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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  Massachusetts Express Grant Program AGC MA is an approved training provider under the Massachusetts Express Grant Program. Our members have access to state-funded support for select professional development offerings. Eligible AGC MA courses are now listed in the Express Grant Training Directory, allowing firms to apply grant funds directly toward participation.    Grant funds are limited to ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, General Industry News, Education
Monday, February 09, 2026
AGC MA is proud to announce its first partnership with an external safety consulting firm, Pointman Safety Consulting, expanding the safety resources available to our members. Pointman Safety is a nationally recognized safety consulting firm serving the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors, with offices in Boston, MA and Branford, CT and clients across the United States and ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, General Industry News, Risk Management, Safety Service & Training News
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By Emily Selck - The Baldwin Group (Sr. Director, National Cyber Practice Leader) & Nick Coveney (Director, Baldwin Construction Practice) The rapid expansion of AI, the growth of megawatt-scale data centers, and the spread of connected technology across daily life have reshaped the cyber landscape. Cybercrime is now more prevalent, more sophisticated, and more disruptive, with attackers ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly, Technology, General Industry News
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By: R. Thomas Dunn, Esq. and Matthew R. O’Connor, Esq. As contractors, you may never imagine you could end up someday testifying under oath about the tenth email you sent on a random Tuesday years ago talking about an RFI, soil compaction, or who said what in a meeting with the project owner. Yet, that’s the reality of what happens when a dispute exits the worksite and enters a ...read more
Categories: Construction Law, BBP Quarterly
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
From the Field to the Front Office: Mentorship That Builds Confidence In an industry where representation and inclusion are still evolving, the BuildHer Mentorship Program, launched by Building Women in Construction (BWiC), is more than a professional development initiative-- it’s a movement. BuildHer is redefining leadership by empowering women in commercial construction through meaningful ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, In the Community, BBP Quarterly
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
By: Samilys Rodriguez, Director of Career Development & Industry Inclusion, AGC MA In the spring and summer of 2025, AGC MA partnered with Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares, Ph.D., of Bentley University’s Gloria Cordes Center for Women in Business, to lead a dynamic series of dialogues exploring how recent political and social developments impact diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, BBP Quarterly
Monday, December 01, 2025
In the construction industry, safety is often measured in numbers such as incident rates, lost time, and reported near misses.  However, a true safety culture runs much deeper than metrics.  It should live in everyday conversations, behaviors, and decisions.  This is how a true culture of safety is built.  At Barr & Barr, our Safety Committee includes every level of the company—from C-suite ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly, Safety Service & Training News
Monday, December 01, 2025
In Massachusetts, the construction industry has made steady progress in diverting materials from landfills, but there is still a long way to go. Every project — regardless of scope, size and program — generates waste that has both environmental and financial impacts. Effective construction & demolition (C&D) waste management is not only a regulatory requirement but also a way to reduce project ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly
Friday, September 05, 2025
AGC MA Celebrates Recent Graduates of the 2025 Building Advancement Externship AGC MA is proud to recognize the recent graduates of the 2025 Building Advancement Externship (BAE). This year’s program brought together educators from across Massachusetts for a week-long immersion in the construction industry, providing valuable insight into career pathways, workforce development, and the future ...read more
Categories: AGC MA News, In the Community, AGC At Work For You
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is pleased to announce Michelle Dardeno as its new Financial Controller. Dardeno brings a strong background in finance and operations, most recently serving as Comptroller for the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. There, she led accounting and administrative efforts across six entities, playing a key role in legislative, climate, and workforce ...read more
Categories: AGC MA News
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Boston, MA – July 30, 2025 — The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is proud to welcome the fifth cohort of the Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS), a flagship initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of construction industry leaders and to champion diversity and inclusion in leadership.Launched in 2021, the ELDS empowers rising professionals across the AEC ...read more
Categories: AGC MA News, Press Release, AGC At Work For You
Friday, June 27, 2025
