Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), the managing and operating contractor for the Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is seeking an Expression of Interest (EOI) from industry stakeholders interested in forming a partnership to develop and/or demonstrate advanced construction technologies and processes that would be transformative in nuclear energy system project economics and schedule success. This effort would be executed as an initiative of the National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC). The scope of such a Partnership could include, but not be limited to, the development and/or demonstration of advanced construction technologies and processes that would substantially reduce the cost and schedule risk of new nuclear plant construction as well as long-term economics of nuclear deployment on a global scale.

The Idaho Department of Commerce and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture would like your feedback on impacts to your business due to COVID-19.

AGC of America has launched a new website to communicate how the construction industry is keeping its workers safe during the pandemic.  workingsafe.agc.org not only informs the public about how uniquely suited the industry is to working with sophisticated and ever-changing safety plans in place, it also provides resources to the industry itself, including Marrillia Protocols for COVID-19 exposure, COVID-19 Recommended Practices, and a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.  Visit the site by clicking the button below.

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Increasing shares of contractors reported cancellations of upcoming projects, delays and disruptions to ongoing work, and layoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic, based on AGC’s latest weekly online survey, conducted April 6-9.

Despite the ongoing “stay home” order, Idaho’s 2020 primary election is underway. All across the state, Idahoans are voting by mail ahead of the May 6 deadline. Here’s a list of candidate endorsed by the Idaho AGC. We encourage all members to share the list with their employees and business partners and encourage them to vote.

Association Survey Conducted This Week Suggests Industry’s Job Losses are Spreading Rapidly; Officials Call for Additional Federal Measures to Help Avoid Further Layoffs and Economic Pain

The fast-worsening covid-19 pandemic has triggered layoffs at more than a quarter of construction firms responding to an online survey released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The finding, based on responses from earlier this week, contrasts with the government’s monthly employment report for March, which found that construction employment declined by 29,000 as of mid-March.

April 7, 2020

Good evening AGC Members,

Good afternoon AGC Members,

AGC CEO Stephen Sandherr and Vice President of Government Affairs Jimmy Christianson will provide an analysis of the recently passed coronavirus relief legislation and what it means for construction firms. In particular, they will address how firms can take advantage of the tax credits and lending programs outlined in the legislation. They will also cover the new paid sick and family & medical leave mandates and how those apply to construction firms. In addition, AGC Chief Economist Ken Simonson will provide his latest analysis of economic conditions and the impacts of the pandemic on the industry.

AGC Member Price:  FREE   |    Non Member Price: $499

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If you do not know your AGC of America ID#, email Sean Schupack at SSchupack@idahoagc.org

Yesterday, (March 26^th), Governor Brad Little held a press conference during which he announced a 21-day "stay home" order.  Several hours later, the Governor's office issued the details of the 21-day stay home order, including the list of those industries that fall under the “Essential Services” category.

You may view the Order in its entirely AT THIS LINK, but for your convenience, here are the parts specifically relevant to construction entities: