AGC of America delivered an impressive program last week at its 97th Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, complete with interesting speakers, great educational sessions, a robust Expo hall, and plenty of networking opportunities for contractors. Learn More...

 

Over 26,000 firms are busier, safer, smarter and stronger today because of the work AGC of America accomplished on their behalf during the past 12 months. The 2015 Annual Report, now in digital format, clearly shows that this association is the only group in Washington that represents all the interests of the entire industry. Learn More...

 

Watch this video and see how AGC of America's Charities organization and Education and Research Foundation work to help improve our communities and educate the construction industry's future generations. You can help them continue their work by clicking below: 

AGC Charities: http://www.agccharities.org/

Education and Research Foundation: http://www.agcfoundation.org/

 

Hensel Phelps was honored last week for building a new playground within the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens that is fully handicap accessible. As a result, the construction group was one of two organizations nationwide to win the top honors of the AGC in the Community Award from the charitable arm of AGC of America, AGC Charities, Inc. Learn More...

 

Sitka’s Blue Lake Expansion Project was the most impressive construction project of 2015, AGC of America announced recently. As a result, the project’s contractor, Barnard Construction Company was the Alliant Build America Grand Award winner and best Federal and Heavy Renovation project. This project was one of 23 winners to receive an award and one of nine to receive a Merit Award. Learn More...

 

As a relatively straightforward guy, Mark Kight has decided to set his theme for the year
as AGC: Ready, willing and able to meet the industry’s needs. But behind this year’s simplesounding focus is the complex reality of all that AGC of America does to support members and the broader construction industry. Read more in the latest issue of Constructor magazine. Learn More...

 

The AGC of Virginia recently announced the election of its 2016 officers. Learn More...

 

Karl Kreutziger has been promoted to president of C.W. Driver Companies, a premier builder serving the Western United States since 1919 and an AGC of California member. Having served in leadership roles on behalf of C.W. Driver Companies for more than five years, 29-year industry veteran will take over the role of president for Dana Roberts, who will serve as CEO and chairman of the board. In this role, Kreutziger will be responsible for leading the overall direction of C.W. Driver Companies as well as spearheading project teams in the preconstruction and planning phases, and overseeing client relations. Learn More...

 

California Baptist University (CBU) recently selected Sundt Construction, Inc., a member of multiple AGC chapters, as the general contractor for a new Events Center and arena located on the southeast quadrant of the school’s main campus in Riverside, California. Learn More...

 

Tarlton Corp., a St. Louis-based general contracting and member of multiple AGC chapters, hired Colleen Barry as marketing and business development associate. Learn More...

 

Tocci Building Companies (Tocci), a Boston-area construction management company and AGC of Massachusetts member, announced recently that it has completed construction of the new Rock Chapel Marine headquarters, located at 99 Marginal Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on behalf of owner Eastern Salt Company. The former 13 million-gallon oil tank farm site has been transformed into a two-story, high-end office facility for Rock Chapel Marine. Learn More...

 

The Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) received a facelift earlier this year when executives from Turner Construction Company, a member of multiple AGC chapters, converged on the ACFB to make a difference. The 115 executives from around the world were in Atlanta for their annual meeting. While visiting, they gave back and worked on Feb. 3 to paint offices, set handrails, and work in the community garden. The volunteers also stocked shelves and packaged food for delivery. The employees packaged a total of 42,752 pounds of food equaling 34,000 meals. Learn More...