“It is beyond frustrating that our elected representatives cannot find a path to agree on investing the historic amount of state surplus funds available to improve the lives of all Minnesotans," said AGC CEO Tim Worke. "Building and highway infrastructure is the backbone of the state’s economy, and it supports future business vitality. Sadly, it appears that state leaders have failed to act on a once in a generation opportunity to make significant investment in Minnesota’s future.”

Worke reiterated these thoughts at a media event this week.

There is a renewed interest in starting up the Over dimension Permit Committee as well. Stay tuned for details.

Email Laura Ziegler and indicate which committee(s) you’d like to join.

Zoom option is available for all committees. Meetings typically last between 1.5-2 hrs.

Congratulations to Ulland Brothers, Inc. on their momentous 100-year anniversary of being in the road construction business! Click the images below for a little bit of Ulland's history.

AGC Members: if you have a milestone anniversary or other celebration coming up, please contact Renee to have your information included in the Weekly Update!

The Frontline Worker Pay Application went live on Wednesday. Construction and mining are not eligible industries. Some questions have arisen regarding construction materials manufacturing. If the production falls under construction, then it wouldn't be covered, but if it falls under a manufacturing process, it would be included in that eligible sector. If you are unsure whether you or your employees are eligible, you should review the law and guidance and truthfully fill in and submit the application during the 45-day application period. The applicant support info is as follows: mnfrontlinepay@submittable.com or (866) 333-7633. 

Eligible workers will have 45 days to apply for Frontline Worker Pay. Within 15 days after the application period is opened, employers in the identified frontline sector must provide notice to all current workers who may be eligible for payments. Those whose applications are denied may appeal the decision within 15 days of the notice of denial.

Planning for the 2023 Minnesota Construction Summit is in full swing! Registration for attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors is open - click the buttons to reserve exhibiting space, sign up as a sponsor, or save money by registering early to attend!

If you would like to respond to the open call for presentations at the Summit, please complete this survey.

Thirteen AGC member executives completed the first ever Executive Circle program today. This six-session program included building and highway general contractor and specialty contractor executives. Led by Tina Nazier with Wipfli, each session explored various aspects of transformational leadership, including Leadership, Vision, People, Technology, Communication and Operations.

The next Executive Circle series will begin December 1-2, 2022 and is limited to 15 people. The schedule and application will be released this summer. For information, contact Merry Beckmann.

“I will use this for the rest of my career," said Chris Rust, President, Danny’s Construction.

Front Row (L-R): Jesse Roush (Veit & Company), Ben Lovin (Ames Construction, Inc.), Joel Swanson (Swanson & Youngdale), program consultant Tina Nazier (Wipfli)

Second Row: Pat Block (LS Black Constructors), Eric Engh (Ryan Companies US, Inc.), Dave Lyste (Rachel Contracting)

Third Row: Nate Robitschek (Watson-Forsberg Co.), Paul Kolias (Doran Construction), Mike McGrath (MG McGrath)

Back Row: Chris Rust (Danny's Construction), Tim Worke (AGC CEO), Mark Liska (LS Black Constructors)

Missing from photo: Aaron Benike (Benike Construction), Tyler Sarff (Molin Concrete Products).

All AGC members are invited to join the AGC staff and Board of Directors on Wednesday, July 13 (4:30-6:30) p.m. for a member meeting at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth!  

Join the AGC Leadership Blueprint Alumni and Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) Young Professionals for an afternoon of Minnesota Twins AAA baseball. On August 10 at 1:07 p.m., the St. Paul Saints will take on the Columbus Clippers (AAA team for Cleveland Guardians). 

Sign up today!

Reserve your team or sponsorship 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.