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August 30th is the deadline to make a reservation from the AGC Block at the Holiday Inn, Lincoln for Fall Conference. Remember, this is a $99.00 room rate that will be honored through the entire weekend if you plan to stay for the Saturday evening Husker Football Game. LEAN Construction is the educational topic of Fall Conference. Click here to learn more about the application of Lean Construction in your firm. Lean Construction Delivers Real Value to Project Owners, by Tim Barnett, Bowen Engineering Corp, Indiana AGC Member.
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The construction learning center is about ready to premier at the Nebraska State Fair. Many people have been involved in organizing and planning for this event; August 28th-September 7th. One of the major players in making this happen is the AGC Student Chapter at Southeast Community College-Milford Campus. The members and officers of this chapter have volunteered to fill over 45 work shifts at the fair. In addition, the Milford Campus members are responsible for two major children’s activities; the Step Stool Building Project and the Block Kids Building Competition. Click here to read more about the Construction Learning Center.
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We are still looking for volunteers for a few time slots. We especially need volunteers for the following times:
Click here for the individual sign-up sheet. Please consider helping out!
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Emerging Construction Professionals Forum has had two successful seasons. MCA-Omaha, NECA and AGC Building Chapter support the forum for younger professionals in the construction industry. After two seasons we have made the decision that it is time to stop and evaluate the objective and direction of the forum. MCA-Omaha and our chapter have formed a joint committee to plan for the future. The goal is to have something new and improved to role out by January.
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August issue of the Building Chapter News is available online or should have arrived by now at your office. Featured articles include: One-Call Violation Creates Strict Liability Against Contractor; Assessing Your Company’s Value-Priceless; Safety Training-Your Life Could Depend on It; Subcontractor Bonds to Protect the General Contractor; Is Your Safety Investment of Any Value; Credit and Purchasing Cards to Make Controls Simpler; and information about Fall Conference. Click here to view OnLine.
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About 30% of the annual dues paid to the building chapter is sent on to AGC of America for the firm’s national level dues. Click here to view the unique values of AGCA that no other construction industry association is doing for you.
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| Thank You to Another Top Sponsor | ||
| Thank you to another top sponsor to a Diamond or Platinum 2009-2010 Annual Sponsorship. SilverStone Group has made the commitment to continue their sponsorship. They join our other 2009-10 as of today; Gene Lilly Surety Bonds, Union Bank & Trust Co., Lutz & Company CPA, and Woods & Aitken LLP.
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| New Member Welcome | ||
The Chapter would like to welcome Rasmussen Mechanical Services of Sioux City IA as an Associate Specialty Contractor member. Also, if you missed it in the last E-Update, we are happy to announce that Prairie Construction Co. and Midwest Insulation are also new members. Contact information for all has been updated in the Member Director on the home page and the more detailed directory in the Member’s Only Section of the website.
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| CFMA Heartland Chapter Regional Conference | ||
The Construction Financial Management Association Heartland Chapter Regional Conference is October 1st & 2nd at the Ameristar Hotel/Casino in Council Bluffs, IA. They will have a variety of speakers that will address many of the issues that we now face. The conference ends with a panel discussion with CFO’s from the Midwest region. Please plan on attending. Click here for details and registration form.
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| Another AGC Membership Discount From National Purchasing Partners | ||
Last spring the Building Chapter “signed on” with NPP to bring our local chapter members the Verizon 22% discount. Many of you have taken advantage of this discount that is available to only AGC members and National Home Builder Members. NOW, NPP brings our membership a great discount with FedEx. This is a much deeper discount than what is offered from AGC of America. The NPP FedEx discount is guaranteed to be an average savings of 50% from retail. Here is an example: FedEx Envelope-Priority Overnight-standard pricing $16.15; NPP discount $5.65. Click here for Fed Ex Discount Discounts Click here for Verizon Wireless Discounts
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“AGC Safety Pays” Vinyl Signs for Job Site Free |
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“AGC Safety Pays” vinyl signs for job site free to the first members to contact Jean. There are four signs to give away. They are good quality signage with grommets for hanging. All are 36” wide and 112" long; white background with “SAFETY PAYS” in red letters and the AGC logo. Call or email Jean if you’re interested.
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