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AGC of Ohio’s Membership Directory & Resource Guide is published in the Spring and includes AGC of Ohio member listings and Classifieds, membership and business resources information, and other matters of interest to commercial contractors.
Build Ohio Preview is published in the Fall. Entries in AGC of Ohio’s Build Ohio awards competition are highlighted and regular articles include the President’s Message, Around the Statehouse, AGC Chapter Corner, and Jobs in Progress, which highlights members’ construction projects that are underway.
Government Affairs Update provides information about government related matters of interest to the commercial building industry and AGC’s advocacy efforts. More Info
Safety Updates are sent electronically on a regular basis, informing members of safety-related news, including OSHA regulatory and enforcement activities, construction safety tips and advice, equipment recalls, and AGC of Ohio safety meeting and event notices. More Info
Recent News
Turner wins AGC of America Award
COLUMBUS, OHIO’S NATIONAL VETERANS MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM NAMED BEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF 2018 BY NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION Turner Construction Company Wins Associated General Contractors of America’s Construction Risk Partners Build America Grand Award as Well as Top Prize for the Best New Building Between $10 to $75 Million DENVER – Columbus, Ohio’s National Veterans Memorial and Museum was the most significant construction project of 2018, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project’s contractor, Turner…
Read MoreEDGE GRADUATION UPDATE: EDGE CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION & GRADUATION INFO
AGC of Ohio sent a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request to the Ohio Dept. of Administrative Services to obtain data that was provided to the Inspector General for an investigation and report on EDGE. This information will help make contractors utilizing EDGE participants aware of any potential eligibility and graduation concerns. View the spreadsheet here. The Ohio Inspector General’s report highlighted concerns with the DAS Equal Opportunity Division’s process for approving EDGE companies and failure to remove those whose…
Read MoreWorkforce Development Scholarship application deadline is June 1st
The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of commercial construction. Students in technical or approved craft training programs will have until June 1st to apply for $1,000 scholarships (renewal for up to two years) from the AGC Education and Research Foundation. To review the complete list of criteria click here, then click here to apply. The Education and Research Foundation is committed to…
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