• Safety & Health Session

• Environmental Session

• General Session

Monday, July 15, 2024

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration Open

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mental Health Workshop

Add-on Course (see Special Events tab)

Join us for a half-day workshop focused on the unique mental health needs of construction professionals. Led by Mandi Kime and Brandon Anderson, co-chairs of the AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Task Force, this workshop will provide a safe and supportive space for participants to explore mental health in the construction sector through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises.

In addition to a keynote presentation on Trauma: Impacts, Coping, and Resilience, attendees will be polled in advance of the workshop to identify additional topics of interest. The workshop aims to cultivate peer-to-peer learning and facilitate discussions about the unique situations and challenges encountered by construction professionals.

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Risk Management 201 for Construction Safety Professionals

Add-on Course (see Special Events tab)

An increasing number of construction safety and health professionals are tasked with risk management within their organizations. As this trend continues, so does the need for these professionals to better understand a broader scope of risk exposures and their potential impact on construction firms.

This course builds on the Risk Management 101 for Construction Safety Professionals and covers more advanced topics, such as lines of insurance coverage for contractors, subcontractor prequalification, and the project review process. You will learn about what actions contractors can take that will influence your insurance rates. The course will have three table-top exercises to allow participants to roll their sleeves up to get a full understanding of claims, who are all the parties involved in a claim, and what is your role when it comes to claims reviews.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Introduction to Climate Change in Construction

Add-on Course (see Special Events tab)

AGC’s half-day introductory seminar to climate change and carbon reporting for the construction industry will kick-start your company’s efforts to meet market demands and potential regulatory requirements.* Using AGC’s forthcoming Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting Playbook as a guide, the seminar will provide attendees with general information about reporting specific to construction from how to assess your obligations on individual projects, sources of emissions, and best management practices to collect data. It will delve into figuring out foundational “scope one and two” emissions from your fuel and energy use as well as how to approach “scope 3” emissions commonly associated with the supply chain. Along the way, discover tips for further reducing emissions. The seminar will close with a look at popular reporting frameworks and tools through lectures and guided discussions.

  • Introduction
    • Myrrh Caplan, Skanska and Julianne Laue, Mortenson
  • Contractor Emissions and Best Practices
    • Ilima Alexander, Lane and Erin Kirkpatrick, Swinerton
  • Market Drivers (Federal Regs.)
    • Jerry Worsham II, Clark Hill
  • Market Drivers (e.g., Tax Credits and Deductions)
    • Theresa Lehman, Miron Construction and Laura Cataldo, Baker Tilly
  • Case Study: Getting Buy-in
    • Sarah Lefebvre, Colaska
  • Frameworks and Tools
    • Cheri Hanes, AXA XL

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration Open

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

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7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

First-Time Attendee Orientation

First-time attendees – welcome! Grab your badge and join us for breakfast to learn more about AGC of America and the Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference, including the history and structure of the conference, how to make the most of it, and how to access resources.

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Safety IS About Culture – NOT Policy

Dr. Charlie Cartwright, Kansas City Market Leader – Pioneer iQ

Esse Quam Videri is the Latin phrase that means, “To be, rather than to seem.” These are the words to live by when it comes to workplace safety. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, our industry still has a staggering number of 13 deaths per day, and 27,155 accidents reported every 3 seconds. This statistic hasn’t changed much in the last 20 years. Bottomline, there are still way too many moms and dads not coming home to their children every day.

What is missing in our current approach?

Our industry spends BILLIONS of dollars and an unmeasurable amount of negative emotional energy developing policy and punishments or fines to reduce the number of deaths and accidents in our industry, but in the end – it hasn’t altered the statistics. Is your plan to do what everyone else does, but somehow achieve better results?

America has been built on the backs of craftsmen. It is time to interject sustainable motivation that brings everyone home safely at night. 2023 is the time to take a stand and eliminate accidents, self-inflicted injuries, and death.

Dr. Charlie Cartwright is a workplace culture and safety expert. A recent construction client reduced their workplace injuries by 56% and workers’ compensation claims by 89% in a fiscal year by deploying his methods.

