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Next week, AGC of America kicks off its 100th Annual Convention at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. From the jobsite to the back office to the halls of government, the convention provides business-critical insights into the issues that commercial contractors are facing and the actionable strategies needed to deal with them. With more than 15 education breakout sessions, keynote presentations from superstars of the industry, and cutting-edge solutions from more than 125 companies in the AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo, the AGC Annual Convention is the place for construction superintendents, projects managers and senior executives to hone their knowledge while making connections that open doors to new opportunities.
 
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Monday, April 1, 2019
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Ballroom
Sponsored by Autodesk

Meet us in the Four Seasons Ballroom on Monday, April 1, at 5 p.m. for the Opening General Session featuring Scott Harrison, founder and CEO, charity: water, as the keynote speaker.
 
Harrison spent almost 10 years as a nightclub promoter in New York City before leaving to volunteer on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia, West Africa as a volunteer photojournalist. Returning home to New York City two years later, he founded the non-profit organization charity: water in 2006. Turning his full attention to the global water crisis and the world’s 663 million people without clean water to drink, he created public installations and innovative online fundraising platforms to spread international awareness of the issue.
 
In 10 years, with the help of more than 1 million donors worldwide, charity: water has raised over $260 million and funded over 24,000 water projects in 24 countries. When completed, those projects will provide over 7.3 million people with clean, safe drinking water.
 
 
   
Monday, April 1, 2019
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Mile High Ballroom
Sponsored by Viewpoint
 
Please join your fellow attendees in the Mile High Ballroom for the Welcome Reception on Monday, April 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m. The AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo attracts business decision makers from leading general and specialty contractor firms across the United States. From small- and medium-sized business owners to execs with ENR Top 400 firms to the next-gen construction industry leaders, participants at the AGC Convention are responsible for buying or specifying hundreds of millions of dollars of products and services each year.
 
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AGC Education and Research Foundation Gala Dinner Sponsors

 
Daily Schedule

AGC Education & Research Foundation Gala Dinner
Hosted by the Consulting Constructors Council
Tuesday, April 2
6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Seawell Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for a special night “Under the Stars” as we celebrate the great work of the AGC Education & Research Foundation. For more than 50 years the Foundation has made good on its commitment to support the future of our industry through its robust scholarship program and innovative projects. The AGC Education & Research Foundation Gala Dinner will be a can’t-miss evening of dinner, music and dancing, all in support of the Foundation.
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Individual tickets (60% tax deductible) = $300.00
Sponsored table – 10 seats (60% tax deductible) = $5,000.00
Click here for sponsorship details.

AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo
April 1-3
Mile High Ballroom

Join more than 125 leading solution providers, technology innovators and manufacturers from across the construction industry to find the partners and tools you need to build better. Plus join us for daily activities in the Expo Hall including technology demonstrations, ‘Munch and Learn’ mornings and afternoons, and our daily Contractor’s Happy Hour.

Bill Ratz Memorial Topgolf Challenge
Benefitting the AGC Education & Research Foundation
Thursday, April 4
11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Topgolf - Centennial, CO

At Topgolf, “Everyone’s game!” Take a swing, score some points, share a laugh … all for a great cause. The 2019 Bill Ratz Memorial golf tournament is going Topgolf. You don’t have to be a serious golfer to join the fun, but serious golfers will have the opportunity to compete head to head (and in teams) for a great list of prizes and a chance to take home the Bill Ratz Memorial Topgolf title. Plus, everyone has the chance to win $10,000 in our hole-in-one competition. Food and drinks will again be par for the course (21 and over for alcohol – ID required), so come join the fun and help us raise money to support the AGC Education & Research Foundation.
Individual tickets = $100.00 ($50.00 for student registrants)
Team Sponsorship (6 golfers) = $2,000.00
Additional sponsorships available. Click here for details.

AGC Diversity & Inclusion Awards - Sponsored by Willis Towers Watson
Tuesday, April 2
8:00 a.m.
Award winners to be announced at the morning Plenary Session hosted by AGC’s D&I Council. The AGC Diversity & Inclusion Excellence awards honor AGC members that are champions in advancing diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion within their workforce, supply chain and in the communities they serve.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson.

