 We hope you will support AGC Charities and Martin-Harris Construction this spring as they work to build an entirely new facility for Horses 4 Heroes, which provides equestrian therapy for veterans, their families and local first responders. Since 2006, they have been operating out of the back yard of the woman who founded the group, Sydney Knott. But thanks to AGC Charities, Inc. and the help of many member firms, the group has received permission from Las Vegas to build a new facility – including a riding arena, petting zoo and mare motel – at the historic Tulley Springs Ranch on the northern end of town.
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 In March at the 2014 Annual Convention, incoming AGC President Al Landes will begin his year-long tenure at the association helm. In Constructor's March/April issue, Landes talks about his presidential theme, "AGC, An Investment in You and Your Company," and how he plans on spending his year, sharing with members all that the association has to offer.
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Construction employment jumped by the largest monthly amount in nearly seven years in January, bringing industry employment to the highest level since July 209, according to an analysis of new government data by AGC. Association officials noted that, at the current rate of growth, it would not take long before many firms begin having difficulty finding enough skilled workers to meet demand.
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Total construction spending edged up 0.1 percent in December and rose by a modest 4.8 percent for all of 2013, as a robust market for apartments and single-family houses outweighed downturns in private nonresidential and public projects, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by AGC of America.
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In the construction industry today, older workers are aging out of the workforce faster than new workers are replacing them. And, as the older generation faces injuries that take them out of the workforce and companies lose experienced workers, education on preventing and treating injuries is key.
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Henry T. Hagood, Jr., 69, passed away Feb. 9 at his home -- his family at his side -- after a valiant battle with cancer. Surviving Mr. Hagood are his loving wife, Dot, their two children, Jody (wife Molly) and Kim (son Blake) and his brother Forest (wife Vickie). The family has asked that contributions be made in Mr. Hagood’s memory to the American Cancer Society for use in kidney cancer research. Mr. Hagood was a leader in the construction industry, serving as the executive officer of the Alabama Associated General Contractors for 45 years. During that time he grew the association from a small group of contractors to an industry giant representing the entire state with assets of more than $100 million. The Alabama AGC, under Mr. Hagood’s leadership, helped guide the industry through some challenging times, including labor strife in the early 1970s, contractor licensing and liability issues and workforce issues. Mr. Hagood’s foresight and energy helped to ensure that Alabama has developed the skilled workers it needs for its nationally prominent construction industry and the industrial growth that has led the state into the 21st century.
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Idaho AGC and the U.S. Green Building Council have again teamed up with the Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership (iYERP) to present the annual environmental stewardship awards for 2013.
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 BOND, a leading Boston-based construction manager and an AGC of Connecticut and Massachusetts member, announced recently that it has strengthened its project delivery team with the addition of Paul Rollins, PE, LEED AP as project executive. Paul is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, with a degree in civil engineering. His 30-year career includes construction work for clients spanning the academic, healthcare, and biotech industries.
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 The Christman Company, a national construction and real estate development firm based in Michigan and a member of multiple AGC chapters, announced recently it has completed the acquisition of the capital stock of Knoxville, Tenn.-based Rentenbach Constructors Incorporated (also a member of several AGC chapters) and with it, the merger of the two privately held firms. The move will enable expansion and enhancement of their mutual southeast U.S. capabilities and services. Rentenbach will continue operating under the Rentenbach name for the near term. Christman’s name will remain the same.
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_resized.JPG) KAI Design & Build, an AGC of St. Louis member, has promoted construction inspector Tony O. Dukes of St. Louis, Mo. to the position of vice president of program management/construction management (PM/CM) services.
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 Knutson Construction, an AGC of Minnesota and Master Builders of Iowa member, moved to its new corporate headquarters in December 2013. Its new address is 7515 Wayzata Blvd., along Interstate 394 in Minneapolis. Knutson formerly leased space at the Colonnade Tower, less than two miles from its new location down Interstate 394.
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 Panattoni Construction, an AGC of California member, announced recently that it has changed its name to Alston Construction Company. For more than 25 years, Panattoni Construction has offered its clients a broad platform of general contracting, construction management and design-build services. Alston Construction Company has a diverse experience profile, including industrial, commercial office, healthcare, education, retail and government projects.
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Pernix Group, Inc., a Fox Valley Associated General Contractors member, announced recently that Warren Bryant joined the company as the its senior vice president of construction.
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 Founded in Reno, Nev. in 1964, Q&D Construction has navigated the boom and bust cycle of the northern Nevada economy for 49 years with founder Norm Dianda at the helm. As the award-winning contractor enters its 50th year, however, new leadership is in place to guide the groundbreaking company through the next five decades. In June 2013, Chris and Mike Dianda were appointed as managing partners while long-time employee and former Senior Vice President Lance Semenko was named chief operating officer (COO).
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Slack & Co. Contracting, a Houston-based site development and utilities contractor and a member of multiple AGC chapters, has promoted Mike Redden to chief estimator, and added four people to its executive team: Tim Herron, projects executive; Dale Kornegay, director of business development; Richard Tesson, risk manager and Craig Ramsey, project manager.
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 Sundt Construction, Inc., a member of multiple AGC chapters, recently completed a new courthouse in Porterville, one of the first in California equipped with a sophisticated audiovisual (AV) system allowing off-site monitoring via a statewide communication network.
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 Tarlton Corp., a St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm and a member of three AGC chapters, has hired Nicholas Eshelman as a project engineer.
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