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 Saxonburg, Penn.-based Brayman Construction and its affiliate, Advanced Construction Robotics, were named as among the most innovative construction firms in the country for creating an autonomous rebar-tying robot for bridge construction projects. Brayman Construction is a member of AGC of America (AGC), and along with Sundt Construction and the AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter, was recognized as the first ever finalists of the AGC-Autodesk Innovation Awards announced during the AGC Centennial Celebration October 1, in Washington, D.C.
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 It all started in 1918 at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, where a small group of contractors banded together to form AGC of America. One hundred years later, the association is 26,000 members strong, with a proud past and even brighter future. How they became and continue to serve as the leading association for the construction industry was summed up recently by AGC CEO Steve Sandherr at the association’s Centennial Celebration in Washington, D.C.: “We are the voice of construction. Maybe we’re not the loudest or the shrillest, but we’re the most credible.”
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In honor of the association's Centennial Year, AGC Charities is helping to renovate a historic dairy barn that will serve as the |
AGC’s report, The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion in the Construction Industry, outlines six reasons why diversity and inclusion are strategically valuable in generating corporate/industry innovation, increasing profitability, and ensuring a positive and sustaining legacy of progress for your firm. The conventional understanding of diversity has evolved over time. What started as a focus on compliance of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements has moved into a critical and necessary part of doing business as a way to achieve greater financial success. As the population of the U.S. becomes more diverse, construction companies will need to reflect the changing demographics in order to find workers and remain competitive. The arguments for a company including diversity and inclusion as a key business strategy go beyond the moral imperative of “doing the right thing” and focus on the measurable financial results that can be achieved. For additional information, contact Brynn Huneke or (703) 837-5376. |
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On Sept. 24, AGC commented on three proposed rules that would significantly affect the applicability and implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed revisions pertain to regulations governing the listing and delisting of species and plants, the designation of critical habitat and the interagency consultations that are part of the approval process for projects that involve federal permits or funding. AGC’s comment letters offered examples of why the current process is unpredictable and adds delay and cost to the permitting and construction of infrastructure projects nationwide.
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 AGC of America is now accepting applications for its 2019 AGC Diversity & Inclusion Awards program. AGC will present a total of six awards in three award categories: 1) Diverse Business of the Year, 2) Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Awards, and 3) Chapter Diversity & Inclusion Award. These awards seek to raise awareness of the value that a diverse workforce and inclusive environment brings to a company by spotlighting diversity and inclusion champions within AGC.
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 AGC of America is launching its 2019 project award competitions. The JLT Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category) and AGC in the Community competitions are now accepting applications. The JLT Build America Awards recognize the nation’s most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions; as well as those contractors excelling in their partnering and collaborative endeavors. The AGC in the Community Awards recognizes the charitable contractors and chapters who are giving back to their communities. AGC member companies and chapters in good standing who meet the competition requirements should apply online for some much-deserved recognition. Apply by October 24, 2018 for full consideration.
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Houston’s commercial construction industry celebrated the
 On October 9, AGC of Metropolitan Washington D.C. awarded Smith-Midland top-honors in their category for the Latitude Mixed Use project at a ceremony in The International Spy Museum, Washington, D.C. Additionally a Merit Award for Transit, Highway & Bridge was given for Smith-Midland’s work on the Eisenhower Avenue sound wall project in Alexandria, Virginia. The two awarded projects are indicative of the diversity, ingenuity and quality achieved by Smith-Midland for their clients.
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All events are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time
October 16, 23 and 30, 2018
WebEd: Immersions in Time, Prioritization, & Chaos, A 3-Part Webinar Series Hosted by AGC of America’s Construction Leadership Council 2-3 p.m. October 17-19, 2018 October 24, 2018 October 24-26, 2018 November 6, 2018 November 7, 2018 November 8, 2018 November 4-9, 2018 |
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October 16-17, 2018
Schofield Barracks Transition Summit
Schofield Barracks, HI October 18, 2018
Maryland Live! Casino at Arundel Mills Military Spouse Hiring Reception Hanover, MD 7 to 9 p.m. November 2, 2018
Mohegan Sun Vets Rock 2018 Veteran's Day Event and Hiring Fair Uncasville, CT 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 6-7, 2018
AMPLIFY Military Spouse Career Intensive Colorado Springs, CO November 6, 2018 Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Military Hiring Fair Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. November 29, 2018
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