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Member News
Perry Engineering Co Inc. & Warwick Plumbing & Heating Co. have been approved to be a Virginia BEST Level 1 Contractor.
The Virginia BEST (Building Excellence in Safety, Health and Training) program provides an added layer of safety and health management systems to benefit the construction workers and reduce or eliminate injuries, illnesses, and fatalities on the jobsites.
Complete a task-based risk assessment / mapping of the project site to determine best strategies for social distancing of at least 6 feet, and ensure staff have face coverings. For more information, refer to AIHA’s guidance document Returning to Work: Construction Environment.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER Industry News
AGCVA announced that Brandon Robinson, CAE has been named the organization’s new CEO. Brandon will assume the role on Monday, July 20. Brandon brings fifteen years of association management experience where he worked with a variety of trade associations and professional societies to this role.
Previously, Brandon served as the Director of Policy at the Virginia Association of Health Plans (VAHP). He was one of the chief lobbyists for the health insurance industry at the Virginia General Assembly. There he built relationships with key legislators, regulators, and members of the Governor’s administration. Prior to VAHP, Brandon worked as the Executive Director of the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE), serving as the chief staff executive of the 400-plus member state-wide professional association. During his tenure, he helped rebrand the organization and lead the organization through a strategic revisioning. “AGCVA is a strong organization,” said Robinson. “I am excited to begin working with leadership to build on the foundation of success and envision a bright future focused on member value. At the end of the day, ensuring each member business finds value in this association to make them better is my focus. I cannot wait to get started.” Brandon has a graduate degree from the The Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University. He is also a proud alum of Mary Washington College. He remains an active member of VSAE as well as ASAE where he has served in several leadership positions. He earned his certified association executive (CAE) credential in 2015. Brandon is a Richmond native where he currently lives with his wife, two children, and affable golden retriever.
Workforce Development
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 $2,500.00 annually. The Piedmont District Scholarship Committee will determine the actual amount of the scholarships. Applications are due on or before August 7, 2020
Questions? Jennifer Gray jennifer@agcva.org
Safety
The Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference is the industry’s foremost annual conference to hone in on the most critical safety, health and environmental compliance and risk issues impacting the business of construction. Whether your goal is protecting the safety and health of the men and women working in construction or protecting the environment during the construction process – this is the conference for you.
Calendar & Events
Thursday, July 23rd at 2pm. There is no question that these current times are posing unique challenges to our companies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries. For the first time, the Virginia components of the American Institute of Architects, American Council of Engineering Companies, and the Associated General Contractors will host a joint roundtable discussion for our members. Join your colleagues in the AEC industry in a moderated open forum to exchange best practices and discuss how you are addressing various challenges.
ACE Virginia is a joint venture of the American Institute of Architects, Associated General Contractors, and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia, to educate and promote best practices of the design and construction industry.
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