Following this week's member meeting, Ken Simonson sat down with Laura Ziegler for an episode of The Resource podcast on economic trends in the Minnesota and national construction marketplace.

Thanks to all the members and prospective members who joined us Wednesday for our Fall Member Meeting! We heard from AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson, attorneys Hugh Brown and Julia Douglass from Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, and Christi Beatty from AGC of America. AGC of Minnesota staff provided a speed-dating-style refresher on AGC member benefits.

Thanks to AWC and Safety Signs for sponsoring this event!

Thanks also to our contractor members who participated in AGC of America's Workforce Survey. Due to your participation, Minnesota had enough responses to warrant its own state-level workforce survey results,

View Ken's other handouts, including the latest Construction Inflation Alert, the Minnesota Construction Fact Sheet, and the most recent Data Digest. If you'd like to be added to Ken's mailing list to receive future economic data, drop him a line.

Join us on October 13 at the annual Recognition Evening to honor individuals and companies who have promoted excellence in the Minnesota construction industry!

The Jeff Jensen Memorial Construction Safety Excellence Award began in 2003 as a tribute to Jeff Jensen, former owner of J.R. Jensen Construction Company (Superior, WI), and a strong advocate for field safety training, having served on the Duluth Safety Day committee for several years. The award is determined by the number of hours invested annually on safety training for each craft, supervisor/manager and subcontractor employee, as well as the company’s experience modification rate, total recordable incident rate, number of lost workday cases, and number of medical only cases.

Now in its 19th year, the CHASE Program (the longest running partnership with Minnesota OSHA) recognizes companies that implement comprehensive safety and health programs and training. Recognized this year for their current participation:

Adolfson & Peterson Construction | Ames Construction | Atlas Foundation | Belair Sitework Services | Benike Construction | Bituminous Roadways, Inc. | Bolander | The Boldt Company | C.S. McCrossan, Inc.| Danny’s Construction Company, LLC | Donlar Construction | ECSI, Inc. | Frattalone Companies, Inc. | Gilbert Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Harris | Hunt Electric Corporation | JE Dunn Construction | Kelleher Construction, Inc. | Kraemer North America | Kraus-Anderson Construction Company | Lakehead Constructors, Inc. | LS Black Constructors, Inc. | The Mathiowetz Construction Company | McNamara Contracting, Inc, | Meyer Contracting, Inc. | MG McGrath, Inc. | Minger Construction Company | Minnesota Paving & Materials | Mortenson | Northland Concrete & Masonry Co., LLC | Park Construction Co. | Parsons Electric | PCL Construction Services, Inc. | Q3 Contracting, Inc. | Rachel Contracting, Inc. | Ramsey Companies, Inc. | Rice Lake Construction Group | RJM Construction, LLC | Rochon Corporation | Ryan Companies US, Inc. | Sellin Brothers, Inc. | Shaw-Lundquist Associates, Inc. |

Sowles Co./Northwest Tower Cranes | Ulland Brothers, Inc. | Veit | Vic’s Crane & Heavy Haul, Inc. | Weis Builders, Inc.

While all of us in the industry are still watching and waiting to see how technology will revolutionize the business, we can start to visualize what construction equipment will look like in the future, based on developments in agriculture equipment, automation technology, and investments into sustainable programs. Learn more

Please join these important conversations between contractors and MnDOT. All meetings are hybrid with in-person at the AGC office and online via Zoom. Contact Ana Lowery to join any of the committees. 

Tuesday, Nov. 15

9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Tuesday, Nov. 29

9:00 AM-11:00 AM

Thursday, Dec. 1

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

 

Thursday, Dec. 1

10:00 AM-Noon

We need to hear from you!

The 2022 AGC of Minnesota Construction Industry Assessment Survey provides an opportunity for you to provide your observations and experiences in the Minnesota construction marketplace. This year's survey includes many new questions, and your input is vital. The survey link was sent to our primary contact(s) at all AGC member firms.

The survey will close on October 28, 2022. One response per firm, please.