State of Play: Regulatory Environment and Climate Change

Jerry D. Worsham II, Member, Clark Hill

Kicking off the environmental track, we start with a summary of major regulatory developments from the last year—laying a foundation for the day’s discussions. Attendees will learn why the Congressional Review Act is spurring the completion of regulatory actions. Regulatory updates will include climate, species, forever chemicals, waters of the United States, and the National Environmental Policy Act. AGC’s environmental staff will be on hand to answer questions on AGC’s advocacy in this area.

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM

Networking Break & Visit with Exhibitors

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9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

State of Play: Federal OSHA Update

Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP, President and Attorney, Law Office of Adele L. Abrams P.C.

What does your future to-do list look like? This far-ranging session will provide you with a picture of the regulatory landscape. Find out recent developments you may have missed as well as what is ahead at the federal level.

Best Management Practices in a Changing Environment: Planning for Success

Philip Ryder, CPESC, CESSWI, QPS, QCIS, Environmental Compliance Manager – Southwest Region, Ames Construction

Using a case study as a backdrop to discuss the challenge our industry will face with adapting to a changing climate on project sites. This session focuses on the necessity to plan for the unpredictable (such as wildfires and flash flooding). As well as how environmental professionals can be proactive: participation in preconstruction, development of best management practices, and documentation. We will provide time for moderated group discussion on how to apply these lessons to plan for success managing environmental issues in general on projects, including the elements of a good plan.

Group Discussion Topics (time permitting)

  1. What are essential elements of a good plan (e.g., extreme weather plan, waste plan, etc.)? And will any of these elements change depending on the type of plan?
  2. How do you get buy in for your plan?
  3. Who else do you need to involve in the plan: internal and external to your firm?
  4. Where do you find data on historic weather and natural disaster threats relevant to your geographic area?

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Networking Break

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Shift The Safety Paradigm Using Injury & Fatality Research

Troy Ogden, CSP, Vice President of Safety & Learning, Brasfield & Gorrie

Troy will speak about Brasfield & Gorrie’s STCKY Safety endeavor to use serious injury and fatality research to help rethink how safety is measured and managed. “STCKY (Stuff That Can Kill You) Safety” aligns closely with Lean Design and Construction principles and practices. It emphasizes developing capacities in people and systems, continuous improvement, collaboration, waste reduction, and empowerment of workers. By integrating these principles, construction firms establish a proactive safety culture that fosters better safety performance, effective collaboration, and a continuous flow of work product. Using real-world examples, Troy will:

  • Examine how injury rates have been declining while fatality rates are relatively unchanged.
  • Explore common causes of fatalities and the release of uncontrolled energy.
  • Share B&G’s new emphasis on Stuff That Can Kill You (STCKY).

Your Survival Guide to OSHA’s Worker Walk Around Rule

Howard Mavity, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP

The federal government recently issued a final rule permitting third parties – including union representatives – to accompany inspectors during facility walkarounds, raising many questions and concerns for employers from both a safety and a labor perspective. With uncertainty surrounding the rule’s future – it’s currently being challenged in court – it’s important to remain knowledgeable on how to navigate inspections should a third party be involved.

Air and Waste: Part 1 – Regulatory Highlights

Melinda Tomaino, Senior Director, Environment and Sustainability, AGC of America
Emily Coyner, Senior Director, Environmental Policy, National Stone Sand & Gravel Association
Terri Ward, MBA, Executive Director/CEO, Construction & Demolition Recycling Association

This session will cover emerging regulatory developments within the air and waste area. Session speakers will shed light on developments around the Air Emissions Reporting Rule that may have implications for the construction and aggregate industries. The session will also highlight other cross-over developments related to air quality (e.g., standards for particulate matter). On the waste side, the session will touch on recent regulatory developments related to forever chemicals—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Then pivot to what’s new and trending in the construction and demolition debris and recycling space.

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch & Learn: AGC Regulatory and Legislative Update

Session will begin promptly at 12:20pm.

