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CAGC Bulletin
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Upcoming Events
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Industry News
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Education & Training
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Member Spotlight
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CAGC Bulletin
On October 29th, under-40 construction leaders from around the city gathered at DIRTT to tour the facilities, listen to a short program, and attend a networking reception. 53 young professionals exchanged ideas and collaborated on solutions to everyday problems they encounter at work.
Register today for our annual BuildersConnect meeting. Magellan Development Group will be honored with the Community Builder Award, and a member firm will receive the Corporate Citizenship Award.
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Our annual publication, Building Chicago, will hit your mailboxes by the end of the month! As always, let us know if you are interested in contributing to any of our newsletters, magazines, or website articles.
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The Government Relations Committee met recently and have directed staff to include additional options for voluntary contributions to the Builders Association Political Action Committee Fund. The Builders Association plans to take a more proactive part in legislation.
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Upcoming Events
The application deadline for the Corporate Citizenship Award is fast approaching. The Corporate Citizenship Award is conferred at BuildersConnect each year and serves as a great way to gain recognition for your company's commitment to serving the Chicagoland area.
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LCI-Chicago Community of Practice presents Pull Planning with the Villego® Simulation. Builders Association members can attend this educational program at a special rate.
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The CLC will kick off its second year on February 11th, 2016, with a Mardi Gras-themed networking reception at Carnivale (702 W. Fulton St.). Details to come! Interested in learning more about the CLC? Email us at info@bldrs.org.
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Industry News
An article in the Wall Street Journal attempts to answer the ever-popular question, "Where have all of the construction workers gone?"
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A report released by Wells Fargo shows construction had the largest percentage gain in employment of any sector in the Chicago metro area between August 2014 and August 2015.
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Education & Training
Applications for the AGC Education and Research Foundation's 2016 James L. Allhands Essay Competition are due November 16.
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OSHA has released a list of its top 10 most cited construction industry violations between October 2014 - September 2015.
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The AGC will host a Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) in O'Fallon, IL March 14-16, 2016.
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The AGC is hosting a webinar on "How to Foster a Culture of Lean and Innovation" on November 17 from 1-2 PM CST.
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Member Spotlight
Robert Ijams has joined Wight & Company as the firm's first ever director of Parks & Recreation. Phil Linduska has joined United States Alliance Fire Protection as the new business development manager. Congrats to all from the Builders Association community! Please feel free to keep the BA updated on any new strides or hires made by your company.
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Member firm Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC will be moving their office from Crown Point, Indiana, to Schererville, Indiana. Their new office will be located at 833 W. Lincoln Highway, Suite 210. The move comes with state-of-the-art meditation rooms and over double the space.
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W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. recently completed a high-profile project on Michigan Avenue. Chicago's first UNIQLO is now open!
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The AGC has rolled out yet another member benefit - FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) Work Vehicles US just might be the solution for your commercial truck needs.
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