COVID-19 Mandate Update
AGC of America filed suit in Texas challenging the federal contractor vaccine mandate. This suit is in addition to AGC’s suit to enjoin the OSHA ETS mandate. Currently, both the federal contractor and the OSHA ETS mandates are stayed by federal district courts. We continue to monitor the courts and will update you if there are any changes. |
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021-2022 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey! View the results here, and a Finance & Commerce article on the report here. |
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Constructability Review Request
MnDOT is asking potential contractors to assist with evaluating construction staging, access concepts, pay item structure, and plan and specification details required to perform the 494 MN River Bridge Repair project. MnDOT requests one-on-one meetings with potential construction contractors to review the proposed concepts and provide feedback. The meetings are expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
The week of January 24, 2022 has been selected as the Department’s desired window for constructability reviews. We are planning to use Microsoft Teams software for virtual meetings. Please contact Greg Asche, Resident Engineer, at 651-775-1168 or greg.asche@state.mn.us to schedule a meeting.
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Warning: Sharp Curves Ahead
Exploring the why behind the twists and turns of road design. Throughout the COVID-19 era, many Americans have opted out of air travel and are instead packing up their cars and hitting the road for an old-fashioned road trip. A survey conducted by Farmers Insurance found that more than 60% of people are planning to travel by car or RV over the next few months. Learn more
By Andrew Plowman, PE - Director, Transportation Design at WSB
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Winter Truck Load Increases Begin Dec. 18 for North Frost Zone
Winter load increases will begin Saturday, Dec. 18, at 12:01 a.m. on unrestricted state highways in the north frost zone.
Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown here. |
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The Summit is less than a month away! Are you registered?
The 2022 Minnesota Construction Summit is the industry event of the year, bringing together construction industry professionals for two days of inspiration, education, and networking!
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Summit Attendees Receive Free Contract Review Uploads |
Attendees of the 2022 Minnesota Construction Summit will receive 3 Free Uploads on Document Crunch! (Over $900 value)
Document Crunch simplifies contract review by finding and explaining over 40 provisions in contracts. They also offer a reference sheet for project managers to comply with important provisions. This saves significant time reviewing and complying with contracts, enhances productivity, and reduces risk.
Learn more at the Construction Summit from Document Crunch representatives and enjoy the 3 free uploads for attending!
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Thank You to our Platinum Sponsor!
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AGC Members: Legislative Committee Meeting
Join us for our Final Legislative Committee Meeting of 2021!
We will have updates regarding the policy discussion with the Board, the state budget surplus, capital investment bill discussions, as well as the federal infrastructure law.
Monday, December 20th
1:00 p.m. via Zoom
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) NEWS |
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Good Faith Effort Educational Opportunities
at the Minnesota Construction Summit
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LEADING WITH AN INCLUSIVE LENS
Is your organization’s climate inclusive or exclusive? Welcoming or unwelcoming? It is important that leaders, managers, and frontline employees learn how to communicate and work effectively across ALL dimensions of diversity. Leading with an Inclusive Lens prepares leaders and employees at all levels to contribute positively to cultivating an inclusive work environment so EVERYONE can thrive and flourish.
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CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF RESPECT, INCLUSION & CIVILITY
In this engaging and interactive presentation, Dr. Jermaine Davis will equip leaders and frontline employees with practical tips on how to work inclusively and respectfully up, down, and across their organization. Individuals will learn how to embrace and value the unique and diverse perspective of their peers and colleagues.
Jermaine Davis (Jermaine M. Davis Seminars & Workshops)
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CULTURE OF CARE
A detailed overview of Culture of CARE, progress of pledges, AGC of America's DEI Steering Committee work, and the new DEI Assessment, along with new developments from AGC of America.
Brynn Huneke (AGC of America)
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SURVIVAL TACTICS AND RESILIENCE STRATEGIES IN THE AFTERMATH OF CONSTRUCTION CRISES
The Human Element of Crisis Management is vital. In the midst of Critical Incident Responses to major or catastrophic workplace incidents, Operations, Safety and Human Resources personnel busily execute “emergency response" checklists. Does this Critical Incident Response address the wellbeing of all employees involved? Organizations and the people within them demonstrate widely disparate outcomes in the aftermath of workplace and jobsite crises. Learn the leadership skills, survival tactics, and the resilience strategies that define those that do it well.
Cal Beyer, Rob Dahl (CSDZ)
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Member Benefits: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services
As we continue to highlight the various AGC service offerings that bring value to our members, we focus today on AGC's DEI department, including the DEI Committee, DEI Leadership Council, and the Culture of CARE program.
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There's still time to add your logo here and become an
AGC Annual Partner for 2022!
or contact Jennifer to create partnership customized to your needs.
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Your Trusted Resource
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
525 Park Street, Suite 110 | St. Paul, MN 55103
651-632-8929
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