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CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE JANUARY 1991 Voi LXXIII, No FEATURES 12 THE REHAB REVOLUTION Building owners predict a $67.7 billion modernization market for 1991. 14 '91 MARKETS A resource for AGC members 2S AGC SAFETY SERVICES 29 AGC SAFETY VANS 30 AGC SAFETY PUBLICATIONS State-of-the-art manuals, guides, videos, and other products to keep your jobsite a safe and profitable one 36 KEEPING DRUGS OFF THE JOBSITE Former DEA Ad ministrator Peter Bensinger says a proactive stance by construction contractors can minimize future federal regulation 38 THE STATE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Five ex pens on an industry in transition 46 AGC IS SERVICE TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD A glimpse at the resources your full-service association of fers your business 54 AGC CHAPTER DIRECTORY 58 AGC CHAPTER PUN ROOM DIRECTORY 62 LE6ISUT1VE ISSUES TRACKED BY AGC IN THE 101 ST CONGRESS 70 GOOD BUSINESS PARTNERS AGC contractors know that community leadership means doing more than the job you're paid to do DEPARTMENTS 3 PERSPECTIVE Taxation and representation 5 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AGC membership-- the owner's edge 6 NEWSLINE AGC participates in CICA meetings S AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 44 TAX A FISUL AFFAIRS Some nondiscrimination rules delayed; good faith compliance required 45 LABOR NOTES Labor issues: legislative outlook for the 102nd Congress 77 NEWSMAKERS 78 NEW PRODUCTS 84 EDITORIALS Tax policy: Legislative outlook for the 102nd Congress: Chairman Rostenkowski shares his views CONSTRUCT OR/Jonuory 1991 1 CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 1991 Vol. LXXIII, No. 2 alII FEATURES 11 rip. rorert a. roe The chairman of the House Public Works and Transportation Committee pledges a national infrastructure program. 14 IN DEFENSE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY By Senator Steve Symms (R-Idaho). 16 6ARBA6E: REDUCE AND RECYCli Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.) introduces legislation to stem the solid waste crisis. ID 1991: FEARLESS FORECASTS FROM AROUND THE IN DUSTRY Heads of leading industry associations and institu tions on the year ahead. 23 HELP FOR SUPERFUND SURETIES Amendments to the Superfund act should bring more bonding firms into the hazardous waste market. 26 RUCKS FROM L.U.S.T. Leaking underground storage tanks: a $90 billion market. 21 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS Why it can be dangerous to work without one. 30 ASBESTOSI If you do renovations, it can show up when you least expect it. 31 HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING Skilled hazardous waste cleanup workers: AGC is meeting the need. 32 PUBLIC WORKS AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE I02ND CONGRESS 33 T.l. JAMES A COMPANY, INC. The founder's spirit and vision guide the company toward the 21st century. 37 WHOSE LAND IS IT? Federal environmental constraints on water resource use and development--are they national land use planning in disguise? ds< isk Polio vay in the i material licy It's y&V&on DEPARTMENTS 3 PERSPKTIVE State of the Union PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Why The Governor Race? NEWSLINE Chairman Rostenkowski addresses AGC Tax and Fiscal Affairs Committee AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 39 NEW PRODUCTS 41 INSURANCE Review your risk management 42 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AGC shop drawing guidelines 45 CLASSIFIEDS 4B EDITORIALS Wetlands--The balanced approach: AGC continues its commitment to safety and health: Markets. ] OgTIjCTOR 5SN0i6?-di9ii. pMmtrna Or ** 4wscodComm d Aamys iWO.MV Wm^or. D C 20006 CooGanwof Cerwoew Z U.S and CwOo *GC memda ' ? ujbmxfo*'. $ l Otr . non ' I wH muvw ino a*v dwv! SJOfv*. $37 SC/7 , $500 yn . 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FA* 12021 3*7.600* /T)CONSTRUCTOR/Februory 1991 CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE MARCH 1991 FEATURES 12 1991 CIT FORECAST 14 DEBRIS DILEMMA 14 ALOHAI Highlights and schedule of AGC' s 72nd Annual Convention. 