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Vermont's Construction News & Safety Trends

March 16, 2026

AGC/VT Toolbox Talk:

Ben Learns About Pre-Season Pre-Ops

Join Me Tomorrow

Central Vermont Chamber's

St. Patrick's Day Award

I’m honored to be receiving this year’s Central Vermont Chamber’s St. Patrick’s Day Community Service Award on Tuesday.

If you’d like to help mark the occasion, I’m encouraging anyone who wishes to celebrate with me to consider making a donation to the Central Vermont Humane Society, a cause that’s close to my heart.

A contribution of $100, $200, $500—or any amount—will help support the animals and the dedicated team who care for them every day.

Interested in attending?

Click here to register for the event.

Or contact Kelly Finnegan at kfinnegan@centralvt.com if you have questions.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 17

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Cost: $25/pp

Location: Barre Elks Lodge

On the Ground

A Contractor’s-Eye View of the Legislature in Action

Week 10 on the Jobsite (AKA the Statehouse)

“If you’ve ever tried pouring concrete in February, you already know what the Legislature is doing right now: working really hard while absolutely nothing cures the way it’s supposed to.”

Under the Golden Dome, lawmakers are mixing policy, water, gravel, and “technical corrections” into one big legislative slurry, hoping it sets before crossover.

Contractors statewide are watching closely, coffee in hand, wondering which bills will firm up and which are going to crack like a bad slab.

Click here for the Week 10 impact on Contractors

Build Smarter

Upcoming Safety Training Courses & Certifications

Our hands-on courses are designed to strengthen skills, improve safety, and keep Vermont’s workforce ahead of industry demands.

AI for Contractors: Building Custom AI Solutions

Online

Use AI to create tools that support day-to-day construction workflows. Topics include building company-specific AI assistants, automating administrative tasks and digital forms, and developing simple tools to support estimating, scheduling, and project controls.

March 17 AIBCS

TCT Trainer Class

In-Person ~ Montpelier

A two-day course that prepares field personnel to manage work-zone traffic control and become certified flagger trainers for their company.

March 18-19 TCT

AI for Contractors: Automation & Workflow Integration

Online

A closer look at how AI tools can be connected with platforms like Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction software. The focus is on reducing manual data entry, improving the flow of information between systems, and building automated workflows that make day-to-day operations more efficient across the organization.

March 24 AIAWI

First Aid | CPR | AED

In-Person ~ Montpelier

An American Heart Association Heartsaver® course covering adult and child CPR/AED and essential first aid skills, delivered in a low-stress, hands-on learning environment for new or renewing students.

March 25 First Aid

Click here for the full AGC/VT 2026 Training Calendar

AGC Trainings

Upcoming Courses

Partner Trainings

Work Safer

2026 Safety Days

Now is the ideal time to begin planning your company’s "Safety Season Kickoff Day." Establishing a strong start sets the tone for safe, successful, and productive work in the year ahead.

To support your preparation, we’ve attached a sample Safety Kickoff Day outline featuring suggested breakout sessions, OSHA‑focused content, leadership development topics, and hands‑on training opportunities including Stop the Bleed. This template can be customized to fit your company size, workforce, and specific project needs. Included is contact info and specialties for our training group.