Inside AGC Convention Recap

May/June 2008

AGC’S 89th Convention Exceeds Expectations

Recognizing outstanding achievement and building America’s future

AGC’s 89th Annual Convention took place March 9-13 in Las Vegas, Nev. Thousands of construction professionals took advantage of this yearly event to network with colleagues, congratulate award winners and learn the new trends and best practices for the industry.

Sunday, March 9
	AGC Workshop on Contractors’ Role on a LEED Project
Monday, March 10
	National and Chapter Leadership Breakfast Chapter leaders and executives from across the country gathered at the National & Chapter Leadership Breakfast.
	Economic Issues Forum and Luncheon AGC’s chief economist Ken Simonson released the 6th Construction Inflation Alert at AGC’s 89th Annual Convention.
	Opening General Session General Tommy Franks addressed AGC members and conference attendees at the opening general session.
Tuesday, March 11
	Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards Breakfast Political pollster Frank Luntz spoke at the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards breakfast.
	Opening of CONEXPO/CONAGG Former AGC President Steve Massie participated in the opening ceremony of CONEXPO/ CONAGG at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
	ASC-AGC National Student Competition Dinner Former AGC President Steve Massie recognizes both winners and participants of the ASC-AGC National Student Competition.
Wednesday, March 12
	WILLIS Safety Awards Breakfast Retired boxer Sugar Ray Leonard spoke to attendees of the Willis Construction Safety and Excellence Awards breakfast.
	Young Constructors Reception Young professionals mingled at the Young Constructors Reception.
Thursday, March 13
	Closing Convention Session AGC’s new President, Doug Barnhart, thanks 2007 AGC President Steve Massie for his dedication to the association.
	Reception for President Barnhart President Doug Barnhart says his grandson Jake inspired this year’s presidential theme, “Let’s Build.”
	AGC PAC Fundraising Sets New Record A 67% increase in member support of the AGC PAC raised a record $280,985, surpassing all previous convention totals by $50,000. PAC Director Elisa Brewer (right) explains the benefits of contributing to AGC’s Political Action Committee.

Aon Build America Awards Dinner

C.C. Myers won the Aon Build America Grand Award. (L to R) AGC Past President Steve Massie, Vic Weston, Tri-State Road Boring Inc., C.C. Myers and Geoffrey Heekin, Aon Construction Services Group.

Michael Cavanaugh, a musician best known for his part in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out, performed at the Aon Build America Awards dinner.

Chapter of the Year Awards

Georgia Branch, AGC, won the 2007 Large Chapter of the Year Award for significantly increasing its personal contact with members and focusing on “enhancing the members’ experience.” These efforts resulted in the highest level of member participation in the chapter’s 80-year history and the highest number of new members recruited in a decade.

The New Mexico Building Branch was awarded the 2007 Small Chapter of the Year Award for its state and local legislative initiatives, workforce development programs and emphasis on safety, most notably through its partnership with New Mexico OSHA.

Georgia Branch, AGC won the 2007 Large Chapter of the Year Award.

While the New Mexico Building Branch won the 2007 Small Chapter of the Year Award.