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CAGC Bulletin
 
   
The Builders Association is pleased to announce that both our general contractor member firms and those of Fox Valley AGC voted overwhelmingly to merge our associations. The merged organization, Chicagoland AGC, will better serve our valued members and the industry as a whole.

We thank all those who were so actively involved in this 18-month process. We will continue to keep you informed of our progress in advance of the official launch date: January 1, 2018. If you are interested in being more involved in this new organization, please contact us.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/bia-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=463733&issueID=51604 to view the full article online.

 
Upcoming Events
Construction Week This Week
As the demand for construction continues to rise, so does the need for an educated, talented, and qualified labor force. This labor shortage is not going to correct itself. As a response, contractors across the nation are declaring the first week in October of each year as "Construction Week." Please contact us with any lingering questions about how you can participate!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/bia-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=464385&issueID=51604 to view the full article online.

 
 
   
For the second year, the Builders Association Government Relations Committee cordially invites you to a PAC reception from 5:30 to 7:30 on October 26 at the Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, where we will honor several Construction Industry Advocates. To RSVP or sponsor, please call 773.444.0465.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/bia-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=463734&issueID=51604 to view the full article online.

 
The Builders Association looks forward to celebrating a successful year in construction at the annual Builders Connect luncheon on December 6. We will be honoring this year's Community Builder recipients and celebrating the past 111 years as the Builders Association, while looking forward to our future as the merged Chicagoland AGC. The event will be held at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. Invitation forthcoming. 
 

 

The Construction Safety Council (CSC) is proud to announce that, due to remarkable growth in the Chicagoland area, they are adding a new location in downtown Chicago. The new address is at Northern Illinois University, 105 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60602. To celebrate, CSC is offering free registration for OSHA #7510—Introduction to OSHA for Small Businesses. The course will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, October 9. Register here!

 

 

Leading Green is offering a LEED Green Associate Training from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 5 at IIT and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 at UIC. The course covers an introduction to LEED; location and transportation; sustainable sites; water efficiency; energy and atmosphere; and many other topics. BA members may receive a discount by registering with the student pricing. Registration available here for IIT training and here for UIC training.  

 
 
   
AGC of America is offering a Contractor Development Webinar Series, free to AGC members. The first of nine webinars is on Digitizing Your Field Data, and will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 19.

Emerging contractors might choose to avoid field automation tools, fearing that they won’t recover the investment, or achieve ROI. This webinar will describe why this shouldn’t be the case, and why they especially should embrace emerging mobile tools to capture critical field data to support their operations.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/bia-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=464357&issueID=51604 to view the full article online.

 
Workplace Wellness Seminar
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is holding a workplace wellness seminar at Maggiano's in Oak Brook on Wednesday, October 18. Research has shown that companies implementing health and wellness programs can effectively reduce employee risk status and help lower health care costs. By confronting the top-drivers of health care costs, employers can control their health insurance premiums and improve the overall health of their employees.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/bia-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=463731&issueID=51604 to view the full article online.

 
The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters is holding an apprenticeship open house at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16. The event will feature a facility tour and a presentation about the successful apprenticeship program, followed by a panel of administrators, instructors, and current and former apprentices. Learn more and register here
 
SDC & Associates, Inc. will be offering a seminar on November 17. The seminar, Pricing and Negotiating Change Orders and Claims Like a Pro, teaches you how to price and negotiate change orders and claims like the experts on the toughest construction projects. This seminar will help further develop your skills in pricing and negotiating change orders and claims to maximize profits, as well as teach proven techniques and insider tips for successful change orders and claim negotiations. Register here
 
Industry News
 
   
AGC of America is constantly creating new resources for our members. One such resource is the Business Development Best Practices webpage. Everyone wants and values their business relationships, but how do you establish them effectively? Is it just about meeting people? You meet someone, talk, and you have a relationship. Seems easy, yet effective business relationships take dedication and commitment. September's article, "Keys to Building Effective Business Relationships," provides six key ways to building effective business relationships.

Visit https://www.agc.org/connect/agc-groups/business-development/business-development-best-practices to view the full article online.

 
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Member Spotlight

The Builders Association extends a warm welcome to Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, our newest member! Baker Tilly is a nationally recognized full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with you and your business through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. They emphasize industry specialization, so their construction and real estate professionals know the environment where you compete and the issues you face. They establish a mutually beneficial relationship to identify needs, recognize opportunities, and find innovative ways to meet your short and long-term goals through a wide array of services. Welcome, Baker Tilly! 

 

This year, Clark Construction celebrates 25 years in Chicago. Clark recently completed Wintrust Arena, DePaul basketball's new home, and would like to thank the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, DePaul University, and all their clients, partners and employees that have helped them make their mark on the Chicago skyline. The Builders Association offers its congratulations to Clark Construction and looks forward to the next 25 years.

 

 

Eitel Heinemann Mechanical Services, Inc. has moved. Their new address is 724 Anthony Trail, Northbrook, IL 60062. All 
phone numbers have stayed the same. Congrats on your new space!
 
Chicagoland AGC
5440 N. Cumberland Avenue | Suite 302 | Chicago, IL 60656
PH: 773-444-0465 | Fax: 773-444-0469