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Managing your environmental responsibilities
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 21, 2008
Easily identify and fulfill the federal environmental requirements for your construction and development projects with this guidebook. You'll find seven self-audit checklists, originally published by the EPA in 2005, to help you evaluate your compliance status through all three stages of your project, from pre-bid to pre-construction and construction. Includes Part I and Part II. 236 pages. 2006. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #3215.
Participate in the CEO Performance Roundtables
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 21, 2008
Under an exclusive agreement with The Family Business Institute (FBI), experts in family-owned and closely-held businesses, AGC member company executives have the opportunity to participate in professionally facilitated CEO Performance Roundtables. The CEO Performance Roundtable is an industry-specific gathering of 7-10 CEOs where, with the assistance of professional facilitators, non-competing leaders can openly review their companies and share information in a focused effort to build breakthrough success for themselves, their families, their employees, and their customers.
To learn how to join in the FBI Performance Roundtable Program, contact FBI Program Administrator Jack Ford at jack.ford@familybusinessinstitute.com or at 877-326-2493, ext. 231.
Webinar: Off-road diesel issues facing the construction industry
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008
Wed., Dec. 3, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EDT.
Register Free
Did You Know? Implementation of EPA's Off-Road Diesel Rule began in 2007 with the requirement to use Low Sulfur Diesel in all off-road equipment. Join AGC of America and the Diesel Technology Forum for a free Webinar to learn about clean diesel technology and the regulations and requirements facing today's construction industry.
Webinar: Using Electronic Communications on Construction Projects
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008
Wed., Nov. 19, 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT.
Register today for the Using Electronic Communications on Construction Projects Webinar and get insightful and practical tips from the person who led the national effort to create the ConsensusDOCS 200.2 – the new Electronic Communications Protocol Addendum. Learn how you can manage your risks and contractual responsibilities and how 200.2 can be customized to meet project-specific needs! Click here for more information.
Construction Tool Box Safety Talks Manual Vol. III
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2008
This manual has been written to assist supervisors on training workers in the class and on the job site. It includes 10 chapters and 150 new safety talks. Topics include: Caught in Between, Electrical, Environmental, Excavations, Falls, Health Hazards, Highway Hazards, Scaffolds & Ladders, Steel and Struck By. Includes the full version on CD-ROM. 2007. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #139.
Constructing an environmental management system
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2008
An environmental management system (EMS) can help you save money, make money and protect your market. This environmental tool -- designed to guide you step-by-step through the process of developing an EMS -- combines guidelines with a sample EMS and templates on CD for your company to customize. Both general and specialty contractors should take advantage of this opportunity to effectively manage their environmental risks and increase their competitive edge. 2004. To purchase copies visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #3212.
Construction Planning & Scheduling Manual (2nd Ed.)
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2008
This edition was written to offer guidance to contractors in the effective use of modern project management techniques. The primary objective of the new book is to provide an educational tool for teaching the concepts of construction planning and scheduling. The content of the book is written for all project personnel, from the working foreman to the project executive. 341 pages. 2004. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #3502.
Keep Safe -- use AGC
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2008
AGC of America has more than 70 resources that will help you keep your company safe and compliant. With DVDs on avoiding back injuries, books on proper techniques for working with cranes, backhoes, personal protective gear, and others, and downloadable papers on accident prevention, hazard communication and powered industrial truck operation -- to name just a few -- AGC works hard to keep construction contractors safe, compliant and profitable. Check it out for yourself! www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "Safety."
AGC offers construction Tool Box Safety Talks DVD
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 14, 2008
This DVD contains more than two hours of video (30 titles) of the most used Tool Box Safety Talks for construction jobs. You'll be able to select videos by title with just one click. Each video topic is an average of five minutes in length. Topics include: Chemical Safety, Compressed Gas Safety, Construction Equipment Maintenance, Crane Signals, Cut-off Saw, Safety, Environmental Hazards, Eye & Face Protection and much more. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #0550D.
