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Miles Resources Acquires Woodworth & Company, Inc.
Miles Resources headquartered in Auburn has entered into an agreement to acquire the construction and manufacturing operations and related assets of long-time business associate and joint venture partner Woodworth & Company of Tacoma. The transaction is expected to close later this summer.
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Posted on 08/04/2009
PLAs and Proposed Federal Rules: Discretion Advised
AGC of America reports that last month the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued a notice of proposed rulemaking implementing President Obama’s Executive Order 13502 by creating new FAR contract clauses to be included in Federal contracts should an agency choose to require a Project...
Posted on 08/04/2009
Stimulus Spending: a Stream for Horizontal Projects, a Trickle for Vertical
Although the relatively brisk pace of stimulus-aided transportation work is evident on the highways very few non-transportation projects have been started with the help of Recovery Act dollars. To help break the logjam AGC of America called on federal officials to address critical shortages of c...
Posted on 08/04/2009
AGC Education Foundation Supports Pilot Project in Construction Math
Partnering the construction industry with education is one of the primary objectives of the AGC Education Foundation. One of the Foundation’s grantees the Construction Careers Academy (CCA) at Meridian High School in Bellingham has demonstrated a strong commitment to this objective through their ...
Posted on 08/04/2009
Primary Election Endorsements by BUILD PAC
The state’s primary election is just weeks away and your political action committee BUILD announces its slate of endorsed candidates.
In addition to all of the local government races (mayor county executive city and county council and ports) this year there are three legislative races that have ...
Posted on 08/04/2009
Congress Approves Highway Trust Fund Fix
AGC of America reports that by a vote of 79-17 the Senate passed legislation to transfer $7 billion of general fund revenue to the Highway Trust Fund to provide enough revenue to ensure state transportation departments will continue receiving full reimbursements for federal-aid highway projects t...
Posted on 08/04/2009
AGC of America's \Lone Wolf\ Efforts for Nation's Construction Community
(Editors note: Recently an AGC chapter asked the national association: where has AGC of America has been either the first or only association to advocate on behalf of the construction industry? Below is AGC of America’s response with its impressive list of accomplishments.)
The Associated Gen...
Posted on 08/04/2009
Get to Know Your AGC Staff: Penny Schmitt
Penny Schmitt is originally from New York and moved to Seattle when her employer Uniguard Insurance transferred her out here. She worked for Uniguard for 31 years. She left Uniguard to open a restaurant in Ballard with her husband Pete. After a couple of years they shut the business down and sh...
Posted on 08/04/2009
In High Heat, Remember Heat Stress Practices and L&I Rules
With temperatures warmer than normal in many parts of the state this week the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is reminding everyone that working outdoors in hot weather can put you at risk of heat-related illness.
Plus a Washington state safety rule requires employers to protect o...
Posted on 07/24/2009
Task Force Works to Improve Responsible Bidder Implementation
(Editor’s Note: AGC members who have concerns about supplemental responsible bidder criteria found in bid notices should contact Rick Slunaker AGC’s Director of Government Affairs at rslunaker@agcwa.com or 360-352-5000.)
Let’s say you were bidding on a public works project and the owner intende...
Posted on 07/21/2009
Free AGC Seminar on Assisted Living/Medical Facilities Construction
On September 22nd from 2pm-3:30pm at the AGC offices in Tacoma (942 Pacific Avenue) we will hold a free Assisted-Living/Medical Facilities Seminar.
Most all AGC members have at some point either completed an assisted-living or medical construction project have reviewed the opportunity or plan to...
Posted on 07/21/2009
Ten Things You Should Know About Federal Contracting
By James F. Nagle Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLC
Editor’s Note: The following info was part of the recent Winning Federal Stimulus Contracts seminar presented for AGC members by Oles Morrison.
1. Know the rules.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation is at Title 48 of the Code of Federal Re...
Posted on 07/21/2009
Online Classes Announced by AGC Education Foundation
Answering the call for more accessible learning and more flexible schedules the AGC Education Foundation is now offering online training. Topics include STP estimating green building construction math and others. For info and registration click Online Classes.
Posted on 07/21/2009
AGC Welcomes New Members
AGC has approved and welcomes the following firms for membership: Compass General Construction LLC; Compass Construction Management; Pegasus Global Holdings Inc.; Pierce College Construction Management Program.
Posted on 07/21/2009
Turning Points in Construction - Free Webinar
Join economists Jim Haughey (Reed Construction Data) Ken Simonson (AGC of America) and Kermit Baker (AIA) for a free webcast focused on the key factors affecting the recovery of the construction industry on July 23 11 a.m – 12:30 p.m. (PDT). Click Economics Webinar for info and registration.
Posted on 07/21/2009
PSI Invites AGC Members to Rally for the Cure
Ride your motorcycle relax on the beach eat great barbecue groove to live music – all while raising money for a good cause!
AGC members are invited to join Professional Service Industries Inc. as it hosts the first-annual Rally for the Cure on Saturday on August 29.
The core of this family-frie...
Posted on 07/21/2009
DHS to Implement E-Verify Rule but Revoke No-Match Rule
Department of Homeland Security will implement a rule (beginning Sept. 8) requiring federal contractors to use the E-Verify system to verify employees authorization to work in the US. Also DHS will rescind a rule establishing procedures for employers upon receipt of a no-match” letter. READ MOR...
Posted on 07/21/2009
Show Your Achievements in Safety - Display AGC Safety Team Banner
AGC Safety Team banners featuring the new AGC logo are now available! Display them on your jobsites and let people (and potential clients) know of your commitment to safety and risk management! AGC Safety Team members can order these online (click Safety Team banners) or contact Penny Schmitt a...
Posted on 07/20/2009
Subcontractors: AGC of America Wants to Hear from You
AGC of America Specialty Contractors Council is surveying specialty contractor members regarding their firms involvement with AGC and current needs and priorities. The survey will help AGC of America and local chapters better serve this segment of the industry. Click Specialty Contractors Survey...
Posted on 07/20/2009
WSDOT Takes Contractor Bidding System Online
WSDOT will begin taking construction contractor bids online in September an effort expected to reduce administrative paperwork and staff time as well as reduce costs for contractors. Moving to an online bidding process is also in response to a recommendation in the January 2008 Construction Mana...
Posted on 07/20/2009
APWA/AGC 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
The APWA/AGC 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 14 at the beautiful Avalon Golf Club in Burlington. $60 early bird registration. Special Offer: Included with your online registration is a 1-year subscription to Golf Digest. Click APWA/AGC Golf for info.
Posted on 07/20/2009
Port of Seattle to Restart Construction on Sea-Tac Rental Car Facility
Citing recent signs of hope in the global economy Port of Seattle Commission voted to restart construction on the new rental car facility to serve Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The June 30 vote followed the recent sale of revenue bonds to finance the facility scheduled to open in 2012. C...
Posted on 07/06/2009
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
How Did Your Legislator Vote? See AGC's 2009 Vote Record
AGC presents its 2009 Vote Record to let its members know how legislators voted on bills important to the construction industry. In the 2009 session 13 votes were selected as fairs representation of these issues. See the “score” for each State House and Senate member below. Under that are summ...
Posted on 07/02/2009
More Stimulus-Funded Projects: DOE
Department of Ecology announced stimulus-funded clean water projects totaling when combined with state funds more than $140 million including $2.7 million to construct the Deschutes Parkway Reclaimed Water Pipeline and $1.8 million to retrofit Tacoma’s stormwater treatment system. For links to t...