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
Shawmut’s Abigail Trainor named BWiC Chair, Joins AGC MA Board of Directors
AGC MA is pleased to announce that Abigail Trainor, CMST, Shawmut Design and Construction has been recently named chair of Building Women in Construction (BWiC) Advisory Committee. “As a recent WIT BSCM’22 graduate I look forward to the start of my career. Thankfully, I have found something that will always make me joyful, Construction. Since the day I stepped onto a construction site as a little girl I knew I loved it; it’s part of my DNA” stated Trainor. When asked about her goals for the upcoming
CLC Service Day
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MASSACHUSETTS (AGC MA) MARKS ANNUAL SERVICE DAY WITH RENOVATION OF DORCHESTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS Workers from dozens of member firms will gather to improve beloved community resourceOctober 27, 2022 [Boston, MA] — On Friday, October 28, the Construction Leadership Council of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) will renovate and restore the McLaughlin Center and Marr Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, located in the Savin Hill area of
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
Building Advancement Externiship
As part of its continuing Workforce Development efforts, AGC MA hosted the second annual Building Advancement Externship (BAE) program. Through August 15th – 19th 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. AGC MA staff and contractor firms developed a robust, comprehensive
Mayor Wu Invites AGC MA, Contractors, and Unions to Discuss Industry Safety
On August 18th, Mayor Wu and key individuals from her administration invited AGC MA, large general contractors, and the Boston Building Trades Unions to discuss the recent spate of construction safety incidents in the city. The Mayor opened the conversation by highlighting some of the recent accidents and acknowledging some of the considerations which may be contributing factors. She emphasized her heartfelt concern for the workers and public who are impacted by these incidents and asked members of her
AGC MA Hires Henry Kruger as Marketing & Communications Manager
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MASSACHUSETTSHIRES HENRY KRUGER AS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Wellesley, MA (August 29, 2022)— The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc. (AGC MA) has announced that Henry Kruger has come on to serve as Marketing and Communications Manager for the Association. In that role, Mr. Kruger will provide strategic oversight of the Association’s internal and external communications, marketing and public relations activities. Mr. Kruger most recently
AGC MA Announces Annual Safety Awards Recipients
AGC MA held its annual Safety Breakfast Awards program on Friday, June 17th, 2022 to honor 32 AGC member firms for their outstanding commitment to safety in 2021 in the commercial construction industry. The National Safety Award recognizes firms that have developed and successfully implemented industry-leading safety standards across its portfolio of work. The award program incentivizes construction firms to evaluate and improve existing safety standards. To qualify for a Safety Award, an AGC-member firm
AGC MA Promotes Frisbie to VP of Member Services
The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is proud to announce the recent promotion of Lisa Frisbie to act as the association’s first Vice-President of Member Services. In this capacity, Ms. Frisbie will take on new responsibilities including coordination of communications, programming, and member recruitment strategies. Ms. Frisbie joined AGC MA in 2015 as the Director of Business Development and Marketing. In that role, she led major overhauls of the AGC MA communications platforms
2022 Annual Meeting & Social
AGC MA held it’s 2022 Annual Membership Meeting and Social on May 19th at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, MA. This was the first Annual Meeting held since 2019 as a result of the pandemic. The Membership Meeting kicked off with departing Chair, Fran Colantonio, Founder & CEO, Colantonio, Inc. sharing a thoughtful overview of the many accomplishments the Board of Directors and AGC MA staff have realized over the past two years, including the development of standardized COVID-19 Safety Protocols
AGC MA Hires Marion Jones, MPA, Director of Workforce Development & Industry Inclusion
AGC MA is pleased to welcome Marion Jones, MPA in the newly created position of Director of Workforce Development & Industry Inclusion. In this role Marion will be responsible for promoting vocational and educational pathways for students into the commercial construction industry. She will be responsible for creating bridges between AGC MA members, the education community, and underrepresented populations and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry by utilizing the voices of the community to develop
Congratulations to the 2021 Safety Award Recipients!
Congratulations to the 2021 National Safety Awards & AGC MA Merit Award Winners! National AGC Safety AwardsAGC MA Merit Awards Bond Civil and Utility Construction, Inc. Bond Building Construction, Inc.Citywide Contracting, LLCC.E. Floyd Company, Inc.Colantonio, Inc.Consigli Construction Co., Inc.ColumbiaDellbrook | JKSCommodore Builders Dimeo Construction CompanyConstruction Coordinators, Inc.Elaine Construction Company, Inc.D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc.John Moriarty & Associates, Inc.Erland
Legislature Passes $4 Billion ARPA Funding Legislation
The Massachusetts Legislature has approved an appropriations bill to allocate $4 billion dollars in federal ARPA funds. The bill includes $90 million for marine port development, $150 million for the construction of new rental units for low-income individuals and $500 million to help reduce the deficit in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund for the purpose of reducing the tax burden on employers. The bill also earmarks $107 million for workforce development programs and $100 million to support public
Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Commission
The special commission created to investigate the funding and the benefits paid through the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund plans to finalize their deliberations in January and hope to submit recommendations to the Legislature regarding the steps that should be taken to maintain the long-term solvency of the UI Trust Fund. The commission is comprised of members of business and labor organizations which may make it difficult to achieve a majority consensus report. They have agreed on the goal of
Zero-Net Energy Goals in Jeopardy
Gov. Baker and the Legislature have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 with aggressive goals for utilizing renewable energy sources, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, and banning the sale by 2035 of gasoline-fueled vehicles. Those plans were dealt a setback recently when the voters in Maine rejected a transmission project which would have brought renewable hydro-electric power from Canada through Maine and into Massachusetts. It is estimated the transmission project would have
Mental Health Resources for the Holiday Season…and Beyond Brought to you by the AGC MA HR Committee
While the holiday season can be a joyful time, it also can bring additional stress and depression into our already hectic lives. In its continued support of mental health in the construction industry, the AGC MA Human Resources Committee has compiled a list of resources that can help those that may be struggling during this time of year. Do whatever makes you most comfortable, but if you are struggling in any way, please seek help. You are not alone. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)An EAP program is
AGC MA 2020-2022 Board Announced
AGC MA is pleased to announce Francis Colantonio, Chair & CEO, Colantonio, Inc. has been named 2020-2022 Board Chair of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA). Fran previously served as 2018-2020 Vice Chair of the Board.AGC MA is an 85-year old not-for-profit trade association, comprised of 200 CM/GC’s, Subcontractors and Service Providers who perform a majority of the commercial, institutional, and public vertical building in the Commonwealth.“We look forward to Fran’s new term as
