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AGC Names Sen. Holmquist Legislator of the Year
Sen. Janéa Holmquist (R-13 Ephrata) was named Legislator of the Year by AGC of Washington. Sen. Holmquist was presented the award on June 23 during the AGC Board of Trustees annual retreat.
“Sen. Holmquist in her role as Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Labor Commerce & Consumer Prot...
Posted on: 07/06/2009
AGC's Kime Named to ASSE Chapter Board
AGC Safety Director Mandi Kime has been named to the Board of the Puget Sound Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). She is serving as its Communications Chair. ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people property an...
Posted on: 06/23/2009
GM to Honor AGC Fleet Discount Agreements
In light of recent news General Motors reinforced its commitment to the AGC/GM discount program and its intention to honor warranty commitments. GM is interested in extending the discount program to 2010. For more info click GM Fleet Discount.
Posted on: 06/09/2009
Display the New AGC Logo!
AGC of Washington is respected by the business community regulators and government officials across the state. By using the AGC logo your company is demonstrating the skill integrity and responsibility that the association upholds. Display it in your ads and other materials. Click AGC Logo to d...
Posted on: 06/09/2009
Kenyan Contractor Visits AGC
Andrew Clapham Senior Director of Design and Construction for Vulcan Inc.; Rehema Dida owner of Jara Construction Limited in Kenya; and Doug Freeman General Manager and part owner of Freeman Bell Construction & Development LLC.
One of the benefits of AGC membership i...
Posted on: 05/27/2009
AGC Members and Staff Have Huge Impact on 2009 Legislature
By David DHondt AGC Executive Vice President
Given what we were faced with in the 2009 Legislature the eventual outcome is a compelling reason why contractors should want to be members of AGC of Washington. A well thought-out and Board-adopted plan a hard working staff and unprecedented member i...
Posted on: 05/12/2009
Making Every Penny Count
On April 25 a team of 45 people came together to help restore and upgrade Northwest Harvests food bank on Cherry Street. This Rebuilding Together project involved fixing leaks painting walls building shelving and other miscellaneous tasks. Serving up to 2500 pe...
Posted on: 05/12/2009
AGC Joins WSDOT for Work Zone Memorial Event
Mandi Kime AGC Director of Safety at the WSDOT Work Zone Memorial
On April 23 Washington State Department of Transportation AGC and other partners recognized the more than 5000 WSDOT workers and the thousands of city county and contractor crews working to improve ...
Posted on: 05/12/2009
President's Column: AGC 2009 Work Plan Summary
By Lee Kilcup President AGC of Washington
AGC and our members are facing challenges that are unique in terms of complexity and severity from any Ive seen during my 30 years with the construction industry. Our response to these challenges also needs to be unique innovative and assertive. AGC mus...
Posted on: 04/28/2009
AGC Welcomes New Members!
The AGC Board of Trustees approved the following firms for membership (click names to visit their websites): Ideate Inc. an AutoCAD and Autodesk reseller offering product training and implementation services and Qualstar Credit Union.
Posted on: 04/28/2009
Cadman Presents Awards for Concrete Pump Truck Safety
At the April Concrete Pump Truck Safety Roundtable meeting Cadman Inc. presented awards as special thanks for the contribution to the construction industry and to concrete pump truck safety. Awards were presented to Elizabeth McKay AGC of Washington; Bob Maus Ferguson Construction; Al Hockaday Co...
Posted on: 04/28/2009
Attebery Honored, Roasted by Bremerton Chamber
Each year the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce presents the prestigious Thunderbird Award to leaders in the community who have shown a deep commitment to the overall prosperity of Kitsap County. This year recently retired Port of Bremerton CEO Ken Attebery became one of the fortunate few who have w...
Posted on: 04/15/2009
2009 Build Washington Safety Award Finalists
Build Washington Safety Award Finalists have been CHOSEN!
Thanks to all of you who sent in applications for the 2009 Build Washington Awards. Participation in this years safety categories was outstanding. We had many companies participating for the first time as well as many repeat applicants. W...
Posted on: 04/03/2009
AGC Welcomes New Members!
