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OSHA ETS Resources

November 5, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. The […]

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CLC Members Explore the 4 Lenses Personality Model

March 20, 2021March 29, 2021

The AGC-GM’s CLC recently partnered with the Chicagoland AGC’s CLC and the AGC of WI for a fantastic leadership development course on Building our Personal Foundation that featured Leadership Surge’s […]

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AGC Associate Safety Director Takes on Grueling Challenge to Raise Money for St. Jude’s

March 20, 2021March 29, 2021

AGC Associate Safety Director, Gert Grohmann, recently raised money for St Jude’s Children’s Research hospital by doing the David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge. This means that Gert had too complete 4 […]

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AGC-GM Launches Joint Committee with AGC-WI & AIA-WI

March 5, 2021March 29, 2021

This past month the AGC-GM, the AGC of Wisconsin and the WI Chapter of AIA launched a new partnership to enhance and coordinate efforts between contractors and architectural firms. Holding […]

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AGC E&R Foundation Advances Local ACE Mentor Program With $15,000 Donation

February 18, 2021March 29, 2021

The AGC of Greater Milwaukee’s (AGC) Education and Research (E&R) Foundation is pleased to announce a contribution totaling $15,000 has been made to the ACE Mentor Program’s Milwaukee Chapter, an […]

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AGC of Greater Milwaukee Elects Mike Stern as 2021 President

January 28, 2021March 29, 2021

The Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee (AGC) is excited to announce Mike Stern, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc., as our 2021 President. Mike was first elected to serve on […]

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Welcome New AGC Members

December 23, 2020February 5, 2021

The AGC is excited to welcome new members ABGI, Buteyn-Peterson Construction Co, The Vander Bloemen Group LLC, PeachyClean Commercial Construction Cleaning, Countertop Designs LLC to the association! The diversity of […]

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Selzer-Ornst Owner Tadisch Takes Over Mentor Lemke’s Stake in Wisconsin Redevelopment Firm

November 3, 2020

Selzer-Ornst Construction Co. owner Matthew Tadisch is stepping into the shoes of long-time colleague Bob Lemke to become one of the owners of housing developer Wisconsin Redevelopment. The shared ownership […]

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The CLC is Gearing Up for a Very Busy November, Make Sure Your Future Leaders are a Part of it!

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

COVID-19 hasn’t stopped the AGC’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) from putting on the same great education and leadership development trainings as it always does. Check out what they have planned […]

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Haribo Commits to 2020 Construction Start for Pleasant Prairie Gold Bear Plant

November 3, 2020

Haribo of America hired Gilbane Building Co. to start work before the end of this year on the company’s $300 million gummi bear plant in Pleasant Prairie, its first facility […]

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AGC Sponsor Marquee Industry Event

October 6, 2020October 21, 2020

The AGC of Greater Milwaukee was proud to be a Bronze Sponsor for The Daily Reporter’s 21st annual Top Projects. This event recognized outstanding achievements by Wisconsin builders, owners, engineers, […]

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AGC Announces 2019 Safety Award Winners

October 6, 2020October 21, 2020

The AGC of Greater Milwaukee celebrated safety week by announcing and distributing our Milwaukee Construction Industry Safety Council’s (MCISC) annual Safety Awards. Normally given out during our Past Presidents and […]

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A Message from AGC CEO Mark Kessenich

September 18, 2020November 3, 2020

AGC Members, It is with heavy heart that we received word from the leadership of JP Cullen that President, Ron Becher, passed away this past month. As many of you […]

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AGC Coronavirus Resources

September 15, 2020November 25, 2020

AGC Coronavirus Resources During these unprecedented and ever-changing times, AGC of Greater Milwaukee is working to ensure you are prepared with the latest information and resources related to COVID-19. We […]

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CLC Golf Outing Winners

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

It may have been rainy and cold but we still had an amazing time at this years CLC Golf Outing ! Thank you to our many generous sponsors and our […]

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AGC Golf Classic Sells Out for the 5th Year in a Row!

August 25, 2020

Another AGC Golf Classic, another outstanding sell-out! Thank you to our many generous sponsors and our sold-out crowd who joined us at the Exclusive Wisconsin Country Club and helped us […]

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CLC River Clean-up Reconnects Steering Committee

August 25, 2020

Members of our Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Steering Committee recently practiced one of their core tenets, service, by partnering with Milwaukee Riverkeeper for a River Clean-up along the Hank Aaron […]

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The Interview: Mark Kessenich

August 25, 2020

Alex Zank – BizTimes Mark Kessenich in June took over as the head of AGC of Greater Milwaukee, a trade group serving more than 300 employers, including 21 of the […]

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Invest in the Future of Construction – Sponsor the CLC Golf Outing Today!