Jim Young, Senior Director, Congressional Relations for Labor, HR, and Safety, AGC of America
Alex Etchen, Vice President, Government Relations, AGC of America

The ever-changing political landscape has implications on environment, labor and employment matters. Learn more about how it will impact the construction industry and what other challenges we can anticipate going forward. Grab your lunch and listen to how AGC of America is positioning the industry for opportunities to thrive and how it’s defending the industry from onerous regulatory and legislative threats.

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1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Innovations in Construction Safety: Optimizing Human & Organizational Performance with Safety Technologies

Justin R Ganschow, MS, CSP, CHMM, Business Development Manager, Caterpillar Safety Services, Caterpillar Inc.
Mitch Cowart, Senior Sales & Marketing Strategy Consultant, Caterpillar | Automation & Autonomy | Technology-enabled Safety Solutions

Construction sites are complex, constantly changing systems with potential for human-equipment interactions and serious consequences if risks are not managed. Technology is continuously improving and utilizing data from machine sensors and cameras to add further safeguards, but it is not enough because humans are fallible and safety culture is impacted by both individual human and collective organizational factors.  There are 7 Human Factors currently being addressed by Caterpillar safety technologies.  When operator-focused technology solutions are supplemented with organizational solutions to build a resilient culture, it promotes the best possible outcome to see, manage and mitigate risk.

Air and Waste: Part 2 – Implementation and Discussion

Matthew Smith, P.E., LSP, Principal, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

Building on the previous session, the speakers will provide insight on implementation surrounding PFAS. What clean up options are available, and at what cost premium. What are some of the implications for sampling and testing. We will provide time for moderated group discussion on managing these wastes and state differences. Other topics for the group to explore during discussion include other air issues as well as sustainability options, such as recycling.

Group Discussion Topics (time permitting)

  1. What impact will PFAS have on the recycling and reuse of construction and demolition materials?
  2. Are there opportunities for grants or other incentives or tips to improve recycling rates of hard to recycle materials (i.e., drywall) to meet diversion goals for green buildings?
  3. How can contractors contribute to/improve the circular economy? (And what is the circular economy?)
  4. How can you establish a baseline for waste diversion from your sites?

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

Networking Break & Visit With Exhibitors

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2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Updated ANSI Fall Protection Standards: What You Need to Know Before Buying Equipment

Thomas E. Kramer PE, CSP, Program Development, LBJ Inc.

The landscape of the fall protection industry is continuously advancing and changing, and the ANSI/ASSP Z359 standards—or Fall Protection Code—are working to keep up with the evolving technologies and practices. Attendees will learn how recent and forthcoming changes to the standards impact key aspects of their organization’s fall protection program. The presenter will explain how the standards interrelate and provide insight on recently and soon to-be released standards, including new updates related to full-body harnesses, self-retracting devices, and the managed fall protection program, ANSI/ASSP Z359.2-2023. With this information, attendees can determine the best strategy for applying the new information to reduce risk for workers at heights.

Waters and Species: Part 1 – Regulatory Highlights

Kevin Boesch, CPESC, CESSWI, Compliance Project Manager – Stormwater, SWCA Environmental Consultants
Kevin Thomas, PWS, CPSS, Principal Consultant, Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Session speakers will look at key issues within water and species management: including dewatering, waters of the United States (WOTUS), and bats. What is going on in these areas and how are they likely to impact construction jobsites? Following its inclusion in the federal construction general permit, dewatering continues to be a hot topic for environmental managers. WOTUS remains a perennial issue of concern: what is the agencies’ approach (pre- and post-Sackett)? What do the new field memos cover? Bats are newcomers to the scene, but with far-ranging habitats, they are having a big impact.

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Networking Break

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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Department of Defense (DoD) Update

Jason Walsh, CSP, SMS, Safety and Occupational Health Manager, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Join AGC and USACE for a discussion on ENG Form 6293, the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Worksheet and updated training tools.

