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Washington Business Week Program Accepting Applications for Summer
In not too many years todays high school students will by your employees and customers. The better prepared they are in terms of education basic work skills good citizenship and appreciation for a positive business climate the better.
AGC members can help high school students get a head start f...
Posted on 04/15/2009
Call-In Set for Seattle District Golf Tourney
Seattle District Golf Call-In takes place Thursday Apr. 16 starting at 8 a.m. Please do not leave a message! Keep calling until you speak to someone! Info: Stacy Mullane 206-284-0061.
Posted on 04/15/2009
WSDOT's Go Orange! Campaign to Promote Work Zone Safety
Information from WSDOT:
With highway construction season comes the need to remind motorists to drive safely in work zones. Did you know 99 percent of work zone incidents involve only the driver and passenger? Thats why in 2009 WSDOT is building on its Give em a Brake program to encourage more or...
Posted on 04/15/2009
Attebery Honored, Roasted by Bremerton Chamber
Each year the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce presents the prestigious Thunderbird Award to leaders in the community who have shown a deep commitment to the overall prosperity of Kitsap County. This year recently retired Port of Bremerton CEO Ken Attebery became one of the fortunate few who have w...
Posted on 04/15/2009
2009 Build Washington Construction Award Finalists
Build Washington Construction Award Finalists have been CHOSEN!
Thanks to all of you who sent in applications for the 2009 Build Washington Awards. Participation in this years construction categories was outstanding. We encourage all members to mark your calendar and use next year to show off yo...
Posted on 04/06/2009
2009 Build Washington Safety Award Finalists
Build Washington Safety Award Finalists have been CHOSEN!
Thanks to all of you who sent in applications for the 2009 Build Washington Awards. Participation in this years safety categories was outstanding. We had many companies participating for the first time as well as many repeat applicants. W...
Posted on 04/03/2009
AGC Blasts Legislative About-Face on Unemployment Insurance Taxes
Last week the House Commerce and Labor Committee reneged on a bill to reform unemployment insurance taxes and instead passed out a bill that will raise taxes on business. This is an about-face as the Senate recently passed a bill that would lower taxes for most employers. The Committee took that...
Posted on 03/31/2009
AGC Seeks Volunteers for NW Harvest Repair Project
AGC and AGC Education Foundation will be partnering with Rebuilding Together on Apr. 25 to provide facility repairs for Northwest Harvest and seeks volunteers to help with the work which involves weather-proofing ceiling painting/patch-up electric carpentry locks on bathroom doors and other impro...
Posted on 03/31/2009
Interested in Diesel Retrofit Grant?
AGC asks members to complete a short survey regarding a potential federal diesel retrofit grant.
The recently-passed stimulus package includes $300 million to clean up diesel engines nationwide and could result in a grant of more than $1 million for AGC Chapters to distribute to member companies...
Posted on 03/31/2009
Viaduct Replacement: Contracts and Legislation
(Editors Note: WSDOT is hosting a voluntary contracting event to discuss upcoming work for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement Program. Thursday April 2 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wells Fargo Building 999 Third Ave. Seattle 23rd floor training rooms. Click here for more info.)
While le...
Posted on 03/31/2009
Retro Bill Fails Constitutional Tests According to Legal Analysis
The Retro Bill being opposed by AGC in Olympia has some serious constitutional problems according to a legal analysis.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP at the request of AGC and its business coalition partners reviewed legislation ESSB 6035 and constitutional issues raised by it.
A primary motivation ...
Posted on 03/31/2009
$400 Million SeaTac Rental Car Facility Appears Back On Track
One of the more prominent casualties of the credit crunch had been the $400 million rental car facility at Sea-Tac airport. The project was suspended in December 2008. As a result of the frozen credit markets the Port of Seattle found it could not sell the long-term bonds it needed to finance t...
Posted on 03/31/2009
Kuney Joins Gregoire, Murray to Announce Stimulus-Funded Project
Max Kuney President of Max J. Kuney Company joined Gov. Chris Gregoire Sen. Patty Murray WSDOT Secretary Paula Hammond and other dignitaries to commemorate one of the first stimulus-funded projects to go to bid in the state.