August 12, 2020

Be sure to set aside Wednesday, September 9th for the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Annual Golf Outing ! We will once again be at the Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex, […]

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2020 AGC Golf Classic Winners

August 11, 2020

Thank you to our many generous sponsors and our sold-out crowd of golfers who joined us at the exclusive Wisconsin Country Club and helped us raise funds for the AGC […]

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What Gov. Evers’ Statewide Face Covering Executive Order Means for Construction

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

Gov. Evers’ recently issued an executive order requiring statewide face covering inside private businesses and office spaces unless an exception applies. Businesses will not be required to provide face coverings […]

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AGC Safety Director Featured in Safety Panel at Hard Hat Safety Awards

July 28, 2020

On July 16, 2020, The Daily Reporter honored its Hard Hat Safety Award winners with a virtual event that included a safety panel discussion featuring AGC Safety Director Dan Burazin. […]

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The 2020 AGC Golf Classic may be SOLD OUT, but you can Still get your Company in Front of the Industry!

July 28, 2020August 12, 2020

Sponsor the AGC Golf Classic Today! Monday, August 10th – Wisconsin Country Club Even though the golf portion of this event is sold out, we still have plenty of sponsorship […]

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AGC Stays on top of City of Milwaukee’s MKE Cares Mask Ordinance with Informational Session

July 28, 2020

The Milwaukee Common Council passed a citywide mask mandate on Monday, July 13th. This mandate requires anyone over the age of 3 years old to wear a face covering inside […]

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AGC of GM and AGC of WI – COVID 19 Documents

March 25, 2020April 3, 2020

The AGC of Greater Milwaukee and the AGC of Wisconsin have been in joint conference calls regarding the current situation in Wisconsin as it pertains to COVID-19. Some of you […]

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Request for Face Masks from Vice President Pence

March 19, 2020April 3, 2020

A Message from AGC-GM Chief Executive Officer Mike Fabishak: AGC Members, I am writing to all AGC of Greater Milwaukee Members, as well as all area contractors on behalf of […]

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Invest in the Future of Construction | Sponsorship Opportunities for the CLC Golf Outing are Now Available!

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

Be sure to set aside Thursday, June 20th for the AGC Construction Leadership Council’s Annual Golf Outing! We will be at the Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex, and feature an […]

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Only One Week Left to Register for The Past Presidents’ and Awards Night!

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

Registration closes May 7th for the Past Presidents’ and Awards Night, May 14th at the Wisconsin Club! We’d love for you to join us in helping us recognize our past […]

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All-Student Chapter Meeting Kicks off the New School Year

October 18, 2018

The AGC-GM’s Construction Leadership Council brings in the new school year with the CLC All-Student Chapter Meeting at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on September 20th. The first half of the program […]

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Foxconn Purchases Downtown Racine Property as Part of ‘Smart City’ Plans Across State

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Foxconn Technology Group on October 2nd said it has bought a three-story, 46,000-square-foot office building in downtown Racine and will turn the structure into yet another of what the company […]

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AGC-GM to Host Brand New Course: Construction Supervision Fundamentals

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

We are pleased to announce that the AGC of America have chosen the AGC of Greater Milwaukee to host a brand new course, the Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) program! CSF […]

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Another Awesome Year at the AGC/CLC Brewers Tailgate!

August 10, 2018August 31, 2018

It was a beautiful night for Baseball and an even better night for tailgating. The evening was filled with burgers, brats, beer and great company. Thank you to everyone who […]

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AGC-GM Workforce Development Initiatives & Programs 2018

August 8, 2018

Given the vital importance of developing our future workforce, we are providing the following report on AGC’s workforce development activities. It highlights our involvement, leadership and effort in addressing the […]

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Developing a Workforce for Foxconn Mega-Project

March 13, 2018May 11, 2018

In a special three-part series in the Milwaukee business journal AGC of Greater Milwaukee president and other construction professionals detailed strategies on recruiting and building the construction work force.

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Jake Jorgensen, VJS Partner and Project Manager, appointed as Chair of the AGC National CLC

March 13, 2018May 7, 2018

VJS Construction Services is helping to lead the commercial construction industry forward!  Jake Jorgensen, VJS Partner and Project Manager, has been appointed to a one-year term as Chair of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) National Construction Leadership Council (CLC).

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AGC’s Education & Research Foundation – Grant Proposals

February 13, 2018May 3, 2018

Last week members of the AGC’s Education & Research Foundation, hosted representatives from Marquette University, MSOE and UWM for research grant proposals to help usher in a new era of hands-on construction-related tools in higher education.

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Highrise Building Boom Continues with Milwaukee CCRC Project

February 13, 2018May 3, 2018

With Urban Senior living on the upswing St. Johns on the Lake will be adding an addition to there already impressive facility’s to keep up with their consistently growing waitlist.

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New AGC Education Program – Building Enclosure – Exceed your Owner’s Project Requirements

February 13, 2018May 3, 2018

An owner may have several project requirements, ranging from energy efficiency and environmental concerns, to durability and sustainability. Meeting these and other priorities requires you to establish a and follow a process on every project. That is why the AGC of Greater Milwaukee is teaming up with industry experts to bring you…

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Foxconn to Create North American Headquarters in Downtown Milwaukee

February 13, 2018May 3, 2018

Officials from Foxconn and Northwestern Mutual as well as Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, announced that the Taiwan based electronics manufacturer has bought a seven-story office building and will be setting up a headquarters in Downtown Milwaukee.

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