October 2024 eBulletin
Date postedOctober 1, 2024
MEMBER NEWS
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From oyster roasts to clay shoots, from golfing to meeting legislators, from training from one end of the state to the other, there is so much going on at AGCVA. The mixing of groups, the ideas shared, the knowledge gained, and then passed on is the heartbeat of an organization.
Your AGC is hard at work for you. The AGCVA Board has worked diligently all year preparing for the next century. October 25th was particularly notable, with the third board meeting of the year, approving a new Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Organizational Alignment Plan, and the corresponding recommended updates to the AGCVA Bylaws that will be voted on by general membership at the 2025 Annual Convention in February.
AGCVA members have been up to a lot in the last month!
We are thrilled to recognize these accomplishments and recognitions, and we encourage you to connect with your fellow members and extend your congratulations!
Please join us in celebrating the membership anniversaries of these longtime AGCVA members!
Each month, we recognize those celebrating 50 or more years, 40 years, 25 years, 10 years, and 5 years of membership.
We applaud each of you for your commitment to AGCVA.
By virtue of your membership, you have made the AGCVA community stronger and have shown tremendous leadership and dedication to the industry. We are proud to serve each of you, and we thank you for your membership in AGCVA.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
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With buildings contributing nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, pressure is mounting on construction companies to adopt environmentally responsible practices. This urgency comes not only from regulators but also from clients, who increasingly prioritize eco-friendly projects. As a result, industry leaders are calling for greater transparency from materials manufacturers to help meet ambitious sustainability goals.
A key solution being promoted is the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). EPDs are standardized documents that provide verified information about the environmental impact of construction materials, allowing stakeholders to make data-driven decisions. Contractors like Clayco, Skanska, and Turner Construction have led initiatives through the Carbon Action Network (contractorsCAN) to urge manufacturers to embrace EPDs, pushing the construction industry towards greener practices.
CONSTRUCTION TODAY
CONSTRUCTION TODAY
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Twenty-six days after Hurricane Helene brought devastating floods to the area, the North Carolina and Tennessee transportation departments are charging ahead with a long list of road repairs, including two Tennessee bridges that were destroyed by floodwaters on state highways.
In Tennessee, the state’s first progressive design-build (PDB) contract was awarded Oct. 2 to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. to expedite the replacement of two bridges destroyed by floodwaters. Both bridges, on State Route 107 in Greene County and State Route 81 in Washington County, are scheduled to reopen in June 2025.
ENR SOUTHEAST
ENR SOUTHEAST
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LEGISLATIVE & LEGAL
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for construction contractors on Oct. 2, 2024. It will require contractors to provide significantly more detailed data and documents with the initial audit submission than ever before.
AGC
AGC
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It’s critical for construction companies to understand the exact protections offered by their workers’ compensation policy when sending employees on out-of-state travel—but state-by-state variabilities can make that a daunting task.
CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE
CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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AGCVA was proud to be represented at the Virginia Community College Skilled Trades Summit this week.
A special thanks to AGCVA Board Member, Paul Denham, for sharing Southern Air Inc's effective strategies for finding and retaining talent. WSLS Roanoke covered the summit and featured Paul, click "learn more" below to watch. They highlight the hope for closing employment gaps and the partnerships among employers and the Community College System.
Are you interested in leveraging local training programs to better support, retain, and fill workforce gaps? AGCVA can share valuable data, reports, and "aha moments" from the insightful breakout sessions.
Contact Courtney Baker for more information on reaping the benefits of workforce partnerships.
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The construction industry is still dealing with a significant labor shortage, and businesses need to adopt new processes and technologies if they are to adapt.
The scale of the problem has been highlighted in recent research. According to data from the Associated Builders and Contractors, the sector needed to attract approximately 501,000 additional workers in 2024 alone. Longer term, the Home Builders Institute believes this number will be closer to 2.2 million.
There is by no means a straightforward solution, but there are several solutions out there.
CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE
CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE
SAFETY
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Whether it’s once a year when working on a specific project or part of a regular routine, if you’re a construction worker, you may be asked to work outside of traditional hours.
Visibility is key when night work is being performed. According to CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, employers should provide workers with high-visibility safety apparel, designed to reflect light.
The center also says your employer is required to provide enough lighting for you to see and be seen by co-workers and approaching vehicles.
SAFETY + HEALTH
SAFETY + HEALTH
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Executives from major U.S. contractors have come together to form a new CEO Advisory Council that will guide an industrywide effort to target and bring down construction’s high rate of suicide among workers, Bechtel announced Thursday.
The group will bring expertise and insight to support an initiative launched earlier this year by Reston, Virginia-based Bechtel. In March, the contractor pledged $7 million over five years to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to tailor new programs for the construction industry.
CONSTRUCTION DIVE
CONSTRUCTION DIVE
2025 Annual Convention
Roaring into the Future: Constructing a Century of Innovation and Progress
Begin in the year 1924 and end in the year 2124 to celebrate 100 years of AGCVA and dream of what the next century will bring! This convention will feature content on the future of technology, our industry, and AI. There will be networking opportunities for young leaders, new members, and women in construction.
Join us for new activities for everyone including a pickleball tournament and a hidden speakeasy.