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Thursday, March 28, 2024
At the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA), Director of Safety Services Chris Ziegler oversees a host of measures meant to keep members of the Massachusetts construction workforce safe and healthy. Alongside strong jobsite protections, these efforts include vigorous substance use disorder and suicide prevention programs.
Members of the construction industry, who suffer ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, Safety Service & Training News
Monday, January 29, 2024
JOHN A. FARINA OBITUARY
John A. Farina, age 93, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, in the comfort of his home, blessed with family gathered at his side. John was born December 28, 1930, and raised in Newton's Village of Nonantum, known affectionately as the “Lake” and for its strong Italian heritage.
The virtues of hard work and unwavering love and loyalty to family were instilled in John and ...read more
Categories: AGC MA News
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
In response to longstanding concerns about the fit of personal protective equipment (PPE), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule aimed at aligning the PPE fit requirements in the construction industry with those of other sectors. The proposed rule addresses the inadequacy of standard-sized PPE, particularly for smaller construction workers, including women. ...read more
Categories: AGC MA News, AGC At Work For You
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
AGC MA is pleased to announce the association will be recognized at the Boston Real Estate Times 2023 Awards Gala on September 13th for their continued work in closing the diversity gap in Commercial Construction Management.
With the critical support of many AGC MA member volunteers, The Building Women in Construction Advisory Committee (BWiC) and the Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (CFDI) ...read more
Categories: In the Community, AGC MA News, General Industry News, AGC At Work For You
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Building Best PracticesVolume 7Welcome to the seventh edition of Building Best Practices (BBP), a digital magazine brought to you by the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts communications committee. BBP is a collection of articles and videos of business practices submitted by industry experts affiliated with AGC MA Committees. This bi-annual digital publication will provide the latest ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly, AGC MA News, General Industry News, AGC At Work For You
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
As part of its continuing Workforce Development efforts, AGC MA hosted the third annual Building Advancement Externship (BAE) program. Through August 14th – 18th AGC welcomed 15 participants comprised of educators, school counselors, and academic leaders for a week long immersive introduction to the commercial construction industry. The externs selected through an application process represented ...read more
Categories: Education, In the Community, AGC MA News
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
4th Ave Residences at Northwest Park - Life Time LivingErland ConstructionNordblom, in partnership with Life Time, selected Erland to construct a new 167-unit apartment community within Northwest Park along Middlesex Turnpike. Set to be completed this fall, the Stantec-designed 5-story, 250,000sf residence houses studio-, 1-, and 2-bedroom units and parking for 269 cars. The S-shaped design of the ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, AGC MA News, General Industry News, In the Community, Member News
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Project of the Month: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts - C.E. Floyd CompanyC.E. Floyd Company is completing work on the new 63,000 sf headquarters for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. The Food Bank is relocating from Hatfield to Chicopee, where it will have easier access to major highways and more than twice the amount of space. Over the last three years, The Food Bank estimates it ...read more
Categories: General Industry News, Member News
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EDUCATORS SELECTED FOR ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS, MA EXTERNSHIP Educators and Administrators announced for 3rd annual paid, weeklong Building Advancement Externship program focusing on construction career tracks for students
Wellesley, MA (July 19, 2023) — The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) announces the educators and academic ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, Education, Press Release
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
"It is no secret that the construction industry is sometimes slow to adopting technological advances; however, some contractors are quick to embrace change. By swiftly adapting to updates to the American Institute of Architects ("AIA"), some contractors have the ability to reap the benefits of embracing change. One of the most recent AIA updates involves the AIA A133-2019, Standard Form of ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
As design-build becomes a more common method for delivering construction projects, it is critical to understand the best way to ensure project success and reduce risk.
In choosing the design-build project delivery method, an Owner benefits by having a single point of contact and responsibility for a project. Design-build is also attractive to an Owner because it allows early input and ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Professional associations like the AGC are invaluable during challenging times like we have been experiencing with COVID-19. They provide community and a forum for discussion and sharing of resources. AGC MA has “hit it out of the ballpark” during the past few months with its programs and initiatives, including:
The AGC MA Risk Forum highlighted by Molly Manson and Lexie Pereira. Through these ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
At Shawmut Design and Construction, the safety of our people and jobsites is our top priority. Following the first known confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S., Shawmut put protocols in place and closely followed the CDC for guidance. We created a cross-functional COVID-19 Crisis Team with a virtual command center that is constantly monitoring developments by the minute—helping to guide actions as ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
As Design-Build delivery continues to gain momentum in the construction industry, contractors are forced to reevaluate the measures they take to manage risk. Many contractors are simply unaccustomed to assuming ultimate responsibility for design-related risk on a project. Many more are surprised at how challenging it can be to adequately transfer the entirety of this risk down to the appropriate ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
It has been challenging for business development professionals to find ways to stay relevant and connected to clients and project management teams. In a Google search for best business development quotes, I was amazed at how many apply perfectly now. For example:
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” Sigmund Freud
“Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.” ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly
Monday, April 01, 2019
The use of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) technologies is an increasingly integral part of design and construction practices. While the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other VDC technologies have been standard practice at Consigli for more than ten years, new technologies and applications are continuously emerging – some are good, and others are solutions looking for a ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly, Technology
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Over 7,000 bills are filed for each two-year election cycle on Beacon Hill by competing interest groups. The AGC/Mass PAC (Political Action Committee) was created to advance AGC’s legislative agenda to advance & protect your interests at the State House.
Specifically, the AGC/Mass PAC:
Enables AGC to contribute to candidates who support AGC’s legislative agenda on Beacon HillEnables AGC Staff ...read more
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