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Regulatory and Funding Issues Among AGC's 2010 Legislative Priorities
Below are AGC’s priorities for the 2010 Legislative Session as recommended by the Government Affairs Council (GAC) and approved by the Board of Trustees. If AGC members have comments or questions about this information they should contact Rick Slunaker AGC’s Director of Government Affairs at rslu...
Posted on 09/15/2009
Your Comments on I-1033 Needed
AGC has been asked by a business coalition to oppose Initiative 1033 a Tim Eyman initiative on the November ballot that limits annual growth of state city and county general fund revenue to the rate of inflation and population growth. AGC’s Government Affairs Council (GAC) leadership recommends ...
Posted on 09/15/2009
How Social Media Marketing Can Grow Your Company
Curious about what social media marketing tools are and how they could be used to grow your business? AGC presents this leading edge seminar on Sept. 23 8 to 10 a.m. in the AGC Conference Center in Seattle. Topics to be covered include: What is social media marketing and why should you care abou...
Posted on 09/15/2009
Why AGC of America Membership Is Crucial During Tough Times
By Stephen Sandherr CEO AGC of America
In today’s economic climate businesses are right to make sure the money they are investing is delivering the biggest possible return. The good news is that membership in AGC continues to be extremely worthwhile.
That is because AGC has been the only organi...
Posted on 09/15/2009
Free Passes to Buildex Seattle
AGC is a supporting sponsor for Buildex Seattle. As a result AGC members may receive complimentary passes for entry into the exposition. If you are interested in receiving a pass please email Stacy Mullane. There is no limit on the amount of complimentary passes a company may receive. Note: Th...
Posted on 09/15/2009
AGC of America Provides Valuable HR Information
Effective labor relations and HR management are increasingly important to your companys success. AGC of America provides a variety of labor and HR services including industry liaison activities litigation support educational and networking programs publications sample forms and policies and more...
Posted on 09/15/2009
AISC Hosts Tour of Center of Urban Waters in Tacoma
On Sept 18 AISC in conjunction with the Project Team for the Center of Urban Waters Tacoma is sponsoring a presentation and site tour for architects engineers general contractors steel fabricators and erectors. Click AISC Tour for details.
Posted on 09/15/2009
Seattle Resellers Permit Brown Bag Sold Out; Other Options Available
The Seattle Resellers Permit Brown Bag is sold out! No more spots are available but other options include:
Brown Bags in Bellingham Yakima and Vancouver WA:
Bellingham: Sept. 9 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. AGC Office in Bellingham. To register email Liz Evans or call 360-223-8757.
Yakima: Sept. 11 ...
Posted on 09/04/2009
Moss Adams Construction Industry Salary Guide Now Available
The Annual Construction Industry Salary Guide and Tools of the Trade is now available. Produced by Moss Adams LLP with the support of the AGC Chapters in Washington Oregon and Idaho the Salary Guide provides comprehensive data on salary and benefits for executive management financial administrat...
Posted on 09/02/2009
Green Buildings Myths, Realities, Risks and Liabilities
AGC’s Future Leadership Forum (FLF) presents this intriguing seminar on Sept. 29 to provide a closer and more objective examination of the risks along with recommendations about how to engage in a more productive but difficult discussion about green buildings. Early- and mid-career construction p...
Posted on 09/02/2009
Got a Truck? Help Special Olympics with World's Largest Convoy
Special Olympics Washington asked AGC to share with its members this opportunity to get your company and employees involved in a great organization!
On September 26 2009 Special Olympics Washington will be holding its annual “World’s Largest Truck Convoy” fundraiser.
The World’s Largest Truck C...
Posted on 09/02/2009
Additional Reseller Permit Brown Bags Set for Bellingham and Yakima
Due to overwhelming response on how to comply with new sales tax payment requirements additional Brown Bags have been scheduled. Bellingham: Sept. 9 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. AGC Office in Bellingham. To register email Liz Evans or call 360-223-8757. Yakima: Sept. 11 11 a.m. to Noon AGC Office in Yak...