Over 400 construction resources -- yours at a click
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 14, 2008
Over 400 titles are at your fingertips: books, DVDs, videos, contract documents, recordings, downloads on essential topics like equipment safety, risk management, supervisory training, environmental management, labor relations -- everything a successful construction contractor could need. Continuously updated with the current available titles! Visit www.agc.org/Bookstore and see for yourself.
AGC State Law Matrix
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2008
The AGC State Law Matrix™ is the most comprehensive, definitive and concise publication available, covering all aspects of state laws that may affect your public or private construction project. This essential resource, for use before completing any construction contract in any of 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, ensures compliance and enforceability under state law. To find out more about the State Law Matrix or to review a free sample, go to www.agc.org/statelawmatrix.
ConsensusDOCS offers contractor tools for tough financial times
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2008
The ConsensusDOCS standard contract 290, Guidelines for Obtaining Owner Financial Information, and the related Financial Questionnaire 290.1, provide an easy and direct way for contractors to quickly determine the financial viability of projects. ConsensusDOCS is the only catalog of standard contract documents that provide such a project tool, which are crucial in turbulent economic times. For more information, please visit www.AGC/Bookstore.org or contact Carrie Ciliberto at 703-837-5367 or cilibertoc@agc.org.
AGC of America makes it easy to be green
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 11, 2008
AGC has worked with the foremost experts in environmental management and compliance to create an authoritative and current collection of publications. Find out what you need to create an EMS, how to keep storm water from destroying your project and which something can keep your profits from being drained. Visit the environmental section of the AGC Bookstore and discover all you need to be green. Visit www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "Green."
Construction Estimating & Bidding: Theory/Principles/Process
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 11, 2008
This edition covers the entire estimating process, from an introduction to the art to post-bid follow-up. Well-written, logically sequenced and easy to understand, it has become the benchmark by which other such texts are judged. Construction Estimating & Bidding has been accepted as THE primary textbook by top instructors at many major university construction degree programs. Among other improvements, the second edition clarifies several examples, expands the scope of "Cost of Work," and updates the extensive Glossary. Approximately 235 pages, 2005. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #3506.
ConsensusDOCS offers best practice bond forms
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 07, 2008
ConsensusDOCS offers a catalog of performance, payment, bid and warranty bond forms. Recent case law in Maryland, Virginia and Florida has made signing certain unmodified bond forms very problematic. The ConsensusDOCS bond forms were written by top industry professionals to avoid such problems, yet do not micromanage the process of making or responding to a claim. For more information on ConsensusDOCS, visit www.ConsensusDOCS.org or call 866-925-DOCS(3627).
New safety DVDs now available!
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 07, 2008
AGC of America has just released five new safety videos on DVD. Titles include: Electrical Safety for the Construction Worker; Safety during Renovation & Demolition Operations; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Power and Hand Tool Safety, and Housekeeping on the Jobsite: A Plan for Success. To order any of these or other new products, visit www.agc.org/Bookstore, keyword "Safety."
ConsensusDOCS offers valuable tools for turbulent financial times
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2008
The ConsensusDOCS standard contract 290, Guidelines for Obtaining Owner Financial Information, and the related Financial Questionnaire 290.1, provide an easy and direct way for contractors to quickly determine the financial viability of projects. ConsensusDOCS is the only catalog of standard contract documents that provides such a project tool, which are crucial in turbulent economic times. For more information, please visit www.agc.org/bookstore or contact Carrie Ciliberto at 703-837-5367 or cilibertoc@agc.org.
New curriculum for project managers available
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2008
AGC has released the new Project Manager Development Program (PMDP), designed for early career project managers and those looking to move into such a role. The material covers the essentials of project management by introducing and reinforcing concepts critical to the success of every individual managing the project. The course material will be available for purchase as a self-study, and courses can be accessed in other areas, including in-house at construction firms, other educational institutions and AGC Chapters. To order the PMDP, call the AGC publications team at 1-800-242-1767 or order online at www.agc.org. Please direct questions about the curriculum to Amy Fields, director of PMDP at 703-837-5360 or fieldsa@agc.org.
Risk Management Insurance & Bonding
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2008
This 162-page handbook introduces you to risk management methodologies, contractual risk transfer and alternative means of financing risk, experience rating, contract surety, and much more. 2000. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "Risk."
