News for BBP Quarterly
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, BBP Quarterly, General Industry News
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: Member News, BBP Quarterly
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: AGC At Work For You, White Papers, BBP Quarterly, Safety Service & Training News
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: General Industry News, BBP Quarterly
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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