October 18, 2018
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AGC AT WORK FOR YOU
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A Message from Mike O'Brien
AGC MA Chairman of the Board, V.P. Gilbane Building Company
AGC MA continues to advocate and educate on issues that hold great importance to our industry. Mike shares a quick update on some of our most critical initiatives including: workforce development, the
growing concern on the opioid crisis facing the industry and safety.
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Teams on Team, the Value of Lean Construction
On Thursday September 27th AGC MA collaborated with ASM to host "Teams on Team, the Value of Lean Construction" a panel discussion at Northeastern University. The sold-out event focused on how the industry currently implements the many tools and values that define lean.
A 6-member panel, moderated by Commodore Builders Project Executive James Apodaca, discussed how the collaborative process works towards eliminating waste, fosters continuous improvement and how lean construction methods seek to maximize a projects efficiency and value.
The panelists, Consigli Construction's Andrew Rouille, Central Ceiling's Chris McPherson, Gaston Electricals' Mike Weber, J.C Cannistraro' s Matt Cannistraro and ASKM & Associates Dr. Colin Milberg, shared their own stories and points of view on how lean processes are changing the way materials and information flow both on and off a job site.
AGC MA will be holding Quarterly Lean Construction Forums to continue and expand the collaborative dialogue among all project stakeholders including CM's and Subcontractors as well as owners, architects and end users to discuss production and delivery methods, lean work structure and supply, and how to anticipate risk and overcome challenges. For questions about AGC MA's Lean Construction Program Series or to get updates on the upcoming lean forum, contact AGC MA Director of Member Services
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2018 AGC MA & MCAP Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the AGC MA & MCAP Scholarship recipients! The
recipients rewarded are all outstanding individuals who work hard and show enthusiasm for the construction industry. All recipients are enrolled in a construction management or civil engineering degree program and maintain impressive GPAs. Representing from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Cornell University and University of Massachusetts Amherst. This year's recipients are looking forward to continuing their education and career in the construction industry. Special thanks to the scholarship awards panel:
Joe Albanese
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Deborah Griffin
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Stan Martin
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Francis Madigan, and
Gary Miller; AGC MA CEO & President: Bob Petrucelli. Congratulations to all!
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Apply today for the JLT Build America Awards
Application Deadline: October 24, 2018
The JLT Build America Awards have demonstrated the very best when it comes to building a better America and improving our quality of life. Is one of your projects worthy of such recognition?
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
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Joe Albanese, CEO, Commodore Builders, Immediate Past AGC Chair
t
o Serve as Chief Recovery Officer, Columbia Gas
Columbia Gas, through the instruction of Govt. Charlie Baker, recently announced that
Joe Albanese
, Founder and CEO of Commodore Builders, will serve as the Chief Recovery Officer for the next phase of recovery and replacement activities for the Greater Lawrence Area following the tragic events of September 13. He will be assisted by Rear Admiral
Richard E. Cellon
, Ret., President of Cellon and Associates. Albanese spent 25 years of military service with the naval construction forces, most recently leading more than 2,000 Navy SeaBees in contingency operations and more than 2,000 SeaBees throughout the
Middle East
in 2007. He will be responsible for command, control and communications.
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Gilbane Showcases Workforce Diversity with Tradeswomen Job Site Scrim
These scrims are a part of an
award winning,
statewide marketing campaign designed to raise awareness about construction careers for women. They feature images of real MA tradeswomen along with a call to action for women who are interested in joining the trades. The campaign is backed by
a powerful coalition
working to increase the pipeline of women workers so that construction industry stakeholders can meet common diversity goals!
"Build A Life That Works"
job
site
scrims
are available now. For more information contact
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OCTOBER & NOVEMBER PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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Earthworks Essentials: An AGC Technical Seminar on Earthwork & Ground Improvement Techniques
October 25, 2018 |7:30 -9:30 a.m. | Mintz Levin
Join us to learn how earthwork operations and ground improvement techniques are evaluated during construction. Understand the key elements of earthwork and excavation including the essentials of material handling and identification, estimating for earthwork scopes, learn about building support systems and ground improvement methods such as piers, piles, and soil nailing and what you should know about site management and design.
