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New Members Welcomed to AGC of Washington!
General Contractor: Skanska USA Civil Northwest Inc.; Subcontractors: Campbell-Cox Floor Covering Inc. Canam Steel Corporation Flagging Service NW Inc. Sequoyah Electric LLC; Associates: Breedt Production Tooling and Design Honeywell New York Life Olympic Associates Company Solbakken Company The ...
Posted on 11/18/2009
Save the Date: AGC Annual Convention is Jan. 22
Disney…Business Development…Bowling…Sound Transit…Champagne…Safety…Attorney General…BIM…What do these have in common? Find out at the AGC of WA Annual Convention Jan. 22 2010 at the Bellevue Hyatt (great room rates will be available). We will have eleven top-notch educational breakout sessions…an...
Posted on 11/18/2009
Updated Construction Financing Guide Released
One of the major hurdles that almost any owner faces in a construction project is financing the construction and other development costs. More and more contractors are finding themselves involved in the financing process. The just-completed AGC of America’s Guide to Construction Financing—Second ...
Posted on 11/18/2009
AGC Members Among Fastest Growing
AGC member companies recently named to Puget Sound Business Journal’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list: BNBuilders Inc.; GLY Construction Inc.; and Lydig Construction Inc.
Posted on 11/18/2009
Billion Dollars-Plus in Federal Agency Work Headed to Northwest
At the annual Federal Agency Three-Year Construction Outlook Briefing for AGC members Federal Agencies identified project work conservatively estimated in excess of $1.3 billion over the next two years. (Click here for project lists and handouts.)
Highlights include over $ 240 million dollars o...
Posted on 11/10/2009
Workers' Comp Rate Increase \Takes the Wind Out of Our Sails\
Several AGC members (see list below) took the time to testify at hearings around the state regarding the proposed increase in workers’ comp rates. These members protested this increase during such difficult economic times and called for major reforms of the system.
“There is no good time for an...
Posted on 11/09/2009
Help Us Help You: Be Involved in Legislative Activities
Much is at stake in the 2010 Legislative session. AGC priorities are workers’ comp reform infrastructure investment improvements to the sales tax permit process and prevailing wage clarifications to avoid delays in retainage releases. To achieve these goals we need your help; involvement is as ea...
Posted on 11/09/2009
Where's Your Market Headed in 2010? Some Sectors Looking Up
Of course it’ll still be way off the pace of its recent heyday but Washington State’s construction industry can expect to see an uptick in 2010 compared to 2009 said Cliff Brewis economist for McGraw Hill Construction. With a host of caveats that could turn this hopeful prediction around Brewis ...
Posted on 11/09/2009
House Passes Health Care Bill; Focus Now on Senate
On Saturday night the House passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act 220 to 215 legislation strongly opposed by AGC of America. Washington State Congressional delegation voted along party lines. AGC made a particular push with Rep. Adam Smith (D) who was considered undecided. Rep Smit...
Posted on 11/09/2009
Top 10 Things Contractors Should Know About Climate Change
The U.S. Congress is considering whether to enact “cap and trade” program that would enable the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Policymakers are seeking to enact a comprehensive energy and climate change bill that aims to increase energy efficiency address the ri...
Posted on 11/09/2009
AGC of WA Members Win 13 McGraw-Hill \Best Of\ Awards
Congratulations to AGC of WA members who have been named winners of McGraw-Hill’s Northwest Construction Best of 2009 awards competition: Andersen Construction (Best Healthcare Best Office) BNBuilders (Best Tenant Improvement) General Construction/Kiewit (Best Transportation) IMCO Construction ...
Posted on 11/09/2009
Fleet Discounts Can Save You Thousands
Save thousands on trucks vans and cars through a variety of fleet discounts offered by AGC of America. AGC has partnerships with Ford GM and Enterprise Fleet Management that include discounted vehicle pricing flexible vehicle funding vehicle maintenance programs fuel program and a disposal progr...
