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Associated General Contractors of America

AGC IT CONFERENCE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
 
   
AGC is excited to launch its call for proposals for the 2022 AGC IT Conference for Construction Professionals, to be held at the Gaylord Chicago August 16-18, 2022. It was great seeing everyone back in person last year! We are staying in Chicago for a while and we look forward to seeing you again. Needless to say, we will be following the most up-to-date safety measures to make sure that our attendees, presenters, and sponsors can participate in a safe manner. We do realize though that some things have changed, and if a presenter would prefer to do a remote presentation, we will accommodate it. You will have a chance in the submission form to state your preference.

 

Our goal remains to offer attendees fresh, cutting-edge information to enhance their conference experience and provide great learning and takeaways along with premier networking and collaboration opportunities. We are working hard ensuring the conference brings to both presenters and attendees the opportunity to engage during and after the sessions.

 

All proposals must be submitted online using this link by Monday, April 4th, 2022. To submit a proposal you can register for free here, then select the 2022 AGC IT Conference for Construction Professionals Call for Speakers from the list of programs to begin building your proposal. You can submit a maximum of two proposals. If need to submit more than two proposals, reach out to us.

Visit https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1410 to view the full article online.

 
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
 
   
AGC member uses mobile communications to modernize operations and keep workers safe and engaged on the job

 

While the trial-and-error of managing a workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic was a big eye-opener for employers everywhere, one thing became strikingly clear: keeping frontline workers safe, productive and informed means keeping them digitally connected, global pandemic or not. Especially as hiring shortages and new virus variants threaten the slow tread of global economic recovery, maintaining a strong connection has become increasingly critical for these workforces. The construction industry is no exception.
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Visit https://www.constructormagazine.com/how-technology-protects-frontline-workers-and-creates-community-for-construction/ to view the full article online.

 
ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
   

AGC Charities Inc. and Hilti are organizing a volunteer day to help Rebuilding Together on Sunday, March 27th

 

AGC Charities and Hilti are working with a national group called Rebuilding Together, which renovates homes for the disabled, aging and/or veteran communities simple home improvement efforts, to organize a volunteer day on Sunday, March 27th. Member firm Hill & Wilkinson has volunteered to serve as the lead contractor on the project.

 

Volunteers will be renovating homes in the Cedar Crest neighborhood whose disabled owners are no longer able to maintain. AGC Charities will arrange bus transportation to and from the Annual Convention hotel (the Gaylord in Grapevine) and provide lunch and refreshments for all volunteers.

 

The volunteer day continues an AGC Charities tradition of hosting an Operation Opening Doors volunteer project in the cities that host the AGC Annual Convention. Anyone registering for the convention can sign up for the project online at the same time.

 

For more information, or to sign up directly with AGC Charities for the project, contact Brian Turmail at brian.turmail@agc.org or (703) 459-0238.

Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2022/02/03/come-early-dallas-volunteer-help-some-areas-neediest-residents to view the full article online.

 
 
   
AGC of America released the February edition of its Construction Inflation Alert. This document is intended to inform project owners, government officials, and the public about the extreme cost increases and supply-chains disruptions affecting construction. The current version of the Alert can be accessed by visiting AGC Construction Inflation Alert | Associated General Contractors of America.

 

For more information or questions, contact Ken Simonson at ken.simonson@agc.org or (202) 329-9671.

Visit https://www.agc.org/learn/construction-data/agc-construction-inflation-alert to view the full article online.

 
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Visit https://www.constructormagazine.com/roi-vs-rov/ to view the full article online.

 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
   
Register today for Connected. Supported. Safe: An Industry United in Safety | February 24, 2022 | 2 p.m.

Safety is a bond that unites us. It’s our connection to each other, and to something bigger than ourselves. When we’re connected and supported, we are better able to help ourselves, and our teams stay present and focused on the job. The more we stay connected and committed, the more we can show up fully to support one another. And the more we feel supported, the safer choices we make, and the better work we deliver, leading to safer selves, safer teams, and safer jobsites.

In this webinar, Ken Aldridge, chairman of the Board for Aldridge, and Mike Burke, chief operating officer for Alberici, will discuss how we remain connected, supported, and safe as one united industry.

Visit https://webinars.agc.org/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=WEB022422 to view the full article online.

 
Don’t miss this Texas-sized event


Experience the AGC Annual Convention, providing contractors of all sizes and markets the opportunity to gain business-critical insights into the issues most affecting their operations. AGC brings together experts from across the industry to share their knowledge and help prepare contractors to meet the challenges of today (and tomorrow). Alongside the incredible keynote speakers, the AGC Annual Convention will feature more than 15 education breakout sessions covering a variety of key industry topics.


Held in conjunction with this event, the AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your whole team to meet with more than 100 leading industry suppliers showcasing the latest tools, solutions and equipment to power your construction business.

Visit https://convention.agc.org/ to view the full article online.

 
 
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MEMBER NEWS
Trimble, an AGC of America capstone supporter, recently introduced Trimble® Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Asphalt Compactors that enables operators to accurately control the compaction process, while reducing unnecessary passes that can result in over compaction. This highly accurate, 3D paving control system is designed to improve the speed, accuracy and ease of asphalt compaction.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715022&issueID=87028 to view the full article online.

 
The Boldt Company, a member of multiple AGC chapters, and Touchplan, a collaborative construction planning software technology platform, have announced that they have entered into a definitive enterprise-wide agreement.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715023&issueID=87028 to view the full article online.

 
Associated General Contractors of America
2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 · Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-548-3118 · Fax: 703-548-3119 · www.agc.org