AGCVA eBulletin

 

W. M. Jordan Company’s Executive Chairman John R. Lawson, II was inducted into the National Academy of Construction (NAC).  This prestigious honor celebrates elite members who have shown commitment and made outstanding contributions to advancing the construction industry. Lawson was elected for being an, “Experienced leader renowned for the development of a corporate culture of excellence, employee development, and community involvement as well as academic advancement in higher education.”

Lantz Construction Company

John C. Myers Elementary School Renovation

Broadway, Va.

A major renovation of John C. Myers Elementary School in Broadway, Va. gave a total face lift to the nearly 60 year old building. Work began in March 2019, and was completed in 14 phases in order to provide as little interruption as possible to the students, staff, and administration of the school. Each phase was completely gutted, and new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems were installed along with new lighting, ceilings, flooring, and cabinetry. The former outdated spaces were reconfigured to accommodate modern educational needs. A loading dock was installed in the back of the school, and the kitchen was fully updated. Through the team effort of various firms and subcontractors, including 15 contractor members of the AGC of America, the renovation was completed in late summer 2020 prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year. 

The Central district held their first fishing tournament at Smith Mountain Lake.  First Place was Ben Brovont (Procon, Inc.) pulling in a 32 inch Striper.  His entire team benefited from his catch.  The shortest fish was an individual prize going to Nick Mistretta (Rosser Design & Landscping, LLC) for his 18 inch Striper.  

 

 

 

 

 

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), now in its sixth year, is a nationwide celebration that gives businesses, communities, and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs and apprentices while providing valuable information to career seekers. NAW 2020 will be held November 8-14, 2020.

Friday, November 13, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
During this webinar, hear AGC of America’s seasoned government relations team's in-depth discussion on how the 2020 election results could impact construction industry policies coming out of Washington, D.C., in the months to come. Will a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill finally become law? What are the chances of sweeping changes to labor, human resources, and safety/health construction laws and regulations? What federal tax changes are likely for your construction business and markets? Register today to reserve your spot.

 

Governor Northam announced the new Re-Employing Virginians (REV) initiative that will provide scholarships to eligible individuals to enroll in a workforce or community college program in five essential industries, including skilled trades.

The AGCVA member only Safety Taskforce met on Friday, October 30.  The meeting focused on the return to work policies amidst cold and flu season. The group also discussed integrating employee survey feedback into company safety plans.

We strive to keep our agenda packed full of relevant and useful information for you. If you have specific safety topics you would like addressed, write to Courtney Baker at courtney@agcva.org.