Education
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AGC’s Oregon-Columbia Chapter recently took the time to interview Student Chapter leaders from each of the four schools it sponsors – Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Rogue Community College, and Portland Community College.
2012MAR
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Applications are currently being accepted for the AGC Outstanding Student Chapter Contest, designed to recognize and reward AGC Student Chapters for their dedication to community and public service projects. All AGC Student Chapters are encouraged to submit an application to showcase their work in the community during the 2011-12 academic year.
2012FEB
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To develop the tools needed to build lean, the AGC has developed the Lean Construction Education Program. Construction professionals at all experience levels will learn the building blocks necessary to transform their projects and companies into a lean operating system.
2012FEB
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AGC of America is accepting proposals for a limited number of speaking opportunities for its 6th Annual Training, Education & Development (TED) Conference. The TED Conference being held Oct. 15-16, 2012, at the St. Anthony Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. AGC is seeking presentations from industry professionals on a variety of topics, including: conducting
2012FEB
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Since the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) began stepping up enforcement of training funds last year, there has been much confusion about what are deemed “allowable” expenses for a Registered Apprenticeship training fund. In particular, the EBSA has ruled that some aspects of apprenticeship graduation parties are not allowable expenses. As
2012JAN
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With today’s challenging climate, training is more important than ever. Sign up by Wednesday, Feb. 15th for the Construction Project Manager Course and receive $500 off per registration fee.
2012JAN
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Unit 1: Variation in Productions Systems, in AGC’s Lean Construction Education Program, is now available. Variation in Production Systems is a four-hour course that will be offered locally at AGC Chapters across the country. Following completion of this course, participants will be able to:
2012JAN
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In today’s ever-changing economic times, elevating leadership development and gaining buy-in from the executive team has never been more challenging. Learn how McCarthy Building Companies was able to take a strategic approach to redefining leadership development. You’ll hear practical ideas about how McCarthy repositioned their flagship entry-level leadership program and explore hands-on ideas and techniques
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