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VitalCog Gatekeeper Training
Did you know that Yolanda McIntosh, AGC’s Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, is available to provide Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Construction VitalCog Gatekeeper Training for AGC members?
The vision of “VitalCog in Construction” is to cultivate a construction community of employees who are aspiring to the elimination of the devastating impact of suicide. Email Yolanda to learn more.
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Save the Date:
2nd Annual Summit on Mental Health in Construction
The Minnesota Construction Coalition for Mental Health is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Summit on Tuesday, November 28. The agenda will feature subject matter experts and members of the Minnesota construction community discussing substance use and mental health in construction. More details here.
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Suicide Prevention Resources
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Please take some time to explore and share the following resources:
Minnesota Walk Dates 2023:
Albert Lea: Saturday, Sept. 23 Register
Luverne: Saturday, Sept. 16 Register
Mankato: Saturday, Sept. 23 Register
Nisswa: Saturday, Oct. 14 Register
Red Wing: Saturday, Sept. 23 Register
Rochester: Saturday, Oct. 7 Register
St. Cloud: Saturday, Oct. 7 Register
Twin Cities: Sunday, Sept. 17 Register
Willmar: Saturday, Sept. 9 Register
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Construction Contracts Event
Huge changes in the law require form contracts to be updated and creates a dilemma regarding whether to use an in-house form or an industry form. To date, as best we know, the AGC-MN form contracts are the only contracts updated for the new laws.
AGC members as well as non-members who have purchased the 2023 AGC contracts are invited to join us next Friday, September 15 for a discussion. This event will be in-person, with a Zoom option.
Tentative Agenda:
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Two construction law firm attorneys who serve on AGC-MN’s contracts committee will present and answer questions (Kyle Willems from Bassford Remele and Jevon Bindman from Maslon LLP).
- Explain how AGC-MN contracts work in general and compare with other industry forms (ConsensusDocs and AIA particularly)
- Emphasis on the big three contracts (owner, subcontractor, and material purchase)
- Explanation of other contracts
- Use of drop downs instead of numerous versions
- How AGC-MN contracts addressed the new laws (particularly duty to defend, wage theft, IRA, Buy America, Davis-Bacon).
- Understand the theories, strengths and weaknesses of these new terms
- Understand how new laws can impact practices, may create new costs and landmines to avoid
- Tips on how to negotiate contracts with owners, generals and subcontractors, particularly to address the new laws to avoid landmines
- Q&A time
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AGC at Lake Street Works
Yolanda McIntosh recently spoke at Lake Street Works, an after-school construction workforce development program for 12th-grade students of color from the highest risk lowest income communities of Minneapolis.
Testimonial from Jess Coykendall, LSW Director: "You are absolutely the greatest. I think Meya said it best last night when she called your presentation. “powerful“. Being in front of students is definitely one of your spiritual gifts, and I am so appreciative that you are willing to share it with our kids. Thank you for spending so much time with us last night and making such an incredibly profound statement to our students that they can indeed take control of their destiny."
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Expand the Toolbox Presents:
Addressing the Construction Skilled Labor Shortage - International Professionals
Tuesday, October 24
International Institute of Minnesota
This event will provide insight and access to opportunities for contractors to learn about the variety of areas where they can legally employ international students & workers who are skilled and ready for the construction industry. By attending this event you will learn about the opportunities, process, timelines, and strategy when incorporating and accommodating international students and graduates within your organization.
This event is for construction contractors/employers, HR professionals and senior leadership who are currently embracing this opportunity or looking to be a champion of this work within their own company or the industry.
Learn more and Register
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AGC 2023 DEI Awards
Applications for the second annual AGC DEI Awards are now open! These awards recognize member businesses for their initiatives in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space, and are presented in four categories:
All applicants must be members in good standing with AGC of Minnesota for at least one year, and must sign the Culture of CARE Pledge. Submissions must relate to activities or initiatives conducted in the past 12 months.
Entries are judged by the AGC of Minnesota Diversity & Inclusion Judging Committee, based on the information provided in the application. Judges are non-members who are business owners, or work in educational institutions, government entities, and community-based organizations that work in tandem with the construction industry.
