Massachusetts Express Grant Program
Massachusetts Express Grant Program AGC MA is an approved training provider under the Massachusetts Express Grant Program. Our members have access to state-funded support for select professional development offerings. Eligible AGC MA courses are now listed in the Express Grant Training Directory, allowing firms to apply grant funds directly toward participation. Grant funds are limited to $15,000 per company per calendar year, $300 per instructional hour, and $3,000 per employee per course.
AGC MA Announces New Safety Partnership with Pointman Safety
AGC MA is proud to announce its first partnership with an external safety consulting firm, Pointman Safety Consulting, expanding the safety resources available to our members. Pointman Safety is a nationally recognized safety consulting firm serving the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors, with offices in Boston, MA and Branford, CT and clients across the United States and internationally. Their team integrates experienced safety professionals directly into client operations, offering
The new cyber threat landscape for construction firms
By Emily Selck - The Baldwin Group (Sr. Director, National Cyber Practice Leader) & Nick Coveney (Director, Baldwin Construction Practice) The rapid expansion of AI, the growth of megawatt-scale data centers, and the spread of connected technology across daily life have reshaped the cyber landscape. Cybercrime is now more prevalent, more sophisticated, and more disruptive, with attackers quickly adapting to bypass once-reliable safeguards. Combined with increasingly complex regulations, today’s
Spring 2025 Government Affairs Bulletin
Spring 2025Government Affairs Bulletin AGC MA is your advocate on Beacon Hill. Last session we were the voice of the industry on legislation and regulations Highlights include: Tracking over 150 billsBuilding consensus on key issues like Project Labor Agreements, MBTA Communities Act, Responsible Contractor Language, and Wage TheftTestifying on 11 bills including the expansion of PLAs, expediting payment of change orders in public construction, facilitating diverse participation in the industry, wage
Evolving with the DEI Landscape: What Contractors Need to Know
Federal enforcement priorities are shifting—and construction companies, especially those working on public or institutional projects, are feeling the pressure. Whether you’re reviewing your hiring practices or responding to an owner’s request for diverse subcontractors, the rules around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are changing quickly. This guidance offers practical takeaways for contractors navigating today’s evolving legal and political environment. 1. Don’t Abandon DEI—but Do Proceed
