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The BWiC 2022 Inspire Awards are designed to recognize and celebrate the most exemplary women in construction who demonstrate leadership, generosity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to their career, colleagues and industry. Award submissions open December 1st.
We are thrilled to welcome Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs at Massachusetts Port Authority as this years host at the BWiC Awards event!
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On August 16th, 2021, as a part of its continuous workforce development initiatives, the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) launched the AGC MA Building Advancement Externship (BAE) pilot program. The BAE offered an immersive experience for seven Massachusetts educators by exposing them to every aspect of the commercial construction industry through office and job site tours, a visit to the Carpenters apprentice training facility, and presentations about career paths, safety, technology, and business operations in today’s commercial construction industry. The program featured experiential learning led by highly sophisticated construction professionals and provided a comprehensive overview of the industry from the field to the office. The program’s long-term efforts will focus on establishing and maintaining partnerships between schools and AGC MA to advance awareness about commercial construction career paths.
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The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is pleased to welcome the addition of three new board members: Briana Colantonio, Business Development and Marketing Specialist, Colantonio, Inc., Diana Hasan, Human Resource Director, C.E. Floyd Company Inc., and Richard Jensen, Vice President, Director of Operations, Erland Construction, Inc.
Diana will serve three years until 2024, while Briana and Richard serve in designated Board seats for their role as Chair of the Building Women in Construction Committee and Chair of the Open Shop Council, respectively.
The Board of Directors is the formal oversight entity governing all activities of AGC MA. It gives strategic direction to the Association, including providing policy guidance, managing Association finances, and approving the annual budget. Their leadership informs the priorities of the Association and helps push the industry forward into the future.
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This will provide another opportunity to discover the business value of diversity and learn how to enact a culture of inclusion within your company and in the industry.
We encourage anyone who plans on attending to take the Culture of Care pledge!
AGC of America has already received over 500 pledges from industry leading companies and many AGC MA members.
JOIN THE LIST OF IMPACT CHAMPIONS BY TAKING THE PLEDGE!
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Congratulations to the New Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Mayor Kim Janey
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Members and Staff, the AGC MA extends our sincere congratulations to Marty Walsh upon his recent confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Labor. His tenure as Mayor has been admirable and most notable for his support of the entire construction industry, from AGC member-built projects, to the working men and women of the Building Trades.
AGC MA is especially grateful for his personal interest and his Administration's involvement in our Opioid Awareness efforts in the city, especially with our June 2019 Stand Down Day. Also of note, his Administration's cooperation with all matters relating to code and regulatory issues.
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Women in Construction Week is being celebrated March 7th through 13th. Take a look at the AGC MA Calendar to participate in all the events.
The AGC MA Scholarship & MCAP Scholarships are now live on the AGC MA Scholarship website.
Read the article from MSCPA about the Impact of Tax Liability of PPP Funds to Corporate Principals With S Corporations.
Wentworth Institute of Technology wins Outstanding Student Chapter Contest: Emerging Student Chapter Award
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As part of the CARES Act, Congress enacted the Paycheck Protection Program to provide more than $500 Billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to cover expenses like payroll costs in 2020. Over 5.2 million small businesses applied. However, after the loans were issued, the IRS promulgated a ruling that any expenses associated with or paid for with PPP loans that are normally tax deductible, are NOT deductible as business expenses this time. The IRS reasoning is since the PPP loans are intended to be forgiven, the agency does not feel that businesses should have the opportunity to receive a forgiven loan and a tax deduction.
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We are pleased to announce that AGC MA has been awarded the AGC of America 2020 Chapter Public Relations Award for the work on the 2019 Opioid Awareness Campaign.
Through a grant funded by MCAP, the campaign was launched in January, 2019 at an AGC-led Commercial Construction Industry Opioid Summit that included medical profession representatives, health insurance providers, AGC MA member firms, labor union benefit plans, and labor leaders to discuss the issue and work towards practical solutions.
The campaigns mission is to create awareness and support the industry by providing continuous resources for employers and employees through educational platforms and communication channels.
Thanks to all our industry partners for their commitment and support and to AGC MA's Lisa Frisbie, Barbara Canoni and Kara Morgan for all of their work behind the scenes.
