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Member News

Karen Stemland joins the Woods Rogers Construction and Litigation practice.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/vgc-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=538195&issueID=65263 to view the full article online.

In Memorium

Sara Cline of G L Cline & Sons inc. recently passed away. She was active in the AGCVA and a Tidewater District President in the 90s.

Sara is survived by her husband of 56 years, a daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 4811 High Street West, Portsmouth, Virginia.

Visit https://rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/sara-winifred-shine-cline to view the full article online.

Brown Edwards adds to Harrisonburg practice

After acquiring a Newport News practice in October, Roanoke-based accounting firm Brown Edwards & Co. is growing again. Harrisonburg firm Yancey & Bowman merged with Brown Edwards on Dec. 1. The two partners and four staff from Yancey & Bowman will join Brown Edwards' existing Harrisonburg office, which now has about 40 people, according to a company spokeswoman.

Visit https://www.roanoke.com/business/business-intel-brown-edwards-adds-to-harrisonburg-practice/article_0c95dc6a-4450-566d-8480-f8d49a24902d.html?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=NEWS%20-%20Business%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=Business%20Email%20M-F to view the full article online.

Heartland Merger Announcement

On November 21, 2018 - Blueridge General, Inc. (BGI) and Heartland Construction Inc. announced that they will be merging effective immediately. The companies will be operating out of one location in Chesapeake, VA.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

New Contractor Member
Tidewater District
Essential Contractors LLC
646 Independence Parkway, Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757.644.5893
Contact: Derrick Carpinelli
Specialty: Construction & Renovation: Commercial, Construction & Renovation: Government, Construction & Renovation: Restaurants, Electrical Contractors, HVAC Contractors

New Service/Supplier Member
Valley District
Racey Engineering, PLLC
312 West Main Street
PO Box 387
Luray, VA 22835
Phone: (540) 743-9227
Fax: (540) 743-9227
Contact: Joshua Turner
Specialty: Engineering Consultants, Surveyors
http://www.raceyengineering.com/

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Industry News

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Governor Northam Announces Collaborative Effort to Transform Virginia Community College System

Governor allocates $5 million investment of federal workforce funds to redesign career pathways to place skills training at forefront
At an event held at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Governor Ralph Northam announced a collaborative effort to transform workforce programs offered through the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Currently, many programs intended to train students with applied skills require them to take general education courses before advancing to essential skills-based courses. To best prepare students with the skills needed for high-demand, well-paying jobs, VCCS will work to redesign career pathways so that skills training begins at the start of each program.

Visit https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2018/november/headline-836679-en.html to view the full article online.

Members Receive Exclusive Construction Job Posting at TradeCrews.com

Want to help your company reach the next generation of talent? Join TradeCrews.com, the virtual job fair platform that continues to gain adoption by high schools, colleges, and state government agencies – all focused on helping to make targeted career connections in the skilled trades more accessible for more people.

As an AGCVA Member Benefit you can now market your company and post up to 10 job openings for FREE! Your company is already being highlighted on TradeCrews.com; to claim your Company Profile and begin posting jobs, visit www.tradecrews.com and sign-up using the Referral Code: AGCVA2019

Want to make it even easier? TradeCrews’ suite of service options (including profile management, dashboard reports, expanded job postings, and preferential listing) are available to AGC members at a discounted rate!

Visit https://www.tradecrews.com/agc to view the full article online.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON January 11th for CONVENTION

AGCVA ANNUAL CONVENTION

January 24-27, 2019

The Greenbrier
300 W Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Come and spend time with fellow AGC members

Visit https://agcva.org/whats-new/calendar/#id=11045&cid=553&wid=801 to view the full article online.

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Workforce Development

Only a Few Spots Left - Claim you Seat for STP Today!

The Supervisory Training Program is 4 weeks away, and we only have a few available spots left for this 2019 program. This comprehensive 6-course program focuses on the knowledge and skills that every supervisor must have to be an effective manager of people, time, equipment, and materials.

Classes kick-off on February 5th. You do not want to miss out on this 2019 Training Opportunity.

Visit https://agcva.org/whats-new/calendar/#id=11088&cid=553&wid=801 to view the full article online.

Lawmakers pledge support for trade schools at TCC dedication ceremony

With a whirring trio of reciprocating saws, Virginia elected officials and Hampton Roads education leaders cut the ribbon on a $1.2 million training center for welders, pipe fitters and other trades workers. Tidewater Community College unveiled the new Skilled Trades Academy in Portsmouth in a Dec. 10 dedication ceremony.

Democratic Congressmen Tim Kaine and Bobby Scott also used the occasion to talk about fighting for community college tuition help in Washington, D.C. They spoke with instructors and students in fields like carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, roofing and forklift-driving.

_{Pictured: Tom Hitt (Hitt Contracting) with Congressman Tim Kaine}

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Safety

SAFETY ... Compete in the NASA AWARDS Program

National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) program has been an ongoing effort since 1991 to offer AGC members an opportunity to evaluate their safety record. NASA compares an AGC member’s safety record with other AGC members according to the member size and construction type. Additionally, NASA provides a great opportunity for members who have excellent safety records to compete for nationally recognized awards. The deadline for submission is February 7, 2019.

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Calendar & Events

TRAINING PROGRAMS in 2019

Supervisory Training Program (STP)
February - July 2019 Unit 1 - Unit 6 (Pick One or All)

CQM Construction Quality Management
• Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - Norfolk, VA
• Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - Hilton Garden Inn (Williamsburg)
• Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - Norfolk, VA
• Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - Hilton Garden Inn (Williamsburg)

LEAN Construction Education Program
• Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15, 2019
• Monday, October 7 to Friday, October 11, 2019

Young Construction Leaders Program
May – October 2019 - AGCVA Headquarters

Project Management Program PMDP (Module 1 -5)
June – October 2019 (Pick One or All) - AGCVA Headquarters

LEAN/BIM Exam
Friday, April 12, 2019 - Friday, July 31, 2019 - Friday, November 1, 2019

Visit https://agcva.org/workforce-development/training-programs/ to view the full article online.

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