MN Legislature Gavels In

The MN legislative session has begun as committees heard a myriad of different presentations and proposals this week. A main focus for this non-budget setting-session is a capital investment bill. Legislators on the House and Senate Capital Investment Committees heard Governor’s Walz’s $982 million infrastructure plan that focuses on state agency asset preservation, the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State system for asset preservation and replacement, water, transportation, and public safety.

The passage of a capital investment package remains a high priority for AGC of MN, and many of our partners, including those on the Building Jobs Coalition. AGC is also working to with many groups to advance legislation that would increase worker safety when locating underground utilities. You can view AGC’s legislative priorities and full platform here. Stayed tuned for further updates as the session progresses.

The AGC Legislative Committee will meeting next Thursday. Contact Laura Ziegler if you would like to join. 

New Form Contracts Available...the Suite Six

The (March) 2024 – (February) 2025 AGC-MN short form construction contracts are now available. As always, they are free for AGC of Minnesota members and available for download here. Nonmembers may purchase a license to use the agreements. (There is a discount for renewals through the end of February and, as always, a discount for members of participating sister associations.) 

We have a suite of six contracts now. In addition to the favorite Owner-Contractor, Contractor-Subcontractor, and Material Purchases agreements, we were asked and have created a new Residential Owner-Contractor agreement. Plus we have specialty short form contractors for ITOs and Early Payment Addendum for SBEs. These contracts are created and reviewed by our Contracts Committee, a talented group of construction attorneys (in-house and with law firms) and business folk, representing general and subcontractors, and big and smaller firms, and have been hailed as “the Gold Standard” and “Project Centric” (versus architect or engineer centric as other form contracts were characterized). 

Feel free to email Mike if you have any questions.

Women in Construction (WIC) Week: March 3-9, 2024

AGC of Minnesota is gearing up for WIC Week 2024. If you have industry women you would like to see featured, contact Renee Horsman for more information. Keep in mind AGC features women from all areas of the industry; not just the trades. Check out our past highlights:

• WIC Week 2023
• WIC Week 2022

NAWIC Minnesota WIC Week Events are up and available for registration here.

Also, watch for the WIC Week billboards on SB 35 at Johnson & E Hennepin and EB 694 at University!

OSHA Annual Training from OECS

It's construction training season - the ideal time to make sure your OSHA annual training is complete. AGC members receive discounts on required OSHA training from OSHA + Environmental Compliance Systems (OECS)! Members also receive special discounted rates on a wide variety of classes offered in OECS’ Specialized Training Center. Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in your construction projects.



Learn more here | Class Registration | Contact OECS

Minnesota Truck-Weight Education Training

This training promotes voluntary compliance to reduce damage to public roads and highways from overweight vehicles. Its goal is to teach you how to haul the most legal weight without violating truck-weight laws.

You'll learn about road-weight regulations during various times of the year, including the winter load increase and spring load restrictions. How trucks are configured—with proper axle spacing and tire size—makes a difference.

Instructors will provide professional, easy-to-understand take-home materials to assist you with your own configurations and options. The training is updated to reflect changes in truck-weight legislation.

View the Schedule and Register.

Joint AGC/COE Annual Meeting

A Joint meeting with the Omaha District Corps of Engineers has been scheduled at the DoubleTree Hotel, 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, Nebraska on May 1 - 2, 2024.

Click here for schedule and registration details or call the AGC of ND office at 800-472-2120 for more information.

Registration is open for all of the following events! Act quickly to reserve your spot!

Networking Event - April 11 (Coyote Moon Grille | St. Cloud)

Join the AGC Board of Directors and your industry colleagues for some informal networking!

Golf Tournament - August 2 (Keller Golf Course | Maplewood)

This tournament sold out in record time last year - get your foursome or sponsorships ASAP!

St. Paul Saints Game - August 7

(CHS Field | St. Paul)

Join AGC and MBEX members for an afternoon of Minnesota Twins AAA baseball against the Columbus Clippers!

Sporting Clays Fundraiser - Sept 11

(Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club | Prior Lake)

Register your team of 5 to join us at the 25th Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser to benefit the AGC of Minnesota Foundation!

The 2024 Executive Circle cohort gathered this week at Holman Field in St. Paul for Session Two on VISION. Joining Tina Nazier (back left) from Wipfli was Matt Trine (front left).

Thank You to our 2024 Annual Partners!

Don't Miss These Events!

Register now or save the date for these upcoming AGC events:

• Networking Event: April 11 (Coyote Moon Grill, St. Cloud)
• Golf Tournament: August 2 (Keller Golf Course)
• AGC/MBEX Saints Game: August 7 (CHS Field)
• Sporting Clays Fundraiser: September 11 (MN Horse & Hunt Club)
• AGC Honors 2025: February 18
• 2025 Minnesota Construction Summit: February 19-20 (St. Paul RiverCentre)