This session is brought to you by the AGC Department of Defense (DoD) Subcommittee, which maintains a working relationship with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) as it pertains to Construction Occupational Safety and Health issues. The DoD Subcommittee provides DoD entities with a partnership that can be used as a sounding board and one that represents the AGC DoD Contractor members. Services include, but are not limited to, reviewing safety and health proposed regulations, forms, policies and programs that affect the AGC Membership. The DoD Subcommittee also provides subcommittee members with continuing education related to construction occupational safety and health on DoD construction projects. Interpretations, variances, and accident trends are all considered topics of discussion.

Chair: Kevin Moorhead, Safety Director, The Korte Company
Vice Chair: Frank Wampol, Corporate VP Safety, B.L.Harbert International, LLC
Vice Chair: Tim Stout, Corporate Safety Director, Caddell Construction Co.

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum

Douglas Swanson, Ed.D, ACUE, Associate Extension Professional in Labor & Workforce Development, University of Missouri Extension, Urban East Region

The Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum provides a safe space where construction industry stakeholders can gather to share success stories, challenges, and seek/share resources and best practices.

The forum will include a presentation on Understanding Changing Workforce Dynamics by Dr. Douglas Swanson. The workforce of today is not like our parents’ workforce, and it seems like it is changing daily. Dr. Swanson will go over some of the reasons competition between employers for available workers has become so intense and how retention tools like being a Recovery Friendly employer can aid in retaining employees.

Co-Chair: Mandi Kime, Safety Director, AGC of Washington
Co-Chair: Brandon Anderson, VP of Safety, AGC of Missouri

Open Forum: Peer Review & Discussion

The Open Forum session provides an opportunity for open discussion on current issues, trends and best practices.

Chair: Tim Kuykendall, CHST, Senior Vice President, Senior Engagement Lead, Construction Loss Control, Marsh

Waters and Species: Part 2 – Implementation and Discussion

JayAnna Miller, Regional Compliance Manager, Eocene Environmental Group

Building on Part 1, we will look at navigating compliance during construction. This session will delve into crucial topics such as stormwater compliance and resource avoidance and mitigation. Through real world scenarios, we will explore strategies to avoid construction delays and remain in compliance with regulatory requirements. We will also touch on integrating sustainability into compliance practices. This session will also include dedicated time for attendees to share state-specific information to benefit the group: e.g., state water regulations that are cropping up in response to changes at the federal level as well as other relevant state stormwater and species issues.

Group Discussion Topics (time permitting)

  1. Are there new “state waters” regulations in response to clarifying the scope of federal jurisdiction?
  2. How do you build a relationship with local or regional regulatory agency staff?
  3. How do you discuss potential need for permit/consult on a project with the owner? How do you navigate differences of opinion in grey areas?
  4. What are some ways you can quantify biodiversity impacts or demonstrate efforts to improve biodiversity?

4:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Utility Infrastructure and Highway & Transportation Joint Update

Martha C. Kapitanov, Transportation Specialist, Work Zone Management Team, Federal Highway Administration-Office of Operations
Melisa D. Finley, P.E., Program Manager / Senior Research Engineer, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
James Zanios, CRIS, Partner | Property & Casualty Risk Consultant, USI Insurance Services Southwest
Mary E. Jones, Partner | Albuquerque, Hartline Barger LLP
Jaime Castillo, RSO, EMT, CHST, SHEP, CSHO-GI, CSHO-Constr, Safety Director, Mountain States Constructors Inc.

This session will cover two important topics:

  • Use and Effectiveness of Access and Egress Points in Work Zones – Workshop Summary Report
  • Nuclear Verdicts

It is brought to you by the AGC Utility Infrastructure Subcommittee and the AGC Highway & Transportation Subcommittee.

Utility Infrastructure Subcommittee

The Utility Infrastructure Subcommittee actively monitors industry trends and promotes safety and support to contractors engaged in utility construction, including water and wastewater facilities and pipelines, energy generation and transmission, and telecommunications infrastructure. The subcommittee also focuses on safety issues in other underground utility work as well as specialty work such as excavation, tunneling, boring and site preparation.

Chair: Kathy Freeman, Executive Vice President, Safety, MCG Civil

Highway & Transportation Subcommittee

The Highway and Transportation Subcommittee actively monitors and promotes work zone safety and safety concerns for contractors involved in building, maintaining, and improving transportation infrastructure.

