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Iowa Contractor Becomes First Woman to Lead AGC of America
Kristine Young AGC of America President
Kristine Young the chief executive officer of Des Moines Iowa-based Miller the Driller became the first woman to lead the U.S. construction industry. Young who was sworn in as president of the Associated General Contractors of America at the national co...
Posted on: 03/29/2011
AGC Welcomes New Members!
The following firms have been approved for membership: Cleanscapes Inc. (waste collection and recycling); Woodworth Capital Inc. (investments and financial advising); DBM Contractors Inc. (65 year design/build specialty geotechnical contractor with design and construction capabilities in earth re...
Posted on: 03/01/2011
AGC Elects New Officers and Board Members
At its Jan. 28 annual meeting AGC of Washington elected its 2011 slate of officers and board members. The officers are:
Pat McGarry President
Pat McGarry is Vice President for Manson Construction Co. He started at Manson in 1968 working aboard the company’s tugs and crane barg...
Posted on: 02/01/2011
This is Not a Drill: Be on Alert for Misleading Fax
Previously we reported that companies around the country were receiving a fax from “American” General Contractors looking deceptively like a real AGC (Associated General Contractors) application. Now several AGC of Washington members have reported receiving it. Take note! Click fake fax to see...
Posted on: 01/19/2011
AGC Welcomes New Members!
The following firms have been approved for membership: Greylock Consulting LLC (WBE/DBE environmental consulting firm providing soil sediment and storm water sampling water quality monitoring and permitting support. Licensed geologists and hydrogeologists); Marine Resources Group (marine transpor...
Posted on: 01/19/2011
AGC Welcomes New Members!
The following firms have been approved for membership: Gordon & Rees LLP (legal services); Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (financial planning); Flatiron West Inc. (heavy highway). Please also note these company name changes: John Korsmo Construction Inc. is now known as Korsmo Construction Inc.;...
Posted on: 01/04/2011
2011 AGC Membership Directory – Make Sure You're Included!
Planning for the next directory is underway! Please visit the AGC of Washington eDirectory to view your company’s listing. To access the eDirectory please go to www.agcwa.com and click “Find a Contractor”. Any changes must be submitted to Stacy Mullane no later than Jan. 21. Contact Stacy 206...
Posted on: 01/04/2011
Thanks, Members, for Another Great Year
During a tumultuous year in which economic uncertainties abound one thing has remained rock-solid – AGC of Washington. AGC’s programs in government affairs safety labor Retro education and more continued to provide value and benefit to members thanks to a membership stability that is unusual the...
Posted on: 12/15/2010
LAST CALL: AGC Dues Discount Opportunity
Take advantage of a 2 percent discount by renewing your AGC membership by Dec. 17! Support your AGC community and its great programs in government affairs safety workers’ comp Group Retro and more by returning your invoice. Dues should be in by Jan. 15 but renew early and save! AGC of Washingto...
Posted on: 12/15/2010
This is Not a Drill: Be on Alert for Misleading Fax
Previously we reported that companies around the country were receiving a fax from “American” General Contractors looking deceptively like a real AGC (Associated General Contractors) application. Now several AGC of Washington members have reported receiving it. Take note! Click fake fax to see...
Posted on: 12/15/2010
2011 Legislative Priorities Set by AGC Board
AGC’s Board of Trustees approved the association’s priorities for the upcoming session of the State Legislature. Click 2011 Legislative Priorities to review topics including workers’ comp reform infrastructure investment streamlined permitting and more. For more info contact AGC Government Affair...
Posted on: 11/30/2010
AGC Dues Discount Opportunity – Plus New Payment Options
Take advantage of a 2% discount by renewing your AGC membership by Dec. 17! Support your AGC community and its great programs in government affairs safety workers’ comp Group Retro and more by returning your invoice. Dues should be in by Jan. 15 but renew early and save 2%! AGC of Washington no...
