AGC of America’s Chapter of the Year for 2009

YOUR PARTNER IN THESE

CHALLENGING TIMES
Award winning, member focused services

Major cost saving programs

Proactive legislative and regulatory support

State of the art training programs to build your effectiveness

Multi-faceted workforce development program

to recruit and train your future workers

And much more!

Associated General Contractors of Virginia

P. O. Box 5700
Glen Allen, VA 23058
www.agcva.org
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ASSOCIATION NEWS

WILL HONOR
THE AGCVA
DISCOUNT PROGRAM
While much is changing at General Motors these days with
the government bailout/bankruptcy filing, the company has
reconfirmed that the special vehicle discount for AGC mem-
bers is still in effect. Just negotiate your best price with the
dealer, identify yourself as an AGC member, and qualify for
up to an additional $2,000 discount off the price of the vehi-
cle (discounts vary by type of vehicle).
In light of General Motors’ announcements early this week,
General Motors has reached out to AGC of America to di-
rectly reinforce its commitment to the AGC/GM discount
program. Their message states in relevant part:
 “GM intends to honor 2009 fleet agreements for ordered
and out of stock purchases, including applicable incen-
tive payments.
 Our intent is to continue with vehicle production as out-
lined in previously communicated schedules.
 GM intends to honor its warranty commitments given at
the time of purchase to owners of current and future GM
products.
 Service for all brands will continue to be available
through authorized GM service facilities, with genuine
GM parts”.
Just go to the AGC of America website --- www.agc.org ---
click on Membership, then click on Member Discounts, and
follow the directions.
And remember, your employees can also avail of these
discounts.
It’s Not Too Late
AGC’s 2009 Management Conference is sched-
uled at the fabulous Ritz Carlton Hotel in St. Tho-
mas (considered one of the top five resorts in the
world!) from October 25-30.
Two pieces of good news.
First, there are a few spots remaining if you want
to attend one of the great events of the year.
And second, because the
price of airfares has been
dropping, it appears that
those who act now will po-
tentially save approxi-
mately $500 over the published price (price for a
couple now down to about $4,400). Lower air-
fares are limited by the airlines and will sell
out fast! DON’T DELAY…SECURE YOUR
FLIGHTS AT THE REDUCED COSTS RIGHT
AWAY!
Price includes five nights at the Ritz Carlton, air-
fare, private transfers in St. Thomas, luggage
handling and all tips and taxes, buffet breakfast
daily, welcome reception, farewell reception and
dinner and more.
For details just call Stephany Pishko at
Super Travel (804) 651-2032

AGC of America Cited as Top Lobbying Operation

AGC of America was cited as one of the nation’s top lobbying operations by The Hill newspaper, one of the widely
read periodicals targeting Congress and the advocacy community within Washington, DC. AGC was singled out as
the only commercial construction association on this list because of our role in helping craft the federal
stimulus legislation earlier this year.
While the article only lists the staff heads of each of the organizations, what the article is really acknowledging is the
successful role played by the broader Economic Stimulus team assembled at AGC.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(OFCCP) will be holding two-hour training sessions in Richmond for members
who are either new to Federal contract work or looking to get into Federal con-
Dates: July 3, August 7, and
tract work.
September 11
Event Name:
Richmond Location:
OFCCP - Compliance Assistance Seminar for Construction Contractors
Federal Building, Room 552
400 North Street
Description:
Richmond, VA 23240
Training for federal construction contractors on equal employment opportunity
804-771-2136 (Call to register)
(EEO) requirements and implementation of the 16 affirmative action (AA) steps.

MEMBER NEWS
2nd Webinar Offered Congratulations
We would like to announce that Jan
Thomas PhD, CSP, President, Circle
On June 3, AGC sponsored a webinar in conjunction with Safety & Health Consultants, LLC has
Marsh and Mercer on the impact of the new COBRA been nominated for the Suntrust En-
provisions on your firm, particularly cash flow. trepreneur of the Year award. The
winner will be announced on June 9th
The webinar, which was offered on a complimentary ba- at the Jefferson Hotel.
sis for AGC of Virginia members, focused on changes in
the COBRA law as a result of provisions of the stimulus Circle Safety provides management
package. support, OSHA compliance, safety
training and worksite auditing for pri-
vate and public sector employers.

Do Business
With a Fellow
AGC of Virginia
Member!
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DISTRICT NEWS

Annual NOVA Sporting Clays Tournament

It was a beautiful morning as NOVA District members gathered at Bull Run Shooting
Facility in Centerville on Friday, May 29th. Although the gathering was small, the
group of Sporting Clay enthusiasts concentrated on the prize ahead…the annual
trophy and bragging rights!
A 100 shot round proved challenging, at the new venue, for even the most veteran
shot. At the end of the day, the winner of the tourney with a 72 was Chris Rudy with
Greenvest, LC. Chris will receive the annual trophy as well as one year’s worth of
bragging rights!
Shooting a 69 was Stephen Dale with Smith Pachter McWhorter, PLC to bring up a
close second place. And sharing in the third place with a 61 were co-workers Chuck
Reynolds and Mike Sawyer with ECS Mid-Atlantic, Chantilly office.