AGC in the Community Awards
Thursday, April 4
9 a.m.
Award winners to be announced at the Closing Session. AGC in the Community is an initiative of AGC Charities Inc., designed to showcase the community service projects of AGC of America’s chapters and members. The awards recognize chapter and member service projects that epitomize the essence of charitable giving, through actual hands-on service and donations to charitable organizations.
Learn more about AGC Charities.

JLT Build America Awards (BAA)
Tuesday, April 2
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Ballroom
Limited Seating – Register Early to Ensure a Spot
The JLT Build America Awards honor AGC members who build the nation’s most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions. These projects, with their vision, scope and grandeur, literally dare to challenge, dare to change the industry and way we build. JLT Build America Awards program includes a luncheon, keynote speaker and awards presentation.
Learn more about JLT

Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA)
Wednesday, April 3
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Ballroom
Limited Seating – Register Early to Ensure a Spot
The Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Awards program will recognize construction firms across the industry who excel at safety performance. Award recipients will have demonstrated a commitment to safety, occupational health management and risk control, with outstanding performance being recognized across seven different divisions and in 21 categories. The Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Awards program includes a luncheon, keynote speaker and awards presentation.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson.

AGC Contractor’s Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, April 2
6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Join your fellow contractors for a morning of fellowship and an inspiring story from former NFL Quarterback and Super Bowl Champion Jay Schroeder.
Individual tickets = $100.00

AGC Celebrate Construction Party
Wednesday, April 3
7- 10 p.m.
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsored by HCSS and Procore

Open to all convention attendees … the event of the year happens right here! Last year more than 1,300 attendees rocked New Orleans for the Celebrate Construction Party at Mardi Gras World. With four different musical performers, some amazing NOLA cuisine and a great venue, the 2018 Celebrate Construction Party set a new bar for the AGC Convention. So how are we going to elevate things this year? Take the party to Denver obviously. Be sure and make plans to attend the 2019 Celebrate Construction Party at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Built in 1908, this multi-level feat of construction will provide the perfect backdrop for an evening of music, dancing, food and cocktails.

Business Development and Marketing Check-Ups
Presented, free of charge, by AGC’s Business Development Forum
In partnership with SMPS

New this year, AGC of America’s Business Development Forum, with support from The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), will be offering FREE 15-minute one-on-one Business Development “Check-Ups” to AGC Convention attendees to review and offer guidance on their BD and marketing related efforts. Subject matter experts (SME) from across the nation will be matched to assist you with questions and challenges relating to BD planning, sales, proposals, client presentations, branding, brochures, websites, social media, etc. For more information, please contact paige.packard@agc.org.

 
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What You Need to Know
  • Find the new AGC Connection app on your iOS or Android App store
  • Download and install the app
  • Login (AGC of America website user credentials) and select "Events"
  • Select the 100th Annual AGC Convention
 

April 1, 2019: 12 – 8 p.m.
April 2, 2019: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
April 3, 2019: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April 4, 2019: 7 – 11 a.m.

 
 

The AGC Annual Convention is a business casual affair.  Please wear layers as the meeting room temperatures can run hot and cold.

 
Layer up! It is expected to be cool in Denver the week of April 1-4, with the lows anticipated to be in the 30s and highs to be near 60 degrees. Warm jackets, umbrellas, gloves, hats, mittens … bring them all!
 
The 100th Annual Convention is being held at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202, in the heart of downtown. There are two partnering hotels:
Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80202
 
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
 
Denver has 300 days of sunshine a year.
Denver REALLY is exactly one mile high.
Golf balls travel 10% farther in Denver.
Most ski resorts in Colorado stay open through mid-April.
Denver brews more beer than any other city in the nation.
 
AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo

Join more than 125 leading solution providers, technology innovators and manufacturers from across the construction industry to find the partners and tools you need to build better. There are many daily activities in the Expo Hall including technology demonstrations, ‘Munch and Learn’ mornings and afternoons, and our daily Contractor’s Happy Hour.

AGC Convention Welcome Reception
Mile High Ballroom
Monday, April 1, 2019
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Sponsored by Viewpoint

 
Getting Social
 
   
Be sure to tweet comments and photos during the Convention. Remember to use the hashtag #AGC2019 and mention @AGCofA and @ConstructorMag!
 
 
   
Constructor will be at Convention too! Be sure to grab the latest issue and tweet a photo of where you take it throughout the convention hall. Don't forget to use the hashtags #AGC2019 and mention @ConstructorMag and @AGCofA. Stop by the Constructor Arcade and say hello to the Constructor team.
 
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