Posted on 11/09/2009
Future Leadership Forum to Hear from Sen. Holmquist
Sen. Janéa Holmquist named AGC’s Legislator of the Year will meet with the FLF Nov. 17. The event also features AGC Lobbyists presenting the most significant issues of the 2010 Legislature. For example workers comp: will the legislature simply stand by with a large rate increase or will they acc...
Posted on 11/09/2009
Beware Faxed Scam Membership Directory Applications
Faxed scam solicitations appearing to come from “American” General Contractors or “National Association for General Contractors” are again circulating. Neither AGC nor our directory provider sent these faxes. Couple things to note: All update forms for the AGC of WA directory were mailed last m...
Posted on 11/09/2009
WACA Economic Luncheon Nov. 13
Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association invites all members of the construction industry to attend this popular event. Presenters will cover national regional and state economic indicators forecasts and trends. Click WACA Luncheon for details.
Posted on 11/09/2009
WSDOT Hosts SR 520 Contracting Open House on Nov. 6
Open house is to discuss potential work for the Eastside Transit and HOV Project. WSDOT is working towards design build procurement of the Medina to SR 202: Eastside Transit and HOV Project one of four projects comprising the SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program. Click SR 520 Open House for ...
Posted on 10/26/2009
AGC Recommendations: Mallahan, Hutchinson, Merritt
Were just a week away from the general election! Mail your ballot before Nov. 3 so it gets properly postmarked. Click AGC Recommendations for the complete list of endorsements that includes ballot initiatives as well as mayoral county executive legislative and port races.
Posted on 10/26/2009
AGC Opposes Initiative 1033
AGC’s leadership voted to oppose Initiative 1033. I-1033 would limit tax-revenue increases for state city and county governments to the rate of inflation and population growth. AGC’s officers share the concern of several business groups that the initiative would harm public and private constructi...
Posted on 10/26/2009
Attend Federal Construction Outlook, Get Free Registration for Protests Seminar
The Navy Facilities Command NW Corps of Engineers GSA Coast Guard FAA and the National Park Service present their projects for the next three years Nov. 5. Click Federal Facilities for details. Members who register for this briefing will be offered free registration for the AGC of America Federa...
Posted on 10/26/2009
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts: The Ins and Outs of Federal Prevailing Wage Law
Many contractors are bidding federal work and facing federal prevailing wage laws for the first time. Plus the application of the Davis-Bacon to stimulus projects leaves uncertainties about the requirements of federal prevailing wage laws. AGC of America’s webinar series will provide informatio...
Posted on 10/26/2009
One Video Shows Simulated Viaduct Collapse, One Shows Promise of Tunnel
As if we needed one a video by WSDOT gives a chilling reminder of what could happen if a major seismic event were to shake the region. Click Viaduct Collapse Video. On a happier note check out this video simulation of the tunnel to replace the viaduct.
Posted on 10/26/2009
Future Leadership Forum to Hear from Sen. Holmquist
Sen. Janéa Holmquist named AGC’s Legislator of the Year will meet with the FLF Nov. 17. The event also features AGC Lobbyists presenting the most significant issues of the 2010 Legislature. For example workers comp: will the legislature simply stand by with a large rate increase or will they acc...
Posted on 10/26/2009
WACA Economic Luncheon Nov. 13
Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association invites all members of the construction industry to attend this popular event. Presenters will cover national regional and state economic indicators forecasts and trends. Click WACA Luncheon for details.
Posted on 10/26/2009
Decline in Price of Construction Inputs May be Nearing an End
PPI for some inputs to construction rose recently. Diesel reached an 11-month high. Copper and brass mill shapes steel mill products aluminum mill shapes plastic construction products and insulation material prices are all up. However gypsum asphalt paving mixtures and blocks lumber and plywoo...
Posted on 10/26/2009
2010 Construction Outlook - Where's the Northwest Heading?
Hear a detailed forecast of the Northwest construction industrys economic environment and market trends at McGraw-Hill Constructions Outlook 2010 Regional Conference on Nov. 3. Click Construction Outlook for details.