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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!
AGC Holiday Open House and Public Officials Reception, Dec. 12

The holiday season is here, so save Monday, Dec. 12th to spend with us at the AGC building on South Lake Union. You'll join AGC leadership, public officials from around the county and your fellow AGC members for this merry occasion. Register early...
Join us as we kick-off the new year
Don't miss AGCW's 2023
Annual Celebration,
coming up Jan. 27 at the
Four Seasons Seattle.

The evening will include
• The cocktail Welcome Party
• The President’s Dinner,
   introducing 2023 AGCW
   president Glyn Slattery of Lydig Construction
• The famous Dessert Dash fundraiser for AGC’s BUILD PAC
• Unforgettable interactive comedy from CSz Seattle
• and of course, the Ashbaugh Beal After-Party

To reserve a table of ten, email Stacy Mullane.
Click here for more information and to register.

Seattle District Membership Breakfast, January 17
Networking and informative programming -- live and in-person at the AGC Building!
Join Bob Marconi and Brittney Rivers from Ashbaugh Beal for an update on Washington State case law and legislation.
Topics to be addressed include the Executive Order on PLA agreements, the pay-transparency law, the Silenced No More Act and recent case law impacting the construction industry.
This will be a highly interactive presentation that will deliver great takeaways for you and your company. Don’t miss it! Register today...
Exclusive event sponsorship opportunities for 2023
Special sponsorship opportunities now available for our 2023 events!
Now's the time to plan ahead by putting your name on events running every month throughout the year. Sponsorships are a great way to get your company recognized and to connect with a very exclusive industry audience.
Contact us to receive a full list of sponsored events, including district breakfasts and socials, our golf tournament, the Blue Angels Cruise, the Contractor Exchange, the Holiday Open House and more.
Register by Dec. 27 for 2023
AGC-WSDOT Annual Meeting

The 2023 AGC-WSDOT Annual Meeting will be held on January 5 at the DoubleTree Suites Hilton at Southcenter in Seattle (a new location from previous years). The program includes updates from AGC-WSDOT teams, as well as WSDOT’s new business plan which includes future staffing levels and consultants, upcoming projects and workzone safety. The 2023 Partnering for Excellence in Construction Administration awards will also be presented, and there will be opportunities for networking.
Click here for the meeting agenda and to register. Registration closes on Dec. 27 or when we reach capacity.
If you have any questions or need help with registration, contact Michele Willms.

ADVOCACY
Equal Pay and Opportunities Act kicks-in Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1st, Washington state employers will need to ensure that each job posting includes a salary range, benefits and more.
The Washington State Department of  Labor & Industries offers employers a free consultation to help employers understand the impact that the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act might have on their organization and employment practices, and provide a proactive evaluation of possible specific risks.
To request a consultation, complete this request form or call the Employment Standards Program at 360.902.5316.

2022 Moss Adams construction salary report released
The annual Moss Adams Construction Industry Salary Report has now been released. This report a useful tool for contractors in the United States to measure their employee compensation against industry peers and prepare their strategies for the years ahead.
This complimentary report covers a range of topics impacting construction industry professionals, including
   • salary/benefits data for executives & industry-specific personnel;
   • trends in salary and bonus structures, and
   • salary differentials by revenue size and geographic region.

Click here to download the report.
INDUSTRY NEWS
City of Seattle: Street-use rate and fee changes
On January 1, 2022, the Street Use hourly review and inspection rate and permit fees will change. The goal of their hourly rate and permit fee updates is to ensure full cost recovery to maintain service levels and align updates with policy goals that support businesses, homeowners, affordable housing and improved livable communities. View a summary of fee and permit changes online…
WSDOT's 2023 Partnering and Conflict-Resolution Training sessions set
Registration is open for WSDOT's 2023 Partnering and Conflict Resolution Training sessions for contractor personnel involved in the administration of construction contracts and WSDOT staff. The sessions are set for February, once again sponsored by AGC of Washington, Inland Northwest AGC and WSDOT.
The objective of these sessions is to embrace partnering principles that help reduce conflict and disputes on construction contracts that result in wasted time and increased cost. Emphasis is placed on revitalizing partnering principles and the development of personnel skills that promote better communication, negotiation and issue-resolving abilities.
This one-day training session will be held in Spokane on February 1, and in Seattle on February 2 and 3. Seating is limited for each session (20 contractors and 20 WSDOT staff), so register today.
For more information, contact Michele Willms.

Final weeks to renew AGC membership and save 2%
AGCW 2023 membership renewal is underway and now being done completely on-line. And you’ll need an AGCW user account to do so.
If you don’t yet have one, it’s a piece o’ cake. Just visit the AGCW homepage at www.agcwa.com, click the Member Log-In link at the top, and fill-out and submit the online form. You’ll then receive an auto-reply email (sometimes going to your spam folder!) and once you confirm that, you’re good to go.
Remember: you'll get a 2% discount on 2023 membership dues when you renew by Dec. 23 (Introductory memberships not eligible for discount).
Questions or issues? Drop an email to Stacy Mullane.
Educational opportunities continue online
The AGC Education Foundation continues to offer virtual continuing-education classes in a live, interactive, remote environment. They're working closely with instructors to maintain high-quality training programs and are finding great success in the virtual environment.

Visit the AGC Education Foundation website for
more information on upcoming classes and programs.

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Associated General Contractors of Washington
.
Copyright 2022, AGC of Washington


Ideas? Comments? Questions?
Please contact Sonja Forster,
Seattle District Manager, at 206.284.0061.

 
Click here for a complete listing of upcoming class offerings from AGC's Education Foundation
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