Each year, we host a dinner and dance along with our silent auction to raise money for the Education & Research Foundation, providing educational programs and scholarships at our local universities that will allow deserving students the chance to pursue their dreams of a career in construction. The Foundation’s scholarships include:

• The MSOE AGC Scholarship
• The Marquette University Robert Caspari Scholarship
• The Marquette University Skill, Integrity, Responsibility Scholarship
• The UW-Milwaukee Skill, Integrity, Responsibility Scholarship

If you have any questions about our Holiday Gala please contact Kim Jalalian at kjalalian@agc-gm.org.

The AGC offers many opportunities throughout the year for companies to sponsor one of our many networking events. Now, AGC members can bundle their sponsorships for our largest events with our brand new Sponsorship Packages. Along with being cost effective, our Sponsorship Packages will help you accurately and easily budget for all 2020 sponsorships.

Learn more about our Sponsorship Packages here.

Sponsorship at AGC events provides a wide range of benefits to your company including:

• Demonstrating your company’s dedication to the construction industry and many key decision makers in our region
• Increasing your brand awareness.
• Creating positive corporate public relations opportunities.
• Gaining recognition as a key player in the construction industry.
• Setting your company apart from your competitors

Special Thanks to the Companies Who Have Already Taken Advantage of our Sponsorship Packages!
Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, Inc.
Spancrete
Sanchez Painting Contractors
 

As the Greater Milwaukee area construction industry continues to see improvement, it will be necessary to clearly identify compensation levels to assure that key employees remain content and satisfied. Your opportunity to understand wage and benefit levels in our market, for a variety of positions in your company is available simply by filling out the enclosed survey. The results of this survey are compiled confidentially by PAS, Inc. and are provided FREE to all contractors who participate.

The AGC of Greater Milwaukee has contracted with national survey preparer PAS, Inc. for over 15 years annually to conduct a Compensation and Benefit Survey of all AGC of Greater Milwaukee Contractor Members. PAS, Inc. contracts with the AGC of Greater Milwaukee as well as with various other AGC Chapters throughout the country to perform confidential surveys that examine compensation levels for various construction management positions, from CEO on down. It provides a unique opportunity for those companies who participate in the survey to clearly understand what the levels of compensation and benefits are in the Metropolitan Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin area.The results can be a valuable tool in setting appropriate compensation levels for all positions in your company.

Attached is a copy of the survey for your review. Upon your completion and submission of the survey directly to PAS, Inc., the confidential results will be provided to you free of charge. You must complete all portions of the survey that are applicable to your company and return it to Mr. Jeff Robison (PAS, Inc.) at jeff@pas1.com or by fax at 734-429-8507 by November 18, 2019. If you would like to speak with Mr. Robison directly, he can be reached at 734-429-1199.

We'd like to congratulate our former General Counsel, Nathan Jurowski, for accepting the position of Executive Director for Milwaukee construction group, Building Advantage! Nate has done a fantastic job during his four-years with AGC and will be greatly missed. Congratulations again Nate! We wish you the very best!

Check out the great article by the Daily Reporter about Nate and his new role:

Jurowski, formerly of AGC of Greater Milwaukee, taking over at Building Advantage

The program, hosted by Milwaukee Tool gave the 70 people in attendance an inside look into Milwaukee Tool's storied past, passion filled company culture and got to view never before seen line of MX Fuel Tools. After the presentation and unveiling of the MX Fuel Tools, attendees headed to nearby ABV Social for a Milwaukee Tool sponsored networking session.

Special thanks to Milwaukee Tool for hosting the CLC at their headquarters and for sponsoring the networking at ABV Social.

Learn more about the CLC here.

OSHA’s Silica Standard
November 19th
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Corp. GC/CM - $35, Associate - $50, *CBA’s - $60, Non-Affiliated IAP $100
Dan Burazin, AGC of Greater Milwaukee

About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces, including 2 million construction workers who drill, cut, crush, or grind silica-containing materials such as concrete and stone. Responsible employers have been protecting workers from harmful exposure to respirable crystalline silica for years, using widely available equipment that controls dust with water or a vacuum system. Find out what this new standard means to your operation.

STP 4: Contract Documents
December 2nd, 4th, 9th & 11th
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Corp. GC/CM - $175, Associate - $270, *CBA’s - $300, Non-Affiliated IAP - $450
Kevin Higgs, Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal

This course will provide information about contract documents and construction law to help supervisors recognize the roles and responsibilities of all contracted parties, to develop an understanding of how contract documents can be helpful to solve problems and resolve conflicts, and to develop positive relationships between all parties in the construction process.

Unit 4 Explores:

• Introduction to contract documents and construction law
• Creating a positive environment through partnering
• Contractual relationships
• Contract forms and documents
• Managing general conditions
• Good documentation practices
• The schedule as documentation
• Changes
• Differing site conditions
• Time impacts
• Negotiation of resolutions

OSHA 10-Hour for Construction
December 3rd, 5th, 10th & 12th
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Corp. GC/CM - $130, Associate - $180, *CBA’s - $200, Non-Affiliated IAP - $300
Gert Grohmann & Dan Burazin, AGC of Greater Milwaukee

Need your OSHA 10-Hour training card to get on the job? You’ve come to the right place! This 10-Hour construction safety course was developed by the US Department of Labor to provide construction workers, supervisors, and other personnel responsible for construction activities with an awareness of construction safety and health concerns in the construction industry. All attendees will become familiar with reading and using the OSHA standards for construction 23 CFR 1926. Other construction safety and health standards are also discussed. Attendees receive an update and review of standard construction safety and health principles and information that prepares them to recognize and control a variety of hazardous conditions. An OSHA card will be issued.

Intended Audience: This course is intended for anyone within the industry who has a stake in jobsite safety, especially field crews.

Learn from the Legends – AGC’s Leadership Forum Series
December 11th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Luncheon
Wisconsin Club

Join the AGC as we host our initial leadership luncheon with the legends of the industry.
This interactive luncheon features an all-star panel of experienced construction professionals prepared to discuss what they have found to be the keys to success in this industry. This program is open to all but is particularly tailored to young construction professionals aspiring to be leaders in their companies and the industry. A majority of the program will be devoted to Q&A, so be prepared with any questions.