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Fee Reform at the Tacoma Building Department
The AGC and other stakeholders have been involved in this effort for the last year. Review a presentation given to a committee of the Tacoma City Council.
Posted on 06/20/2011
Team from Ashbaugh, Bayley Wins Seattle District Tourney
One hundred and forty-four golfers took to the links at the Rainier Golf and Country Club for the AGC Seattle District’s annual tournament and the winners were Team Ashbaugh! The foursome of Rich Skalbania and Brian Guthrie (Ashbaugh Beal) and Mike Kemppainen and Jeff Huebler (Bayley Constructio...
Posted on 06/15/2011
WSDOT Workshops to Review DBE Changes
Editor’s Note: The following information is provided by WSDOT; scroll down for dates and locations of workshops in Fife Vancouver and Spokane as well as for details regarding a webinar.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is making significant changes to the process for submitting ...
Posted on 06/15/2011
\New Laws Webinar\ Presentation Information
Click New Laws Webinar to download the presentation information.
Posted on 06/15/2011
Money for Diesel Retrofits in State Budget
The Legislature’s recently approved budget includes $7000000 for diesel retrofit projects for the 2011-2013 fiscal period. Assuming the Governor signs the budget the Department of Ecology (DOE) is prepared to use some of this money for contractor applications to retrofit construction equipment ...
Posted on 06/07/2011
What Bills Passed, and What Do They Mean for Your Business?
A “New Laws Webinar” presented by AGC’s Legislative Office will answer these questions. Find out more about what the legislative session means to you by participating – from your office or home – on June 15 11 a.m. to noon. Click New Laws webinar for details and registration. Also: A Brown Bag...
Posted on 06/07/2011
Build Washington Awards Photos are Here
Whether you attended this great event or you missed it and you would like to see everyone receiving their awards the photos are here. If you would like a copy of the photo file please email Sarah Teague with the image numbers and we will make sure you have the files to keep.
Posted on 06/07/2011
AGC Health Plan: Affordable Insurance for Construction
Did you know that the AGC Health Plan unites construction industry employers into one large experience-rated contract with significant purchasing power? Check out the AGC Health Plan’s competitive rates multiple benefit plan options and state-of-the-art customer service. Click AGC Health Plan f...
Posted on 06/07/2011
AGC Welcomes New Members!
The following firms have been approved for membership: Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore (Law firm); C.H.I. Companies (Provide temporary heating dehumidification and cooling equipment to all facets of new and existing construction.); Centre Pointe Consultants (Land surveying); The Lyman...
Posted on 06/07/2011
Future Leaders Events in Bellingham and Seattle
Two great events for all early- and mid-career professionals from AGC member firms! On June 22 the AGC Future Leadership Forum (FLF) hosts a summer barbecue plus presentation on liability insurance and risk exposure at the Bellingham Country Club. Click Bellingham Barbecue for info and registra...
Posted on 06/07/2011
AGC Member News: Skanska; Nutter Corp; E C Company
Skanska USA Civil was featured in the news for its way-ahead-of-schedule work on the southern end of the viaduct. Click Skanska for a complete article… The recent Dozer Day sponsored by the Nutter Foundation (Nutter Corporation) drew a record crowd of 24600. Click Nutter Corp. for a news article ...
Posted on 06/07/2011
Future Projects Found on \Where's the Work?\ Webpage
Repairs to the Old Town Dock and Puyallup Avenue Bridge partial replacement for the City of Tacoma Residential Mental Health Unit at Green Hill School in Chehalis for the General Services Administration the Marine Maintenance Shop Roof Replacement for the Port of Seattle and the new Alexander Gra...
Posted on 06/07/2011
More Golf Opportunities Coming Up!
Don’t miss out on AGC’s Central District Golf Tournament Friday June 17 at Yakima’s Apple Tree Golf Course. Take a look at the invite flyers or register via the web at Central District Golf. On June 30 plan on attending the AGC Safety Team® Golf Tournament at High Cedars Golf Course Orting. C...
Posted on 06/07/2011
USGBC's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
Greenbuild the largest conference and expo in the world dedicated to green building is the ideal space for learning about the newest most groundbreaking green building products services and technologies. Registration for the October event held in Toronto is now open. Click Greenbuild.
Posted on 06/07/2011
Got News to Share? Place it in AGC Works
Do you have company news to share with your 600 fellow AGC members? Awards? Leadership changes? Milestones? Send your press releases or just drop an email to Jerry VanderWood for publication in AGC Works.
Posted on 06/07/2011
The Growing Influence of Business-Friendly Legislators
The special session of the 62nd Washington State Legislature adjourned about an hour and 40 minutes before the clock ran out on its 30 day run and the flurry of activity running up to that deadline saw several significant measures approved.
“In a nutshell the 2011 Legislative Session wasn’t as b...
Posted on 06/07/2011
AGC Supports Columbia River Crossing Coalition
As one of the largest public works projects in the Pacific Northwest the Columbia River Crossing will create thousands of family-wage jobs and ease congestion on the West Coast’s main trade corridor between Mexico and British Columbia.
AGC of Washington strongly supports the Columbia River Cross...
Posted on 06/07/2011
Lewis, Northwest Construction Among Retro Honorees
Members in the AGC Retro plan celebrate 20 years of success and cumulative refunds of $131 million!
“Once again AGC is a top performer as a result of your continued commitment to improving safety light duty accommodation for injured workers our plan’s underwriting and staff assistance on your b...
Posted on 06/06/2011
Mandatory Government Apprenticeship Quotas
Pierce County is embarking on a $300 million expansion of the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is great news! It means a large public works construction project is moving forward and that capacity for future development is being secured. That said Pierce County Public Work...
Posted on 06/06/2011
WSDOT Seeks Input on DBE Program
The Washington State Dept. of Transportation is holding a meeting on Wednesday June 1 in Olympia to discuss setting overall goals for their Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. WSDOT staff will discuss options and explain the process for goal setting. Public input will help WSDOT dete...
Posted on 05/26/2011
Workers' Comp Improvements Passed by Legislature
This week the Legislature finally ended a months-long impasse and passed reforms of the workers’ compensation system. The Governor is expected to sign the bill into law.
“On balance we have a package of changes that while not perfect will help improve the workers’ comp system’s financial condit...
Posted on 05/24/2011
AGC Urges Court to Reverse Williams Case and Preserve Liens
By Mike Grace Groff Murphy
(Editor’s note: AGC’s Legal Affairs Committee reviews legal issues and litigation affecting construction and counsels the association regarding potential action. The case described below is one of three for which AGC with the help of the Legal Affairs Committee has sub...
Posted on 05/24/2011
Washington State Needs a Fully Funded Capital Budget!
The entire Senate and House Republicans are threatening to withhold adoption of a Capital Budget or adopt a “cash only” version in retribution for the House not passing a constitutional amendment to lower the debt limit. We need you to contact the Governor and your legislators and urge them to pa...
Posted on 05/24/2011
Elwha Project Earns Watts-DelHur JV Grand Award for Construction Excellence
One year ahead of schedule with a perfect safety record and at considerable savings for the owner – an extraordinary accomplishment by Watts-DelHur Joint Venture on a project involving the National Park Service’s largest contract to date ($71.5 million). Another extraordinary accomplishment: Watt...
Posted on 05/20/2011
Grand Award Winner Sicklesteel Cranes is National Leader
For its innovation and leadership in safety Sicklesteel Cranes Inc. received the 2011 AGC Build Washington Grand Award for Safety Excellence.
Sicklesteel Cranes Inc. is a recognized leader for its efforts to improve safety not only within its company but throughout the industry as well.
Through...