The National AGC Safety Awards
The National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) program has been an ongoing effort since 1991 to offer AGC members an opportunity to evaluate their safety record. The NASA compares an AGC member’s safety record with other AGC members according to the member size and construction type. Additionally, the NASA provides a great opportunity for members who have excellent safety records to compete for nationally recognized awards. Eligibility - The NASA is open to AGC member companies only. How to Enter - An AGC
Keeping Educators Engaged With the Industry During the School Year
The Building Advancement Externships program brings together educators, administrators, and guidance counselors for an intensive, week-long construction industry crash course. This unique experience equips them with insights and resources to share the diverse opportunities available in the construction industry with their students. Since this program is offered only during the summer, AGC MA sought additional ways to engage Massachusetts educators throughout the school year. Recently, AGC MA held an event
Project of the Month - Lynnfield Public Safety Complex
Lynnfield Public Safety Complex Commodore BuildersPublic safety, community, and service – that’s what defines the Town of Lynnfield’s Public Safety Complex project. This important construction project will modernize and upgrade the town’s police and fire headquarters and Town Hall to better serve residents and first responders. Spanning two sites on Summer Street, the 73,000-sf Public Safety Complex project is designed by Tappé Architects, and managed and constructed by Commodore Builders. The owner’s
Building Advancement Externship 2024
MA EDUCATORS PARTICIPATE IN ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MASSACHUSETTS EXTERNSHIP 15 educators and administrators selected to join annual summer program that spotlights commercial construction career opportunities for high school graduates Wellesley, MA (August 12, 2024) — For the fourth consecutive year, The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) hosted a weeklong Building Advancement Externship (BAE) for high school educators and administrators. This comprehensive and vigorous
STEM Solutions LLC Names Cori DiDonato Chief Operating Officer
STEM Solutions LLC. announced that Cori DiDonato was named Chief Operating Officer this past month. STEM Solutions LLC, based in Wakefield, MA, is a leading provider and installer of lab casework, fume hoods, lab equipment and lab fixtures for commercial and educational laboratories. “We’ve rapidly grown since our in founding in 2014 and recently expanded product lines and geographic capabilities, so we are very happy to have Cori join the STEM team in the COO role,” said Ed St. Peter, Co-Founder and
New AGC MA Logo
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The White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose
At the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA), Director of Safety Services Chris Ziegler oversees a host of measures meant to keep members of the Massachusetts construction workforce safe and healthy. Alongside strong jobsite protections, these efforts include vigorous substance use disorder and suicide prevention programs. Members of the construction industry, who suffer physical injuries at a higher rate than many other professions, also suffer from addiction to pain medications at
Help us Remember Former AGC MA President - John A. Farina
JOHN A. FARINA OBITUARY John A. Farina, age 93, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, in the comfort of his home, blessed with family gathered at his side. John was born December 28, 1930, and raised in Newton's Village of Nonantum, known affectionately as the “Lake” and for its strong Italian heritage. The virtues of hard work and unwavering love and loyalty to family were instilled in John and his siblings by their parents, Vincenzo and Angelina (DeMarco) Farina. John graduated from Newton High School and
OSHA Tailoring PPE Fit Requirements
In response to longstanding concerns about the fit of personal protective equipment (PPE), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule aimed at aligning the PPE fit requirements in the construction industry with those of other sectors. The proposed rule addresses the inadequacy of standard-sized PPE, particularly for smaller construction workers, including women. OSHA emphasizes the critical importance of properly fitting PPE in ensuring worker safety and preventing exposure
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
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
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
Safety Best Practices During COVID-19 | Shaun Carvalho, Vice President, Safety Shawmut Design and Construction
At Shawmut Design and Construction, the safety of our people and jobsites is our top priority. Following the first known confirmed case of COVID-19 in the U.S., Shawmut put protocols in place and closely followed the CDC for guidance. We created a cross-functional COVID-19 Crisis Team with a virtual command center that is constantly monitoring developments by the minute—helping to guide actions as necessary. By proactively tracking conditions, we provide constant guidance and communications to our on-site
CPPI Coverage: An Innovative Response to the Design-Build Dilemma Andy O’Brien, Construction Risk Partners
As Design-Build delivery continues to gain momentum in the construction industry, contractors are forced to reevaluate the measures they take to manage risk. Many contractors are simply unaccustomed to assuming ultimate responsibility for design-related risk on a project. Many more are surprised at how challenging it can be to adequately transfer the entirety of this risk down to the appropriate design professionals. It’s not uncommon that on even the largest projects, the prime design firms are only
Business NOT as Usual: Navigating Business Development during COVID-19 | Lisa Frisbie, AGC MA
It has been challenging for business development professionals to find ways to stay relevant and connected to clients and project management teams. In a Google search for best business development quotes, I was amazed at how many apply perfectly now. For example: “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” Sigmund Freud “Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.” Anthony Robbins "All progress takes place outside the comfort zone." Michael John Bobak We are certainly
