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Surviving and Thriving - 50 Ideas to Help Contractors Win
At the April 20 Seattle District Membership Breakfast meeting hear Cynthia Paul Managing Director FMI Corp speak about what best-of-class contractors are doing to compete and win in today’s economy. Learn 50 ideas that will help you build a winning company in this changing market. Harvest ideas...
Posted on 04/14/2010
What Impact Will the New Health Care Law Have on Construction Employers?
From AGC of America: Free webinar for AGC members (May 6 10 a.m.) will detail the health care bill the sweeping changes to the delivery of health care the impact on construction employers and their responsibilities and requirements to offer health care benefits to employees. Click Health Care We...
Posted on 04/14/2010
FLF: From Project Managers to Business Developers
Challenging markets have significantly changed the role of the project manager. Now project managers need to build profitable projects while also building profitable customer relationships. Learn what best of the best project managers are doing to improve their communication skills and create las...
Posted on 04/14/2010
Final Rule on Federal PLAs Gives Agencies Broad Discretion
From AGC of America: The FAR Council has issued a final rule implementing Executive Order 13502 on the use of project labor agreements on federal construction projects giving contracting agencies broad discretion to determine whether to impose a PLA mandate on a project. READ MORE PLA Executive ...
Posted on 04/14/2010
More Projects on Where's the Work? Webpage
Seattle’s 2010 Capital Project list and King County Waste Water Treatment Division’s major construction and design projects scheduled for 2010 are just a few of the many not-yet-advertised projects added to AGCs Wheres the Work? webpage. The webpage provides links directly to lists of public proj...
Posted on 04/14/2010
What Are Thieves Stealing from Contractors Now!?!?
As much as $5 billion worth of materials tools and equipment from construction sites is lost to thieves annually. Thieves have become bolder breaking into construction sites to make off with copper pipes and wiring siding lumber and more. Learn what is being targeted for theft at your site and t...
Posted on 04/14/2010
HR Roundtable Presents Rebound 2010 -- Engineering Team Recovery
As we navigate tough times a smart organization considers a fresh look fresh energy and an adjusted plan of action. Presented April 27 at noon by the HR Roundtable Rebound 2010 provides an opportunity for every team member to understand recent impacts to existing goals six stages of common-sense ...
Posted on 04/14/2010
AGC to Help Keep Volunteers Safe
AGC’s Safety Department will be helping to ensure that Rebuilding Together Seattle volunteers stay safe at their work sites on Spring Rebuilding Day 2010. AGC Safety Director Mandi Kime says “I am excited to get to spend a day looking out for the safety of volunteers who are giving their time to...
Posted on 04/14/2010
AGC Members in Top General Contractors List
Northwest Construction magazine published its “Top General Contractors” issue with contractors ranked (based on survey responses) by value of work in state regional and market sector lists. The top Washington State contractors include AGC of WA members Sellen Turner GLY Lydig Lease Crutcher Lewi...
Posted on 04/14/2010
AGC of Washington Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
Let AGC help you connect with your construction industry peers and potential business partners! We offer AGC members a wide variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities – including some brand new ideas like a sponsored product spotlight article in this newsletter. Find out more about th...
Posted on 04/14/2010
Show Your AGC Safety Team Pride!
AGC’s Safety Team® is celebrating 20 years of safety excellence this year and to help showcase the year-long celebration Safety Team is holding a photo contest. Take your Safety Team banner to a baseball game to a unique jobsite or to a company party. Put Safety Team stickers on your fleet of wor...
Posted on 04/06/2010
More Projects on Where's the Work? Webpage
Repairs to the Old Town Dock and the Leach Creek Holding Basin in Tacoma and the South 352nd Street Extension in Federal Way are just a few of the projects yet to be advertised that can be found via AGC’s new “Where’s the Work?” webpage. The webpage provides links directly to lists of public proj...
Posted on 04/06/2010
Sicklesteel Cranes Receives National Safety Recognition
Sicklesteel Cranes Inc. received national recognition for its outstanding efforts in safety from AGC of America. Sicklesteel Cranes was awarded AGC’s Construction Safety Excellence Award (SCEA) during the association’s national convention in March. Company President Thom Sicklesteel Regional Op...