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AGC MA is pleased to announce Francis Colantonio, Chair & CEO, Colantonio, Inc. has been named 2020-2022 Board Chair of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA). Fran previously served as 2018-2020 Vice Chair of the Board.
As Chairman of the Board, Fran will preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors and will ensure that the Board acts responsibly to set policies and guidelines that fulfill AGC's mission. Additionally, Fran will also provide critical leadership, guidance and oversight to ensure that Board policy directives are implemented and that strategic planning goals are met.
Fran shares that "As the AGC MA Board Chairman, I am ready to work with the board, staff and members to address the extraordinary challenges we face in our industry. The Association is committed to providing our members with the resources they need to thrive during this stressful time, It is crucial that our members engage with us directly with ideas, questions, and concerns. We must ensure we are as helpful to them as we can be."
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Congratulations 2020 BWiC Inspire Awards Recipients! Janet Chrisos , Deputy Director, MSCBA, Mentor of the Year; Valerie Stone , Safety Dir. T.G. Gallagher, Emerging Leader; Sabina Kintzer Shorey , Cost Eng.,Turner Construction, Rising Star; Savy Francis , E.M. Duggan, Tradeswoman of the Year
We would also like to recognize and thank our esteemed judging panel: Kristin Poulin , VP Business Development, Structure Tone, Inc.; Joseph Barra , Partner, Robinson+Cole; Petrina Garbarini , Director, FAS Capital Projects at Harvard University; Kathleen McNeil , Principal, MP Boston; Phil Hammond , Director of Graduate Programs, Dept. of CM, WIT; Barbara Hansberry , Director of Strategic Planning, MSBA; Doug Dicerbo , Wealth Management Advisor, Sentry Hill Financial Advisors, Northwestern Mutual
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Founded in 1935 by a group of commercial general contractors, AGC of Massachusetts was an outgrowth of the prior New England Branch of the AGC of America located for several years at 902 Park Street in Worcester, according to a 1931 Annual Report. Since then, your AGC has been a powerful voice for the commercial building industry throughout the Commonwealth. For 85 years, AGC MA has effectively promoted and protected the interests of the GC and CM at the State House, with the Building Trades, Owners & Designers and with state and federal regulatory agencies.
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Another group of Blackstone Valley Tech students have completed their ACE Mentorship Program! On Monday November 25th, juniors from the Blackstone Valley Technical High School gave individual presentations on their experience in the ACE Program and received their certificates of achievement.
"They showed me a different side to construction and changed my perspective on what actually happens behind the scenes. Hearing their stories that led them to where they are, led me to the conclusion that I want to be just like them in my career and do what I love" said Maribeth Buteau a senior in the Construction Technology program at BVT.
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On Thursday, October 24th more than 250 industry colleagues attended AGC's bi-annual Build New England Awards, honoring twelve projects that demonstrated Building Excellence through collaboration.
AGC MA also launched the first AGC MA Member Distinction Awards recognizing individual members, Sarah Hotchkiss, Commodore Builders, Kathleen Freitas, BOND, Shaun Carvalho, Shawmut Design & Construction, Eric Stalmon, Marr Companies and Kenneth Rubinstein, Preti Flaherty who have gone above and beyond in their support of our mission.
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Your AGC Staff continues to work diligently to provide members a robust year of technical and educational programming, committee initiatives, work force development efforts and industry collaboration opportunities…
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Your AGC Staff has been working diligently all summer to prepare for a robust year of technical and educational programming, committee initiatives, work force development efforts and industry collaboration opportunities.
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AGC MA Awarded 2nd Place in 2018 National AGC Safety Awards
The National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) program has been an ongoing effort since 1991 to offer AGC members an opportunity to evaluate their safety record.
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AGC MA presents at Girls Inc.
AGC MA member F.W. Madigan hosted a Women in Career Construction Presentation at Girls, Inc., Worcester, an organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
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AGC MA Stand Down to Fight Opioid Abuse
The AGC MA will hold an Opioid Stand Down as part of it new Building the Path to Recovery campaign to eliminate Opioid use in the commercial construction industry.
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BWiC 2019 Inspire Awards Winners Announced!
Congratulations to this years winners! AGC MA, along with the entire construction industry celebrate them and ALL women in Construction.
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AGC MA Holds Opioid Summit
AGC MA and allied association partners join forces for a Construction Industry Opioid Summit to address this critical issue.
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