AGC awarded student chapters at Boise State University (Boise, Idaho), Arizona State University (Tempe, Ariz.) and Southeast Community College (Milford, Neb.) for dedication to community service and public service projects.  AGC student chapters encourage and support college student interest in the professional construction industry.

The 2008 Outstanding AGC Student Chapter Contest recognizes the top three student chapters for their remarkable work in the community.  This year’s first place winner was Boise State University; Arizona State University took second place; and Southeast Community College took third.  Winners are awarded cash prizes during a presentation at their local chapter.

AGC student chapters exist to encourage and support student interest in the professional construction industry. AGC in conjunction with local chapters supports over 125 student chapters nationwide. Congratulations to all the winners!

For more information, contact Carrie Harper at (703) 837-5316 or harperc@agc.org.

Scholarship applications are now available online for the 2009 AGC Education and Research Foundation’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four-or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering program are eligible to apply for an undergraduate scholarship. High School seniors and college freshmen are not eligible. AGC’s renewable scholarships are worth $2,500 per year for each year of undergraduate study, up to a maximum of $7,500.  Over 100 scholarships are awarded each year.

College seniors enrolled in an undergraduate construction or civil engineering degree program, or others possessing an undergraduate degree in construction or civil engineering are eligible to apply for a graduate scholarship.  The applicant must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate level construction or civil engineering degree program as a full-time student. The Saul Horowitz, Jr. Memorial Graduate Award, the Heffner Scholarships for Graduate Students and the Smith, Currie & Hancock Graduate Scholarships are worth $7,500 each, paid in two installments of $3,750.

Other awards programs include the 2009 James L. Allhands Essay Contest and the 2009 Outstanding Educator Award. Seniors in construction and civil engineering programs are invited to submit essays for the 2009 James L. Allhands Essay Contest.  The first place winner will receive $1,000 and an expense-paid trip to the 2009 AGC Convention.  The first place faculty sponsor will receive $500 and an expense-paid trip to the AGC Convention.  The second place winner will receive $500 and the third place winner will receive $300.
The 2009 Outstanding Educator Award is designed to recognize the accomplishments of full-time teaching faculty in construction education.  The 2009 recipient will receive $5,000 and an expense-paid trip to the 2009 AGC Convention.

All scholarship and award applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2008 to be considered.

Both applications are available at www.agcfoundation.org. Contact Floretta Slade at (703) 837-5342 or sladef@agc.org for more information.

The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects.  Winners of this award stand out for the ability to achieve a common goal, honor all stakeholders, resolve conflict and improve communication on the project with all audiences. 

The deadline for applications is November 6, 2008, and winners will be recognized at AGC’s 90th Annual Convention in San Diego on March 4-7, 2009.  Visit www.agc.org/awards and apply today.

For more information, contact Joyce Putman at putmanj@agc.org or (703) 837-5314.

AGC's Aon Build America awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, municipal and utilities, and federal and heavy divisions.  AGC's Aon Build America Awards recognize general and specialty contractors working as prime contractors for projects completed in a calendar year.  Awards will be presented at AGC’s 90th Annual Convention in San Diego on March 4-7, 2009.

Apply today and make sure your project is in the running for the Grand Award! Applications must be received by November 6, 2008.  Visit www.agc.org/awards for a brochure and application.

For more information, contact Joyce Putman at putmanj@agc.org or (703) 837-5314.

AGC is actively promoting the Liquid Assets documentary to PBS stations and working with its nationwide network of Chapters to ensure that it airs across the country after it becomes available in October.  Beginning next week, Chapters will receive a Liquid Assets promotion kit in the mail, including the documentary and preview and instructions on how to work with local PBS stations to promote the film.

AGC members can visit the Liquid Assets Web site for more information. AGC of America has secured broadcast of Liquid Assets at local Washington, D.C., PBS stations WHUT-TV and WETA (Arlington, Va.). 
 
For more information, contact Perry Fowler, Director, Municipal & Utilities Division, at (202) 547-1983 or fowlerp@agc.org.

This Webinar will provide an overview of the ConsensusDOCS insurance provisions, including additional insured coverage as well as “hold harmless” or indemnification provisions, in addition to a review of ConsensusDOCS bond forms.  Join us Thursday, September 18 at 2 PM EDT.  Learn more at www.agc.org/bonds.

Design-Build and Construction Management At-Risk are alternative project delivery methods which require different contractual relationships and agreements.  Learn from two expert construction attorneys on key contractual terms and conditions on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 2 PM EDT. Learn more at www.agc.org/DesignBuild.

We invite you to join fellow AGC contractors and chapter staff in St. Louis on October 14-16, 2008 as they discuss the hottest topics in education, training and workforce development for the construction industry.

The conference will feature over 20 sessions on subjects ranging from the latest training trends, innovative recruiting methods, dynamic distance learning programs and much more.

New this year, the Train-the-Trainer sessions will develop and sharpen the skills of trainers and include:

• Leading From the Front of the Room
• Making the Transition from SME to Instructor: Getting to Know the Role of the Instructor
• Classroom Management: Accommodating Adult Learners

This year’s conference will also feature:

• A special welcome reception for all attendees,
• A tour and reception at the St. Louis Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Program Facility,
• A tour of the St. Louis Charter school, and
• A wine and cheese social among the table-top displays.

Attendees who successfully complete this program obtain 1.3 IACET CEUs.

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to be a part of this great conference, register now as space is limited. For more information, call (703) 837-5304.

With the launch of AGC’s new and improved Online Member Directory, contractors, architects and specialty and service firms can search and find each other quickly and easily.  Sporting a clean new layout and enhanced search functionality, the AGC Member Directory is an essential marketing tool available only to AGC Members.

While all AGC members receive a basic profile listing, members can upgrade to an Enhanced Profile which includes:

• The all-new Project Portfolio which allows members to showcase photos of projects;
• Detailed company information; and
• Featured placement – Enhanced Profiles are displayed first in search result listings.

Visit the new AGC Online member Directory at www.agcdirectory.org.  For more information, contact Michele Gregov at (866) 422-6331.