15 CONVENTION SEMINARS 24 AGCJC0HS7MCT0* EXPO '91 42 FINANCING ELECTIONS 43 AGC FAC MAKES CONSTRUCTION'S VOICE HEARD 64 #1 CLUB" 1991 Strength through growth. 66 AGC'S CRAFTWORKER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Testing to be held in April. October. 4B THE $56 MILLION DISPUTE How mediation resolved the Bureau of Reclamation's largest claim. 71 WRITE TOUR OWN SOFTWARE How Croom Construction creates quick cost reports and saves time, money. 73 AGC VOCATIONAL RECOGNITION PR06RAM 74 HARDHAT TOURS Politicians and the news media are amazed by what they see. 76 VA CONTRACTS How equitable are adjustments when change orders delay a project? 78 '90S...DECADE OF SAFETY A HEALTH...DON'T DO DRUGS AND DRIVE New federal regulations. SO BULLISH ON EDUCATION The Delaware Contractors Association reaches out to its community. 82 REVISING AN AGC CLASSIC Updating "The Use of CPM in Con struction.'' 84 A NATIONAL EMERGENCY America's bridges are falling and our roads are crumbling. 85 REDUCING AMERICA'S "THIRD DEFICIT" Economist David Aschauer calls for increased infrastructure spending to boost the economy. 91 LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK IN THE 102ND CONGRESS Vol LXXIII, No. 3 departments PERSPECTIVE Grip and grin... and more PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE A year not soon to be forgotten 8 NEWSLINE Lindstrom scholar ship announced ID AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 88 NEW PRODUCTS 93 CLASSIFIEDS 96 EDITORIALS PAC power: AGC's craftworker certi fication program: Salute to Colorado Contrac tors Association Inc. CONSTRUCTOR/Morch 1991 r\ \ '!* 'iMKd a|acf .oe. r Moo- .I CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE APRIL 1991 FEATURES 16 REBUILDING KUWAIT Repairing the ravages of Iraqi occupanon. 19 COVER STORY: "COOPERATION MUST REPLACE CON FLICT" AGC President Marvin Black leads the industry back to reason. 23 A TEAR OF ACCOMPLISHMENT Annual Report of the Associated General Contractors of America. 35 A YEAR OF CHALLENGES President Black establishes his agenda for AGC. 40 THE HIDDEN COSTS OF JOBSITE ACCIDENTS A poor safety record can be more expensive than you think. 42 BON BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. Since 1909 Building the Gulf South. A profile. 46 OWNERSHIP TRANSFER AGC owners of closely held firms respond to a survey on this critical issue. 4B AGC'S 1991 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 52 THE 102ND CONGRESS Legislative challenges and oppor tunities. 63 GUEST EDITORIAL: THE STRIKE BILL A dangerous piece of legislation would destroy the balance of power between labor and management. Vol. IXXIIi, No. A DEPARTMENTS 3 PERSPECTIVE It can't be right! PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE A commitment... and 10 objectives 4 NEWSUNE Cloudy sides at Business in Paradise Convention. Association business con ducted with gusto. 14 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 53 LEGAL MATTERS Court upholds terms of prime contract 54 CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION Improving productivity: the executive's role 55 NEWSMAKERS 56 REGIONAL ACTION St NEW PRODUCTS 60 CLASSIFIEDS CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE MAY 1991 FEATURES ABC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE . . . CONTRACTORTO-CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATION II MORE CONTRACTOR-TO-CONTRACTOR COMMUNICA TION . . . A6C CHARTER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AGC's bedrock foundations have had a busy year. 23 KUWAIT UPDATE New construction contract awards grind to a halt. 2S MEET THE LEADERS Profiles and photos of the leaders of construction associations and some construction unions. 32 AGC/MOTOROLA BUILD AMERICA WINNERS The best of the best: construction's outstanding projects for 1990. 3 CONSTRUCTOR EXCLUSIVE: THE WETLANDS FORUM A wide-ranging look at construction's hottest topic, including AGC's Wetlands Task Force and views from top officials in the Corps of Engineers, EPA, and the Soil Conserva tion Service. 49 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Supporting the troops in an era of fiscal austerity. 51 MO WINNERS AGC's Safety Statistics Tabulation Program (SST) promotes pride, safety, and profit. 53 ASC'S HEAVY-INDUSTRIAL DIVISION Profile. 