Presented by:
Sponsored By:
Cultivating Cross Team Collaboration & More | an AEC Panel
October 26, 2018 | 7:30-10:00 a.m. | Autodesk
The AEC Program: Cultivating Cross Team Collaboration & More returns to AGC with an all new, dynamic panel (pictured l-r) : Robert Jenkins, Exec. Dir. Brockton Redevelopment Authority, George Wilwerth, President, Colantonio, Inc., Sharmila Bail, Shekar & Associates, Richard Polvino, Principal, SLAM Collaborative.
Moderated by Alicia Toney, Pinck & Co., Inc.
The panelists will expand the discussion on best practices on specific processes between the owner, architect, engineer and G.C. that lead to successful outcomes.
Sponsored by:
Building Excellence with Maureen Kirkpatrick, VP/Operations Mgr., Turner Construction
November 2, 2018 | 7:30-9:30 am. | Preti Flaherty
Maureen has spent the past 26 years working in multiple operations roles. In her current role, Maureen sits on the AGC MA Board of Directors, the Executive Committee for the Boston Business Unit. In addition to her work within Turner, Maureen is a Trustee for the MCAP - Massachusetts Construction Advancement Program, the Director of the Labor Relations Division as well as a member of the PGTI Advisory Committee- The Policy Group on Tradeswomen's Issues, which focuses on breaking the barriers for women in the trades.
 Moderated by Ken Rubinstein, Attorney, Preti Flaherty
Blue Beam Bootcamp - 10 things You Didn't Know Blue Beam Could Do
November 13, 2018 | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | AGC Conference Center
Brought to you by BlueEdge, this half day training will take students beyond the basics and is geared for those looking to build upon their knowledge of Bluebeam software.
DEMO 201: The Good, The Bad, The Unforeseen (Continued)
November 15, 2018 | 8:00 -10:00 a.m. | Pierce Atwood
Our previous DEMO 101 (which sold out) program discussed the basics of:
- Regulations: State, Federal, DEP, OSHA, DOL
- Environmental Reports: How to read & interpret, how to implement in execution of projects and more...
- Demolition Estimation: Machines & Equipment, How to read & interpret plans, specs & reports and more...
- Managing the Community: Neighborhood mitigation, C&D Disposal
DEMO 201 will offer in-depth, advanced practices on the above topics and more...
Sponsored by:
 Conversations With...Patricia Filippone, Executive Director, UMBA
November 16, 2018 | 8:00-10:00 a.m. | AGC MA Conference Center
Patricia has been Executive Director of the University of Massachusetts Building Authority (UMBA) since February 2014. As Executive Director, Tricia oversees an ambitious $3.1 billion growth plan that includes the building and renovation of academic and research buildings, dormitories, and athletic facilities on all five UMass campuses.
BWiC Serves Lunch at Rosie's Place
November 20, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Rosie's Place
This interdisciplinary panel will examine and define the challenges of changing cultural norms as it pertains to privacy, comfort and safety in public spaces, such as restrooms and locker rooms.
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CSL 6-Hour Classroom Training
October 22, 2018 | 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Advanced Last Planner System
October 29, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
OSHA 30 Hour Training
November 7-10, 2018 | 7:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. | AGC MA Conference Center
Sponsored By:
Register Here>>
OTI 3085 Principles of Scaffolding
November 26, 2018 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | AGC MA Conference Center
This course covers the requirements for construction and the safe construction and use of scaffolding using the OSHA construction scaffold standard as a guide.
Constructor Supervisor License Renewal Institute (CSL)
You MUST have your CSL License Number to Register and begin your classes. | On line-anytime |
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