F E A T U R E S

Workplace Law Developments to Expect Under a Biden Administration

As changes are being made to workplace regulations, employers need to learn how they will impact their businesses.

12 AGC’s Hiring and Business Outlook Survey: A Closer Look

A recent survey by AGC of America reveals how contractors expect the industry will fare in 2021, as a result of the pandemic that continues – more than a year later – to have significant business impacts.

15 What Will Capitol Hill Do Next?

A deeper look into infrastructure, taxes, safety regulations, labor and much more.

17 COVID-19’s Impact on Construction: Is There a Remedy? Time Extension, Force Majeure or More?

With an anticipated increase of disputes among owners, contractors and suppliers due to COVID-19, take the opportunity now to consider the implications of your contracts.

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The light at the end of tunnel appears to be shining br ighter. I have never been prouder to work in the construction industry and be part of AGC Georgia. I sincerely hope you are continuing to allow yourself and your team members the grace needed to get through these unprecedented times. We must remember everyone needs time to recharge and so many of us have a responsibility to help family members and neighbors which need us a little more right now.

I see and hear about so many doing their part to keep the industry thriving and driving Georgia’s economy. Through the dedication of thousands upon thousands of construction professionals who are both on the front lines of our projects and those working hard at our company offices, we continue to make the most of being deemed an essential industry. The past year has been a great testimony to proving how vital careers in construction are and why more and more people should consider rewarding opportunities in our industry.

While we weren’t able to host our full line up of popular high school construction student competitions known as Skills Challenges during the fall of 2020, I’m beyond excited about attending this year’s series. Our regional contractor champions are growing the series from five to seven events. Our high school construction instructor partners tell us to plan for record participation for both competitors and student observers. Check out the provided dates and plan to join me and our future workforce at an event. Let us know if you can support one or more of them!

The 2021 session of the Georgia General Assembly is in full swing and Mark Woodall is at the capitol with a singular focus – serving as AGC Georgia members’ voice for pro-business legislation. He’s also working hard to educate legislators on the importance of funding construction curriculum in our public schools. A thriving economy can’t be sustained without a robust talent pool to help build Georgia.

Our team has kept many facets of our services moving forward, including Young Leadership Program and Executive Alliance programming, education courses, along with committee and shared interest groups.

Over the last six months, our staff has also worked through numerous hurdles due to their office space renovation. It had not undergone a full-scale update of major systems and finishes since the association bought the building in 2000. Now that the staff is no longer working from the education center, construction crews are updating that area with an expected completion date of May 2021. I hope you’ll visit the AGC Georgia team in the near future along with our new neighbor – the CEFGA team, who now works to implement their impressive workforce initiatives from our second floor.

C. David Moody, Jr. Chief Executive Officer C.D. Moody Construction Co., Inc. 2020-2021 President AGC Georgia

Those who know me know how much I enjoy getting together with friends and family. It is long overdue for our AGC Georgia family to be able to resume our major events schedule. As you can see, our amazing staff is working hard to host in-person events in the very near future. I hope you will make plans with your colleagues to join us!

Metro Amerson Supervisors’ Safety Award Ceremony

April 23, 2021

Governor’s Gun Club – Kennesaw

Young Leadership Program’s Golf Classic

May 5, 2021

Braelinn & Flatcreek Country Clubs – Peachtree City

Annual Convention

June 13-16, 2021

Florida

Metro Members First Networking Event

September 15, 2021

Truist Park’s Hank Aaron Terrace

Political Action Committee Sporting Clays Fundraiser

October 15, 2021

Garland Mountain – Waleska

Fall Leadership Conference

October 21-24, 2021

The Omni Grove Park Inn – Asheville, NC

Young Leadership Program Sporting Clays Fundraiser

November 12, 2021

The Meadows Gun Club – Forsyth

AGC Georgia Marketplace

November 17, 2021

Sonesta Gwinnett Place – Duluth

In addition to the above meetings, seven Members First events will be held in cities around Georgia in March/April and August 2021.

2021 Skills Challenge Series

Gainesville – October 27

Macon – October 28

Cedartown – November 1

Savannah – November 2

Moultrie – November 9

Metro – November 16

Augusta – November 18