Posted on 04/06/2010
We Win! AGC of Washington Earns National Honor
From left: Award sponsor Aon Construction Services’ Kevin White Henry Lombardi and Ken Caldwell join AGC of America’s 2009 President Doug Pruitt in presenting the Best Overall PR Campaign Award to AGC of Washington’s Communication Director Jerry VanderWood President Tom Zamzow First Vice Presi...
Posted on 04/06/2010
Bonding, Indemnification Covered at Future Leadership Forum Event
This Thursday AGCs Future Leadership Forum (FLF) will have a presentation about construction bonding and insurance. Tim Nierman and Ben Wolfe with Parker Smith & Feek will cover: Bonding 101 - The concept of surety performance and payment bond overview indemnification and how to get a bond; I...
Posted on 04/06/2010
AGC of Washington Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
Let AGC help you connect with your construction industry peers and potential business partners! We offer AGC members a wide variety of advertising and sponsorship opportunities – including some brand new ideas like a sponsored product spotlight article in this newsletter. Find out more about th...
Posted on 04/06/2010
Appeals Court Ruling Impacts Recording of Lien Claims
By Paul R. Cressman Jr.
On March 24 2010 Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals ruled in the case of Williams v. Athletic Field Inc. that a Claim of Lien recorded by a lien service LienData USA Inc. (“LienData”) was invalid for failure to utilize a corporate acknowledgment. In this case...
Posted on 04/06/2010
Cobra Construction's Jack Walkley Hits the Road for Charity with \Cars\ Replica
From the Everett Herald: Walkley and his team have worked for more than a year on his life-size replica of Tow Mater the friendly fun-loving tow truck from the Disney/Pixar movie “Cars.” They want all the details to be as close to perfect as possible. READ MORE Jack Walkley.
Posted on 04/06/2010
Blue Book Showcase April 13
The Blue Book GC Showcase is a free networking event designed to bring together subcontractors and suppliers with the companies that need their services. In addition to bridging the gap between buyers and sellers the showcase will feature educational sessions on topics such as: Free tools you may...
Posted on 04/06/2010
Discount for AGC Members at Energy-Facilities Conference
WSU Extension Energy program is hosting the Energy-Facilities Connection Conference in Leavenworth WA May 12-14. This is a well attended established annual event drawing top-flight professionals from state school district college university municipality tribal private and non-profit sectors. AGC...
Posted on 04/06/2010
Where's the Work? New AGC Webpage Provides Shortcut to Project Information
To help our members see beyond the horizon with regard to pubic construction opportunities – from roads to schools to military facilities – AGC has gathered links that will take you directly to lists of projects that have not yet been advertised for bid. This new “Where’s the Work?” webpage is i...
Posted on 03/30/2010
Can Your Firm Take Advantage of New HIRE Tax Incentives?
From AGC of America: The President signed into law the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act that provides incentives for businesses to hire new employees and invest in property and equipment. The HIRE Act includes two new temporary incentives for employers to expand their workforc...
Posted on 03/30/2010
Share Your Views on Possible Workers' Comp Initiative via New Blog
With a potential initiative that could open the state’s workers’ comp system to private carriers the time is right for an industry discussion on the merits and impact of a “three way” system (state private carriers self insurance). Please share your views and expertise with others particularly t...
Posted on 03/30/2010
Webinar to Discuss Workers' Comp Packages and Premiums from Other States
AGC continues to gather members’ input on a potential workers’ comp ballot initiative to create a “three way” system (state plan private options self-insurance). Meetings have been held in Seattle and Bellingham with Yakima and Tacoma coming up. Meanwhile to provide members with more informatio...
Posted on 03/30/2010
Self Insured Members: Meeting to Discuss Potential Workers' Comp Initiative
As part of the process to gather member input AGC members who are self-insured are invited to meet and discuss the potential workers comp ballot initiative as there very likely will be impacts on self-insured firms. The date and time have not been set but if you are interested in participating i...