Join the leaders of the top building construction firms, owners, specialty contractors, and service and supply companies at the AGC Building Contractors Conference June 10-13 in Hot Springs, VA. 

The AGC Building Contractors Conference will address many important topics, including taking advantage of hidden opportunities, the stimulus, federal labor law changes, and strategies for success in this market.  AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson will offer his expert economic forecast for the construction industry.  Scott Winstead from FMI Corporation will shed light on how contractors are handling the major issues of the day and discuss ways for firms to better manage during these difficult times.  Attendees will also hear directly from owners about the impact of economic stimulus funding.  The conference will also feature an interactive "Tools for Tough Times" moderated panel discussion highlighting what firms are doing to survive in this economy, sharing creative ways in which firms are trying to get business, and outlining what new opportunities exist in this challenging market.

Detailed program information, registration details, and hotel/travel information can be found at www.agc.org/homestead.  Please note that the hotel deadline of May 18th is quickly approaching.

Are you interested in sponsoring the AGC Building Contractors Conference?  Sign by May 15th and receive 10% off any sponsorship package.  Contact Cassia Griffin at griffinc@agc.org for more information.

In order to facilitate an ongoing dialogue about between the AGC members and chapter staff who are working with construction career academies and construction charter schools, AGC of America will host a conference call at 3 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

During the call, we will hope to learn how and what established academies are doing, how chapters have expanded their recent efforts (via new schools, new curriculum, new practices, etc.), and which chapters are exploring the academy and charter school models. It is hoped that this will be a forum for interactive discussion between the veterans and newcomers.

There is no charge for this conference call and it is open to AGC members, all chapter staff, and all educators involved with these types of high schools. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested.

• Date: May 19, 2009
• Time: 3 p.m. EDT (2 p.m., Central; 1 p.m., Mountain; noon, Pacific)
• Expected length: 1 hour
• Purpose: To share information among AGC members, chapter staff, and educators who are involved with
   high school construction career academies and/or construction charter schools.
• Topics: To include recent experiences, concerns, areas where people need help.
• To sign up: Please send an email to Crystal Yates at yatesc@agc.org; she will send you the call-in number and pass code.

Please call in with your experiences, your best practices, and your questions on May 19.
If you have questions, please contact Liz Elvin at elvinl@agc.org.

Due to the changing landscape in Federal Contracting, it is more important than ever that contractors — those experienced in Federal work or those looking to move into the this market — are aware of the ramifications of the new administration, rule and regulation updates, and the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on the Federal contracting process. This webinar series will provide an overview of the existing process and walk attendees through the evolution Federal contracting.

Webinars will take place on successive Thursdays from 1:30 – 3:00 pm EDT:
5/21 - The New and Old of Federal Contracting
5/28 - The Contract Award Process 
6/4 - How to Handle Claims and Disputes
6/11 - The Recovery Act

Learn more about the webinar series or register here.