Posted on 09/02/2009
2010 Construction Outlook – Where's the Northwest Heading?
Hear a detailed forecast of the Northwest construction industry’s economic environment and market trends at McGraw-Hill Constructions Outlook 2010 Regional Conference on Nov. 3. Whether your firm specializes in commercial buildings schools healthcare facilities or public works and utilities you n...
Posted on 09/02/2009
AGC Education Foundation Back to School Barbeque
You are invited to join the Education Foundation and the AGC for free burgers and beer! Show up on Friday Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Seattle AGC building parking lot and help us kick of the new school year. Email Jen Odland if you are planning to attend.
Posted on 09/02/2009
BUILDEX Seattle Coming in October
Seattle’s conference and exposition for construction real estate property management interior design architecture and renovation will be held Oct. 14 and 15 at the WA State Convention Center. Click BUILDEX Seattle for details.
Posted on 09/02/2009
Broader Implications from Judge's Maury Island Ruling?
Just as Glacier Northwest was preparing to resume construction of a replacement barge loading dock at its Maury Island facility a federal judge halted further work when he ruled that the Corps of Engineers conducted an inadequate assessment of the potential environmental impacts on Puget Sound. G...
Posted on 08/18/2009
Complying with New Sales Tax Payment Requirements
Legislation passed earlier this year says that without the new “Reseller Permit” contractors will be required to pay sales tax up front on all projects. Find out what to do and how to protect your business at a Sept. 10 11 - 1 p.m. “Brown Bag” event hosted by AGC’s Government Affairs Department.
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Posted on 08/17/2009
New Crane Rules: Here's What You Must Do
By Mandi Kime AGC Safety Director
New Washington State construction crane safety rules take effect Jan. 1 2010 and here’s what firms must do to prepare:
1. Prior to Jan. 1 2010 your company must secure qualified operators – they will need to have an NCCCO Certification for the type of crane the...
Posted on 08/17/2009
EPA Urged to Decline California's Diesel Equipment Emissions Standards
Construction companies nationwide will suffer significant financial losses and more construction workers will lose their jobs if the federal government allows California to proceed with plans to impose retroactive emissions standards on diesel construction equipment the AGC of America warned in a...
Posted on 08/17/2009
Executive Branch Fills in Gaps on Stimulus and Buy American
By Tymon Berger Stanislaw Ashbaugh
In reading the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act back in February it became readily apparent that the Recovery Act’s Buy American provision would not play well with existing buy-domestic laws and rules. For one existing federal contracts only required cons...
Posted on 08/17/2009
New Prevailing Wage Rates Effective Sept. 2
The Department of Labor and Industries has announced new prevailing wages rates. For a county-by-county breakdown of the new rates click prevailing wage rates.
Posted on 08/17/2009
See New Tunnel on YouTube
New videos on YouTube show what the waterfront will be like when the new tunnel is built. The first www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgtOTMJt-AI shows what it will be like to drive through it. The second www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3VmKcWCH-4 shows what the waterfront will look like when the viaduct is rem...
Posted on 08/17/2009
Lewis' Garfield High Project Wins Another Award
The Garfield High School renovation project won a Bronze Award at Building Design + Construction magazines Reconstruction Awards. The Lease Crutcher Lewis project won the Grand Award for Construction Excellence at the AGC Build Washington Awards earlier this year.
Posted on 08/17/2009
Safety Department Thanks Gauger, Seger and the BBQ Chefs
By Randy Guzman Assistant Safety Director
AGC’s Safety Department thanks Mark Gauger (Safety Director with GLY Construction) and Stephen Seger (Safety Director for Foushee & Associates Inc.) for being presenters at the Northern District Safety Forum on Aug. 7. Twenty-two members gathered a ...
Posted on 08/17/2009
Planning for AGC's Future
By Lee Kilcup AGC President
At our recent AGC Board Retreat we had a very productive day facilitated by Tim Rhoades of the Lighthouse Institute. We validated our mission and related values of skill integrity responsibility and community revisited 2008 goals for progress against objectives (satis...