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Member News
Brown Edwards is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Roanoke and Lynchburg practices of Cherry Bekaert, LLP effective June 1, 2019. Cherry Bekaert Partners Randy Burton and Richard Hedley in Roanoke will be joining Brown Edwards, as will most of the staff located in both offices. A significant number of Cherry Bekaert’s clients are expected to transition to Brown Edwards as well.
With these changes, Cherry Bekaert clients will continue to work with professionals committed to excellence, delivering with high standards for quality, and with superior client service. They can be assured the transition to Brown Edwards will be seamless.
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Industry News
Fails to Address Growing Construction Industry Skills Shortage
On June 25, the U.S. Employment and Training Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a process for recognizing Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) that would operate in parallel with the existing registered apprenticeship system. However, the construction industry would not “initially” be eligible to participate in this proposed IRAP process. In a statement, AGC CEO Stephen E. Sandherr noted that “[a]t a time when the vast majority of construction firms report having a hard time finding qualified workers to hire, it is deeply troubling that the Trump administration has opted to not include the sector in its new apprenticeship proposal.” For the complete AGC statement, click here. AGC will submit comments on the proposal by the August 26 deadline.
Virginia Tech is building its newest campus in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, just south of the planned location of Amazon’s site in Arlington. The facility is expected to offer graduate-level courses in cybersecurity, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and other forward-looking technologies that have become growing focal points for regional employers, particularly government contractors. But observers also say Virginia Tech’s enhanced presence in the region could lure more product-focused tech companies, like those that dominate Silicon Valley.
“Bring sexy back.” Those famous Justin Timberlake lyrics were thrown around several times at a forum discussing workforce shortages and talent attraction and retention.
There’s still a labor shortage in Hampton Roads and without diversification in the economy and less dependence on the defense industry, growing companies won’t be able to find adequately talented and skilled employees. That’s according to a new six-month study on workforce shortages and talent alignment released by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation and Hampton Roads Workforce Council. The 2019 Talent Alignment Strategy has three parts: a workforce analysis, supply-demand analysis and talent alignment strategy.
2019 VOSH CONFERENCE - ONLINE REGISTRATION Go to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry website at www.doli.virginia.gov.
Workforce Development
M. SCOTT BRADSHAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of these scholarships are to provide financial assistance to qualified and deserving students attending institutions of higher learning. The M. Scott Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship is funded by the AGCVA Piedmont District as well as private donations from friends and colleagues and will be an amount up to $2500 annually. The Piedmont District Scholarship Committee will determine the actual amount of the scholarships.
Applications are due on or before August 2, 2019
   Safety
In June the Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. team reached 1 million man-hours without a lost-time incident, and while we're proud of the achievement, we're most thankful for what it represents - our team is returning home safely at the end of each day. Thank you to every member of the RBI team for your commitment to creating safe work environments, and congratulations on working together to achieve this safety milestone!
Calendar & Events
July 16-17, 2019
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 am (each day)
Cost Per Unit: $350 (Member) $550 (Non member)
This course covers understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated and how to control costs to meet the estimate. This course also details how productivity is measured, how the supervisor plays a major role in increasing jobsite productivity and how a small increase in productivity can have a significant impact on the time and cost of a project.
July 18-19, 2019
TIME: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm AGCVA Headquarters (Glen Allen, VA 23059)
COST Per Person: AGCVA Member: $350 / Non Member: $550 This course will provide an understanding of how basic contracts are structured, how different types of contracts are used, and how project documentation relates to effective contracting for early-career project managers.
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