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www.nwagc.org | November 21, 2011
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Latest News
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Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Weekend
The AGC would like to wish all of our members a wonderful holiday weekend. The AGC office will be closed beginning Wednesday, November 23rd at 12pm and will re-open Monday morning, November 28th at 7:30 am. Please drive safe and don't spend too much on Black Friday!
President Makes 3 Percent Withholding Repeal Law
President Obama this morning signed into law the 3% Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act. The law permanently repeals the requirement that federal, state, and large local governments begin withholding 3 percent of each payment of $10,000 or more to a contractor after January 1, 2013. Today's bill signing is the culmination of a five-year effort by AGC, chapters, members, and industry stakeholders to repeal the 2006 provision.
On Nov. 16, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill, clearing the measure for the President. The bill passed by a vote of 422 to 0, and follows a 95 to 0 vote in the U.S. Senate on Nov. 10.
During the repeal campaign, AGC chapters and thousands of AGC members heeded the call and sent letters, made phone calls, and met with their representatives and senators in their Capitol Hill offices and at home to educate Congress on why this law needed to be repealed.
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Featured Events
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OFFICE CLOSED - THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
November 23, 2011 12:00 PM * Inland Northwest AGC
Safety Committee Meeting
December 01, 2011 7:30 AM * Sweet Old Bobs
Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control Management (CQM)
December 01, 2011 8:00 AM * Inland Northwest AGC
AGC Young Execs - Football at Northern Quest Casino
December 01, 2011 5:00 PM * The Q at Northern Quest Casino
First Aid/CPR with AED Training
December 02, 2011 8:00 AM * Inland Northwest AGC
AGC Holiday Party - Spokane
December 08, 2011 * Inland Northwest AGC
More Events >>
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Plans Resource Center
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The following projects have been received in the AGC Plans Center within the past week. To see these and more new projects, visit our online plans center at www.nwagc.org/Plansroom
Coffey Street - Chinden to Penny Lane
Bid Date: 11/30/2011
Highway | Ada CO, ID
Latah Street Bridge #390B
Bid Date: 11/30/2011
Highway | Ada CO, ID
Sullivan Road Bridge #4508 Temporary Repair Project
Bid Date: 12/2/2011
Highway | Spokane Valley, WA
Ward Road Bridge Project
Bid Date: 12/5/2011
Highway | Washington CO, ID
Construct Shotcrete Lining on the Potholes East Canal
Bid Date: 12/12/2011
Highway | Pasco, WA
More Plans >>
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Featured Benefit - AGC Store
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 Keep Spokane Moving - Let's Finish What We Started. For over 50 years, the Spokane community has talked about building a North-South freeway. Last Wednesday, we opened the interchange connecting the completed portion of the Freeway to US 2. Still, many people believe they won't see this project completed in their lifetime.
Keep Spokane Moving is a regional education and public relations campaign aimed at making sure that does not happen. By educating the public, generating enthusiasm and creating a "can-do" attitude about the project, we can show our elected officials and state leadership that the community supports this project and wants it finished.
Get involved with the campaign today, here's what you can do:
- Visit our website to learn more about the campaign and ways to get involved.
- Like us on Facebook - this is the best way to stay up-to-date on what's happening with the corridor.
- Put an NSC sticker on your car, work truck or fleets. Contact us and let us know what you need.
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AGC Bookstore Featured Product
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 During November only in the AGC Store - FREE Shipping on AGC's New Releases!
Project Delivery Systems for Construction - Third Edition
This publication explores traditional and alternative project delivery systems including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management At-Risk, Integrated Project Delivery, and more. Educate your team with real-life examples. Each chapter includes case studies and self-tests which create the framework for discussion and promote a better understanding of construction project delivery.
Place your order today! This publication is a must-have for contractors who want to ensure the selection of the most appropriate project delivery system for the best possible project outcome.
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Safety & Environmental
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Weekly Safety Toolbox Talk - Slips, Trips & Falls
Provided for Inland Northwest AGC members by the Idaho AGC Safety, Environmental, and Education Department. To see more Toolbox Talks, check out our our Online Safety Toolbox.
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