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The Builders Foundation Scholarship deadline will be extended through Friday, November 10. If you know a Chicago-area college sophomore or junior studying construction management or civil, construction, or mechanical engineering, encourage them to apply for this renewable scholarship! The application can be found here. 

On Thursday, October 26, the Builders Association Government Relations Committee held its second annual PAC reception at the Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook. The committee honored this year's Construction Industry Advocates: Senator Bill Brady, Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., and DuPage County Board Chaiman Dan Cronin. Thank you to our sponsors, especially James McHugh Construction Co. for sponsoring at the Excavator Level!

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ENR is now accepting submissions of the best construction photography taken between November 19, 2016 and November 18, 2017. They are looking for dynamic, well-composed-aesthetically pleasing photos. Of course, any photos showing unsafe conditions or behavior will be disqualified. The winning pictures will be featured in the January 8-15, 2018 issue, as well as online. Deadline for submissions is Saturday, November 18. Enter your submission and view past winners here. 

The Builders Association is partnering with the NFL to bring members the opportunity to purchase pre-sale tickets for Super Bowl LII. Learn more here. 

Join us from 12 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6 as we celebrate 111 years of impact on the Chicago Construction Industry. This year's construction season boasted a record number of cranes throughout the city, a reflection of the hard work of our members. We will honor Community Builder recipients Sterling Bay and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. The program will also feature a presentation on Smart Cities by Paul Doherty of The Digit Group. Register online or by calling Hilary at 773.444.0465. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

You heard that right! The Fox Valley AGC has extended an invitation for their annual meat raffle, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 12 at the Elgin Public House. Tickets are $25 and include a brunch buffet and Bloody Mary bar. All proceeds benefit the Fox Valley AGC Education Foundation. Registration is limited to the first 120 respondents, so don't miss your opportunity--register online now!

 How will this work? We're glad you asked:

1. Teams of 3-6 hackers will form and choose a problem to solve.
2. Each team has 36 hours to churn out a prototype solution.
3. Teams will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges.
4. The winning team receives a cash prize.

Participants must be BuiltWorlds members, so BuiltWorlds is offering BA members 30% off the annual BuiltWorlds Membership. Learn more and register here. 

 

By being a member of the Builders Association, you are automatically a member of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC regularly offers educational opportunities to its members. From 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8 AGC is offering a webinar titled Paid Sick Leave: Requirement for Federal Contractors. Registration is FREE to members. 

 

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. 

DisposALL Waste Services, LLC DBE/WBE,  is female-owned and managed, and is proud to build on a foundation of integrity and quality service that emphasizes environmentally sound solutions for your waste disposal needs. They work closely with various industries, including nationwide leaders to find effective, affordable and reliable solutions for waste removal. Their commitment to recycle and re-purpose is exemplified in their ability to ensure best practice in disposal on all size projects and for various needs. DisposALL Waste Services provides roll-off, tractor trailer service, and customized waste solutions. 

 

ENR: Engineering News Record recently released a list of the top 600 specialty contractors. A number of Builders Association members were mentioned, including:

 CECO Construction Group
Mechanical, Inc.
Hill Mechanical Corp.
Case Foundation Co.
Kelso-Burnett
McHugh Concrete Construction
Asher Brothers Co., Inc.
Sharlen Electric Co.

Congratulations to all who were recognized for their leadership in the industry!

Wight & Company recently welcomed Tracey Mendrek as Director of Client Partnerships. In her new role, Mendrek's focus is on cultivating new client relationships, as well as nurturing trusted partnerships. Wight & Company connects architecture, engineering, and construction services, thereby providing clients with integrated design and delivery solutions. The Builders Association extends warm congratulations to Mendrek and welcomes her as a Builders Association member.

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