MAY/JUNE 2026


Published bi-monthly for members of the Associated General Contractors of California 3095 Beacon Boulevard West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422 www.agc-ca.org


PUBLISHER AND ADVERTISING DIRECTOR


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EDITOR Carol A. Eaton Eaton Communications (707) 789-9520 carol@eaton communications.com


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CORRESPONDENCE Address editorial and circulation correspondence to: California Constructor AGC of California 3095 Beacon Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422 or call Carol Eaton at (707) 789-9520 or eatonc@comcast.net


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6 Q&A WITH AGC SHC CHAIR ROBERT RODRIGUEZ


Spotlight on Safety & Mental Health in


Construction As a military veteran and now Bali Construction’s Director of Safety, Robert Rodriguez discusses the importance he has placed on advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention during his career, and he shares what to expect from AGC’s Safety & Health Council in 2026.


BY CAROL EATON 10 ONE PLATFORM, ONE SAFETY STORY


Connected Safety Technology Reduces Risk


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and Stress By adopting and incorporating safety technologies within a single platform, safety teams widen the lens on jobsite risks, enabling them to focus on improving behaviors and minimizing stress rather than just chasing data.


COPYRIGHT 2026 BY ELIZABETH TORREZ, TENNA


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MOVING MOUNTAINS Building a Safer and Stronger Construction Industry


ADVOCATING FOR THE INDUSTRY AGC Joint Legislative Committee Sets 2026 Advocacy Agenda


INVESTING IN OUR INDUSTRY Turner’s Bianca Johnson Built a Career on Giving Back to the Community


SHORT SUBJECTS 28 MAKING MOVES 29 LEARN, ENGAGE & GROW


18 LAC’S PERSPECTIVE LAC Supports Contractors


Through Legal Insight Tis collaborative body of leading construction attorneys within AGC of California work alongside AGC staff and industry leaders to help identify, analyze, and respond to legal developments affecting the industry.


BY KEVIN HANNIFAN 18-27 LEGAL ISSUES SPOTLIGHT


Cyber Insurance, Private Works Change Orders,


Arbitration and More Some of AGC of California’s leading attorney members share updates and trends on key issues they are helping contractors navigate the legal realm, in this annual Legal Issues section.


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