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 04, 2008
This manual (EM385-1-1) prescribes safety and health requirements for all Corps of Engineers activities and operations, including Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) construction contracts. This manual will help all contractors working on DoD projects meet all the necessary safety requirements to ensure success on all their current and future Federal projects. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "EM385."
Excavation & Trenching Package
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2008
The Excavation & Trenching Training Manual & CD-ROM work very nicely in combination with "In the Trenches: Excavation Safety for Workers" DVD and "Construction Standards for Excavation." Whether you are training to become an Excavation Competent Person or providing job-site excavation and trenching training, these products work together to provide a complete experience. To purchase copies visit www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "Excavation."
Project Delivery Systems for Construction
AGC SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2008
Written by AGC contractor members and professional industry practitioners, the new Project Delivery Systems textbook provides detailed information on traditional and alternative project delivery systems. It includes chapters on Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management At-Risk, Construction Management Agency and Program Management. The book breaks down each delivery system by "typical" and "defining" characteristics and comes complete with self-tests and case studies to emphasize points covered in the text. 180 pages. 2004. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #2915.
Apply for AGC's Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards
AGC SmartBrief | Oct 31, 2008
The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects. Winners of this award stand out for the ability to achieve a common goal, honor all stakeholders, resolve conflict and improve communication on the project with all audiences. The deadline for applications is Nov. 6, and winners will be recognized at AGC's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, March 4-7. Download an application at www.agc.org/awards.
Apply for AGC's Aon Build America Awards
AGC SmartBrief | Oct 31, 2008
AGC's Aon Build America Awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, municipal and utilities, and federal and heavy divisions. AGC's Aon Build America Awards recognize general and specialty contractors working as prime contractors for projects completed in a calendar year. Awards will be presented at AGC's 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, March 4-7. Applications must be received by Nov. 6. Visit www.agc.org/awards for a brochure and application.
AGC's Supervisory Training Program Instructor Training Workshop
AGC SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2008
Register for AGC's Supervisory Training Program (STP) Instructor Training Workshop, a two-day event that provides the skills essential to effectively instruct STP courses -- specifically how to teach adult learners, encourage interaction among STP participants and use the STP manuals to deliver a class. Participants will also learn how to incorporate visual aids into the curriculum and get the most out of the instructor materials. The course will be held Nov. 13-14 in Albuquerque, N.M. Learn more and register!
AGC audio conference -- Tools for Tough Times: Tips for Contractors
AGC SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2008
In these tough economic times, it is even more important that contractors manage the risk of project nonpayment. This free AGC program -- on Oct. 30 at 2:00 p.m. EDT -- will provide practical tips contractors can use to protect themselves from nonpayment situations and to better manage tight economic conditions. Click here to register or for more information.
Marketing Your Firm: A Proven Process for Contractors
AGC SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2008
This information-packed CD-ROM includes eight hours of quality marketing training guaranteed to help you position your firm to get the business you want. Marketing Your Firm will help you develop an actionable marketing plan and includes interviews with AGC contractors, plus realistic case studies. As an added benefit, the software allows the user to save the newly developed components of your marketing plan, creating one convenient place for other employees to easily access and reference it. 2003. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "Marketing".
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Parts 1, 5 & 6
AGC SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2008
This book is a must-have for contractors involved in highway construction. The Federal Highway Administration has totally revised the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Parts 1, 5 and 6 Temporary Traffic Control, and you are required to know about and meet these new specifications. This manual will help you meet those requirements. Perfect bound, 7" x 9", more than 285 pages, 2003 Edition. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, item #3509.
Soft tissue injury prevention package (English or Spanish)
AGC SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2008
This material, co-developed by AGC and Zurich, focuses on why soft tissue injuries occur and highlights effective methods to reduce the number of soft-tissue injuries, such as back injuries, sprains and strains and pinched nerves -- and most importantly, how you can reduce them (Includes PowerPoint presentation). 2005. Package includes: one instructor guide with PowerPoint presentation, 10 student booklets and a DVD (English & Spanish). To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "tissue."
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