At the Mar. 30 event in Bellevue Gov. Gregoire and Sen. Patty Murray an...
Posted on 03/31/2009
AGC Welcomes New Members!
Andersen Structures LLCMr. Robert Okano6712 N. Cutter Circle Portland OR 97217Phone: 503.283.6712Fax: 503.283.3607Email: okano@andersen-const.comSpecialty: Concrete construction.
Bureau VeritasMr. Brent Eddings4636 E. Marginal Way S Ste. 140 Seattle WA 98134Phone: 206.763.7364Email: brent.edding...
Posted on 03/17/2009
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Apprenticeship Quotas to Higher Ed
The State Senate passed legislation opposed by AGC which extends apprenticeship quota requirements to higher education projects and adds violations of apprentice regulations as elements in both determining bidder responsibility as well as a possible Prevailing Wage strike for bidding eligibility ...
Posted on 03/17/2009
House, Senate Pass Opposite Alternative Bidding Bills
A legislative showdown is brewing as the House and Senate passed seemingly opposite bills. The Senate passed SSB 5760 allowing UW and WSU to create any alternative contracting procedure they choose if project funding is not state appropriated. The House passed HB 1690 to limit the universities ...
Posted on 03/17/2009
Senate Passes Retro Bill - AGC Asks Members to Attend House Hearing
Just ahead of a legislative deadline the Senate passed by one vote an AGC-opposed bill impacting Retro plans keeping the measure alive and sending it to the House. The Senate passed an amended version of SB 6035 (see original Retro article here) but the bill continues to restrict refund flexibili...
Posted on 03/17/2009
What Legislation is AGC Tracking in Olympia?
AGC Legislative Update(as of March 17 2009)
Business Regulations
Retro: Oppose Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6035Status: Passed the Senate (yeas 25; nays 24; absent 0; excused 0)Hearing Scheduled: House Commerce & Labor Committee on Tuesday March 24 at 10:00Action Alert: Click here for A...
Posted on 03/17/2009
Bill Limiting Physician Contact Could Increase Duration of Timeloss
The House passed legislation (SHB 1402) that says if a workers compensation claim is appealed employers and the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) will not be able to discuss an injured workers condition with the physician if the issues are related in any way to the appeal unless specif...
Posted on 03/16/2009
AGC's Southern District Hosts Pierce County Executive McCarthy
New Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy addressed a capacity crowd at the AGC Southern District monthly meeting in March. McCarthy addressed many issues including transportation funding permitting efficiency Fort Lewis construction efforts local economic stimulus and Ranked-Choice Voting. In p...
Posted on 03/13/2009
AGC Health Plan Continues to Thrive After Defeat of Bill
House Bill 1714 introduced by Rep. Eileen Cody would have essentially eliminated association health plans. AGC joined with several other associations and fought this legislation which died in the House of Representatives.
The defeat of this bill is a big win for the AGC Health Plan and the cont...
Posted on 03/13/2009
Guy F. Atkinson Wins Work Zone Safety Awareness Award
Guy F. Atkinson Construction LLC was recognized for its commitment to safety at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) ninth annual Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards event on March 10 at the National Traffic Managemen...
Posted on 03/13/2009
More Stimulus Projects: View List from PSRC
Puget Sound Regional Council selected its projects to receive $78 million in FHA funding through the federal stimulus package. The FHA dollars will fund 28 road and bridge projects including the S. Spokane St. viaduct and the Lincoln Ave. grade separation project at the Port of Tacoma. For a co...
Posted on 03/13/2009
New Rules May Save Money on Employees Working Out of State
Thanks to a state law change successfully sought by AGC Washington contractors in some cases wont need to pay L&I workers compensation for employees when theyre working out-of-state.
In the past Washington employers with employees working out of state sometimes faced paying workers comp prem...
Posted on 03/13/2009
What Legislation is AGC Tracking in Olympia?
2009 Legislative Update
Business Regulations
Retro: Oppose Senate Bill 6035AGCs Legislative Action Alert: Yes Status: Senate Rules Committee
The Senate is considering legislation what would impact your Retro program. Tell your state Senator that you dont need their protection from your R...