Director of Safety, Environment and Education Position Opens at AGC
Idaho Associated General Contractors, headquartered in Boise, Idaho seeks a qualified individual to deliver comprehensive training and education programs including but not limited to construction safety, environment and education.  Applicants should have experience in OSHA, first aid, and CPR training. Construction and/or environmental background encouraged. Strong organizational, marketing, communication, and training skills required. Generous benefit package. Salary DOE. Please send cover letter and resume to P.O. Box 7386, Boise, ID, 83707 or apply online here. Applications will be accepted through August 25, 2008. Click here for more information about the position.

Take The Bid Information Services Survey To Help AGC Serve You Better
At the Idaho AGC we are always striving to help you build your business, and we are always looking to perfect our service to the most important part of our business- the members. Please take a moment to take the Bid Information Services Survey so that we may better serve you. Click here to take survey.

Member Appreciation in Eastern Idaho
On August 5th the second annual Idaho AGC member appreciation BBQ was held at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls.   Jerry Jensen of Jensco, Inc. sponsored the event.  Along with his wife Barbara and son Tyrel, he grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for over 40 members.  Barbara’s home-made treats topped off the event.  They also had a member appreciation BBQ at Alameda Park in Pocatello on August 6th.  Jerry and his family plan on making these annual events for Idaho AGC members.

U.S. Small Business Administration News Release: HUBZone Fact Sheet
The SBA had concerns about the HUBZone program, based on a performance review of its operations and has examined the program more closely. This examination uncovered several problems and challenges; as soon as the agency discovered the problems, it moved swiftly to take corrective action. The SBA initiated a wide-ranging review of the program. In the meantime, the Government Accountability Office and SBA’s Office of Advocacy also began reviewing the program. The agency welcomed those inquiries and their recommendations. In response to HUBZone’s challenges, the agency has taken several steps to improve the program’s management and minimize fraud. Click here to view the full press release.

Troubleshooting Concrete Floors on Ground
Introducing a program which goes into depth exploring the 2008 fourth edition of PCA’s Concrete Floors on Ground by Scott M. Tarr, and James A. Farny. This program will cover the design, construction, and repair of concrete floors on ground for residential, light industrial, commercial, warehouse, and heavy industrial buildings. The emphasis will be on attaining the best possible balance among service requirements, costs, and maintenance. Participants will each be given a copy of PCA’s Concrete Floors on Ground along with additional course notes. For more information and registration go to: http://www.cement.org/learn/ln_floors_ground.asp.

Changes In Lead Paint Handling Laws Coming Soon
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating more than two square feet of painted surfaces in housing, child care facilities and schools built before 1978. Also, beginning April 2010, federal law will require contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools, built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Click here to read all about it.