AGC - Associated General Contractors of Kentucky - Since 1919 http://agcky.org Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:07:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 en National construction productivity expert coming to Kentucky http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/national-construction-productivity-expert-coming-to-kentucky/ http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/national-construction-productivity-expert-coming-to-kentucky/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:34:21 +0000 John Brazel http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/national-construction-productivity-expert-coming-to-kentucky/ AGC of Kentucky is pleased to present a nationally recognized construction productivity expert Dr. James Adrian Ph.D., PE, CPA for a full-day presentation and seminar on Thursday Sept. 25 at our Lexington offices. Cost of registration is $295 for members ($395 for non-members). For more information or to register for this exciting event call (502) 223-8845. Dr. Adrian will illustrate how significant increases in productivity can be achieved by addressing the following typical construction defects:

• Waiting on instructions
• Theft of tools and materials
• Late starts and early quits
• Waiting on materials and many more

Dr. Adrian will present specific procedures and form that can be used to reduce the above defects. A proactive approach to productivity improvement will be taught via the use of the following proactive supervision: MORE »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/national-construction-productivity-expert-coming-to-kentucky/feed/ Exhibitors needed for K4C event next month http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/exhibitors-needed-for-k4c-event-next-month/ http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/exhibitors-needed-for-k4c-event-next-month/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:30:24 +0000 John Brazel http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/exhibitors-needed-for-k4c-event-next-month/ The Kentucky Construction Career Choice Council (K4C) is hosting a construction career fair next month to entice students into a construction career. Our industry faces a shortage of skilled workers and this is a great opportunity for AGC of Kentucky members to meet over 2,000 students, exhibitors, and industry leaders. At this event construction companies and representatives from across the state will have hands-on tool, trade, and heavy equipment demonstrations on site. This will be a fun filled day for students to meet industry representatives and see all the career opportunities related to the construction industry. MORE »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/exhibitors-needed-for-k4c-event-next-month/feed/ AGC of Kentucky member to host Small Business http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-member-to-host-small-business/ http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-member-to-host-small-business/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:26:17 +0000 John Brazel http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-member-to-host-small-business/ 2008–2009 Small Business Legislative Empowerment Forum
Local State Senators and Representatives Will Be Attending

Thursday, October 9, 2008 (7:00am - 8:30am EDT)
Hosted by: Thermal Equipment Company, 680 Bizzell Drive, Lexington, KY

Kentucky small business worked together to force changes to the tax codes passed in 2005. AGC of KY and the Small Business Caucus invite you to a critical meeting that every small-business owner must attend. Presenters will give you the facts you need to make informed decisions and fight for relief on the top three cost drivers facing every Kentucky small-business owner. MORE »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-member-to-host-small-business/feed/ AGC of Kentucky to provide Plumber’s Education http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-to-provide-plumber%e2%80%99s-education/ http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-to-provide-plumber%e2%80%99s-education/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:20:53 +0000 John Brazel http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-to-provide-plumber%e2%80%99s-education/ Beginning this month AGC of Kentucky will begin providing continuing education for Master & Journeymen plumbers. New Kentucky Law requires all Master & Journeymen Plumbers to obtain eight (8) hours of Continuing Education prior to license renewal. Members and nonmembers can receive the full 8 hours of CE for one low, low price! Just $79.00 for all Master & Journeymen Plumbers.

4 Hours of Business Education + 4 Hours of Jobsite Safety
Register today to attend the Sept. 19th Plumbers CE Training at the AGC of Kentucky Office in Lexington. Call 502-223-8845 for more information.

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/09/14/agc-of-kentucky-to-provide-plumber%e2%80%99s-education/feed/ AGC of Kentucky Summer Socials a big hit http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agc-of-kentucky-summer-socials-a-big-hit/ http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agc-of-kentucky-summer-socials-a-big-hit/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:00:10 +0000 Richard Vincent http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agc-of-kentucky-summer-socials-a-big-hit/ AGC of Kentucky kicked off the summer season with two membership events in the Lexington and Louisville areas recently. The membership outings were sponsored by AGC of Kentucky members Harrod Concrete & Stone and Associated Insurance Services. We’d like to thank both of them for their sponsorship and assistance in making our 2008 summer socials a tremendous success.

