AGC MA HR Committee Presents: Hyperlocal Industry Compensation Survey for 2023

We are thrilled to announce the third edition of our Hyperlocal Industry Compensation Survey, brought to you by the AGC MA HR Committee! Building on the success of the previous years, this survey aims to provide our members with valuable insights into industry compensation trends, segmented by annual company revenue tiers.Your Participation Matters: Last year, the survey received contributions from over 30 companies, offering compensation data for 20 common positions within our industry. Your active

AGC MA to receive the Boston Real Estate Times - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Association of the Year Award

AGC MA is pleased to announce the association will be recognized at the Boston Real Estate Times 2023 Awards Gala on September 13th for their continued work in closing the diversity gap in Commercial Construction Management.  With the critical support of many AGC MA member volunteers, The Building Women in Construction Advisory Committee (BWiC) and the Committee for Diversity & Inclusion (CFDI) have established powerful networks for both under represented individuals and firms that support the advancement

BBP - Vol.7

Building Best PracticesVolume 7Welcome to the seventh edition of Building Best Practices (BBP), a digital magazine brought to you by the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts communications committee. BBP is a collection of articles and videos of business practices submitted by industry experts affiliated with AGC MA Committees. This bi-annual digital publication will provide the latest strategies and approaches to the ongoing trends and issues facing all industry professionals.  

BAE Recap 2023

As part of its continuing Workforce Development efforts, AGC MA hosted the third annual Building Advancement Externship (BAE) program. Through August 14th – 18th AGC welcomed 15 participants comprised of educators, school counselors, and academic leaders for a week long immersive introduction to the commercial construction industry.  The externs selected through an application process represented all 7 workforce regions in the state.   The externs embarked upon a week-long immersion into the industry. AGC

Project of the Month - August

4th Ave Residences at Northwest Park - Life Time LivingErland ConstructionNordblom, in partnership with Life Time, selected Erland to construct a new 167-unit apartment community within Northwest Park along Middlesex Turnpike. Set to be completed this fall, the Stantec-designed 5-story, 250,000sf residence houses studio-, 1-, and 2-bedroom units and parking for 269 cars. The S-shaped design of the building offers two exterior courtyards on the 2nd floor with outdoor grills, fire pits, a covered pergola, and

Project of the Month: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Project of the Month: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts - C.E. Floyd CompanyC.E. Floyd Company is completing work on the new 63,000 sf headquarters for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. The Food Bank is relocating from Hatfield to Chicopee, where it will have easier access to major highways and more than twice the amount of space. Over the last three years, The Food Bank estimates it has turned down over one million pounds of food due to a lack of storage capacity. The new headquarters will

EDUCATORS SELECTED FOR ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS, MA EXTERNSHIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  EDUCATORS SELECTED FOR ANNUAL ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS, MA EXTERNSHIP Educators and Administrators announced for 3rd annual paid, weeklong Building Advancement Externship program focusing on construction career tracks for students   Wellesley, MA (July 19, 2023) — The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) announces the educators and academic leaders who will participate in the third annual AGC MA Building Advancement Externship. The externship will be

BEACON HILL UPDATE

The Importance of Engaging on Beacon Hill written by  AGC's Government Relations Team at ML Strategies   Whether you know it or not, or like it or not, the fact is that you and your business are impacted on a daily basis by policies and procedures promulgated by lawmakers and regulators, and ignoring this fact will do more harm than good.   Despite the recent headlines, frustration with the pace of government, or with particular policymakers, is not new.  But those who have navigated the good times

PROJECT OF THE MONTH - Commodore Builders | 103 CityPoint, BXP Life Sciences

103 CityPoint is a new ground-up construction project in Waltham, MA that will provide a state-of-the-art laboratory, office spaces, and a potential cGMP manufacturing facility, all within the same footprint. Spanning across a rentable area of 113,000 SF, the BXP project is designed by TRIA design and managed and constructed by Commodore Builders. The project scope included demolishing an existing two-story, 60,000 SF building and blasting for foundations and future site needs. The new four-story building

Future Builders Vol. 4

Emerging Leaders Development Series

The 2022 Emerging Leaders Development Series, an investment by member companies, the AGC MA, and program participants was highlighted as one of the Committee for Diversity and Inclusion’s most successful programs of the year.  During the past few months, 18 ELDS participants had the opportunity to grow to new heights and were encouraged to think differently about growth within the commercial construction industry.  They were challenged to dig deeper, reflect thoughtfully, and push themselves beyond their

Newly Appointed Committee Members

Through our many active committees, AGC MA members collaborate as industry advisors on best practices for educational and informational content that serves to advance the industry. With the New year quickly approaching, we would like to welcome our most recent committee members and thank those who have volunteered year after year in supporting our mission.   BWiC: Abigail Trainor – Shawmut Design and Construction Kayla Nassar, AmConCorp Amy Hackett, Peckar & Abramson Alexander Nohelty, Peckar &

AGC MA Innovation Survey

The AGC MA Innovation Committee has closed the Industry Innovation Survey.  The initial results of the survey are available here. The Innovation Committee of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) provides a forum for consensus-building regarding best practices in novel products or processes that are driving change in the commercial construction industry. Please stay tuned as the Innovation Committee begins diving into the focus areas identified by survey respondents. If you are

Industry Innovation Survey

This month, the newly formed AGC MA Innovation Committee will be launching an Industry Innovation Survey.  Members will be invited to respond to a 10-question survey to guide the initial direction of the Innovation Committee based on the key interests and concerns of the AGC MA membership.   The Innovation Committee of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) provides a forum for consensus-building regarding best practices in novel products or processes that are driving change in the

AGC MA Announces Scholarship Programs

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MASSACHUSETTS (AGC MA) ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Funding opportunities include Robert L. Petrucelli Scholarship to help with growth and development of local commercial construction workforceSeptember 28, 2022 [Boston, MA] —The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) announces the availability of scholarship funding for college students enrolled in construction or civil engineering degree programs, as well as grants from the Robert L. Petrucelli

Reflecting Reality: 4 Major Modifications in the AIA A133-2019 Update Lexie Rae Pereira, J.D./M.B.A

"It is no secret that the construction industry is sometimes slow to adopting technological advances; however, some contractors are quick to embrace change. By swiftly adapting to updates to the American Institute of Architects ("AIA"), some contractors have the ability to reap the benefits of embracing change. One of the most recent AIA updates involves the AIA A133-2019, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus

BEST PRACTICES FOR REDUCING RISK IN DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERY | Jason Theberge, Commodore Builders

As design-build becomes a more common method for delivering construction projects, it is critical to understand the best way to ensure project success and reduce risk. In choosing the design-build project delivery method, an Owner benefits by having a single point of contact and responsibility for a project. Design-build is also attractive to an Owner because it allows early input and collaboration between the construction team and design team, which leads to improvements on costs and schedule. 

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR V5 |Tom Dunn, Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP

Professional associations like the AGC are invaluable during challenging times like we have been experiencing with COVID-19. They provide community and a forum for discussion and sharing of resources. AGC MA has “hit it out of the ballpark” during the past few months with its programs and initiatives, including: The AGC MA Risk Forum highlighted by Molly Manson and Lexie Pereira. Through these bi-weekly calls, members engaged with attorneys and other professionals regarding the ever changing COVID-19