We're Informants

As agreements are ratified and details continue to trickle in, members can check our Labor Negotiation Update page for information on memorandums, allocations and other goodies. Among recent additions:

Allocations for Operating Engineers Local 150
Terms of Agreements with Local 150
Memorandum of Understanding with Laborers District Council

Contact Communications Manager Andy Cole for a member login to view this information. Keep an eye out for future communications detailing negotiations with Plumbers Local 130 and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters ratification vote, which takes place August 7.

For more information on any labor issue, contact Director of Labor Denise Herdrich.

New Crane Safety Law

OSHA is releasing final regulations concerning the safety of cranes and derricks in construction. View the regulations on OSHA's website or see an excerpt from a Wednesday afternoon web conference announcing the release of the long awaited rules.

Major changes impacting construction include but are not limited to: New ground condition requirements; Third-party qualified operators; Qualified riggers; Qualified signal persons; and increased inspection requirements.

In other safety news...

Make plans to join us for our next Contractor Safety Forum August 12
Deadline is July 31 to nominate your employees for the National Safety Council's Rising Stars of Safety Program

There's Still Time

Spaces are filling up quickly in the home stretch as we head towards the Builders Foundation Golf Outing August 4 at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. There's still time to sign up or golf, and sponsorships remain for the 19th Hole Cocktail Reception and a number of holes.

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters (Event Sponsor)
McShane Construction Company (Course Refreshment Sponsor)
Ragnar Benson Construction (Course Refreshment Sponsor)
Chicago Area LECET (Golf Shirt Sponsor)
Bulley & Andrews, LLC (Lunch Sponsor)
Ceco Concrete Construction LLC (Prize Sponsor)
GradeBeam.com (Golf Ball Sponsor)
Valenti Builders, Inc. (Sunscreen Sponsor)
McGladrey (Hole-In-One Sponsor)
Rabjohns Financial Group (Hole-In-One Sponsor)
Verizon Wireless (Hole-In-One Sponsor)
Clifton Gunderson LLP (Hole Sponsor)
DLZ Industrial Surveying (Hole Sponsor)
George Sollitt Construction Company (Hole Sponsor)
Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. (Hole Sponsor)
James Schaeffer & Schimming, Inc. (Hole Sponsor)
Joseph J. Duffy Co. (Hole Sponsor)
Oakwood Contractors, Inc. (Hole Sponsor)
Rose Paving Company (Hole Sponsor)
Warady & Davis LLP (Hole Sponsor)

In The News

A Reuters survey shows that the credit crunch is still alive and well for most construction companies and projects.
Despite some encouraging signs, construction employment continues to lag in most areas of the country, according to AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson.
As the industry begins to recover, the green building sector appears to be growing faster than most, according to the Las Vegas Business Press.
The AGC is calling for a regulatory moratorium as an industry recovery measure.
The National Demolition Association and Purdue University Press have produced the first college textbook specific to the demolition process.
To expedite projects covering less than 5,000 square feet, the City of Chicago unveiled its Small Project Permit Program July 16.
Debate continues among lawmakers regarding the overall effectiveness of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.

Don't Get Scared...Get Prepared

As recovery begins, how well is your company positioned to take advantage of a new environment? As the building industry renews and reinvents itself, what should your company be doing?

FMI's Gregg Schoppman's keynote presentation at the Builders Association's Fall Meeting September 9 will center on "After The Storm." Schoppman's renowned presentation will cover best practices and development strategies that will be crucial as your business navigates the post-recession industry waters.

Bid Opportunities

The Illinois Capital Development Board alerted the Association to an opportunity for work at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign expanding remote library storage. This project is covered by a Project Labor Agreement. Information regarding workforce hiring goals is also available.

Harbour Contractors, Inc. of Plainfield seeks bids for the construction of the new Wal-Mart Supercenter Store in Wateska by August 2. Harbour is also accepting bids for the CN Matteson Connection No. 3 project until August 4.

Do you have an opportunity you'd like to let our membership know about? Contact Communications Manager Andy Cole at 847-318-8585.

Maximize Your Ad Dollar

Advertising on the Builders Association's website, in The Builder Blast or in The Builder puts your company's name in front of the best construction industry firms in Chicagoland. View our list of opportunities or contact Andy Cole for more information.

Upcoming events

Builders Foundation Golf Outing: August 4, 2010
Contractor Safety Forum: August 12, 2010
Builders Association Fall Meeting: September 9, 2010
Green BIM Conference: September 29, 2010
Builders Association Annual Meeting: December 16, 2010

Let the AGC of America help you train the future leaders of your business...without having to leave the office. Construction supervisors or potential supervisors can get instruction in managing project costs, communication, problem solving and a number of other topics through a series of educational webinars.

This issue of the Blast is sponsored by Tribco Construction Services.

Tribco Construction Services, LLC is a reinforced concrete subcontractor that specializes in multi-level structural concrete projects. Tribco furnishes cast-in-place concrete work for condominium and office buildings, hotels, educational facilities and parking structures in the downtown Chicago area.


