You don't want to miss the golf ball drone drop at this year's Construction Scholarship Foundation golf outing. The more golf balls you purchase, the better your chances of winning a trip to your choice of Las Vegas or Reno. Make sure you get your winning numbers today! Winner need not be present to win. Proceeds benefit the Chicagoland Construction Scholarship Foundation. 

As your Association, we're here to support your firm, and one way we can do that is by featuring your work on our social media platforms. Do you have photos of technology being used on the jobsite, of diversity and inclusion, or of your company's philanthropy project? Send them our way and we'll give you a shoutout on our social media platforms. Email Hilary Korabik with your firm's favorite photos.

Our first Construction Leadership Council event as the Chicagoland AGC is coming up on Thursday, April 12 from 5:30 to 8:00 at Harry Caray's in River North--and you don’t want to miss it! Our CLC is the professional development group for up-and-comers in the commercial construction industry. Back by popular demand, speed-networking is the perfect way to get involved with the merged Association and to learn about the CLC’s 2018 agenda. You’ll have a chance to connect with industry peers and meet some of our distinguished Board members. Cocktails and refreshments will be served. See you April 12th!

Please register online and remember to log in for member pricing. Contact Hilary Korabik for login credentials and sponsorship opportunities. 

On April 28th, our Construction Leadership Council is partnering with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago to refurbish the home of a family in need. Volunteers from member companies Bulley & Andrews, Mortenson Construction, Pepper Construction, and Wight & Company have already signed up. Space is limited, so contact Hilary Korabik today to claim your spot!

It's that time of year again...Safety Stand Down Week is fast approaching! We encourage our members to participate in this year's Stand Down during the week of May 7-11. Last year 7,000 construction industry personnel participated across 400 jobsites, and we look forward to breaking that record during our first year as the merged Chicagoland AGC. 

Participation is a great way to boost morale at the beginning of the busy summer season, as the Stand Down allows you to demonstrate your commitment to the safety and well-being of your workforce. Each year the CAGC, in conjunction with the Safety Committee, creates and provides participating companies with an easy-to-implement curriculum covering the year's safety topic, and member companies cease work for approximately 30 minutes to give a training on that topic. This year's topic is worker self-empowerment regarding safety.

Please register your commitment to participate via this link and indicate the person responsible for overall coordination (or forward this email to your safety director to complete).  We will follow up with that individual to ensure a seamless and successful Stand Down Week.

You are cordially invited to our very first Chicagoland AGC Spring Summit on Wednesday, May 16 at Maggiano's in Oak Brook. Registration will begin at 11:30, with the luncheon and program starting at noon. The event will feature a presentation on the importance of company culture in the construction industry, honor this year’s Safety Award winners, and provide an opportunity to network with other industry professionals. 

Registration and sponsorship information for our June 27th Scholarship Foundation Golf Outing is now live! The Chicagoland Construction Scholarship Foundation awards renewable scholarships to qualified Chicagoland-area college students earning a construction-focused degree. The Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to date and plays an integral role in supporting the future workforce. 

This is an all-day event, with registration beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30. We'll kick off the shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. and conclude with a 19th hole barbeque. A day on the links, spent with colleagues and friends, all for a good cause--this is an event you don't want to miss!

AGC Summer Safety & Health Conference
July 25-27, 2018  |  Indianapolis, IN

Construction safety and health is vital for the success of the industry. Join industry professionals for the latest updates and discussions on regulatory and legislative activity at both a national and local level; assist in the development and creation of new safety training programs and products; and learn about the latest initiatives from OSHA and other industry experts.

Who Attends: More than 200 construction industry professionals including general and specialty contractors, AGC chapters and other professionals involved in safety training, supervising and on-site construction.

IT Forum
August 15-17, 2018  |  Chicago, IL

The AGC IT forum provides participants an opportunity to network, share information, solve problems, keep up-to-date with the latest IT developments relating to the construction industry and to discuss and share best practices on some of the most pressing IT challenges.

Who Attends: More than 350 industry professionals with information technology job functions, including CIO, CFO, VP of IT, IT Managers, IT Directors, Network Administrators and Construction IT Professionals.

In December 2017, Congress and President Trump enacted the most sweeping tax reform legislation in a generation. Contractors are specific benefactors of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Victory for the American contractor! End of story, right? Not so fast. Want to learn more? Read the entire article from Rob Novak, CPA, MST of member company Baker Tilly.

AGC is a founding member and proud endorser of ConsensusDocs, an A/E/C industry-wide coalition that creates standard construction contracts. AGC’s active role in ConsensusDocs demonstrates a commitment to industry excellence by bringing the industry together so that everyone benefits, including owners, general, subcontractors, and design professionals. ConsensusDocs recently updated its most used prime and subcontract agreements to adopt best practices for today’s construction to keep AGC members ahead of the curve.

Use code AGC100 for discounts on ConsensusDocs products and download their free sample documents here. 

Be sure to update your records: Clarion Construction has a new address!

1000 Oak Creek Drive | Lombard, IL 60148
tel 630-596-2149 | fax 630-925-0881

Fox Swibel is a leading boutique business law firm. They focus on what the Firm does best: providing "big-law” quality work in a streamlined boutique setting. They value long-lasting relationships and continually evolve their services to meet their clients’ needs.

Fox Swibel is the only boutique U.S. firm selected for membership in The Interlex Group, an association of leading law firms around the world which has received Chambers’ highest "Band 1 – Elite” ranking. One of their founding partners serves as the President of Interlex, and our leadership role in the organization affords us close relationships with leading law firms in 60 countries. CAGC welcomes Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll to the Association!

Maman Corp. began in 1997 as an interior finishing company in suburban Chicago. In 20 years, they have grown to become a comprehensive construction management team and general contractor with clients all across the United States. The Chicagoland AGC extends a warm welcome to Maman Corp.!

Michels is an industry-leading utility contractor offering Pipeline Construction, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Transmission, Substation and Distribution Construction, Cured-in-Place Pipe, Direct Pipe, Fiber Optic Networks, Rail Plowing, Heavy Civil Work, Foundations, Tunneling, Paving, Dewatering, Custom Crushing and Road Building. They provide a safe, comprehensive approach and a wide range of resources, including in-house fabrication shops to build custom solutions and equipment to meet your projects' demands. The Chicagoland AGC is pleased to add Michels to our roster!