buidingIdaho Fall 2023 On the Way to Your Inbox
We are excited to say that the fall 2023 issue of buildingIdaho is heading to your inbox. You can see the digital version by clicking the image below.
We are excited to say that the fall 2023 issue of buildingIdaho is heading to your inbox. You can see the digital version by clicking the image below.
Wayne is stopping in to discuss Construction Suicide Prevention Week and the recent project we did with PortaPros to put suicide awareness stickers in 1,500 porta potties across Idaho. He also reminds you about all of the discount programs you have access to as an AGC member, and there are probably a lot more than you think! He also talks about our upcoming Gala, and why you should buy your ticket ASAP!
Boise, ID – As part of their ongoing commitment to worker safety, construction companies, organizations, and stakeholders across the nation are joining forces to observe the Construction Suicide Prevention Week from September 4th to the 8th. This dedicated week aims to raise awareness about construction workers' mental health challenges and promote resources for suicide prevention and mental well-being.
The construction industry, known for its demanding nature and high-stress environments, has identified the need to prioritize the mental health of its workforce. Construction Suicide Prevention Week is a collaborative initiative that seeks to break down stigma, provide support, and foster a culture of empathy and care within the industry.
August 22, 2023
Honnen Equipment proudly announces our Salt Lake City branch is our first John Deere Certified Rebuild Center with the recent completion of a John Deere Powertrain ReLife Plus rebuild of a 744K-II Wheel Loader.
Monday, August 14, 203
PETRA, Inc. Promotes Brett Myron to President and Chief Executive Officer
Myron: The West Continues to Grow, and PETRA is Ready to Help Build and Create Communities
Wayne is BACK after a jam-packed July for an August edition of Words With Wayne! Today, he's coming to you from Kendall Auto's brand new Fleet Service Center that is currently under construction with our member McAlvain Companies, Inc.! Rich Stout and David Hurley join him to give you the inside scoop on this incredible new project and what you can expect from it as an Idaho AGC member.
Welcome to June's edition of Words With Wayne! Today, Wayne is accompanied by the Idaho AGC staff members as he tells us about the task forces that will be kicking off this summer, and all of the fun summer events we have coming up!
June 5, 2023
Boise Metro Chamber Announces Hall of Fame Honoree, Government Advocate of the Year and Winners of Small Business of the Year and Chamber Excellence Awards
BOISE, ID – The Boise Metro Chamber, the only five-star accredited Chamber in Idaho, held its annual Small Business of the Year and Chamber Excellence Awards Luncheon on Monday, June 5th, at Boise Centre West. Seven organizations and two individuals received prestigious awards.
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 12:28 EST
Construction Officials Caution that Growing Demand for Many Types of Projects Will Strain Already Tight Labor Conditions, Urge Federal Officials to Boost Construction Education Funding, Reform Immigration
Total construction spending in April increased by 1.2 percent from March and 7.2 percent year-over-year as widespread gains in nonresidential and multifamily construction spending offset a continuing plunge in single-family homebuilding, according to an analysis today by the Associated General Contractors of America of new federal data. Association officials welcomed the growth in demand for most types of construction but cautioned that firms will have a tough time finding enough workers amid tight labor conditions.
Idaho Business Review’s Top Projects 2023 honors the top construction projects in Idaho, completed between June 2022 and May 2023. 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 by July 14, 2023.
Awards go to the top three projects, as determined by an independent jury of industry leaders in design, engineering, and construction, in the following categories:
Projects will be announced August 10th.