54 Al JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION CO. Profile. 40 6COSYNTHETKS UPDATE A directory of new products and applications for construction contractors. 70 SflUNO YOUR BUSINESS How to get out intact. 71 IS YOUR MONEY SAFE? Use these strategies to make sure you don't end up a loser. Vol. LXXIII, No. 5 DEPARTMENTS 3 PERSPECTIVE Behind the scenes in Washington 5 PRESIDENT'S MESSABE Let us together build quality construction 7 NEWSLINE 21 ABC DIVISION BRIEFS 72 NEW PRODUCTS 75 NEWSMAKERS 74 CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION Planning next season's programs 77 CLASSIFIEDS BO EDITORIALS Guest editorial: The issue of fairness CONSTRUCTOR/Moy 1991 CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE JUNE 1991 Vol. LXXIII, No. 6 FEATURES II <3 June 1991/CONSTRUCTOR BUILDING ROADS TO THE 21 It CENTURY CONSTRUCTOR talks with Rep. John Paul H merschmidt (R-Aik.) and Rep. Bud Shuster dt-Pi. two 11X11 integral in shaping the future at li. highways AGC'S HIGHWAY DIVISION Profile. Highway legislation tops national agenda. U.S. HIGHWAYS IN THE 21ST CENTURY FHWA Administrator Thomas Lar son on the national highway program RESTORING THE TRUST Kentucky Governor Wallace Wilkinson on fttsi up the funds dedicated to highways SAYING "NO" TO NO GROWTH National spotlight on Maine ballot U.S. TOU NETWORK GROWS Some new facilities being privatized THE CRISIS PROGRAM How one chapter's public education founds j is shaking up the state of New York SPECIAL REPORT: TW ECONOMIC STATE Of THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY An AGC white paper finds the decline in thecas* f<r tion industry is gettng worse, not better. Infract I ture investment has ground to a halt. And de<i I interest rates are of little help, as banks ait | tant to finance construction projects. COMMON SENSE AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES AGC works to secure regulations for the As*n* with Disabilities Act reflecting the realines of * strucdon jobsites ACT AGC'S COMMENTS ON ADA'S EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS The full text of AGC's comments on the EEOC if posed regulations on the ADA's employn? quirements i ran Sena coufcj cent b Af thru* Integ Rnp anr Maa Adi r SENATE HIGHWAY BILL COULD MEAN 50 PERCENT DROP IN HIGHWAY MARKET. SEE PAGE 5. I ill HaroR-Pa.). of n freeing .oundaoon ; oonstrucInfrastrucd declining are rehicAmericans les of conEOCsjaooyment re- AGC MODEL SURVEY Detailed questions localities must answer to justify special preference programs ATKINSON: EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION Profile. A 62-year partnership with AGC AGC TO CONGRESS: H.R. 1063 WON T MAKE JOBSITES SAFER Needed are education and training, not more paperwork, says AGC's Mike Timura in testimony IN PURSUIT of CREDIT The second in a series of articles on how you can pro tect your business in the current credit crisis HAZARDOUS A comprehensive guide' to more than PAGE 27 WASTE DIRECTORY 200 services and products DEPARTMENT SI PERSPECTIVE Senate highway bill could mean 50 per cent drop in high way market PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Building owner confidence in AGC members through Skill, Integrity and Responsibility NEWSLINE Major Davis-Bacon Act victory 13 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 127 NEW PRODUCTS 13* CONSTRUCTION MARKETING Savvy marketing is the key to survival... and success 137 LEGAL MATTERS Avoid these words: "may be decided by arbitration" 131 NEWSMAKERS 139 IIOIONAl ACTION 141 CLASSIFIEDS 144 EDITORIALS Construction and the overall economy: DavisBacon... simple words and simple justice; Invest ment opportunity PAGE 87 * IJC7 JP3JO* 3CT W-40D* C^STtuCTOt s vs CONSTRUCTOR/June 1991 CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE JULY 1991 Vol. LXXIII, No. 7 features wmmmmmammmmmmm 1 f-m PAGE 42 STRATEGIC PLANNING \ primer. Institute this proven TOR THE system to boost productivity, im- FAMILY BUSINESS prove profits, and keep the family together 1 HOW CONTRACTORS SHOULD RATI The third in a series of articles on surviving the credit crisis THEIR BANK THE BOTTOM UNI IN IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION SAFETY A construction industry cost-effectiveness report