AGC MA Summer Social Brings Together 250+ Construction Professionals for a Night on the Harbor AGC MA launched a new summer tradition with our first-ever Summer Social, bringing together more than 250 construction professionals from across the industry for an evening of connection, celebration, and unforgettable waterfront views aboard Tall Ship Boston. With the rain holding off just in time, ...read more
Categories: AGC MA News, AGC At Work For You
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
FUTURE BUILDERS: Careers in Commercial Construction - Insight & News   The seventh edition of the Constructing MA newsletter is here!   This publication offers real-world insight to educators on ways to inspire students to break into the commercial construction industry and provide resources on how to engage with the industry through project site tours, informational programs, internships, ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, AGC MA News, Education, In the Community
Friday, May 30, 2025
Government Affairs Update: AGC MA Advocating for investment in construction and to limit costly regulatory burdensAGC MA remains at the forefront of legislative advocacy on behalf of the state’s commercial construction industry, actively tracking more than 150 bills before the Massachusetts Legislature. In the half of the year, we have provided formal testimony on 10 impactful pieces of ...read more
Categories: AGC MA News, Construction Law, In the Community
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Member Distinction Award Winners Annouced at Annual Business Meeting Thank you to everyone who joined us inperson and virtualy for the AGC MA Annual Membership Business Meeting last week! This year, we introduced a new format — separating our Anuual Meeting into two events: The Annual Business Meeting and our AGC Summer Social. Along with electing new board member and hearing from AGC MA ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, AGC MA News
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Spring 2025Government Affairs Bulletin   AGC MA is your advocate on Beacon Hill.  Last session we were the voice of the industry on legislation and regulations Highlights include: Tracking over 150 billsBuilding consensus on key issues like Project Labor Agreements, MBTA Communities Act, Responsible Contractor Language, and Wage TheftTestifying on 11 bills including the expansion of PLAs, ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, General Industry News, BBP Quarterly
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Build To Rent Projects Answer Housing Shortage, But Factor in the Risks  By Michele L. Norton, AAI, CRIS Hub International There’s a national shortage in housing availability in the U.S. as soaring prices during a time of inflation and limited inventory keep the squeeze on renters and buyers alike.   It’s particularly significant for single family homes. The cost/supply disparity has made ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly, Member News
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
White Paper: Enhancing Equity and Safety in Construction Workplaces   Executive Summary Using two years of data from the SAFE-T Survey, we have a clearer picture of the following: Over 90% of tradespeople clearly understand management’s commitment to safety from the office to field leadershipLess than 40% of tradespeople are getting daily instructions with a clear focus on safety1/3 of ...read more
Categories: White Papers, AGC At Work For You, Safety Service & Training News, BBP Quarterly
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Federal enforcement priorities are shifting—and construction companies, especially those working on public or institutional projects, are feeling the pressure. Whether you’re reviewing your hiring practices or responding to an owner’s request for diverse subcontractors, the rules around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are changing quickly.   This guidance offers practical takeaways for ...read more
Categories: BBP Quarterly, General Industry News
Monday, April 28, 2025
AGC of America Convention in Columbus, Ohio: A Week of Education, Recognition, and Connection The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Convention held in Columbus, Ohio delivered an exceptional week filled with insightful Chapter Education sessions, informative Chapter member programming, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Members from across the country gathered to learn, ...read more
Categories: AGC At Work For You, AGC MA News
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Goulston & StorrsCommodore BuildersGoulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, has established its new Boston headquarters at One Post Office Square. Occupying 100,000 square feet across four floors (25 through 28) of the recently remodeled 41-story, Class A office tower, the space is designed to support flexibility and innovation. With panoramic views of Boston Harbor and Back Bay, the office reflects ...read more
Categories: Member News, In the Community
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
STEM Solutions LLC Rebrands to LabFitOut LLC In a significant move aimed at better aligning its brand with its core mission, services, and domain name, STEM Solutions LLC has officially announced its rebranding to LabFitOut LLC. The change reflects the company's evolution and its ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier laboratory fit-out services to the broader east coast life sciences and ...read more
Categories: Press Release, In the Community, Member News
Friday, May 31, 2024
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Categories: AGC At Work For You, AGC MA Behind the Scenes, AGC MA News, In the Community