Inside AGC — May/June 2005

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AGC's 2005 Annual Convention

Student competitions, environmental workshops and celebrity keynote speakers energized attendees

After 86 years, the AGC Annual Convention still offers new and valuable experiences to its members. Attendees enjoyed the lively city of Las Vegas at the 2005 Annual Convention, but more importantly gained a wealth of information about issues that matter most.

The following convention summaries cover a small portion of the activities held at the Bellagio Hotel March 14-17. From educational sessions to cocktail parties, and environmental sessions to self-improvement tracks, the convention covered construction topics from A-Z. More than 2,000 attendees and numerous sessions provided an opportunity to network and build lasting relationships.

AGC's 2005-06 Officers

2005-2006 Officers Installed

AGC announced its 2005-2006 officers, including its four Officers:
(f rom left) Victor F. Weston, Samuel P. Hunter, Harry L. Mashburn and Steve L. Massie.

Simonson Leads Economic Forum

AGC's Economic Forum, led by AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson, gave materials cost predictions for the year. Expect a "bumpy roller coaster ride for materials costs" in 2005, Simonson said.

AGC PAC Breaks Fundraising Record

AGC's Political Action Committee raised more than $208,000 at this year's convention, the most ever during a non-election year.

Members Educated on Environmental Issues

From environmental management systems and green construction to storm water inspection survival, the convention covered many need-to-know environmental trends and compliance issues with several workshops: AGC-EPA Environmental Management Systems Training Workshop, LEED® for Contractors Workshop, Storm Water Forum, Equipment Management, and a Diesel Retrofit Forum.

Workforce Workshop Provides Answers

The Innovative Solutions to Workforce Shortages workshop explored several long-term solutions to the projected workforce shortage over the next eight to 10 years. Program highlights included best practices to implement and sustain a career academy or charter school in local areas.

Doctoral Papers Recognized at Building Futures Conference

Shih Chung Kang, Felichism Kabo and Hans Verheig's papers were presented and recognized as the three outstanding scholarly research papers at the First Conference on the Future of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry, hosted by the Building Futures Council.

Student Competition Winners Honored

Out of 21 schools Milwaukee School of Engineering and Central Washington University were chosen as winners at the National Student Competition.

Students from the Milwaukee School of Engineering were the Design-Build construction winners in the National Student Competition.

Craft Program Awards Honor Superior Training

AGC of Mississippi and Western Summit Constructors Inc. were named winners of AGC's 2004 National Construction Craft Program Award for their superior commitment to construction craft training.

Three Contractors Honored for BITS

Clancy & Theys, Walsh Construction Co. and Ainsworth-Benning Construction Inc. were honored for their creative technology solutions to everyday business challenges at the BITS contest.

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