BUILDING YOUR NETWORK


California Projects Win National Recognition


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alifornia projects received national recognition as winners of AGC of America’s prestigious 2022 Construction Risk Partners Build America


Awards. Winners were announced during the AGC of America Annual Convention in Grapevine, Texas, on March 28 through 31. Te annual competition named 24 Build Amer-


ica Award winners and 15 Merit Award winners in more than a dozen categories. Te projects were all built by AGC member companies in locations across the nation.


Te California projects, contractors and catego- ries that received Build America Awards include: • Federal & Heavy New: P-440 Pier 8 Replacement at Naval Base San Diego (San Diego, California), Manson Construction Co.


• Highway & Transportation New (Under $10 Million): Park to Playa Pedestrian Bridge (Los Angeles), Griffith Co.


• Highway & Transportation Renovation: I-15 Express Lanes (Corona, California), Skanska


• Utility Infrastructure New: West of Devers Upgrade Project (Redlands, California), Barnard Construction Co.


Te California project receiving a Build America Merit Award: • Building Renovation ($10 Million to $75 Million): San Francisco Animal Care & Control Facility (San Francisco), Clark Construction Group


The California projects receiving Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Awards: • P-440 Pier 8 Replacement at Naval Base San Diego (San Diego, California), Manson Construction Co.


• U.S. 101 Deck Replacement at Alemany Circle (San Francisco), Myers & Sons Construction


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CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR MAY-JUNE 2022


New Government Affairs Policy Coordinator Joins AGC


BY BRIAN MELLO, AGC OF CALIFORNIA DIRECTOR, SAFETY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS


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ogether we advance our industry. Doing business in California is challenging. A strong industry voice comes through strong advocate members.


By standing up for the best interests of our industry, we drive change and create opportunities to build. Our advocacy efforts support the fundamental role that construction plays in the economy and the policy


issues that must be addressed to ensure continued job and economic growth. We promote and protect the construction industry’s interests through a comprehensive state advocacy program, a well-rounded local engagement approach, and strategic relationships with government and policy leaders. Construction is evolutionary and as the voice of the construction


industry, AGC continues to build our teams to provide expertise and assistance in order to further expand our reach across an industry that is resilient when it comes to overcoming adversity. Recently, AGC of California welcomed the newest member of our


Government Affairs team, Policy Coordinator Mary Rancier. She will play a key role in the execution of AGC’s comprehensive advocacy strategy and bridge the gap between regulatory agencies and coalitions to ensure AGC member voices are heard, while also working towards shaping policy and improving industry relationships. Since joining AGC in January 2022, Rancier has been vital in advo-


cating on issues such as: • South Coast Air Quality Management District: PR 403.2 – Fugitive Dust for Large Roadways


• Construction General Permit • California Air Resources Board (CARB): Zero Emission Forklift Regulation


• CARB: In-Use, Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation Amendments “Rules should ensure measurable benefits and should not exert exces-


sive, conflicting, and overlapping requirements,” Rancier said. “As policy coordinator at AGC, I look forward to building long lasting relationships with our members to ensure their voices are heard, and so that we as an industry are able to successfully build a better future.” In addition to her work on regulation, Rancier is also the liaison to


AGC’s Legal Advisory Committee. Te LAC is made up of an exceptional mix of legal firms, in-house counsel, and forensic accountants and works to understand and communicate the impact of new laws, regulations, and judicial decisions with AGC members.


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