Associated General Contractors of Georgia, Inc. (AGC Georgia)

Update under the Gold Dome! Today, during Sine Die, Bárbara Rivera Holmes was sworn in as Georgia's 11th Labor Commissioner by Governor Brian Kemp.

The hot topic in the national news for this week has been tariffs. Check out the below resources from our partners at Associated General Contractors of America to stay on top of the latest information and how tariffs could impact the construction industry. - April 3, 2025 article titled “Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on All Imports: qr.link/F8eX7G - High level summary from the AGC of America’s Tariff Resource Center: qr.codes/jLD46h - Please bookmark the following link to the Tariff Resource Center: qr.codes/lTeLsp - April 16 webinar focusing on “Risk Mitigation Strategies for Managing Tariff Impacts”: qr.link/5brh3a

This past Wednesday, AGC Georgia hosted our spring mixer at HOBNOB in Brookhaven. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun afternoon of building relationships. If you missed us for this event on the northside of Atlanta, we have another opportunity in Peachtree City on May 6, 2025! Peachtree City HOBNOB Info: qr.codes/a942JH

Throughout recent weeks, we've spotlighted individual member firms as they've joined AGC Georgia. We wanted to take a look back to the beginning of 2025 and recognize all of these firms one more time for their trust in our association. THANK YOU to everyone for your support of Georgia's commercial construction industry through AGC Georgia! Our team is proud to advocate for you and your team. #NewMembers #AGC New members: AMCON Industrial, Accessories Unlimited, The Baldwin Group, Clark Construction Group, Compass by Bespoke Metrics, Commercial Metals Company, D.H. Griffin Companies, GS Formwork, Inc., Manganaro Building Group LLC, Nadal Capital LLC, National Building Contractors, THE OUTDOOR LIGHTS INC, Skyline Forming, SERD Construction, Targeted HR Consulting, Technique Concrete Construction, USI Insurance Services and WBC Formwork, Inc.

Associated General Contractors of America uses corporate donations to their Construction Advocacy Fund (CAF) to support efforts impacting all contracting companies across America. The below linked document features recent Top Judicial Advocacy Wins for the Construction Industry. qr.link/3Oxp72 Topics include: - U. S. Supreme Court Shields Contractors from Unfair NPDES Permit Liability - EPA Commits to Clarify "Waters of the United States" Jurisdiction - FHWA Drops Court Appeals, Commits to Rescind GHG Measurement Rule - Treasury Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement, Commits to Narrow Rule - Court Strikes Down Federal Government Mandate for Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Use - Court Blocks DOL's Davis-Bacon Expansion

A research team lead by Minsoo Baek, a professor in the KSU College of Architecture and Construction Management, is conducting a survey to assess how current sustainability skills align with industry needs. Your insights help the researchers identify key knowledge areas and skills essential for sustainable construction practices. AGC Georgia contractor members are encouraged to participate! Click link for the survey: https://bit.ly/4l5rxxJ

Check in with Will Graddick on the latest activities Under the Gold Dome, including a key update on Senate Bill 69 and information regarding Sine Die. Be on the lookout for our next Monday Minute Update! #AGCGA #Legislative #SineDie

🚧 Help Small Construction Firms Grow! 🚧 Associated General Contractors of America is seeking experts to contribute to Contractor Business Essentials, a virtual course for small construction businesses. Share your knowledge on topics like: • Company Organization • Legal Compliance • Insurance & Bonding • Business Development • Financials & Cash Flow Please see the below link for more details and timeframes to connect with our colleagues at AGC of America to be part of this important mentoring opportunity! Learn more: https://bit.ly/43nM6iC #ConstructionExperts #SmallBusinessSuccess #AGC

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, we hosted our safety award ceremonies in Macon and Columbus. Highlights of these events include presenting the Amerson Supervisor Safety Award to jobsite professionals who led their teams with zero lost time accidents in 2024. We also presented a Safety Leadership Award to Bill Carroll with MetroPower and Joshua Hudson with Pittman Waller Roofing Company, LLC. Company leaders submitted a narrative sharing each of these field leaders' commitment to going above and beyond in mentoring team members. We look forward to hosting 3 more safety award ceremonies during the week of April 14, 2025, in Gainesville, Augusta, and Savannah. It was our pleasure to share the success of the following member companies' field leaders during this week's award programs. Sheridan Construction Pellicano Construction Parrish Construction Group MetroPower Pittman Waller Roofing Company, LLC Carlisle Construction

Last week, Carroll Daniel hosted teachers who coached students for the 2024 Northeast Georgia Skills Challenge. Carroll Daniel is the regional member champion contractor for the development and execution of this annual high school trades competition offered in Gainesville, GA. Through their fundraising efforts for the event, the company directed over $32,000 of proceeds to participating construction and metals classrooms, helping support industry-relevant curriculum. We are extremely grateful for our "frontline construction industry champions" who are an integral part of building the next generation of industry skilled talent!