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Members, 

We wanted to update you on the latest developments in the ongoing reconciliation negotiations in Congress, particularly the proposed changes to federal tax policy that will have implications for the construction industry and our broader business community.

Below is a summary of major tax provisions currently under consideration, comparing existing law to proposals in the House-passed Build Back Better Act (OBBBA) and the Senate's latest draft:

Idaho Business Review’s Top Projects 2025 honors the top construction projects in Idaho, completed between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. The program tells the stories and shows the impact of top projects from around Idaho.

This premier awards program offers exclusive opportunities to promote your firm or product to the region’s best construction, engineering, and architectural firms.

Completed submissions are accepted year-round but will be due for judging on July 18, 2025.

Awards go to the top three projects, as determined by an independent jury of industry leaders in design, engineering and construction, in the following five categories:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Boise, Idaho — The Idaho Associated General Contractors (AGC), Idaho’s most influential voice for the commercial construction industry, proudly announces the addition of Will Smith as its new Deputy Director of Government Relations.

A native of Idaho and a graduate of Boise State University, Smith brings with him years of hands-on lobbying experience from two of Idaho’s top-tier contract government relations firms. His expertise in statehouse advocacy and construction policy has earned him a reputation as a trusted voice and tireless advocate for industry stakeholders.

Happy June! Wayne's kicking off the warm season out on the golf course as he looks forward to all of the fun events we have coming up in these next few weeks! Golf tournaments, clay shoots, and networking - OH MY! And meet our Milwaukee Member of the Month for June! You won't want to miss this one!

This edition of buildingIdaho should be hitting your mailboxes this week.  Aren't subscribed to get this free industry magazine?  Email Hailey at hreyes@idahoagc.org to subscribe.  Click the image below to read the full digital version.

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Happy May! Wayne is here to prep us for our big summer of fun we have just right around the corner! Trust us, you won't want to miss this important info covering our June events, our Strategic Plan, and even meet our newest Milwaukee Member of the Month!

If you're involved in construction in Idaho, chances are you’ve heard about the Idaho Construction General Permit (CGP). This essential permit is required for any construction activity that disturbs more than one acre of land and results in the discharge of stormwater. But did you know that in order to stay compliant with the CGP, you need someone on-site who qualifies as a “Qualified Person”?

That’s where the Idaho Qualified Person (IQP) Course comes in.

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April 29, 2025

Harris to Become Sorren: A Stronger Firm for a Stronger Idaho Business Community

Meridian, Idaho -- Harris, a trusted name in Idaho for decades, is proud to announce that it will officially become Sorren this May. As the founding firm behind this new national brand, Harris is taking a bold step forward — not by joining someone else’s story, but by helping write a new one. In 2024, Idaho firms KDP and Chigbrow Ryan Murata, Chtd. (CRM) joined Harris in its vision for Sorren.

Sorren is a brand new, Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that was created by leaders from respected, like-minded firms from across the country who saw the opportunity to build something better: a national firm rooted in local values, designed to better serve growing businesses and evolving industries.

The Idaho AGC is delighted to name Meg Andersen, of Kendall Auto Idaho, April’s Milwaukee Member of the Month.

People that have met Meg won’t wonder why, but for those who have not had the pleasure, Meg is a true cheerleader and top-notch industry partner.

Wayne is stopping in this morning to announce our April Milwaukee Member of the Month...a good friend of ours from Kendall Auto herself! He also talks about our Construction Leadership Council, the end of the Legislative Session, and what events we have that are right around the corner. Spoiler alert: you're going to want to secure your spots ASAP to our Topgolf Tournament in TWO WEEKS!