our employees, subcontractors and tradespeople who are battling, or have previously struggled with substance use disorder," said Joe Albanese, CEO, Commodore Builders. "Now more than ever, it's imperative that we allocate the resources necessary to support those who are most vulnerable, and providing treatment and therapy to anyone who needs it is certainly a step in the right direction."
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AGC MA Behind the Scenes
A Message from Carli Cabana, Past BWiC Chair
"I've had the pleasure over the past 4 years working alongside Lisa, Stacy, Jackie and the rest of the BWIC committee to build a network that supports and empowers women in the industry to be more confident and successful professionals using practical tools and advice to help further ourselves both personally and professionally. We as a group have been challenged and have continuously been thinking outside of the box. BWIC is a place where we go beyond our comfort level to push our own boundaries and create new and exciting pathways for one another. It's been an honor to have had the opportunity to be here from the beginning; as a member at the table; to Vice Chair, helping make decisions; and eventually as Chair and be able to sit as board member with the rest of AGC committee Chairs to discuss important industry matters. BWIC plays an important role in the construction industry as we are helping develop the future where women have a voice in a male predominant industry. I congratulate Jackie on her success to BWIC Chair this year. I look forward to her visionary ideas and know she will continue to open new horizons as a strong leader and role model to all."
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Congratulations Barbara Canoni on 20 Years at AGC MA!
Congratulations to Barbara Canoni, AGC MA Operations Manager for 20 years! Your contributions to AGC MA are greatly appreciated by our members and AGC MA staff. We are all wishing you the best and a very happy 20 years. Thank you for being an essential part of AGC MA's success!
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AGC MA New Studio - Studio 888
Work is now complete on a new state-of-the-art, in-house AGC MA video "Studio 888", designed for the AGC Board, Staff, and the Membership as a new messaging platform to leverage the value of the association during the pandemic.
Stay tuned for videos and announcements from AGC MA Studio 888!
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AGC MA and UMass Amherst New Partnership
Building Construction Technology Program with UMass Amherst
We are happy to announce the Build-it-Better Sustainability Seminar Series (BIB), a dynamic new pilot representing a unique collaboration between AGC and BCT (Building Construction Technology), a program in the Department of Environmental Conservation, at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The BIB Seminar Series provides an overview of emergent building certification and smart growth systems and is designed to help prepare today's leaders, industry professionals, support staff and the next generation of builders for the New (Sustainable ) Normal; a new wave of innovation in the way we think, the way we live and the way we build. Click here to register and see the full schedule.
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AGC MA
Welcomes 4 new members!
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JRB Electric LLC specializes in all electrical matters, from the idea to the final product. Whether you're a general contractor, designer, engineer, or property owner, they'll do the best possible job for you in every aspect of the project. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every job and customize our support to your individual needs and concerns.
40 Crosby Road
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 569-5791
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L.J.V. Development, LLC is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO) , Women-owned , Minority-owned small business providing general construction, subcontracting and construction management services for government and commercial entities.
1760 Revere Beach Pkwy Suite 438
Everett, MA 02149 (617) 637-3939
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D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc. (DAS) is a mid-sized General Contracting, Construction Management, and Owner's Project Management firm based in Northampton, Massachusetts. DAS has served all of New England, but primarily the Western Massachusetts area for over 120 years. Personal attention to project management and value to the customer have allowed DAS to remain a competitive presence in both the public and private construction markets.
82-84 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-0310
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Fastenal's service model centers on approximately 3,200 in-market locations (a combination of public branches and customer-specific onsites), each providing custom inventory and a dedicated sales team to support local customers. These locations are supported by their global distribution network, a closely-aligned supplier network, robust sourcing, quality and manufacturing resources, and multiple teams of subject matter experts and support personnel - all working toward Fastenal's common goal of Growth Through Customer ServiceĀ®.
4730 Service Drive
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-8158
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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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 Navigating COVID-19 Related Risks and Legal Minefields: Managing COVID costs in new contracts
September 24 | 12:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Please join us for the third webinar of the series presented by Tony Starr, Mintz, Mike O'Brien, Gilbane Building Company and Jeff Soderquist, Columbia as they discuss how to best insulate your company from future COVID-19 claims and losses
 Building Excellence Series with Shaun Lover, President, Columbia Construction
October 9 | 8:30 a.m.
Zoom Webinar
This is a members only program!
As President of Columbia Construction, Shaun oversees all business operations at the company and provides his overall leadership skills to all of Columbia's projects.
Shaun has over 20 years of professional experience in the construction industry. He has worked on a range of project types, providing a variety of construction skills essential for the proper progress of a job. As part of his overall experience, Shaun has eight years of field experience on projects ranging from $10 million to $150 million, and seven years as a Project Manager running projects ranging from $1 million to $84 million. Many of these projects were for highly specialized complexes and campuses. A problem solver that pays great attention to detail, Shaun is a valuable asset to our project team.lease join us for the third webinar of the series presented by Tony Starr, Mintz, Jackie Falla, Elaine Construction, Mike O'Brien, Gilbane Building Company and Jeff Soderquist, Columbia as they discuss how to best insulate your company from future COVID-19 claims and losses
 BWiC Presents: Building Respect in 2020 & Beyond
October 14 | 3:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
Please join us for our annual panel celebrating women in the A|E|C industry. This year our esteemed panel will focus on the challenges and solutions women of diverse backgrounds face due to microaggressions and unconscious bias.
 Conversations With...Barbara Kroncke, Executive Director, UMBA
October 23 | 8:30 a.m.
Zoom Webinar
This is a members only program! Please join us for our Conversations With...Barbara Kroncke, Executive Director, University of Massachusetts Building Authority. Kroncke oversees an ambitious $2.1 billion growth plan that includes the acquisition and construction of and renovation to academic and research buildings, student residence halls and dining and athletic facilities on all five of the University of Massachusetts campuses.
 2020 Fall - Virtual Lean Construction Program Series
October 27 | 9:00 a.m.
Zoom Meetings
NEW VIRTUAL LEAN SERIES! The Lean Construction Series has now moved to a virtual format. There are 13 sessions from October 27 - November 24 from 9am - 12pm on Tuesdays - Thursdays. There will be a mix of attendees from New England giving all attendees the opportunity to meet and network with a more diverse group.
This is a certificate program that consists of seven units. Following the completion of all seven units, individuals will have a deep knowledge of both the theory and application of Lean Construction and be able to sit for an exam to earn AGC's Certificate of Management - Lean Construction (CM-LC) credential.
 Design and Construction Leadership Skills
October 27 | 1:00 p.m. Zoom Meetings The same leadership skills that made you effective before Covid-19 may undermine you now. Join the six two-hour online interactive seminars.
Design and Construction Leadership Skills delivers the insights, strategies and skills you need to lead effectively now. Manage change proactively, strategically, build essential new leadership competencies, update classic leadership strategies and skills and redefine your leadership to integrate new skills with classic wisdom.
 AGC MA and UMass /Mt. Ida present: Build It Better - Innovations in the new wave of sustainable buildings and smart growth systems October 28 | 12:00 p.m. Zoom Meetings
Build-it-Better is a series of live virtual classrooms, designed for all industry professionals looking to advance their knowledge and expertise on the emerging best practices in sustainable buildings and smart growth systems. Participants will attain the skills to articulate to owners, developers, and heads of firms the impact that buildings have on the environment and on their communities. Leaders, working professionals, and the next generation of building professionals will gain a thorough understanding of the scale, and complexity for what some consider to be the world's most advanced, holistic performance standard for buildings. Completion of the program will prepare registrants for the emerging industry credential exams. Participants will gain access to information and resources about case studies, best practices, project support, certification programs, and credential exams.
 Building Excellence Series with Michael Fish, President and Chief Executive Officer at Dellbrook | JKS
November 6 | 8:30 a.m.
Zoom Meeting
This is a members only program! Mike is responsible for defining the company's mission, providing strategic direction, leading initiatives to identify new opportunities, and continuing to emphasize the key to Dellbrook | JKS's success - teamwork.
Under his leadership, Dellbrook | JKS has grown into one of the largest building contractors in New England with expertise in healthcare, hospitality, multi-family housing, private education, historic renovation, and senior & assisted living construction.
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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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