CHAPTER OF THE The AGC of Washington shares the secrets of Its YEAR success A NEW UNINSURED a federal appeals court finds no CGL coverage for RISK FOR design of a sheeting and shoring system because of . CONTRACTORS "professional services" exclusion THE OREGON- . . . . . .. COLUMBIA CHAPTER A teader m roembership servKes AGC'S ADVANCED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (AMP) A unique learning experience AMP GRADUATES Since 1986, more than 300 construction executives have chosen the industry's premier learning program | TNI 1991 ANNUAL ?!A year of new faces and new scholarships EDUCATION AND ' RESEARCH FOUNDATION COMPUTER ALERT A message to AGC contractors from Donna Lorcfc. AGC Computer Information Systems Committee, about your computer needs 5F ( C 7F I s g 12 72 109 102 104 10S a s p s S n c a re -o e - m m K. o -a c r.m July 1991/CONSTRUCTOR 64 ACC STUDENT CHAPTERS A 60-year-old program fosters leadership and net working opportunities for the construction industry 's future workers ADC STUDENT CHAPTER DIRECTORY AGC student chapters and sponsoring AGC chapters D EPARTMENTS 1 perspective Quotas...A ticket to Coventry. ..U.S.A. style 7 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Building strong relationships with all industry groups 1 NEWSLINE Senate transportabon bill invites massive diversion of highway funds IT AGC DIVISION DRUM 104 INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK President anBounces new Eastern Europe initiatives 107 TAX A FISCAL AftAIRS Your S corporation may be in jeopardy: new Treasury rules create hazards lot INSURANCE Making the commitment to safety n NEW PRODUCTS 1M UDOR NOTES Davis-Bacon developments after Midway Excavators 10* NKNWAY REPORT S. 1204 poses a serious threat to the federal-aid highway program 111 LEGAL NUTTERS Contractor's acts, when taken as a whole, substanbated subcontractor's claim of breach of contract IN CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION Preconstruction planning with STP IH ROW TO USE nw special MIT DIRECTORY 110 RUILMNG REPORT Cooking the books III HEAVY/MDUSTRIAL REPORT AGC and Corps of Engineers discuss resolving disputes without litigation 113 MUNICIPALUTILITIES REPORT Clean Water Act reauthorization 113 MANPOWER A TRAIMM6 REPORT CEEF and Maryland Chapter help Bal timore vo-tech students prepare for real world 114 POLITICAL ACTION REPORT The right tool-- political action IIS NEWSMAKERS 114 REGIONAL ACTION 117 CLASSIFIEDS 120 EDITORIALS The Advanced Management Program: for the chosen few; Chapter of the year; Achieving excellence in safety performance 131 DIRECTORY SECTION A-l ta A-111, AGC Committees, Chapters, and Other Bodies B-l to B-133 AGC Members Listed Geographically C-l to C-18 AGC Members Listed Alphabetically D-l to D-22 AGC National Associate Members Listed Geographically E-l to E-22 AGC National Associate Members Listed Alphabetically 73RD YEAR OF PUBLICATION WON 1 xovw* bar i Lcrao IcM- ( fame Mw ms wiuu OwrC 1 tutoa W1 J ioe"w Fvqpb j ScnsaM MOMnteoiMI^KS--Manat cewmaimM bvtoid Owwoenar M haor^r *5Sl^L*ato CtMawrMiaSwIGMar*i*vataieva tifmt Oiw CNmtoafra1 * rngeua> (CMftarWrtelramnIenmN Pi --w teWrmHa4 Cfusi usyii ^M*oaar Sms* hiasjn 1M*R5Mrwa* mi T>aaiMH T#r*v M Ootioartar No Tauoi T^y m Oweaw MCrmrq G*wm> OpifcW 3aN*F tfcaOnWrd wMas iMs DSturnDhewaMryiui Mr Mr Nrowgr tec Dap O OMoroMd AihStcoMt a Nwwr taMy ' 5 C JCOte-Si* IKT WXJOtO ,J0?. W-OO* CONSTRUCTOR/July 1991 <3 ZNiTR.CTlON'S management magazine COVER STORY: WHITE HOUSE'S BOBBIE KIIBERG AND THE OFFICE Of PUBLIC UAISOH FEATURES 6C: WORKING TO PROTECT HIGHWAY FUNDING New bil) would open door to diversions" of funds. THE MASS TRANSIT FALLACY Diverting highway funds to mass 1"8 ransit hurts many, helps few. ALL IN THE FAMILY i ransferring ownership? Preparing a uccessor? Have a problem? The 20 A Closely Held Business Committee can help. MICRO-TUNNELING A look at the fastest-growing method trenchless technology. ^f | iH Til iV AUGUST 1991 Vol. LXXIII, No. 8 SCHEDULE OF MIDYEAR EVENTS AND MEETINGS Quality events . . . your investment in today's challenges and oppor tunities. SCHEDULE OF MIDYEAR SEMINARS Quality programs offering informa tion, inspiration, and entertainment. THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY . . . WHERE EXPERIENCE AHD INNOVATION MERGE Profile of a company that's been with AGC for more than 70 years. SETTLING OUT OF COURT WITH ADR A primer on alternative dispute resolution. CONSTRUCTOR'S 1991 DIRECTORY OF TRAILER MANUFACTURERS APPRAISAL LICENSING New federal regulations mandate -tncter standards for appraisers. DOD's ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM 1 difficult market worth $20 billion or more. SPECIAL SECTION: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS" -or market knowledge, for perfor mance and delivery, for cooperation and coordmation, it's AGC's 1991 Midyear Meeting September 27 October 1. `$v*o aj*1*'. ( CONSTKC'C*1 SMS<1 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Building legislative strength and effec tiveness AGC's SEPTEMBER 5, 1990, MESSAGE TO CONGRESS S AGC's IAARCH 19,1991, MESSAGE TO CONGRESS A NEWSLINE Robert Fay ap pointed to Federal Committee on Apprenticeship 130J' 1 *-* 7C7 *'.400 B AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 49 NEW PRODUCTS 55 NEWSMAKERS 56 REGIONAL ACTION 57 CLASSIFIEDS 1 US *GC 'M-w i is COtSTPuCO* I V S CONSTRUCTOR/August 1991 <D CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES SEPTEMBER 1991 GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT QUALITY Total Quality Management (TQM) offers a new leadership role for AGC and a competitive edge for contractors. By Iowa State Professor Gerald Chase and 1990 Building Division Chairman Peter Doyle. WELCOME TO ST. LOUIS Enjoy AGC's 1991 Midyear Meeting in a city steeped in history, tradition, and beauty. AIA PRESIDENT C. JAMES LAWLER In a wide-ranging interview with CONSTRUCTOR, Lawler discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act. the environment, partnering, and other issues of mutual concern. AGC * THREE-TEAR EFFORT ON HIGHWAT BILL Your association has led a three-year effort in support of a highway bill that ad dresses the nation's mounting backlog of highway and bridge needs. GUEST EDITORIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: ESSENTIAL NEEDS NOT BEING MET Frank Hanley, general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers, explains why he believes America is "severely shortchanging the future of her infrastructure." HALLMARKS OF EXCELLENCE: 20 TEARS OF BUILD AMERICA AWARDS For 20 years AGC and Motorola have teamed up to recognize the finest con struction jobs in the land. This inspiring retrospective, pleasing to the eye. details past winners of the ultimate quality award. AVOIDING BANK FAIIURI Striking a balance between good citizenship and asset protection is a wise course of action. VoL IXXIII, No.: DESi A dm DESIGN-BUILD AT GSA 50 Administrator Richard G. Austin explains the GSA's policy. DO TOU SPEAK METRIC? 51 A look at the potential benefits of converting to the metric system and federal government efforts aimed at converting American jobsites. PRIVATIZATION COMES Of A6E 52 The public/private partnerships of the '90s offer expanded markets for con tractors. NABHOIZ CONSTRUCTION: A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE 54 AGC member profile. NATIONAL AGC MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SEASON 1991*1*92 58 A schedule of upcoming conferences by contractors for contractors in the areas of construction contracts, advanced management, ownership transfer, construc tion marketing, and safety. METAL BUILDINGS 60 A growing market for contractors. ****AL. OKTRICTM. mm Vi W, CONS! RUCTION CONTRACT ISSUES: How to Manoge the Risks and Improve Owner-Contractor Working Relationships November 6, 7, & 8, 199! St. Louis, Missouri Risks are inherent in construction. Prry-^g for a aoastnrtkn project and un* j jndmg a construction contract Amrr**** these* eieUe Thi* I I 1991 METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURERS 61 A directory of vendors. OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTERS 1991 64 A look at the long hours, leadership, and elbow grease expended by the winners of AGC's annual awards. DEPARTMENTS I PERSPECTIVE Transportation legislation-- without addressing needs 1 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Building the con struction industry's image--through partnering S NEWSLINE Business Round table annual con ference 11 AGC MIDYEAR MEETING... AT A GLANCE 13 DIVISION BRIEFS *7 NEW TECHNOLOGY Cover photo: American Institute of Architects President C. I Jomes Lawler stands in front of The AIA Gold Medal Wall ot AIA national headquarters in Washington, D.C. 72 CONSTRUCTION MARKETING To market, to market . . . one contractor's suc cess story 73 NEWSMAKERS 74 CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AGC education and research foundation announces 1992 an nual awards com petition 75 REGIONAL ACTION 77 CLASSIFIEDS SO EDITORIALS Saluting winners; Time for action on highways; Lagniappe . . . and a trophy worth winning. CONSTRUCTOR/September 1991 I CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE mmmmmmmmmmmmKmmmmmm features* 12 20 AGC's MIDYEAR MEETING IN ST. 10UIS-THE ACTIVISTS ADDRESS THE ISSUES Highlights from AGC's Midyear Meeting. AGC: COMMITTED TO QUAUTY A look at what the association is doing to ensure excellence on all fronts. OCTOBER 1991 Vol. UXIII. No. s S3 c c r AGC INDUSTRIAL MARKET SERVICES 2) AGC responds to the unique needs of its industrial contractors. AGC'S MANPOWER AND TRAINING SERVICES 23 Creating a nationwide pool of highly skilled workers for this century I and the next. I PARTNERING 26 Putong the handshake back in the construction process. 30 PRE-CONSTRUCTION TEAMWORK Getting the owner, architect, and contractor together early saves time and money while increasing quality. IMPROVING OUR SCHOOLS 33 The America 2000 Initiative needs a commitment to construction. 34 SPECIAL SECTION: AGC IS SERVICE TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD Since 1918, AGC has been providing the services to construction con tractors that enable them to give construction owners what they seek: a quality project brought in on time, within budget. A glimpse at the services that give AGC contractors the competiuve edge. MOTOROLA PUNT BUILT IN RECORD TIME When Motorola wanted to fast track its state-of-the-art semiconductor plant, it turned to AGC for a state-of-the-art contractor. SNARING RISKS, REDUCING CONFLICT Equitable risk allocation is in everyone's best interest. October 1991 /CONSTRUCTOR IXXIII. No. iO SPECIAL SECTION: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PUBLICATIONS A SERVICES CATALOG Sixteen pages of manuals, videos, guides, and programs . . . because nothing on your jobsite is more important than safety. REACHING OUT TO OWNERS Finding the right contractor for your job is getting easier, thanks to AGC. AGC CHAPTER DIRECTORY Wherever your construction project is in the United States, help with our needs is just a phone call away. AGC CHAPTER PUN ROOM DIRECTORY Where owners find the construction firms to get the job done right. MG S JCCESS^ E HACC SAFETY *NEAlTM,ERVICE$ A moral imperative that's also smart business. 1 AGC SAFETY VANS Taking the message where it matters most--your jobsite. " 4 -I .. 'f -> > I CONSTRUCTOR FORUM: REPEAL THE WICKS UWI An inflexible law in New York State that requires four separate con tracts on public building projects is breaking the budget. NEW FEDERAL "ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES" AFFECT YOU Sweeping new regulations will reach virtually every building owner and other construction user. ! PERSPECTIVE Another owner edge 1 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Partnering ... as a bamer to faganon 1 REWSUNE Highway legislation still needed at press time DEPARTMENTS I* AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 100 NEW TECHNOLOGY Building Better Businesses with the IBM AS/400 III LEGAL MATTERS Despite disclaimers, con struction manager is held liable for in juries 112 INSURANCE Builders risk insurance 113 CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION Contractor involvement in America 2000 114 REGIONAL ACTION IIS NEWSMAKERS 116 CUSSIFIEDS 120 EDITORIALS Partnering and lawyers; en vironmental ex tremism; Serving owners: AGC chapters lead the way CONSTRUCTOR/October 1991 & CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES NOVEMBER 1991 Vol. IXX!::, No I EXPERIENCE THE DALLAS DIFFERENCE You can't afford to miss the AGC 1992 Convention, February 27 - March 2 CONVENTION AT-A-GLANCE SCHEDULE Your guide to forums, business sessions, seminars, and social events. APPLYING REASON TO ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS AGC President Marvin M. Black speaks to the radio show "Construction Report" about a balanced approach to environmental protection. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT S CORPORATIONS The pros and cons of converting. AVOIDING THE TAX TRAPS OF OWNERSHIP TRANSFER The rules are complex and constantly changing. Expert advice is a must if you want to get out with your shirt. TURNING ADVERSITY ON ITS EAR The AGC of Virginia Inc. responds to the recession with a dynamic marketing campaign, beefed-up member services, and aggressive legislative action. THE FIVE STAGES OF GROWTH Which stage is your closely held company in? The answer can help you survive and prosper. CASE STUDY: SUCCESSFUL OWNERSHIP TRANSFER How a $7 million contractor funded his retirement, passed the business on to his sons, and ensured the financial solvency of his loved ones. PRESERVING THE DUAL BANKING SYSTEM New congressional legislation could change the way your local bank does business. WHAT'S NEW IN CRANE AND CONCRETE PUMP TECHNOLOGY 'November 1991/CONSTRUCTOR AGC 1992 CONVENTION PROFIT FROM THE EXPERIENCE FEB. 27 - MARCH 2 IN DALLAS SEE PAGE 16 Kill, Nc 2. if you f 48 MI-TECH TRUCKING Global competition means more choices for contractors. RECORDS AND LIABILITY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW 52 A minor investment today can save you from expensive litigation down the road. CHALLENGING THE IRS 56 A health care provider successfully defends its right to hire independent con tactors. GROOMING TOMORROW'S CEOS 58 AGC-sponsored young executive programs are helping to ensure that the next generation will be the best. l J.S. AlBERICi CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. Bjj Control and diversity spell success. AGC STUDENT CHAPTERS 65 These good neighbors serve their communities while learning skills for the future. i umve in to his I PERSPECTIVE 1 Virus 7 ' PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Safety and health: the moral obligation B NEWSLINE Kirk Fordice elected governor of Mississippi 12 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 49 NEW TECHNOLOGY Finding new work with your computer EN 75 CONSTRUCTION MARKETING It takes money to make money, but how much? 77 REGIONAL ACTION 79 NEWSMAKERS BO CLASSIFIEDS B4 EDITORIALS Odds and ends CONSTRUCTOR/November 1991 MAGAZINE DECEMBER 1991 Vol. IXXIII, No. 12 FEATURES THE INTEKMOOAl SURFAO TRANSFORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT Where the highway dollars,go in the six-year $151 tdboo legislation Includes the following; A SUM TO Tin ACT'S MAJOR PROGRAMS (10); ARC'S WORTS ON TRANSFORTATION BUI (13); ACC BEHINC THE SCENES (13) SUMMARY Of ESTIMATED AFFORTIONMENTS FOR FT IWMM7 (14); METROFOUTAM FUNNIN6 ORGANIZATIONS (14) CONSTRUCTION: FACTS AND REALITY The sdormaoon AGC has given to the White House, Congress, and the media on the relationship between the health of the construction industry and the healtfa of the U.S. economy. . .. . n YOUR BANR FULLS THE FIOG Tfcs far staviving the credit crunch. ": CHANGING SOFTWARE Challenge or chaos? Training and support make the deference. ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE: THE NEXT INFORMATION REVOLUTION Computer-to-computer transactions are a growing trend. EXFANDING YOUR COMFtlTER SYSTEM One company's story. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOFTWARE INVENTORY CONSTRUCTOR'S ninth annual listing of more than 250 software systems. INTEGRATE YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEMS Link your PCs and mans far greater speed, accuracy, and profit. SNOOD TOO USE AN EARTHWORK SERVICE BUREAU? in-bouse earthwork estimating can be costly ad difficult. For a fee, some compnies wB do it for you. EARTHWORK TARE-OFF SOFTWARE Who sells it. how to use h. ^ 7/ MCGOUGH CONSTRUCTION CO., NK. "The fourth generation of craftsman buAden." .. MEPARTMEN T S pREsnars MESSAGE The relationship of quality to profit ability., and a P.S. NEWSLINE Xegiafative npdatt 71 NEW TECNN010CY The Big Iron BoardTM offers an innovative equip ment marketing system 74 NEWSMAKERS r 74 REGIONAL ACTION 77 ClASSmEDS AO bftoruu Revisiting oonstructioo's image :_\ CONSTRUCTOR/December 1991