Scott Stannard (ECS Mid Atlantic) A special thanks to all those who came out and supported the event!

Group from Smith Pachter McWhorter, PLC Group from GreenVest

2009 Sporting Clays Winners!

Volume XXVI, Issue 12 Page 5

Richmond District Green Roundtable PANELIST:

On May 21st the Richmond District hosted a Green Roundtable discussion at the Wil- Joel St. John
low Oaks Country Club. The breakfast meeting was packed as attendees participated Appraiser with MGMiller Valuations
in a dialogue on the practice of green building. Area experts sat on a panel to take Copeland Casati
audience questions and discussed their personal experience with how green building Green Modern Kits
has helped their businesses and could help the construction industry as a whole. A Michael Pellis
huge thank you to those who sat on the panel (see list) and to Chris Hill with Durret- Baskervill
teBradshaw who was the moderator and coordinator of the event.
Lynn Rogien
The next Richmond District breakfast will be held June 25th at Willow Oaks Country WM Jordan
Club with guest speaker Kenneth Simonson, AGC’s Chief Economist. The topic: The
new “stimulus” legislation promises to provide sorely needed dollars for construction MODERATOR:
in Virginia as well as nationally. How soon, how much, what types? What are the Chris Hill
prospects for non-stimulus projects and the economy as a whole? How long will ma- DurretteBradshaw
terials prices be dormant? Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for AGC of America, will
bring his crystal ball to Richmond to answer these questions—and yours. Register
online today.

Moderator: Chris Hill (DurretteBradshaw)

Please be advised that there are four upcoming public hearings/

information sessions around the Commonwealth regarding VTRANS 2035,
Virginia’s long-range transportation plan that is now in the formative stage.
The Virginia Department of Transportation, the Department of Rail and
Public Transportation, the Department of Aviation and the Virginia Port
Authority will be on hand for these events.

Monday, June 22 Wednesday, June 24 Thursday, June 25 Thursday, July 9

6:00 – 9:00 PM 4:30 – 7:30 PM 4:30 – 7:30 PM 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Mary Ellen Henderson Maggie L. Walker Hampton Roads Planning Hidden Valley High School
Middle School Governor’s School District Commission 5000 Titan Trail
7130 Leesburg Pike 1000 N. Lombardy Street 723 Woodlake Drive Roanoke, VA
Falls Church, VA Richmond, VA Chesapeake, VA

We encourage you to take this opportunity to make your voice

heard on this important issue.
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Valley District BBQ Shindig

The first Valley District BBQ has come and gone

and the level of participation, once again, proved
it to be one of the most popular events of the
year. Ingredients of success were Shenandoah
Caverns as the location, food – Gary’s BBQ,
wonderful members acting as food and bever-
age sponsors – Dean Steel, Partners Excavat-
ing, N.E.S. Rentals, and WACO, Inc. Thanks to
all who made it a ‘must attend’ event for the dis-
trict.

Steve Diehl (Lantz Construction), Vice Chairman Dick Abidin (CMS Inc.)
and Vice Chairman-Elect John Long (Lantz Construction)

Jim Blauch (Blauch Brothers), Al Sizemore (Howard Shockey & Son) Valley District President: Daniel Blosser (Riddleberger
and John Knepper (Trumbo Electric) Bros.) making announcements

Steve Diehl (Lantz Construction) Larry Battaille (WACO), Stacy Rodgers (Skyline Roofing)
and Kevin Branner ( Yount Hyde & Barbour) and Wayne Witmer (Harman Construction)
 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
ASSOCIATED
GENERAL NEW General Contractor
CONTRACTORS OF Tidewater District
VIRGINIA
Suffolk Iron Works Inc.
11950 Nuckols Road 418 E. Washington Street
Glen Allen, VA 23059 P.O. Box 1943 (23439)
804.364.5504 Suffolk, VA 23434
757.539.2353
FAX: 757.539.1520
Contact: Clifton Harrell, Jr.
Specialty: Heavy Industrial, Structural Steel and Mechanical
www.suffolkironworks.com

NEW Subcontractor Member

Richmond District
ROYAL HOMES, Inc.
2421-F Westwood Avenue
Henrico, VA 23230
804.358.3156
FAX: 804.359.2062
www.agcva.org Contact: Chris Murad
Specialty: Residential, Commercial, New Construction,
Remodeling & Repairs for Roofing, Siding & Windows
www.royal-exteriors.com

Handbook: Basic Safety Rules for Construction (English Version)

“Basic Safety Rules for Construction”, is aimed at providing workers with a basic understanding of jobsite
safety. Filled with color diagrams and large print, this easy to read booklet also includes a tear out page for
employees to sign which then can be placed in company files. A must have for all workers!
Cost for AGC members - 1-200 @ $2.00 each 201+ @ $1.85 each

Please add 5% Virginia State Sales Tax to all orders

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