Chair: Doug Donegan, Group Safety Director, Granite
Vice Chair: Jaime Castillo, Corporate Safety Director at Mountain States Constructors Inc

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Welcome Reception

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

6:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration Open

6:45 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

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7:15 AM – 8:00 AM

Insights from OSHA Region 7

William “Bill” McDonald, Area Director – Greater St. Louis, USDOL/OSHA

In this session, Bill will summarize work-related injury and fatality statistics, discuss OSHA National/Regional/Local Emphasis Programs, highlight OSHA initiatives and campaigns, review the most frequently cited standards in 2023, and guide employers to available OSHA compliance assistance resources.

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

The AGC Massachusetts (AGC MA) CARE Construction Safety Program

Bob Kunz, Corporate Safety Director, Dimeo Construction Company
JoEllen Racicot, Sr. Site Safety Manager, Dimeo Construction Company
Andrew Barker, CEO and Co-founder, SiteForm

During this session, the panel of speakers, led by Bob Kunz, will introduce why and how the CARE Construction Safety Program was developed, along with the principles, objectives, goals and implementation strategies and tactics, as follows:

The CARE Construction Safety Program (CARE) aims to create a culture of safety and well-being in the construction industry by addressing the four principles of CARE – Consciousness, Alignment, Respect, and Empowerment. CARE has the following objectives:

  1. Create Consciousness around safety and well-being among tradespeople in the construction industry.
  2. Align industry stakeholders to best practices promoting safety and well-being of construction tradespeople.
  3. Foster a culture of Respect for mental and physical well-being in the construction industry.
  4. Empower individuals to take action to improve safety and well-being of every tradesperson in the construction industry.

To accomplish these four objectives, the AGC MA partnered with SiteForm to design a software platform that establishes a unique worker profile, keeps track of the workers’ training certifications and completion and refresher dates. A 34-minute AGC MA CARE construction safety orientation video was produced in partnership with Ally Safety. An implementation guide and other resources (e.g., MOU, toolbox talks, event calendar, leadership training program, crew leader daily huddle practice and skills training program, safety climate survey, worker suggestion box) are being developed to support each of the four principles.

It wasn’t easy, but this collaborative effort was founded on research evidence that 40% of the workforce is assigned to as many as 12 projects per year. The CARE construction safety orientation provides a universal agreed upon message and will be recognized for 12 months by all participating CARE program participants, before refreshment is required. The video message is reliable and cascaded to workers in six languages. Supported by project safety briefings and programming, the program will return 1000’s of hours back to production without sacrifice to safety.

The CARE program has measurable outcomes to ensure that the four objectives are realized. The program will not be using lagging indicators such as incident / illness rates, but training hours and annual safety climate survey to determine strengths and opportunities for improvement.

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM

Networking Break & Visit with Exhibitors

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9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

In-House Environmental Managers Meeting

Add-on Course (see Special Events tab)

AGC is pleased to offer a series of roundtable discussions exclusively for in-house environmental managers at general construction firms.

The discussions are highly interactive and intended for environmental managers at general construction firms, though, participants’ job titles could be project managers, sustainability managers or risk managers. This meeting is not open to outside industry consultants, though they are welcome and encouraged to register for the FULL Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference or the Climate & Sustainability Track ONLY.

AGC will poll participants in advance of the meeting to identify the topics and discussion leaders. Although highly educational, there are no formal presentations. The meeting is meant to foster peer-to-peer learning and discussion of the unique opportunities, situations and challenges for environmental professionals working “in-house” at a construction firm.

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Raising the Bar: Transforming Construction Through Psychological Safety

Taylor Boileau, Superintendent, JE Dunn

Over the past 50 years, construction safety has transformed for companies across the industry. And yet 25% of workers have failed to report a work-related injury and 40% of accidents will happen within an employee’s 1st year of work. Often when we see statistics like this we turn to policies and procedures that may treat the symptom, but the root cause will remain. This presentation is designed to recognize and address one of those root causes, psychological safety.