Andersen Structures LLCMr. Robert Okano6712 N. Cutter Circle Portland OR 97217Phone: 503.283.6712Fax: 503.283.3607Email: okano@andersen-const.comSpecialty: Concrete construction.
Bureau VeritasMr. Brent Eddings4636 E. Marginal Way S Ste. 140 Seattle WA 98134Phone: 206.763.7364Email: brent.edding...
Posted on: 03/17/2009
AGC Health Plan Continues to Thrive After Defeat of Bill
House Bill 1714 introduced by Rep. Eileen Cody would have essentially eliminated association health plans. AGC joined with several other associations and fought this legislation which died in the House of Representatives.
The defeat of this bill is a big win for the AGC Health Plan and the cont...
Posted on: 03/13/2009
Lee Kilcup Elected New AGC of Washington President
At its January 23 annual meeting the AGC of Washington elected its 2009 slate of officers and board members. The officers are:
Lee KilcupPresident
Lee Kilcup is CEO of GLY Construction. Kilcup became vice president of operations for GLY in 1989 and vice president of...
Posted on: 01/27/2009
2008 President's Review: AGC Membership More Valuable Than Ever
By Steve Barger AGCs Immediate Past President
Member value has always been the ultimate goal of AGC - to provide effective innovative programs that benefit of our members their companies and the construction industry. As President in 2008 I witnessed firsthand how AGC staff and members work tog...
Posted on: 01/27/2009
The Bug is Back! AGC Unveils New Logo with Old \Friend\
The AGC of Washington presents a new logo that brings back one of the most recognizable icons within the industry: the AGC bug the round symbol with the letters AGC on a red background. Members are invited to use the new logo and it can be accessed in various formats on the AGC website by click...
Posted on: 01/27/2009
AGC Annual Convention: Value Driven/Member Centered
How can contractors recession-proof their companies? Whats the likelihood of card check legislation passing Congress? Wheres the price of steel headed? Why do drug dealers live with their mothers? If you bowl a perfect 300 must you buy a round of drinks? Find out the answers to these questio...
Posted on: 12/16/2008
AGC Welcomes New Members
Welcome to our new member companies!Seattle District - AssociateHungry Buzzard Recovery LLCMr. Marc Christiansen1912 - 192nd St. NE Bothell WA 98082Cell: 206.718.1741Fax: 425.489.9245Specialty: Roll off containers for collection of construction recyclables.Southern District - SubcontractorGround ...
Posted on: 12/16/2008
AGC Members Receive \Best Of\ Awards
Congratulations to these AGC members that were recently honored with Northwest Construction magazines Best of Washington awards which recognize construction and design excellence: AMEC Earth and Environmental Inc.; BNBuilders Inc.; Hermanson Company LLP; Lakeside Industries; McKinstry Co.; MidMou...
Posted on: 12/16/2008
Holiday Spirit - AGC Members Fill Tacoma Food Bank
(AGC member Gordon Williams of F.S. & G.S. Services is seen packing a truck that his company donates for food bank use. Williams and two of his staff people deliver donated food purchased by AGC member contributions.)
By Tim Attebery AGC Southern District Manager
As the 2...
Posted on: 11/25/2008
AGC Introduces New Staff
AGC introduces Chris Whitten...Chris has been working in the accounting department part time and just recently came aboard the staff as a full time accountant. He handles all of the accounts payable and accounts receivable here so if you have any questions about an invoice or...
Posted on: 11/25/2008
2009 AGC Membership Directory - Make Sure You're Included!
Planning for the next directory is underway! You should have received your update form in the mail at the end of Oct. If you havent already returned your form please do so by Friday Dec. 5. And remember that the directory information is used with the Find a Contractor feature of the AGC websit...
Posted on: 11/24/2008
AGC Welcomes a New Member Company
Welcome to our new member company!
Southern District - General ContractorParsons Construction GroupMr. J.C. Brummond1216 - 140th Ave. Ct. E Sumner WA 98390Phone: 800.848.3777Fax: 253.859.5702Email: jc.brummond@parsons.comSpecialty: Heavy Civil transportation water wastewater.