AGC’s Laura Ziegler joined Lt. Governor Flanagan and state leaders on Monday to talk about the importance of infrastructure investments and keeping workers safe in work zones. For more information, click here.
Pictured with Laura is Joe Fowler of LIUNA, MNDOT officials including Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger, Lt. Gov. Flanagan, Representative Frank Hornstein, Senator Scott Dibble, Representative Leigh Finke, and Lt. Mike Lee of the MN State Patrol.
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Scholarship Recipient Tours Project
Avery Mulholland (second from left), a 2024 Charles McCrossan AGC Scholarship recipient, was invited to a C.S. McCrossan job site tour this week of the Metro Green Line Extension. Stacy Arnold (AGC Safety Director, left), Nathan Nyhammer, Jim Helgestad, and Kelsey Utley (all with C.S. McCrossan) accompanied Avery for the tour.
A native of Brainerd, MN, Avery is a senior studying civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas.
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2024-2025 Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey is OPEN
The 2024 AGC of Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey yields a unique look at the entire spectrum of the Minnesota construction industry from the design and engineering phase all the way through to project completion and close out. The survey link has been sent to our primary contacts at all AGC member firms, and through our partners at AWC, AIA, and ACEC. If you have not seen a link, please let Renee know!
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Your participation gives us rich and insightful data on trends regarding market conditions, equipment purchases, remote work policies, sourcing of workforce, retention strategies, and so much more. This data is vital to AGC's ability to effectively advocate for the industry.
View previous Industry Assessments
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The survey will close on November 1, 2024. One response per firm, please.
If you are a contractor, supplier, service provider, architect, or engineer and would like the link to the survey for your firm, please contact Renee.
All firms that complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a delivery of delicious AGC cookies for your entire staff!
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2024 Salary Survey
A service to AGC General and Specialty Contractors
Produced every other year, the AGC/PAS Salary Survey provides important information regarding previous and anticipated compensation increases, bonuses, fringe benefits, etc. Participants can determine how their compensation practices compare to peer firms of similar size and type. Most non-craft job classifications are covered.
This survey is administered on a confidential basis by PAS (nationally recognized construction industry compensation analysts) as a service to AGC of Minnesota specialty and general contractor members. AGC is not involved in the collection or reporting of the data. The survey is entirely between the contractor and PAS. Complete confidentiality is guaranteed.
In an effort to get this survey into the right hands, we have sent the survey link to our primary contact and HR contact for each contractor member. If you have not received a link to fill out the form, or if you're the person who should do it for your company, please contact Renee.
Please note:
Survey results will be available free of charge and are limited to respondents only.
Submission Deadline: November 8, 2024
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Contractors who do not participate will not receive a report.
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Copies will not be made available for purchase.
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5 Steps to Prepare Equipment for Cooler Temperatures
As the daylight hours decrease and the mercury drops, keeping machines in prime operating condition requires more time, attention and effort. Moisture plus cooler temperatures can increase wear on any machine’s engine, transmission and hydraulic systems. How can operators prepare to minimize downtime and safeguard their machines against excess wear and tear? Check out these steps.
Allen Charnstrom has worked in the heavy equipment industry for nearly 30 years. For 25 years, he provided excellent service as a field service technician. Now, as RDO Equipment Co.’s Product Specialist Manager for the Midwest region, he provides contractors with equipment and technology solutions.
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Fall 2024 Truck Weight Education Classes Announced
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.
For training dates, locations, and to register, go to Minnesota Truck-Weight Education Training | Minnesota LTAP (umn.edu)
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Several MnDOT-AGC Joint Technical Committees Meetings Set for Fall
Five technical committees provide members with a biannual opportunity to communicate with MnDOT staff and fellow contractors on contractor issues, as well as hear project and program updates relevant to the subject area. These committees continue to foster AGC member partnerships with MnDOT and allow participants to network and share information. Each committee meets once in the fall/winter and once in the spring in St. Paul.
Technical Committees:
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Bituminous: Monday, Sept. 16 at 1:00 P.M. (held in conjunction with MAPA)
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Bridge: Monday, Dec. 9 at 1:00 P.M.
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Concrete: Thursday, October 17 at 1:00 P.M.
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Grading and Base: Monday, Sept. 30 at 10:00 A.M.
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Alternative Procurement (TBD)
Who can join?
Any AGC of Minnesota member can join; however, priority for committee membership will be given to contractors.
How do I sign up?
Email Laura Ziegler at lziegler@agcmn.org and indicate which committee(s) you’d like to join.
What if I can’t join in person?
Call in/Zoom option is available for all committees.
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AGC Safety Committee Kicks Off Next Month: Please Take the Survey!
Open to all AGC members, the AGC 2024-2025 Safety Committee is preparing to kick off, with meetings held on the first Thursday of the month from October through May. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format unless the topic/content doesn't support online participation.