We will start by looking into what psychological safety means. Exploring the relationship between psychological and physical safety in construction. As well as the overall benefits and limitations of incorporating this into our jobsites.

Once this foundation has been laid, we will dive into the obstacles that prevent the construction industry from obtaining psychological safety. Topics to be covered include the danger in being different, authoritarian leadership, and lack of support/guidance. We will explore each of these through perspective shifting anecdotes as well as statistics and studies.

Finally, we will address the potential solutions such as creating cultural ownership, transparent problem solving, and mentorship programs. Each solution will be evaluated on the micro individual level as well as macro with company implementation.

At the end of this presentation, the audience will walk away with a deeper understanding of psychological safety, actionable solutions for the lack of psychological safety on jobsites, and a commitment to raising the bar in construction.

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Networking Break

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Application of Field Robotics on Construction Sites

Henning Roedel, Ph.D., Former Head of Robotics, DPR Construction

Explore the practical implementation of innovative robotic tools on construction sites across the United States, with a strong emphasis on safety. From field printers to autonomous inspections, this presentation delves into the current state of the art and lessons learned from applying advanced technologies in the field. Specifically, we’ll address the safety risks posed by robots to workers’ physical and mental well-being, discussing existing mitigation strategies and ongoing initiatives. Additionally, we’ll showcase the benefits of select tools throughout the presentation.

Deploy Marketing and Communications Strategies to Produce Extraordinary Safety Results

Lisa M. Battaglia, Founder & President, Battaglia Communications

A company’s bottom line largely depends on building an employee-owned safety culture. But how do leaders grow a culture of prevention so that it is firmly grounded? Through a strategic shift in marketing and communication techniques, companies can create robust safety cultures through internal brand development and alignment around mission, vision, and values.

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch & Learn: Boost Your Material Handling Program to Lower Non-Fatal Injury Rates

Session will begin promptly at 12:20pm.

Ann Marie Dale, PhD, OTR/L, Professor of Medicine and Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Joe Shryock, COSS, STSC, Corporate Safety Director, ICON Mechanical

Everett Kelly, CHST, Corporate Safety Manager, Poettker Construction

More than one-third of non-fatal injuries involve manual material handling, yet safety programs fail to mitigate these risks routinely. This session will introduce a contractor planning tool to address manual material handling risks in construction projects across the lifecycle of the project. Contractors will share their experience with using the new approach.

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1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Crane Liability and Risk Exposure Solutions

David Wessin, Vice President Risk Engineering, American Global
Allan Brayley, PE, P.Eng, Chief Engineer, Flatiron
Sal Mazzola, Operator General Trade Superintendent, Alberici

We have assembled a panel of crane experts to provide a brief interactive presentation followed by a panel discussion with Q&A from participants. Participants will gain valuable insights on managing crane risk exposures and liability on construction projects.

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

Networking Break & Visit With Exhibitors

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2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Optimizing On-Site Health: The Role of Medical Case Management in Construction

Marianne Karg, VP Sales, Mobile Medical Corporation
Ryan Baker, NREMT-P, Director of On-site Operations, Mobile Medical Corporation

This session will educate attendees about the importance of prioritizing worker health in construction and provide insights into implementing medical case management for a safer and healthier work environment. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the importance of on-site health management, familiarity with the concept and components of medical case management, explore the benefits and challenges of implementing medical case management, and identify strategies for successful implementation.

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Networking Break

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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Government Affairs: Construction Safety Policy & Regulatory Update

Kevin Cannon, CSP, ARM, Senior Director, Safety, Health & Risk Management
Howard A. Mavity, Attorney at Law, Fisher & Phillips LLP

This session will review the latest regulatory and legislative activity on both the national and local levels. While there will be a specific emphasis on national/federal activities, relevant state/local issues will also be discussed.

Best Practices for GC and Trade Partner Relationships

Kevin Moorhead, CHST, SMS, Safety Director, The Korte Company
Scott Sears, CSP, PE, Vice President, Safety and Loss Control, Walker Engineering
Travis Weber, Director of EH&S, Haselden

Join members of AGC’s Safety and Health Committee for a roundtable discussion on the successes and pain points of harmonizing two safety programs on the jobsite, from prequalification to scheduling and workforce challenges.