The 2023 Awards will be presented at the AGC Honors event on January 16, 2024 | St. Paul Event Center
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Dig In 2023
Merry Beckmann and Yolanda McIntosh spent this Thursday at Dig In - the annual event for students and the community to learn and get a hands-on experience with the aggregates, concrete, and paving industry. Participants toured the Cemstone, Minnesota Paving & Materials, and Wells facilities, watched Dakota Aggregates floating dredge in action, discovered local history, and got to operate heavy mining equipment, along with many other demonstrations.
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AGC of America Workforce Survey Results
The results of a new workforce survey by AGC of America and Autodesk show significant flaws in the nation's approach to preparing workers for construction careers.
88 percent of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire, undermining efforts to build infrastructure and other projects as firms boost pay and embrace AI to cope with labor shortages.
View the national and Minnesota-specific results, read the analysis, or view all the survey results here.
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Forecasting Equipment Fleet Additions During an Unstable Market? Consider Taking These Four Steps
More than a year ago, I shared decision-making advice during “stormy economic weather”. Many tips still apply, but instead of forecasting the winds of change, I gathered some recommendations from contractors, technology experts and RDO Equipment Co. team members to weather challenges — whether due to inflation’s jetstream or predictable seasonal changes. Check out these steps.
Senior Vice President of Equipment Dennis Howard focuses Check out more from The Track, a web series delivering the latest news about the equipment and construction market.
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Dan Hannan Sr. Memorial EHS Scholarship
Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals serve employers and employees by preserving what matters most—the quality of life. This is accomplished by effectively managing the risks associated with working conditions and human behaviors. No employee should go to work fearful of injury or unknowingly exposed to hazards and conditions that could result in a debilitating illness. To that end, the EHS professional is a vital part of an employer’s operations, ensuring sustainability by contributing to the return on investment that a healthy workforce provides to a business.
Dan Hannan Sr.—was a commercial painter for four decades from the 1950’s through the 1980’s. His passing in 2000 because of lung cancer was caused in part by his occupational exposures that occurred well before workplace controls were established by OSHA in 1970. This onetime $1,000 scholarship proves to memorialize not only his service to his trade but also his largely unguarded health and safety condition.
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20-Year CHASE Recognition Event
The Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) program is celebrating its 20th year with a special event to honor the participating contractors whose stellar safety records continue to lead the Minnesota construction industry!
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The CHASE program began in 2003 as a partnership between Minnesota OSHA and AGC of Minnesota. Twenty years later, it is still the longest-running partnership with MNOSHA. The program is designed to recognize AGC member contractors for their safety programs and performance, while providing incentives for partnership.
Join us at Ames Center on November 8 to celebrate the achievements of these contractors in the past year, and hear an inspiring safety message from renowned speaker Garrison Wynn!
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Register for STP Classes!
Supervisory Training Program classes are in full swing at the AGC office and online!
Students who complete all six units (in any order) receive a graduation certificate through AGC of America. Registration is now open for all upcoming 2023 classes.
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AGC of Minnesota is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the next Executive Circle series. Now in its third year, this Executive Circle is an executive leaders’ development program.
If you, or someone in your firm, is charged with making decisions or influencing decisions on behalf of the firm, this program is a must. Participants explore various aspects of transformational leadership over six sessions with Tina Nazier, Wipfli’s National Construction and Real Estate Organizational Performance Strategy Leader. The 2024 program begins January 25 and concludes May 16. Application deadline is November 17, 2023 and is available to AGC member firms only. No more than 14 people will be accepted.
The program adheres to the AGC of Minnesota Antitrust Policy.
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Rochester Area Member Networking
Networking opportunities are among the benefits AGC provides to members!
AGC members (and prospective members) are invited to join us for a networking event at Somerby Golf Club in Byron on October 12.
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Come mingle with your industry peers and hear about the latest expansion plans in Rochester from Patrick Seeb, Executive Director of Destination Medical Center (DMC) Economic Development Agency.
The DMC is the state’s largest public-private economic development initiative, which aims to transform Rochester into a global destination for health and wellness.
Register to join us!
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2024 Construction Summit:
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is open both to attendees and sponsors/exhibitors for the 2024 Minnesota Construction Summit (January 17-18)!
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ATTENDEES: Take advantage of the Extra Early Bird discount by registering before September 30!
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EXHIBITORS: Register early to get your preferred location!
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SPONSORS: The earlier you register, the more exposure you'll receive!
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Don't Miss These Events!
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