The Lexington membership event was held Tuesday evening June 24th at Harrod Concrete & Stone and saw nearly 100 members enjoying smoked ribs, grilled Hawaiian-style chicken and other delicious summertime fare provided by the outdoor grill mastery of AGC of Kentucky membership director John McKibben and AGC of Kentucky Board Member David Harrod. Musical entertainment was also provided along with a wonderful atmosphere for networking and good clean, family fun. MORE »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agc-of-kentucky-summer-socials-a-big-hit/feed/ Join AGC for Immigration and Employment Law Seminar http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/join-agc-for-immigration-and-employment-law-seminar/ http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/join-agc-for-immigration-and-employment-law-seminar/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:47:37 +0000 John Brazel http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/join-agc-for-immigration-and-employment-law-seminar/ Confused about immigration and employment law? Get all the facts YOU as an employer and employee should know. This Seminar is designed specifically for the construction industry and covers the latest federal and state requirements along with employer obligations, compliance issues and potential liability. Join the AGC of Kentucky Lexington office and Stites & Harbison, PLLC at 12pm Noon on August 20th, 2008. Register here.

Date: Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Place: AGC of Kentucky Lexington Office (Directions)
Registration: Download registration form »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/join-agc-for-immigration-and-employment-law-seminar/feed/ AGC’s Ronnie Perkins elected to KY Safety & Health Network Board http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agcs-ronnie-perkins-elected-to-ky-safety-health-network-board/ http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agcs-ronnie-perkins-elected-to-ky-safety-health-network-board/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:00:48 +0000 Ronnie Perkins http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agcs-ronnie-perkins-elected-to-ky-safety-health-network-board/ AGC of Kentucky’s Safety & Training Director Ronnie Perkins has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Safety & Health Network, Inc. KSHN is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the awareness of workplace safety and health through educational programs, scholarships and endowments, and communications through state-wide symposia. The safety professional’s organization is principally responsible for planning and coordinating the annual Governor’s Safety and Health Conference & Exposition soon to be in its 25th year and the more recent Conference on Construction Safety which began in 2007. MORE »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/agcs-ronnie-perkins-elected-to-ky-safety-health-network-board/feed/ Material costs continue to climb http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/construction-material-costs-continue-to-climb/ http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/construction-material-costs-continue-to-climb/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:06:17 +0000 Richard Vincent http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/construction-material-costs-continue-to-climb/ The US Bureau of Labor Statistics added more bad news this week for contractors and developers trying to get buildings out of the ground.
Construction material costs increased 10.4 percent during the past year, the agency reported on Tuesday. The bureau’s producer price index measures materials used in construction, including diesel fuel. Meanwhile, highway construction materials increased 18.9 percent during the past 12 months.

Ken Simonson, economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, said in a statement “surging prices for diesel fuel, asphalt, steel and other materials are clobbering construction budgets.” He says asphalt prices during the first two weeks in July have increased by 40 percent. Rebar has increased $200 per ton. MORE »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/07/28/construction-material-costs-continue-to-climb/feed/ AGC of Kentucky presents Building to LEED®-NC Course http://agcky.org/2008/06/16/agc-presents-building-to-leed-nc-course/ http://agcky.org/2008/06/16/agc-presents-building-to-leed-nc-course/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:49:40 +0000 Richard Vincent http://agcky.org/2008/06/16/agc-presents-building-to-leed-nc-course/ More and more project owners are seeking LEED-NC certification for their buildings. This full-day course provides an overview of the LEED-NC rating system with a focus on the means and methods of construction. Attendees will gain a more complete understanding of their role on a LEED-NC project - helping them remain competitive in an increasingly green market. Register here.

Two Great Opportunities!
July 17 » Hyatt Regency Downtown, Louisville, KY (Directions)
July 18 » AGC Office, 950 Contract St., Lexington, KY (Directions)

Attendees will learn about all of the prerequisites and credits within the six LEED-NC categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design Process. A project earns points by meeting the intent of the credits specifically chosen for that project, which determines the level of certification the project achieves. MORE »

]]> http://agcky.org/2008/06/16/agc-presents-building-to-leed-nc-course/feed/ Free Focus-4 training http://agcky.org/2008/06/16/free-focus-4-training/ http://agcky.org/2008/06/16/free-focus-4-training/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:49:15 +0000 Ronnie Perkins http://agcky.org/2008/06/16/free-focus-4-training/ AGC of Kentucky presents FREE construction safety training for all General Contractors and Subcontractors in Kentucky. This training will help reduce the four major hazards on jobsites:

• Falls
• Electrocution
• Struck-by
• Caught in Between

For more information about this FREE safety training call (502) 223-8845 view our flyer here. Training provided by an OSHA Susan Harwood Grant.

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