Builder Blast For 7-28	7/28/2010
We're Informants As agreements are ratified and details continue to trickle in, members can check our Labor Negotiation Update page for information on memorandums, allocations and other goodies. Among recent additions: Allocations for Operating Engineers Local 150 Terms of Agreements with Local 150 Memorandum of Understanding with Laborers District Council Contact Communications Manager Andy Cole for a member login to view this information. Keep an eye out for future communications detailing negotiations with Plumbers Local 130 and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters ratification vote, which takes place August 7. For more information on any labor issue, contact Director of Labor Denise Herdrich.
New Crane Safety Law OSHA is releasing final regulations concerning the safety of cranes and derricks in construction. View the regulations on OSHA's website or see an excerpt from a Wednesday afternoon web conference announcing the release of the long awaited rules. Major changes impacting construction include but are not limited to: New ground condition requirements; Third-party qualified operators; Qualified riggers; Qualified signal persons; and increased inspection requirements. In other safety news... Make plans to join us for our next Contractor Safety Forum August 12 Deadline is July 31 to nominate your employees for the National Safety Council's Rising Stars of Safety Program There's Still Time Spaces are filling up quickly in the home stretch as we head towards the Builders Foundation Golf Outing August 4 at Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington. There's still time to sign up or golf, and sponsorships remain for the 19th Hole Cocktail Reception and a number of holes. Register online or call Andy Cole at 847-318-8585 to join our rapidly growing list of sponsors: Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters (Event Sponsor) McShane Construction Company (Course Refreshment Sponsor) Ragnar Benson Construction (Course Refreshment Sponsor) Chicago Area LECET (Golf Shirt Sponsor) Bulley & Andrews, LLC (Lunch Sponsor) Ceco Concrete Construction LLC (Prize Sponsor) GradeBeam.com (Golf Ball Sponsor) Valenti Builders, Inc. (Sunscreen Sponsor) McGladrey (Hole-In-One Sponsor) Rabjohns Financial Group (Hole-In-One Sponsor) Verizon Wireless (Hole-In-One Sponsor) Clifton Gunderson LLP (Hole Sponsor) DLZ Industrial Surveying (Hole Sponsor) George Sollitt Construction Company (Hole Sponsor) Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. (Hole Sponsor) James Schaeffer & Schimming, Inc. (Hole Sponsor) Joseph J. Duffy Co. (Hole Sponsor) Oakwood Contractors, Inc. (Hole Sponsor) Rose Paving Company (Hole Sponsor) Warady & Davis LLP (Hole Sponsor) In The News A Reuters survey shows that the credit crunch is still alive and well for most construction companies and projects. Despite some encouraging signs, construction employment continues to lag in most areas of the country, according to AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson. As the industry begins to recover, the green building sector appears to be growing faster than most, according to the Las Vegas Business Press. The AGC is calling for a regulatory moratorium as an industry recovery measure. The National Demolition Association and Purdue University Press have produced the first college textbook specific to the demolition process. To expedite projects covering less than 5,000 square feet, the City of Chicago unveiled its Small Project Permit Program July 16. Debate continues among lawmakers regarding the overall effectiveness of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Don't Get Scared...Get Prepared As recovery begins, how well is your company positioned to take advantage of a new environment? As the building industry renews and reinvents itself, what should your company be doing? FMI's Gregg Schoppman's keynote presentation at the Builders Association's Fall Meeting September 9 will center on "After The Storm." Schoppman's renowned presentation will cover best practices and development strategies that will be crucial as your business navigates the post-recession industry waters. Register online for this beneficial program, or fax completed forms to 847-318-8586. Bid Opportunities The Illinois Capital Development Board alerted the Association to an opportunity for work at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign expanding remote library storage. This project is covered by a Project Labor Agreement. Information regarding workforce hiring goals is also available. Harbour Contractors, Inc. of Plainfield seeks bids for the construction of the new Wal-Mart Supercenter Store in Wateska by August 2. Harbour is also accepting bids for the CN Matteson Connection No. 3 project until August 4. Do you have an opportunity you'd like to let our membership know about? Contact Communications Manager Andy Cole at 847-318-8585. Maximize Your Ad Dollar Advertising on the Builders Association's website, in The Builder Blast or in The Builder puts your company's name in front of the best construction industry firms in Chicagoland. View our list of opportunities or contact Andy Cole for more information.	Upcoming events Builders Foundation Golf Outing August 4, 2010 Contractor Safety Forum August 12, 2010 Builders Association Fall Meeting September 9, 2010 Green BIM Conference September 29, 2010 Builders Association Annual Meeting December 16, 2010 Let the AGC of America help you train the future leaders of your business...without having to leave the office. Construction supervisors or potential supervisors can get instruction in managing project costs, communication, problem solving and a number of other topics through a series of educational webinars. This issue of the Blast is sponsored by Tribco Construction Services. Tribco Construction Services, LLC is a reinforced concrete subcontractor that specializes in multi-level structural concrete projects. Tribco furnishes cast-in-place concrete work for condominium and office buildings, hotels, educational facilities and parking structures in the downtown Chicago area.
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