Building Ohio News

News from the Associated General Contractors of Ohio

Issue:  August 22, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE…

  • Share Your Feedback on the Proposed Revisions to OFCC CMR Docs
  • Have You Seen the AGC of Ohio Building Ohio Printed Publication?
  • Mark Your Calendar for the AGC of Ohio Convention in Naples, Florida
  • Build Ohio Project Entries Due Tomorrow, August 23
  • Are You Taking Advantage of AGC of Ohio’s Group Rating Program?
  • Latest Ohio Labor Market Info Available from ODJFS
  • AGC of America News

SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO OFCC CMR DOCS Deadline for Comments: September 10 

As we had shared previously, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission is updating three sets of its contract documents: Construction Management at Risk (CMR), Design Build and General Contract. AGC of Ohio has the opportunity to submit comments and meet with OFCC during the revision process. 

AGC just received the first round of revisions to the CMR contract. Links to the revised contract and a page to submit your feedback are below. We ask that you share any feedback with us by Tuesday, September 10. AGC will assemble the comments and share them with a volunteer workgroup of members familiar with OFCC contracts, who will review the recommended changes and help prioritize them. 

Use the links below to access the revised CMR doc, and a separate Word doc for you to provide feedback. Send your comments to PublicContracts@agcohio.com by September 10. 

Direct questions to Andrea Ashley at andrea@agcohio.com or cell 614-949-2739. 

 HAVE YOU SEEN THE AGC OF OHIO BUILDING OHIO PRINTED PUBLICATION? 

Click here to learn more about recent AGC of Ohio efforts, meet our new Executive President Dan Edwards and view our membership directory in it. 

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE AGC OF OHIO CONVENTION IN NAPLES, FLORIDA 

Planning is underway for the annual convention scheduled for March 3-9, 2025 at La Playa Resort. Keep an eye out for registration information, which will be sent in September. 

BUILD OHIO PROJECT ENTRIES DUE TOMORROW, AUGUST 23! 

Don’t forget to submit your project for the Build Ohio awards competition! Eligible projects must be located in Ohio and completed between August 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024. Award categories are new construction, renovation, specialty, transportation, and industrial/heavy. 

The Build Ohio Celebration will be held on the evening of November 15. The gala recognizes the industry’s achievements, and the winning Build Ohio projects will be announced for the first time in Academy-Awards style. Registration information will be sent early September, and sponsorship opportunities will be available. 

Direct questions about Build Ohio to Parker 

ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF AGC OF OHIO’S GROUP RATING PROGRAM? 

AGC of Ohio partners with Sedgwick to help members maximize their premium savings. Sedgwick analyzes each employer’s unique claim and premium history to find the highest level of savings in all available workers’ compensation programs. Learn more about the program and fill out an AC-3 form to find out how much your company can save. 

LATEST OHIO LABOR MARKET INFO AVAILABLE FROM ODJFS 

Check out the latest Ohio Labor Market Information at https://ohiolmi.com/, including the Ohio Labor Market Review, which provides a more detailed analysis in one doc and includes regional economic data. Information provided by the Ohio Dept. of Jobs & Family Services. 

Follow AGC of Ohio on LinkedIn…. @Associated General Contractors of Ohio 

AGC OF AMERICA NEWS

AGC’s Approach to Environmental Review and Permitting Reform: Your complete guide to the new rules, requirements, and everything AGC has done (to date) advocating on behalf of the construction industry. 

AGC Argues for Proper Interpretation of Construction Industry Exemption from Withdrawal Liability in Amicus Brief: On August 2, 2024, AGC of America filed an amicus brief in a case concerning the scope of the “building and construction industry” exemption from multiemployer pension fund withdrawal liability under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). 

Construction Employment Increases In 39 States Between July 2023 And July 2024: Construction employment increased in 39 states in July from a year earlier, while 29 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June and July, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the AGC of America. “Construction employment gains remain widespread, thanks to steady or increasing demand for data centers, manufacturing plants, energy and infrastructure projects,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But further job growth may be hindered by a lack of training programs for construction careers.”

Managing Design in Design-Build – Contract Language is Critical for Success: A design-builder should be able to withhold payment for deficient work. The AIA protects Architects from being managed but ConsensusDocs gives better rights for owners and design-builders to withhold payment for faulty or late design services work product.

AGC Lean Construction Committee Launches New Series to Promote Lean Construction Methodology: In a new “Why Should YOU Adopt Lean” educational material series, members of the AGC Lean Construction Committee integrate impactful research with approachable “get started” guide to help more contractors adopt Lean Construction Methodology in the field.

AGC’s Approach to Environmental Review and Permitting Reform: Your complete guide to the new rules, requirements, and everything AGC has done (to date) advocating on behalf of the construction industry.

Spotlight Your Achievements! AGC Launches Awards Season with the Opening of Build America, AGC in the Community, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion Awards. The application deadline is October 31.