If you are a contractor, supplier, service provider, architect, or engineer and would like the link to the survey for your firm, please contact Renee Horsman.

All firms that complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a delivery of delicious AGC cookies for your entire staff!

The AGC legislative Committee will meet this Fall to review and develop the legislative agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session. AGC’s platform represents the united voice of the construction industry for building and transportation contractors. Mark your calendars for October 19 and November 17. Contact Ana Lowery if you would like to join the committee. All meetings are held in a hybrid format at the AGC Office and via Zoom.

Even though we don’t know the election results, we know the Minnesota construction industry will need to be a strong, united voice next legislative session. Legislators will set the state’s budget, consider regulations, and discuss unfinished business – such as federal infrastructure matching funds and a capital investment bill- from last session. Hear from key decision makers and get an update from AGC of MN’s Government Affairs staff at the beautiful State Capitol on Wednesday, April 12. 

Tim Worke, AGC CEO and Merry Beckmann, AGC Director of Member Services, recently presented Meisinger Construction with a 50-year continuous membership plaque.

Pictured receiving the plaque are members of the Meisinger family, from left:

Debby Grittner, Heidi Squire, Nick Meisinger, AGC's Tim Worke, Tom Meisinger Jr., Tom Meisinger Sr., David Meisinger, Judie Meisinger, and Joe Meisinger.

President Tom Meisinger had this to say about their long-standing membership with AGC: "Being a very small business we wanted to be a part of a bigger organization to help with the ins and outs of union negotiations, pollical items, and state and federal rules and regulations that affected our business. The AGC has been a big help and comfort in these areas over the last 50 years!"

New in 2022, AGC of Minnesota launched a series of DEI Awards to recognize member businesses for their initiatives in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.

Awards will be presented at the Minnesota Construction Summit (January 17-18, 2023 | St. Paul RiverCentre).

Join Culture of CARE & Participate in 2022 Construction

Utilize Culture of CARE’s Diversity & Inclusion Assessment to measure your diversity & inclusion efforts as part of Construction Inclusion Week’s Monday theme of Commitment & Accountability. More info about 2022 Construction Inclusion Week can be found here.

Unsure of how the Diversity & Inclusion Assessment works? Join AGC of America on Thursday, September 22 at 2:00pm EDT for a webinar on “Using the Diversity & Inclusion Assessment to Drive Your Strategic Efforts” This webinar will provide an overview of the Diversity & Inclusion Assessment that highlights how to utilize key features of the platform and leverage your company's results to drive strategic diversity & inclusion efforts forward.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has released Mental Health Resources for Underrepresented Communities, including specific resources for Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native & Indigenous Peoples.

The kickoff meeting for the 2022-23 AGC Safety Committee will take place October 7, 7:00 a.m. All AGC members are welcome to attend!

Contact Matthew Semerad if you'd like an invite.

Registration is now open for all six Supervisory Training Program (STP) courses, beginning October 5 and 6! Register your employees now!

Unit 4: Contract Documents (Wednesday evenings)

Unit 6: Risk Management & Problem Solving (Thursday evenings)

Join Wipfli and your AGC peers for a scotch tasting event immediately ahead of the Recognition Evening! Register for both events!

Today is the LAST DAY to save $35 with Early Bird Registration for the 2023 Minnesota Construction Summit! Click to learn more.

2023 Summit Keynote Panel Facilitator: Tina Nazier, MBA, CPC, CCM

Hear from Tina on Day 2 of the 2023 Construction Summit as she facilitates the keynote session, "Recruiting and Training the Next Generation"

It's a major election year with newly drawn legislative districts and many new candidates running for office! Transportation issues and funding will be decided by tomorrow's elected officials. Please help The Minnesota Transportation Alliance raise the profile of transportation by attending a forum near you.  

Join LIUNA on October 14 at the newly expanded Minnesota Laborers' Training Center to learn about the work LIUNA members do and to discuss critical issues in the construction industry.

Learn more and register.