Few industries rely on effective leadership for success more than the construction industry. With the overwhelming number of activities on any given jobsite, it takes astute leadership to pull them all together. Without it, project safety, profitability and company reputation are at risk. Attending AGC's Leadership in Construction Workshop will help you enhance your individual skills and teach you how to become the most effective leader possible.

Attend our final fall workshops in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 11-13, 2009. Application deadline is October 23, 2009

Learn more at www.agc.org/leadershipworkshop.

2009 Market Insights Series - July 23, 2009, 2:00-3:30pm (EDT)

The 2009 Market Insights Series, presented by AGC, Reed Construction Data and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), is a free quarterly webcast series delivering the most up-to-date information on current and forecasted construction activity.

Join expert economists Ken Simonson, Jim Haughey and Kermit Baker for Turning Points in Construction, a free, 90-min. webcast focused on the key factors affecting the recovery of the construction industry. Register here!

Manchester Grand Hyatt - San Diego, Calif., September 29-30

Many negotiators fail to realize that successful negotiating is a talent - a talent that can be improved by learning the right skills. Negotiating doesn't mean tricks and intimidation. The ability to successfully negotiate is a skill that can be learned. In this two-day course, participants will gain valuable working knowledge of negotiating and listening and how it will benefit their relationships, both personally and professionally. Learn more.

The first webinar, How to Make BIM Work & Navigate the Legal Concerns, will be held on June 24, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:30 ET.  Hear firsthand from an owner, architect and contractor on how they have dealt with the legal ramifications of moving into a 3-D world of design and construction and how the ConsensusDOCS 301 BIM Addendum addresses these risk allocation and administration issues as the first standard BIM contract document.

The second webinar, Are You Ready to Contract for Federal Projects?, will be held on July 9, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET.  This webinar is ideal for those new to federal contracting or those who need a clearer understanding on federal contracting issues.  The new ConsensusDOCS 752 will be used as a guide to help explain ethics compliance, the Federal Prompt Pay Act, FAR flow-down provisions, and more.

AGC members pay just $99 for each webinar ($229 retail price).  For more information, contact Megan McGarvey at mcgarveym@agc.org or 703-837-5369.

AGC offers a library of online training programs just a mouse click away! The HAZWOPER 40-Hour Course, 24-Hour Course and 8-Hour Annual Refresher have new lower prices. AGC also offers the popular OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Course in English and Spanish.

Click here for an expanded list of online courses.

Ready How to Make BIM Work & Navigate the Legal Concerns
June 24, 2009 1:00 - 2:30 ET

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a powerful tool that is transforming the design and construction industry. Owners, Architects and Contractors are tapping into BIM as a competitive advantage to increase project efficiency and improve overall results. The biggest obstacle for many, however, is navigating the legal issues involved with BIM.

Hear firsthand from an Owner, Architect and Contractor on how they have dealt with the legal ramifications of moving into a 3-D world of design and construction and how the ConsensusDOCS 301 BIM Addendum addresses these risk allocation and administration issues as the first standard BIM contract document. 

Learn more at www.AGC.org/BIMweb.

Are You Ready to Contract for Federal Projects?
July 9, 2009  1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

Federal Contracting isn't easy and neither are the contracts.  The ConsensusDOCS 752 is the first and only standard subcontract agreement for Federal construction projects that is compliant with the most recent contracting requirements and practices found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).  The new ConsensusDOCS 752 will be used as a guide to help explain:

• Ethics compliance
• Federal Prompt Pay Act
• FAR flow-down provisions

For those new to Federal Contracting or those who need a clearer understanding on Federal Contracting Contracts.  Learn more at www.AGC.org/FARwebinar.

June 25, 1:30 - 3:00 pm ET

Now scheduled for June 25, this webinar will explore the green incentives and sustainability provisions contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Learn about the details of these provisions as well as the potential impact on construction project financing and lending standards. Information will be provided on the current credit and lending issues as well as the impact on financing contained in portions of the ARRA, specifically green incentives. Industry expert Andy Lutz from Navigant will explore ARRA its impact on the construction market on June 25 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm ET. Register today!  All previous registrations will be honored.

For more information, please contact Carrie Harper at harperc@agc.org.

Join AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson or Senior Executive Director of Government and Public Affairs Jeff Shoaf and Robert Murray, vice president of economic affairs for McGraw-Hill Construction, to learn what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) means to your business and your local community. Get the latest updates on how dozens of federal and state agencies are moving on stimulus projects, and gain insight about the overall construction economy, construction funding and tax provisions in the stimulus package. Briefings will be held on the following dates: April 3 in San Diego, April 15 in Houston, April 22 in Chicago and April 24 in Atlanta. Simonson will present in San Diego, Houston and Atlanta, with Shoaf will present in Chicago. Click here for more information and to register.

STP Instructor Training Workshop

June 4-5, Omaha, Neb.          

This two-day workshop will prepare participants to conduct STP courses, get the most out of STP instructor materials and effectively teach adult learners. Whether you are interested in starting an STP program in your area or looking to provide an improved STP experience, this interactive workshop will provide the information, tools and techniques you need to successfully facilitate your programs. Learn more www.agc.org/STPITW.

AGC's new national education program was launched last week and met with much interest and excitement by its first students. AGC of DC offered the course on April 7 in Arlington, Va.

BIM 101 was developed by AGC in conjunction with the leading BIM practitioners, technology firms and educators, and is designed to serve construction professionals, building developers, owners, managers, architects, engineers and construction product manufacturers.  BIM will make it easier for construction firms to lower costs and speed construction work by taking advantage of virtual design and construction technology.  The first-of-its-kind educational program is designed to give construction professionals a broad understanding of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process.

BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling, is the first of six planned courses in the BIM Education Program series. The series is designed specifically for construction professionals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM. The course instruction is supported by real-world case studies and is designed to serve as a foundation for advanced courses.

The courses can be taken at any of the association's 95 chapters, in addition to a range of construction firms and educational institutions.

For more information about BIM 101 or for a listing of sites offering the class, please visit www.agc.org/BIMEP or contact Amy Fields, Senior Director of Curriculum and Program Development at curriculum@agc.org.