Weekly News, Views & Events | | October 12- October 16, 2026 | |
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As you finish your morning to-do list and get your second cup of coffee, take a minute to read through the main headlines from this week. For additional information on each topic, click the link. I hope the wrap-up to your week is productive and that you have an enjoyable weekend.
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Association Update:
Earlier this week, Reldon Owens represented LAGC at the first meeting of the “Task Force Construction Management at Risk” in response to Senator Ed Price’s study resolution passed in this year’s legislative session.
This first meeting was focused on the Office of Facility Planning & Control providing an explanation of the CMAR project delivery method as well as a history on the legislative actions surrounding CMAR. Mr. Owens provided clarification on the process, relation to public bid law, national usage and history of the delivery method as well as an update on recent legislation sponsored by LAGC to improve the process.
To watch the archived video, click below.
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| | | Event Update: Reserve Your Table & Be Recognized at the 2nd Annual Gallagher Fall Gala | |
Thank you to all those who submitted their project award applications! We received a large amount of submissions & the competition is steep! Award winners will be notified by October 28.
In the meantime, you can purchase individual & couple tickets here, and reserve a sponsor table for your company here. Sponsored tables include 8 registrations.
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LAGC Room Block Information:
- LAGC has secured a room block at L'Auberge for our members at a discounted rate. Deadline to reserve your hotel: October 28.
- YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT TO RESERVE A ROOM.
- Please click here to reserve your hotel room or call 1-866-261-7777 and reference code AGC26 to book at the group rate.
- Please note, early arrivals and late departures cannot be guaranteed. If early check-in is needed, we recommend booking the night prior.
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Advocacy: In Case You Missed It: A Closer Look at AGC's Litigation Efforts | |
AGC of America’s judicial advocacy is a critical component of its broader advocacy efforts and an important tool for protecting contractors and the construction industry. Through its litigation program, AGC focuses primarily on federal cases with the potential to set important nationwide precedents or to stop the enforcement of harmful federal regulations.
Earlier this month, AGC released its Fall 2026 Litigation Snapshot, a quick-read resource highlighting the association’s advocacy across a broad portfolio of legal issues affecting the construction industry, including environmental, construction, constitutional, labor, and procurement matters.
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On Nov. 3, 2026, voters will elect all 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 33 U.S. senators, and fill two special Senate elections. For contractors, those decisions extend well beyond Washington. They influence the long-term health of the construction industry. | | | | Advocacy Update: What the 2026 Election Means for Contractors | | |
Join AGC of America, on Thursday, November 5 at 2 p.m., for a webinar to break down the results of the 2026 election. The AGC team will unpack the new balance of power in Washington, and the policy shifts likely to follow — then translate the changes into practical impacts for contractors. Election outcomes shape the decisions that directly affect a company’s bottom line.
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| AGC Releases the 2026 Election Center- Register & Stay Informed. | |
Once registered, you'll be able to:
- Register to vote or check your registration status.
- View the candidates on your ballot.
- Check key election dates and download calendar reminders.
- Get early voting and absentee ballot information.
- Confirm your polling place.
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Make sure you're registered to vote & informed for the election on Nov. 3rd.
Early voting is: October 20-27 (excluding Sunday, October 25) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Click here for more information on early voting. Find your voter information here.
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Join PAR on Oct. 16th for their Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments Explained Webinar | On Oct. 16 @ 10 a.m., PAR will host their Fall 2026 Constitutional Amendments Explained webinar. The webinar will feature Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy; Barry Erwin, Chief Policy Officer of Leaders for a Better Louisiana; and Jan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana. They'll discuss the 10 proposed constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot | | | |
LAGC Leadership Meets With Speaker of the House
It was a privilege for LAGC leadership to meet privately with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson last Saturday in Shreveport.
Our discussions focused on several important issues facing Louisiana’s construction industry, including addressing skilled labor shortages through H.R. 5494 and increasing federal funding for career and technical education. We also discussed the importance of long-term federal investment in our nation’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure.
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Help AGC Identify BABAA Material Challenges | AGC of America has added a new Reporting Form to its Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) Resource Hub. The form will help identify materials and products that contractors have difficulty sourcing domestically for federally assisted construction projects. | | | | LAGC Co-Hosts 'TRENDS in Construction': Join Us Next Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 7:30 AM- 12 PM (Renaissance) |
Featured Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Ted Abernathy, Founder, Economic Leadership, LLC. Ted Abernathy serves as the Managing Partner of Economic Leadership, LLC. Economic Leadership, based in Shallotte, NC, is a small group of data, strategy, and best-practice policy experts that work to analyze competitiveness, develop strategy, support leadership, tune communications, and reimagine the future. Ted is the principal author of close to 125 reports on future trends, economic and workforce development, technology, and leadership, and he speaks on the economy. Read More.
Reldon Owens is Chief Executive Officer of the Louisiana Associated General Contractors (Louisiana AGC), the state’s leading trade association for the commercial and highway construction industries. He assumed the role in January 2025, succeeding longtime CEO Ken Naquin, after serving two years as the association’s Executive Director. At Louisiana AGC, he oversees regional operations, workforce development initiatives, and legislative advocacy on behalf of contractors statewide. Read More.
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CHECK OUT THE BLUEPRINT 2026 | The Blueprint Conference | The Blueprint Conference, presented by Riess LeMieux, brings together developers, contractors, designers, engineers, insurers, attorneys, and other construction industry professionals for a day of education and connection. The 2026 conference will feature a keynote panel with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, and Michael Hecht, CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., focused on economic development across New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, and the surrounding region. | | | | |
If you’ve been meaning to line up summer training, this is your moment to get your team out of the heat and into the virtual classroom. With AGC Edge, they can learn wherever they are, jobsite, office, truck, or home, without stepping away from the work that matters.
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AGC of America offers a number of educational programs designed to improve the performance of construction companies and individuals in the industry.
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