Posted on: 11/30/2010
\American General Contractor Association\ is NOT Affiliated with AGC
AGC members across the country have again reported receiving unwanted and unsolicited solicitation faxes from the “AMERICAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION” (AGC ASSOCIATION) this time with a newly designed fax solicitation under the guise of an Associate Dues Application. Please note that neithe...
Posted on: 11/30/2010
AGC Dues Discount Opportunity
Take advantage of a 2% discount by renewing your AGC membership by Dec. 17! Support your AGC community and its great programs in government affairs safety workers’ comp Group Retro and more by returning your invoice. Dues should be in by Jan. 15 but renew early and save 2%!
Posted on: 11/16/2010
AGC Welcomes New Members!
The following firms have been approved for membership: LDG Business Funding (contractor funding); CNA (insurance); Paasche Construction Inc. (new and remodel commercial residential and public works); Delhur Industries Inc. (heavy highway); COBRA BEC (building envelope construction); and AMO Const...
Posted on: 11/16/2010
AGC Needs Your Help to Honor our Service Men and Women
Do you have a friend or loved one who have served or is still serving in Iraq or Afghanistan? Please send us photos of them! At its upcoming Annual Convention AGC of Washington would like to honor the family members employees or friends of AGC members serving in these dangerous places. Ray Pie...
Posted on: 11/16/2010
Find Yourself…In AGC's New Online Directory!
By Stacy Mullane AGC Membership Services Coordinator.
Our new AGC online directory gives you greater exposure to potential clients with improved search features allowing owners to find generals generals to find subs and everyone to find associate members easily – by geography specialty individu...
Posted on: 11/02/2010
Review AGC Legislative Priorities
Review the 2011 Legislative Priorities as approved by the AGC Government Affairs Council. Have comments/suggestions? Contact AGC Government Affairs Director Rick Slunaker. The full AGC Board will soon take action on these.
Posted on: 11/02/2010
\AGC\ Gets a Paint Job…And the Building Houses the Best Doughnut Makers!
About two decades ago the big AGC letters were prepped for placement at the top of the AGC Building by Foley Sign Co.
The gold-leaf-covered letters looking weather- and moss-beaten (photo by Becky Siverson).
Peter Meehan gives the letters a much-needed paint job ...
Posted on: 11/02/2010
Old Timers' and Past Presidents' Night
Every year the old timers and past presidents gather and spend an evening reconnecting. To see the photos from this great event please click Old Timers.
Posted on: 10/19/2010
Get to Know AGC Staff: Chuck Quick
As the Facilities Engineer for the AGC Building Chuck Quick maintains the property’s mechanics coordinates and oversees all contracting work troubleshoots building and property issues maintains suites’ interiors works with the electrical mechanical plumbing HVAC and structural details of the bu...
Posted on: 10/04/2010
Mike Schmidt, Berntson Porter & Co., Named to AGC Board
Mike Schmidt a Principal at Berntson Porter & Company PLLC and the Construction Niche Leader has been named to AGC of Washington’s Board of Trustees.
Mike’s practice encompasses a broad range of business and individual tax planning tax and financial compliance and consulting for closely he...
Posted on: 09/21/2010
AGC Northern District Members Help Build Area's First Hospice House
Above: The new Whatcom County Hospice House (photo by Edye Colello-Morton).Below: Karen Ssebanakitta Director of Hospice Services; Mike Hammes President of Ram Construction; and Mike Kirkland Executive Director of Whatcom Hospice Foundation celebrate at the open house for Whatcom Coun...
Posted on: 09/21/2010
New AGC Bellingham Office Location
The AGC Northern District Office recently moved to 119 N. Commercial #110 Bellingham WA 98225. The office is within the Whatcom Chamber of Commerce suite on the ground floor of the Bellingham Towers Building – it’s a great high-profile office space where Northern District Manager Liz Evans can ...
Posted on: 09/08/2010
AGC Membership Directory Is Going Cyber! New Advertising Opportunities!
The AGC of WA directory is going online! The online version will be available this Fall and the printed version will be released in Spring 2011. Our publisher Performance Publishing will be contacting you about advertising opportunities with many packages to choose for online and print. Click ...