AGC has reached settlements on all of the agreements that it negotiates and has received updates on other agreements. If you are signed or want to be signed to a building agreement, be sure to sign and return the new assignment/to be bound form found on our website (members, contact Renee if you need login credentials).

The trades are working on allocating the wages.  We are posting copies of the allocations on our website as soon as we receive them. We also will be creating a consolidated allocation worksheet for great ease and understanding, hopefully next week.

This past week, AGC met with public owners regarding the ongoing challenges of unpredictable material price escalations and supply chain disruptions.

Representatives from the Dept. of Administration, MnDOT, the Metropolitan Council, Metropolitan Airports Commission, and the Governor’s Office were provided with numerous examples of the current issues and approaches by owners in other states with the goal of finding equitable solutions that share the risk of current market volatility. We emphasized that this is affecting all contractors of all sizes, with a particular impact in the W/MBE marketplace. AGC and other construction industry organizations are providing additional recommendations to the agencies moving forward. We will keep members apprised of any developments. 

Laura Ziegler 

Director of Highway/Heavy and Government Affairs

AGC testified in support of the inclusion of local roads and bridges in a bonding bill during this week’s Senate Capital Investment hearing. 

Skip to 1:11:26 to hear Laura Ziegler's testimony.

The best way to stay on top of urgent legislative issues that need your input is by signing up to receive AGC of Minnesota's action alerts.

AGC is excited to recognize our many Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) members! Each month we will highlight an AGC MWB member in the Weekly Update and on our website.

Our first member spotlight is Moltron Builders Inc. Click to read the full Q&A with CEO Babette Buckner and learn more about this AGC member!

The MPCA is now accepting applications for grant funds to replace or improve heavy-duty off-road diesel equipment, eligible under the federal Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA). Recipients can use the funds for cleaner diesel, alternative fuels, hybrid, or all-electric equipment. An overview of this grant and the RFP process will take place on Wednesday, June 8. Read more and submit a proposal

MnDOT will end spring load restrictions in various frost zones on the following dates:

Please check with local agencies prior to increasing any weights on their routes. The sign erected on the roadway governs the load limit in effect.

Rising labor, material and transit costs are draining already-thin profit margins in the construction industry. This isn’t new. But instead of riding the waves, contractors are shifting their business models and processes, changing where parts are being constructed. Discover 5 reasons why construction is turning to prefab and modular construction and how your business can tackle margin disruption. Learn more

MNDOT is developing an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan to access $68M in federal dollars to build out the state’s electric vehicle charging network.

Students pursuing a secondary degree in a construction related field are encouraged to apply for an AGC of Minnesota Foundation scholarship!

Click here to apply, and direct all potential students to the AGC Foundation web page!

Learn more and register for this free webinar. Companies do NOT need to be members of the state chamber to attend.

Join the Chief Economists of the Associated General Contractors of America, the American Institute of Architects, and ConstructConnect on Tuesday, May 10 for an in-depth discussion on what’s in store for the construction industry for the remainder of 2022 and beyond. We'll also get an update from ConstructConnect's Content Team on the latest Project Intelligence.

This free webcast is open to anyone interested in the North American Construction Economy.

The Minnesota Construction Crew is having their 9th annual union trades hiring event (in person and virtual) on Thursday, May 19.

Vendor fee revenue goes to Construct Tomorrow.

There's currently room for 30 more people at the 2022 AGC golf tournament, which will be held Friday, August 5 at Keller Golf Course.

Hole sponsorships are sold out, but other great sponsorship opportunities remain! Register today!

Registration is now open for the 2022 Sporting Clays Fundraiser, held on Wednesday, September 14! Proceeds go to the AGC of Minnesota Foundation, which provides scholarships to students pursuing a career in the construction industry.

We'll be sold out in no time, so sign your team up today!

Whether you're a current Procore user or new to construction technology, click here to see how Procore can help connect all your teams, project information, and systems into one platform so you can deliver your projects on time and on budget.