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Federal Agencies to Discuss Projects and Processes in Tacoma
AGC and the Oles Morrison Law Firm have come together to offer a free and very informative federal contracting seminar. The seminar will be held on June 30th from 2pm-4pm at AGC’s Tacoma office 942 Pacific Ave.
Come hear from the people who will be responsible for administering the new federal ...
Posted on 06/23/2009
Construction Fatalities Way Down
The number of construction-related fatalities has declined precipitously during the first six months of 2009 according to data from the Department of Labor and Industries.
Since Jan. 1 there have been only two construction-related fatalities compared to recent yearly averages of 16 fatalities wi...
Posted on 06/23/2009
Concrete Safety Roundtable
Written by Howard Hawk of CadmanThe “Concrete Placement Safety Roundtable” now re-named the “Concrete Safety Roundtable” (CSR) met at The Conco Companies administrative office in Kent on June 17 2009. Those present were representatives from the AGC Safety Department local general contractors conc...
Posted on 06/23/2009
Working Out of State? Get AGC's State Law Matrix
AGC of America’s State Law Matrix is the most comprehensive publication regarding a wide range of state law issues that can affect your public or private construction project. It’s an essential resource to improve compliance and enforceability under state law. The recent version includes new info...
Posted on 06/23/2009
Interested in UW Business? Attend UW Capital Projects Office Events
July 23: Contractor Welcome and Orientation. Become familiar with UW CPO forms and procedures including bidding and award scheduling and contractor evaluation. July 16: Safety Seminar. An introduction/refresher regarding construction project safety requirements. Info and registration: Kath...
Posted on 06/23/2009
IMCO on Best Companies to Work for List
Congratulations to AGC General Contractor member IMCO General Construction Inc. of Bellingham for being named to Seattle Business Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work for List. Kudos also to AGC subcontractor and associate firms on the list: McKinstry Co. Hermanson Co. University Mechanical Co...
Posted on 06/23/2009
Centennial Contractors Honored by UW
Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc. of Fife was recognized by the UW Capital Projects Office for its outstanding rating with no safety incidents and the “high standards and professionalism they bring to work each day.” Centennial Contractors has achieved the outstanding rating six times in 2...
Posted on 06/23/2009
AGC's Kime Named to ASSE Chapter Board
AGC Safety Director Mandi Kime has been named to the Board of the Puget Sound Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). She is serving as its Communications Chair. ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people property an...
Posted on 06/23/2009
Future Leadership Forum Event: Economist Ken Simonson
AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson visits Seattle for a discussion with the Future Leadership Forum July 13. The nationally-renown expert will present A Stimulating Time for Construction? The stimulus bill contains a wide array of spending for construction. What types of construction wi...
Posted on 06/23/2009
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 06/23/2009
Southern District 64th Annual Field Day & Golf Invitational
Southern District 64th Annual Field Day & Golf Invitational
Friday July 31 2009
The Southern District AGC of Washington Annual Field Day & Golf Invitational will be held at Gold Mountain Olympic Course in Bremerton on Friday July 31. The shotgun scramble w...
Posted on 06/22/2009
Retro News: Big Refunds Even with Improving EMRs
AGC Retro members recently celebrated all over the state and with good reason: they received the largest combined refund to date of $37 million and hit a milestone $104 million in cumulative refunds.
Lauren Gubbe Director of the Retro Program said a record number of memb...
Posted on 06/22/2009
Subscribe to WSDOT's Stimulus News You Can Use
WSDOT e-newsletter has info on highway project delivery and rail and transit projects. Notable info from the current issue: WSDOT met its goal to obligate 50% of state funds before June 29 so it’s eligible to receive more funds if other states miss that deadline; 107 projects are pending advert...
Posted on 06/09/2009
Note Increase in UW's Small Works Roster Limit
Effective July 26 UW’s Capital Projects Office is raising the limit for small works roster projects to $300000 announced Olivia Yang director of CPO’s Special Projects Group at AGC’s Capital Projects Brown Bag event. For info and contractor qualifications visit the CPO website here (but note th...
Posted on 06/09/2009
National Economist, Mariners Game Slated for FLF
AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson visits Seattle for a discussion with the Future Leadership Forum July 13. The nationally-renown expert will present “A Stimulating Time for Construction?” The stimulus bill contains a wide array of spending for construction. What types of construction ...
Posted on 06/09/2009
Sign Up for Great Golf Events…Sponsorships Available!
Two more tournaments for AGC Members: AGC Central District Golf Tournament June 18 at the Apple Tree Resort. Carved from the rolling terrain of 100 year-old orchards in Yakima Apple Trees prestigious resume includes a 4-star rating by Golf Digest. Golf and dinner $95. The 11th Annual Safety Te...
Posted on 06/09/2009
NEW! Financial Management in Uncertain Times
Plan to attend this timely class on June 24. This course explores how successful companies manage cash and liquidity to improve financial performance. Led by two Moss Adams LLP Partners who draw upon their many years of experience working with the region’s most successful contractors the course...
Posted on 06/09/2009
AGC Welcomes More Members!
The AGC Board of Trustees approved the following firms for membership: General Contractors -- Freeman Bell Construction and Development LLC (heavy civil - excavation storm sewer water electrical utilities); Jansen Inc. (heavy civil construction) NW Civil LLC (civil and geotechnical construction)...
Posted on 06/09/2009
GM to Honor AGC Fleet Discount Agreements
In light of recent news General Motors reinforced its commitment to the AGC/GM discount program and its intention to honor warranty commitments. GM is interested in extending the discount program to 2010. For more info click GM Fleet Discount.
Posted on 06/09/2009
AGC Members Among Best Lawyers
Attorneys from AGC member firms on Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best Lawyers Construction Law” list include John Ahlers Ahlers & Cressman (Ahlers is an active member of the AGC Legal Affairs Committee); Stanton Phillip Beck Lane Powell; David Groff Groff Murphy; Henry Jameson Jameson Babbi...
Posted on 06/09/2009
Display the New AGC Logo!
AGC of Washington is respected by the business community regulators and government officials across the state. By using the AGC logo your company is demonstrating the skill integrity and responsibility that the association upholds. Display it in your ads and other materials. Click AGC Logo to d...
Posted on 06/09/2009
Build Washington Awards Photos
Whether you were there to take part in the festivities or you want to see what you missed photos from the outstanding 2009 Build Washington Awards are now available.
To view more photos please visit: www.collages.net. User Name: 2009AGCPassword: 17899
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Posted on 06/08/2009
Where's the Work? Project Lists from Public Agencies
Department of General Administration
Link to upcoming projects on General Administration website
General Administrations powerpoint presentation from June 1 AGC Brown Bag Event
Contact: John Lynch 360.902.7227 jlynch@ga.wa.gov
Port of Seattle
Link to projects ...
Posted on 06/03/2009
AGC Build Washington Awards: Congratulations to Winners!
More than 300 people attended the Build Washington Awards event sponsored by Moss Adams LLC and emceed by KIRO Radios Dave Ross. Congratulations to winners of all 22 awards including Lease Crutcher Lewis (Grand Award for Construction); Aecon Buildings Inc. and Sicklesteel Cranes Inc. (Grand Awar...
Posted on 05/27/2009
Big Changes in Purchases for Resale
By Darcy Kooiker
As part of its effort to bridge the current budget shortfall the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 6173 which makes substantial changes to the wholesale purchasing process. Beginning in 2010 buyers will be required to use sellers permits rather than resale certifi...