On April 16th from 2:00 PM -3:30 PM EDT, expert economists Jim Haughey (Reed Construction Data), Ken Simonson (AGC of America), and Kermit Baker (AIA) are joining forces to deliver a webcast on the comprehensive economic outlook of the construction industry, with a special focus on the impact of the federal economic stimulus package.Topics will include: • The impact of the recession; • Federal economic stimulus package; • Key market trends of the U.S. construction market; and • A look ahead.For more information and to register, click here!
Red Cross Blood Drives, Habitat for Humanity and Katrina Relief are just some of the ways AGC Student Chapters are working in their communities nationwide. The AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Contest recognizes the top three accomplishments made by AGC’s Student Chapters each year.
The 2009 Estimating Academy, presented by AGC of America and the American Society of Professional Estimators, will be held on May 20-22, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV, at The Harrah’s.
AGC’s Supervisory Training Program (STP) is a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated and field tested by and for contractors. To help new instructors get their feet wet and improve their delivery and company leaders learn more about STP, AGC will host a STP Instructor Training Workshop on June 4-5, 2009 in Omaha, Nebraska.
BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling is AGC’s newest educational resource and is the first part of AGC’s BIM Education Program. BIM 101 is a full-day course designed specifically for construction professionals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM and will provide participants with a comprehensive overview to prepare them for future BIM Education Program courses.This high-quality, content-rich program gives construction professionals, building developers, owners, designers, construction product manufacturers and others in the AEC community a compelling new resource to position individuals and firms to proactively move forward with BIM adoption.The BIM Education Program brochure provides details about all BIM courses.BIM 101 is offered at many of AGC’s 95 chapters, in addition to a range of construction firms and educational institutions. Course offerings are scheduled frequently. Initial dates include:• AGC of America BIMForum, Dallas, TX – May 27, 2009• AGC of Connecticuit , Wethersfield, CT – May 15 and 16, 2009• AGC of DC, Washington, DC – April 7, 2009• AGC of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT – May 6, 2009• San Antonio Chapter, San Antonio, TX – May 7, 2009Learn more about the entire BIM Education Program. Contact Amy Fields, Senior Director, Curriculum and Program Development, for additional information on BIM 101 at 703-837-5360 or curriculum@agc.org.
BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling is AGC's newest curriculum and is the first part of AGC's BIM Education Program. BIM 101 is a full-day course designed specifically for construction professionals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM and will provide participants with a comprehensive overview to prepare them for future BIM Education Program courses. This high-quality, content-rich program gives construction professionals, building developers, owners, designers, construction product manufacturers and others in the AEC community a compelling new educational resource to position individuals and firms to proactively move forward with BIM adoption.BIM 101 is offered at many of AGC's 95 chapters, in addition to a range of construction firms and educational institutions. Course offerings are scheduled frequently, initial dates include:AGC of America BIMForum, Dallas, TX - May 27, 2009AGC of Connecticut, Wethersfield, CT - May 15 and 16, 2009AGC of DC, Washington, DC - April 7, 2009AGC of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT - May 6, 2009San Antonio Chapter, San Antonio, TX - May 7, 2009Learn more about the entire BIM Education Program. Contact Amy Fields, Senior Director, Curriculum and Program Development, for additional information on BIM 101 at 703-837-5360 or curriculum@agc.org.
The first Building Information Modeling (BIM) curriculum course will be Tuesday, April 7. Nearly fifty construction professionals will take advantage of the first offering from the BIM Education Program, the latest from AGC and a first-of-its-kind in the industry.
April 16In a recession, it's difficult to find accurate and reliable information to help you guide your business. AGC's chief economist Ken Simonson has teamed up with other expert economist to provide a complimentary webcast on April 16. This comprehensive economic outlook of the construction industry, with a special focus on the impact of the Federal Economic Stimulus Package, will take place from 2p.m - 3:30p.m. EST.For more information click here, or contact Carrie Harper at (703) 837-5316 or harperc@agc.org.
AGC is currently accepting nominations for individuals to represent AGC of America on the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) Board of Trustees.ACCE's purpose is to promote and improve construction education and research at the postsecondary level, and accredit baccalaureate and associate degree construction education programs. ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request evaluation and meet its standards and criteria.Interested individuals should contact Carrie Harper at harperc@agc.org to learn more about this opportunity.
The AGC Construction Education Committee (CEC) Meeting will be held June 9-11, 2009 at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA. The CEC will overlap with the AGC Building Contractors Conference and will come together for a joint meeting on June 11, 2009. All participants must register for this event. Note, there is a $75.00 registration charge for this meeting.If you wish to attend the entire AGC Building Contractors Conference, please register separately.View the registration form and schedule here.