An earlier e-mail listed the date of our signature event, Constructors Connect, incorrectly. The event will be held on Thursday, December 6, at the regal Cafe La Cave in Des Plaines. Please update your calendars. More information will be disseminated as the event nears. We look forward to seeing you there!
This past Saturday, April 28, the Construction Leadership Council teamed up with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago to perform home repairs for a family in need. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help. We had representatives from Bulley & Andrews, McShane Construction, Mortenson Construction, Pepper Construction, Wight & Company, The Boldt Company, and Chicagoland AGC staff. A special thanks to our Team Captain, Anthony Alleman of Pepper Construction, who went above and beyond to make this a successful day. Photos from the event may be viewed on our Facebook page.
Did you know that Chicagoland AGC has a job board? Whether you're looking to find an all-star project manager or a superintendent for that dream job you landed, the CAGC job board is a quick and easy way to get your job in front of qualified candidates. Post your jobs here.
You don't want to miss the golf ball drone drop at this year's Construction Scholarship Foundation golf outing. The more golf balls you purchase, the better your chances of winning a trip to your choice of Las Vegas or Reno. Make sure you get your winning numbers today! Winner need not be present to win. Proceeds benefit the Chicagoland Construction Scholarship Foundation.
Safety Stand Down is just one week away! Make sure that your company joins our members already registered to show their commitment to safety. Last year, 7,000 construction industry personnel participated across 400 jobsites, and we look forward to breaking that record during our first year as the merged Chicagoland AGC.
Participation is a great way to kick off the busy summer season, as the Stand Down allows you to demonstrate your commitment to the safety and well-being of your workforce. Each year the CAGC, in conjunction with the Safety Committee, creates and provides participating companies with an easy-to-implement curriculum covering the year's safety topic, and member companies cease work for approximately 30 minutes to give a training on that topic. This year's topic is worker self-empowerment regarding safety.
Please register your commitment to participate via this link and indicate the person responsible for overall coordination (or forward this email to your safety director to complete). We will follow up with that individual to ensure a seamless and successful Stand Down Week.
Our very first Chicagoland AGC Spring Summit is just over two weeks away. Join us on Wednesday, May 16 at Maggiano's in Oak Brook. Registration will begin at 11:30, with the luncheon and program starting at noon. The event will feature a presentation on the importance of company culture in the construction industry, honor this year’s Safety Award winners, and provide an opportunity to network with other industry professionals.
Registration and sponsorship information for our June 27th Scholarship Foundation Golf Outing is now live! The Chicagoland Construction Scholarship Foundation awards renewable scholarships to qualified Chicagoland-area college students earning a construction-focused degree. The Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to date and plays an integral role in supporting the future workforce.
This year's 3rd Annual PAC Fundraiser wil be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10 at the River Forest Country Club. Ensure that the interests of the construction industry are represented in the Illinois legislature through your donation. More information will be made available as the date nears.
The Blue Book's annual showcase will be held from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Are you a subcontractor, supplier, or manufacturer looking to sell products or get hired? Register to attend The Blue Book's free Who's Who Showcase. Be sure to stop by our CAGC booth!
Think company culture is just a fluffy Human Resources initiative? Think again. Michaelann Agoranos of Constructing Opportunity explains how positive company culture can strengthen your business in this article. Interested in learning more? Michaelann Agoranos and Peggy Newquist of Constructing Opportunity present on this topic at our May 16 Spring Summit.
Developing your hiring strategy for the remainder of 2018? Jenni Scott of Hays Construction gives a labor forecast, along with recommended strategy, in this article.
Most contractors have faced the problem of not getting paid on a project. One remedy for that problem is to assert a mechanics lien claim. Tina Paries of member company Bryce Downey & Lenkov provides insights on deciding whether to file a claim in this article.
When Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the legislation provided for a 20 percent deduction for domestic qualified business income from a partnership, S corporation or sole proprietorship, the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction under new code section 199A. While Congress included a new provision in the code, it failed to address many questions or to define certain terms critical to this deduction. Rob Nowak of member company Baker Tilly gives some tips on how to handle this deduction.
Last week, NPR published an excellent article about the fulfilling and lucrative careers in the trades that are sitting empty with our society's significant push toward higher education. Please share with any students, parents, and teachers you know to educate them on how construction is a rewarding and viable career option.
From the most basic to the most specialized needs, 3M offers the health and safety protection you and your workers need most so that everyone can perform at their best. Chicagoland AGC is pleased to welcome 3M!
Ibuilders is a family owned minority Carpentry & Taping firm based in the Southside of Chicago. Their range of construction experience involves residential, multi-family housing, senior living facilities, commercial, retail and private projects.
The people behind Ibuilders are proud members of the communities that we operate in and are committed to corporate social responsibility. It is their goal to enhance the economic engines of our local communities by providing employment and education opportunities to underprivileged residents.
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