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Be Competitive, Compliant, and Cost-Effective in Today's Environment

The 2012 AGC Contractors Environmental Conference, June 7-8, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia, is your chance to join your peers and learn the latest strategies that are saving money, improving operations and taking firms to the next level. AGC has assembled more than 25 speakers on key environmental issues for construction companies, with technology demonstrations and special break-out sessions for building contractors.  Attendees will hear the information they need and tips for success from regulators, experts, and peers.  Secure your spot today and register online. Competitive.  Find out how your company measures up and how to set yourself apart from competitors. Keep abreast of market trends such as 2012 changes to green standards and codes and new green infrastructure technologies for stormwater management. Take a look at future challenges and opportunities for construction industry and hear how you can make a difference—in your community and nationwide. Compliant.  Protect your company from hefty fines, project delays and loss of good reputation. Hear from regulators and experts about the legal and other environmental requirements impacting your jobsites. Learn how to manage and document stormwater compliance, reduce the occurrence of costly spills, and handle hidden hazards in buildings. Find out what tools contractors in the field have to manage risk and set priorities. Cost Effective.  Are you wearing multiple hats at your company? Explore the nexus between environment and safety concerns. Discover how sustainable management of company processes, including simple changes to fleet operations and maintenance and waste management, can lead to cost savings and profits. Special thanks to our sponsors and companies providing technology demonstrations: Aon, Brüel & Kjaer, Greengrade, Stormwater Risk Management, and Travelers. Co-Located AGC Federal Environmental Workshop AGC is offering a special workshop designed to help contractors working on federal projects understand the environmental issues important to federal building owners. Attend the conference and this special workshop at a discounted price. Learn more and register at www.AGC.org/EnviroConf2012.  If you have questions about the conference or additional opportunities for sponsorship, please contact Melinda Tomaino at tomainom@agc.org or (703) 837-5415.