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of ready-mixed concrete to a public works site;
n AB 1347 (Chiu) – Prompt Payment on Change Orders – This bill, co- sponsored by AGC, would allow a contractor to initiate payment on change order invoices rather than wait for local agencies to initiate a formal change order; and
n A 2-year AGC-sponsored bill Cash vs. Bonds – Prevailing Wage Claims.
AGC legislative updates about these and
other bills are regularly available to mem- bers. In addition, a video of the legisla- tive presentation can be viewed at https:// youtube/7eETmFTuHlk.
Joint Engineering Division Meeting AGC’s Joint Engineering Division
Board hosted discussions and heard pre- sentations about several pivotal issues im- pacting heavy construction contractors during its quarterly board meeting on May 11.
Marion Hack, AGC Legal Advisory
Committee Chair and a partner at Gibbs, Giden, Loche, Turner, Senet & Wittbrodt LLP, gave a presentation about the many challenges off bid protests. State Assem- blyman Jim Frazier offered a presentation on future infrastructure funding. (See re- lated legislative meetings update on page 6 for more on all the legislators’ addresses to AGC.) And finally, Rachel Falsetti and An- gela Shell, Caltrans, led a spirited presenta-
Claire Koenig Joins AGC to Head Bay Area Region The AGC of California recently announced that Claire Koenig
has joined the organization as the Regional Manager for North Bay, San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Clara districts. Koenig comes to AGC with a solid background in construc-
tion and sales. Most recently, she worked for McGraw-Hill Con- struction/Dodge Data Analytics as a Strategic Account Manager, working closely with client accounts in five western U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. Koenig previously served as Vice President and later President for McNely Con-
struction Company, which joined AGC in 1985. For many years, she was an active member at the district and state levels, serving on committees and as a State Direc- tor. She is a LEED-accredited professional with ample knowledge and experience as a general contractor and subcontractor. “Claire will be adding incredible depth to the organization and we are happy to
have her join our team,” said Tom Holsman, Chief Executive Officer. “As a longtime AGC member and active board member, her knowledge in construction and of the association will add new dimensions to the AGC team.” Koenig is working in the AGC Concord office and can be reached at (925) 827-2422 or koenigc@agc-ca.org. n
tion about funding, regulation issues, and good faith efforts required by contractors working with the agency.
Building Division Spotlights School Bonds, VDC, Key Legislation Concurrently with the Jt. Engineering
Division Meeting, the Building Division directors met to discuss several topics im- pacting
vertical contractors.
They were provided a complete update from AGC advocate Dave Ackerman concerning current legislation and a pre- sentation from assemblymem- ber Patrick O’Donnell
and
former state senator David Cogdill about their proposals for a $9 billion school bond. Finally, Thai Nguyen, Di-
Thai Nguyen and Siavash Mohseni, Hensel Phelps, gave a presentation to AGC’s Building Division about virtual design and construction technology.
rector of Virtual Design and Construction and Siavash Mohseni, lead VDC engineer with Hensel Phelps, presented a highly educational segment about new VDC techniques
and tools. A key focal point was the benefits and applications of
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3D laser scanning. AGC leaders attending the meetings took part in a “hands-on” virtual reality segment.
On The Horizon AGC’s next major
meeting will be the Annual Conference and Awards Banquet scheduled for Oc- tober 21-24, 2015 at the Omni Rancho Las
Palmas Resort
in Rancho Mirage. The all-new Annual Conference format will
also include
AGC’s annual Safety Awards Luncheon and Constructor and Achievement Awards Banquet. For more infor-
Rachel Falsetti (pictured) of Caltrans and Angela Shell gave a presentation to the Jt. Engineering Division about Caltrans funding regulation issues.
mation about any of AGC of California’s local, regional and statewide events, go to www.agc-ca.org. n