This session is brought to you by the AGC Emerging Safety Professionals Subcommittee, which provides educational and networking opportunities for professionals new to the field or with a few years of experience. 

Chair: Matt Clarke, Safety Manager, TDIndustries

Open Forum: Peer Review & Discussion

The Open Forum session provides an opportunity for open discussion on current issues, trends and best practices. 

Chair: Tim Kuykendall, CHST, Senior Vice President, Senior Engagement Lead, Construction Loss Control, Marsh

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Attendee Debrief

AGC of America takes the personal and professional development of our attendees seriously. Whether you are a first-time or a regular attendee, we want to hear about your experiences over the last two days – what worked for you and what didn’t? Please join us for this informal gathering moderated by members of the safety and health committee, the group that curates the lineup of educational and networking opportunities available to you at the conference.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Networking Reception at PBR St Louis in Ballpark Village

From the toughest sport on the dirt, comes St. Louis’ most stunning country bar. Enjoy country and southern rock music, cold drinks, and games. PBR features a large dance floor, a soft-seating lounge area, private outdoor balcony, multiple bars, and the world’s meanest mechanical bull.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

7:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Registration Open

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Environmental Committee Meeting

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Embrace ESG to Win Bids and Advance your EHS Initiatives

Craig Halpern, CSP, CPE, ARM, VP - Risk Innovation & Strategy, IMA, Inc.

The presidential election in 2024 will undoubtedly bring increased rhetoric around ESG. But as we look at the calendar, in only 6 short years, the first Net-Zero Corporate Commitments come due in 2030. These same corporate commitments are beginning to influence construction designs for future facilities and increase safety risks around building commissioning. Add this to an increased investor interest in Green Bonds for municipal projects, may set the stage for increased attention to ESG at the executive level within construction firms.

Many EHS professionals already report increased pressure from their Executive Leadership to accelerate sustainable construction initiatives such as waste minimization, enhanced jobsite recycling, transitioning from diesel equipment to electric equipment, and utilizing mass timber products, as well as being able to include ESG/Sustainability initiatives and accomplishments into bid documents.

This presentation will provide an overview of ESG, ESG’s influence on corporate initiatives, and a review of ESG score cards. This session will equip EHS professionals with an overview of ESG regulations, financial pressures on contractors, a review of best practices within construction, and examples of how their peer contractors are leveraging ESG to advance their EHS initiatives.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Networking Break & Visit with Exhibitors

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9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Presentations

Pete Machalek, Co-Founding Owner/Partner, SagePresence

Presenting can be a challenge for professionals at any level of their career. Your material is important, but it can be hard to make your audience care about it as much as you want them to. Even if you get their attention, you can lose them because of the increased number of distractions and constantly shifting priorities that people are juggling. And it can be hard to find the thread that leaves them with the takeaways they need.

In this engaging and fun session, Pete draws from his roots as a filmmaker working with actors and screenwriters, followed up by 23 years of working with construction professionals -- to share the simple secrets of how to apply story and presence to make the most of any presenting opportunity.

After attending this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Capture and sustain the attention of even the most distracted audience.
  • Forge warm and confident connections with both in-person and virtual audiences.
  • Design compelling messages that speak to the interests of their audiences.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Networking Break

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Enhance Performance & Eliminate Excuses

Matt Granados, CEO/Founder, Life Pulse, Inc

We will guide attendees through bridging the gap between their current state and desired outcomes. By understanding that people are not the problem but rather people have problems, participants learn to solve these "people problems" effectively. Through self-discovery, attendees unlock how to maximize output, empowering them to navigate performance gaps, achieve their goals and help others do the same. The keynote incorporates insights from our Motivation
Management program and emphasizes building “value-based gap goals” for increased likelihood of success. Participants leave equipped to bridge their own gaps and support others in their journey toward success.

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Open Forum Discussion & Meeting Wrap-Up

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