The first meeting will be held October 3rd (11:30-1:00 in person, 12:00-1:00 online).
Stacy Arnold, AGC's Director of Safety & CHASE, will be leading the committee and requests that members interested in participating take a moment to complete this SURVEY.
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2024 CHASE Recognition
Everyone interested in developing a culture of safety within their organization is invited to join us for a happy hour event on November 6 to honor the stellar safety records of the 57 CHASE contractors in this 21st year of safety partnership with MNOSHA! We will be joined by Dr. Charles Cartwright with a special presentation on safety and culture.
Learn more and register.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI) NEWS | |
Yolanda McIntosh to Keynote Suicide Survivors Lived Experience Collective
This suicide prevention month, join US in harnessing the collective wisdom of those of us who have lived and living experience with suicide. At a free webinar on Tuesday, September 24 featuring keynote speakers and organizers, you'll get a sneak peak at our Lived Experience Collective Convening (LECC)- happening November 19 in Minneapolis. Both attempt survivors, LECC keynote speakers will share aspects of their lived experience journeys. Julissa Soto is an internationally recognized leader for Latino immigrant equality, inclusion, and health equity. And Yolanda McIntosh, a leader in mental health and suicide prevention in the high risk construction industry, shares highlights from her "Lessons in Being a Voice of Change" speech.
An annual event in its 2nd year, the LECC offers a platform to share stories, strategies, and solutions that transcend the traditional approaches to suicide prevention and grief support. The Convening is in partnership with the International Association for Suicide Prevention’s first ever Pan-American Conference.
Register for the 9/24 webinar | Register for the 11/19 LECC
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION NEWS | |
Joint AGC/Laborers Supervisory Development Program
Celebrates 2024 Graduates
Congratulations to the graduates of the 2024 Laborers Supervisory Development Program (LSDP)! Developed jointly between AGC of Minnesota and LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota, this program takes participants through all six of AGC's Supervisory Training Program (STP) units as classroom study, and on the job training through the Laborers, providing immediate real world experience related to each classroom unit.
The five graduates pictured work with Carl Bolander & Sons, McGough Construction, Knutson Construction, and Mortenson.
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New Professional Development Program: Building Leaders
New for 2025, Building Leaders is crafted for the more experienced contractor professional. The program is designed to cultivate participants into true organizational leaders who can set the tone for clear and positive communication, and steer both in-house teams and project teams toward success. Built around six sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of “being” the business, growing the business, forming teams that win, unifying the team, creating a culture of safety, and manifesting their leadership. In addition, students will participate in a three session “boot camp” on construction claims. Rounding out the learning will be a session on lean construction, mental heath in construction, diversity in construction, risk management and cyber security.
Available to AGC members only, the ideal candidate will be a mid-level manager on a clear path to advancement within the firm.
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Supervisory Training Program (STP) Classes
There are two more STP courses available before the end of the year! Register now for the following units:
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Special AGC Member Discounts on Sherwin-Williams Products
AGC members can save even more on Sherwin-Williams products September 1 - October 31, 2024! When you enroll your company with National Purchasing Partners (NPP), you have immediate access to all the AGC member discounts. This month's discounts include:
ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape Original Multi-Surface #2090
- AGC Member Discount $3.99 – $19.89
- List Price $5.79 – $27.09
Dickies Painter’s Pants and Shorts
- AGC Member Discount $18.79 - $21.99
- List Price $24.99 – $29.99
Contractor Series Canvas Drop Cloths
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AGC Member Discount $18.99 – $45.99
- List Price $25.49 –$62.99
Sher-Max Urethanized Premium Elastomeric Sealant
- AGC Member Discount $3.99
- List Price $5.39
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VitalCog Suicide Prevention for Construction Training
VitalCog is the only Suicide Prevention training program specific to the construction industry available in Minnesota. AGC's Yolanda McIntosh is a VitalCog trainer, and offers training sessions to AGC members at no cost, other than materials.
Non-members may request training sessions as well, at a cost of $100/person + materials.
Contact Yolanda to schedule a training for your team!
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It's Time to Make Mental Health an Industry Priority
Great progress has been made in a short time to increase awareness of the construction industry’s mental health crisis. More recently, the concept of worker wellbeing has emerged, transcending an individualized focus on helping those already in crisis, and instead proactively identifying and working to mitigate the stressors found in our unique industry business model with its inherent demands.
Spearheaded by AGC, the Worker Wellbeing Initiative Strategy Team has embarked on a comprehensive strategy approach that brings together all three industry partner segments (employers, workforce, and project owners) to foster a secure and healthy work environment for all construction industry workers. Engaged and productive dialogue is being focused to identify proactive measures that can reduce industry mental health stressors before they take hold and manifest in crisis outcomes. This holistic approach aims to tackle the mental health crisis that is hindering growth within our industry by prioritizing mental health on parallel with physical safety and wellbeing.
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