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Member News

Vandeventer Black’s James R. Harvey Receives Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Vandeventer Black attorney, James “Jim” R. Harvey, received the AV® Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell®, the legal profession’s most prestigious rating service. This is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. The “AV” designation represents the pinnacle of professional excellence and achieved after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by his/her peers, including members of the bar and the judiciary.

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Industry News

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Statute of Limitations - Follow Up Information from DGS

Liability forever is not the right thing for the government to do!
Follow up information from the Virginia Department of General Services for the Statute of Limitations study for the Commonwealth of Virginia. AGCVA members showed up in force over this issue at the meeting on October 3rd.

Information that was discussed at the stakeholder meetings:

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Have You Seen ... AGCVA VOICE Magazine

The AGCVA VOICE Magazine was mailed out recently to all members. Have provided a digital-format for you to view. Several important articles provided by members include:
Why 2019 is important to 2020 - Bringing bim to the field will transform construction - Building interest in the Next Generation - Member Project Spotlights - Meet the 2020 AGCVA Young Construction Leader Chairmen

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ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 5 & WE NEED YOU TO VOTE

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOV. 5 & WE NEED YOU AND ALL YOUR EMPLOYEES TO VOTE

There is a significant possibility Virginia’s pro-business philosophy may change after election day. All members of the VA House of Delegates and Senate are up for election. If pro-business legislators are not elected, several issues detrimental to your business may change.

What 3 things MUST you do to ensure a pro-business climate remains in Virginia:

1. Remind all your clients & employees to vote for candidates that will preserve VA’s pro-business climate. Successful businesses matter to employees and all your clients.

2. Vote yourself! Polls are open from 6 AM to 7 PM.

3. Learn more about the coalition AGCVA has helped establish to address serious business related issues

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Workforce Development

When AGCVA Members Answer the Call

Earlier this fall, Governor Northam responded to AGCVA’s request and proclaimed October as Virginia’s Careers in Construction Month! The following challenge was issued to the AGCVA members across the state – “How are YOU going to celebrate?”

AGCVA companies answered the call by hosting or attending events all month long to celebrate Careers in Construction. Members supported 6 SkillsUSA construction contests at the State Fair. We hosted Awareness Socials with Guidance Counselors and Career Coaches. We exposed over 15,000 students to our Build Your Future campaign at Career Expos peppered across Virginia.

Thank you for celebrating with us and teaching Virginia how to Go Pro in Construction!

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CTE Counselor Social in Lynchburg

Central District recently hosted the Lynchburg area school Counselors at a CTE Counselor’s Social. The counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell and Lynchburg City were all present. AGCVA members were able to capture the attention of the Counselors providing them with information and opportunities for students seeking internships or careers in the construction industry.

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AGCVA Virginia BEST

AGCVA Virginia BEST and Build Your Future attended the UVA Apprenticeship Summit 2019. Commissioner Ray Davenport spoke to attendees about how careers start with Apprenticeship!

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Safety

FREE Spanish Trenching & Excavation Video

REGISTER TO RECEIVE A FREE TRENCHING & EXCAVATION VIDEO developed by OSHA Region VI Training Institute Education Centers offers guidance on how to prevent injuries and fatalities from common hazards in trenching and excavation. The one-hour video focuses on: Cave In Protection; Best Practices; Resources & Other Hazards in Trenching
REGISTER HERE

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Check Out ... Lean for Trades Toolbox Talks

The AGC Lean for Trades Toolbox Talk Series are 10-minute conversational huddles to help your team identify ways to improve processes, eliminate waste and adopt a Lean culture in the shop and field.
Each Toolbox Talk session, released monthly, reviews a concept you can use to create discussion, teach and grow their team’s understanding of Lean and determine how they can work more productively and collaboratively.

* Use the lesson to discuss & explain the concept - Use the printable handout

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Calendar & Events

Mark Your Calender - 2020 Annual Convention

The 2020 Convention will be held on January 23-26, 2020 at The Greenbrier Hotel. Theme: Team Up We are Better Together so bring your favortive sports themed outfits. Kickoff Breakfast Speaker: Mark Eaton the 7′4″ NBA All-Star who played with the Utah Jazz for 12 seasons. Registration Information will be available soon.

In the meantime ... Be a sponsor at the Convention please see the sponsorships that are still available.

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