The Builders Association's Corporate Citizenship Award honors one member company for its philanthropic contributions and strong commitment to public service. This is a way of celebrating the recipient's dedication to giving back to the communities they in which they work and live. Applications are due November 1. 

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." In order to support your firm in your Construction Week efforts, the Builders Association is holding a webinar on Tuesday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m.

The CLC cordially invites you to a night of scaffolding, hard hats, and music. Yes, this year's Fall Jobsite Tour will be held at the DePaul School of Music. The tour will be followed by a networking event at Broken English, 2576-2680 N. Lincoln Avenue.

The Women Build Nations conference is returning to Chicago October 13-15, co-sponsored by Chicago Women in Trades and North America's Building Trades Unions. The conference caters to women of all ages and skill levels, whether they already work in the industry or are aspiring to. Comprised of both workshops and plenary sessions, this event offers education on Recruitment & Retention; Leadership Development; and Policy/Politics, and many more topics. Find more information and registration here. 

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. Formal invitations will be mailed next week.

The Builders Association looks forward to celebrating a successful year in construction at the annual Builders Connect on December 6. The event will be held at the Drake Hotel in Chicago.

On September 19, BuiltWorlds is hosting Buildings 2.0, a full-day conference focused on the opportunities and realities of today’s smart and IoT-optimized buildings. The speakers will show you the crucial technology trends, evolving standards and end-user needs of today’s buildings, as well as insights on the processes and data solutions that help drive cost savings, improved operations & maintenance, and better building design. Find more information and register here. 

 

September 23 is right around the corner, which means that OSHA will begin enforcing the Silica Standard. AGC Houston created a document to offer guidance to members on achieving compliance with the Standard nationwide. You can find another great Silica Standard resource here. 

Many new hires do not work out in the first 18 months due to poor attitude. Research shows that even professional interviewers can sometimes fail to detect attitude issues. People today are immersed in interview tips and tricks through social media, which may enable some candidates to learn how to hide a negative attitude in order to get hired. By following these tips, your company may improve its chances of spotting this type of candidate before they become an unsatisfactory hire.

Did you know that your membership with the Builders Association affords continuing education opportunities with the Construction Education Institute? Classes at CEI change as new technologies and topics emerge and are taught by the industry's most respected instructors; in-seat fees are just $100 for members of the Builders Association.

The Builders Association is thrilled to welcome Uplift Data Partners as its newest member! Uplift Data Partners is a leading drone service provider for the AEC industry. Uplift captures and analyzes aerial data to deliver construction insights for peak project performance. Uplift's drone pilot network and turnkey data services helps industry leaders prevent rework, reduce waste, increase safety, and boost margins. Based in Chicago, the privately held firm operates a pilot network nationwide. 

A number of Builders Association members were recognized in the July 17 issue of Engineering News-Record as Midwest top contracting firms. Congrats to:

Barton Malow  #3
Pepper Construction Group #6
Ryan Companies #12
Clark Construction Group #17 
James McHugh Construction Co. #21
Bulley & Andrews #30
McShane Construction Co. #34
Berglund Construction Co. #50
W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. #57
Wight & Co. #78