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Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!  Our industry has a lot to be thankful for.  First of all I hope we are all thankful for our families and friends who support us in our difficult but rewarding work.  Knowing I have friends on the job and family to come home to makes all...

Hello again and Happy November from your Associate Board. We have arrived at the time of year when the sounds of equipment building roads have been replaced by the smell of roasting turkey. You have worked hard all year and now it is time to reflect on what was...

The elections are finally over and we have another 2 years of peace and quiet before the next one.  The results are in and though there were a few upsets in the state legislature, the five statewide offices were filled as many had expected.  Mark Gordon, the candidate...

October is a fine time to visit Washington D.C. and what better reason to go than for AGC’s National and Chapter Leadership Conference? And attending the AGC Centennial Celebration to boot! With, of course, a brief visit to Trump’s Hotel. Be sure to look at those...

The first 3 quarters of 2018 are behind us and we are headed into the home stretch.  How has your year turned out so far?  I hope you are on track to meet your goals and the rest of the year treats you favorably. Your associate board is winding down our member social...

Construction projects require planning and the coordinated efforts of multiple parties.  The basics involve the Owner, a design professional and a contractor.  The roles each play in the process vary with the type of construction delivery system selected for the...

August was a great time to be in Jackson as the WCA hosted the annual AGC Quad-State Conference.  Executives and board members from the Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming AGC Chapters and State DOTs as well as sponsors and national AGC representatives attended in the...

Hello again and Happy September from your associate board.  School is back in session, bow hunters are in the field, it is a little cooler in the morning, but construction season is still going strong!  Member contractors are still working all over the State to make...

While there’s no denying that college degrees have helped many people become more productive and earn more, the cost of education has also skyrocketed.  Over the last 30-40 years, college degrees increasing prices are making the return on investment for many fields...

Due to a recent opening on the WCA Board of Directors, I have the pleasure to introduce our newest WCA Director: Kevin Fulk with Aulick Leasing. Congratulations Kevin! About Kevin Kevin is currently the Vice President of Operations for Aulick and has been with the...