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CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES JANUARY 1994 Vol. IXXVI, No. 1 18 KEYS TO SUCCESS Twenty-four AGC firms share the philosophies that have made them thrive 28 THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION Officers of the Confederation of Interna tional Contractors' Association (C1CA) 32 AGC CHAPTER DIRECTORY One-hundred-and-one AGC Chapters serve con tractors and owners nationwide 38 A CONSTRUCTOR SALUTE TO THE MOLES A BEAVERS Heavy construction contractors who get the job done AGC-Constructor Information S Network 434) 44 AGC IS SERVICE TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD AND IS THE OWNER'S EDGE A special 16-page guide to the services that make AGC contractors the most knowledgeable and competitive in the industry Quality Sells... Safety Pays... Customers Rule 60 OWNER'S EDGE IS MEMBER BENEFIT: AGC PUN ROOMS ACROSS AMERICA Once simply a place to review blueprints, AGC plan rooms have evolved in to dynamic business development centers 63 1994 PUN'ROOM DIRECTORY Another service of your local AGC Chapter Wh ok nl, nments. atte 860 is. t trenchers perform- Ca ^nd n een Case hat k irough exclusmty and smooid. you and hi loadei Case ineco Ccr n.n Cast 68 PARTNERING SUCCESS STORIES-WINNERS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT AGC con tractors with the right stuff 74 THE AGC/MOTOROU BUILD AMERICA AWARDS Quality in action AGC CONTRACTOR PROFILE DIRECTORY Index to chapters--see back of AGC Contractor Profiles tab page How to use this directory--see page following tab page Section A alphabetical listing Section B geographical listing mmmmm DEPARTMENTS 3 PERSPECTIVE Profiles 14 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 5 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE BO NEW TECHNOLOGY Exceed customer expectations 105 LEGAL MATTERS NIWSUNE Risk Allocation Summit successful What's wrong with arbitration and how to fix it. Part 1 PLAINTIFF'S 106 INNOVATIONS IN PARTNERING The third national Project Partnering and Team Building Conference 107 CONSTRUCTION MARKETING "Lunch and learn": a recipe for success 10B REGIONAL ACTION 109 NEWSMAKERS 512 EDITORIALS Infrastructure invest ment reinforces economic recovery, and The National Highway System: a new vision EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTOR/Jonuory 1994 untingsof *re glass, is would be| the new sionsystei >J?SUCnCN'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES FEBRUARY 1994 Vol. IXXVI. No. 2 is not created equal ting software. LL , istruCTion acc ike anvthmg eke or 1 :iique product ofrij CTION IING CONSTRUCTION FUNNING AND SCHEDULING AGC sets a new industry standard with a nuts-and-bolts guide to harnessing computer power on the jobsite iftsmanship. d a lot ofcapability t owerful nrlanooal; nding Work moth*. J rmational on-sotr j a Cost Project** rj sers say is the bes/ 'rt Writer that pvr want, m the fora > :asy to use and ki hi de? It tailors itsdfit j s, so you don't nerd i mg to make it don, you gen : software with lots rvywhere else. That, regrated withVsctl LING 18 CONSTRUCTION MARKETS 1094 An overview of public construction markets, including DOD, Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, Soil Conservation Service, NOAA, airports, highways, wastewater treatment, EPA, GSA, VA. hazardous waste, and Department of Energy 28 WORKERS' COMF: COMBAT OR COOPERATION? Improving the workers compensation system through collective bargaining 34 SBA'S SURETY BOND GUARANTEE PROGRAM AGC recommends expanding successful effort to help small contractors get a leg up 39 TORCON-MAKING THE TRANSITION AGC member profile 44 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS '94 BUILDINGS Magazine predicts moderniza tion and retrofit spending will reach an all-time high in 1994 1 project mi expert training, tbi id trouble-free if et one more vcrui ic experience and ,- e port professionali 46 CONGRESS CONFRONTS HEALTH CARE Both chambers of Congress will spend the better part of this year analyzing and revising the Clinton proposal 48 UOISUTIVE STATUS REPORT The bottom line on major legislation pending in the second session of the 103rd Congress hereto listen. Tor' To give vou ideas ,r . r 500 construcoor. i st from their wtN .ger to do the sin* '-j 49 SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF BUILDING TOMORROW TOGETHER AGC s 75th Annual Convention!CONSTRUCTOR Exposition, March 17-22, 1994, Orlan do, Florida thinking about il1 nformattonsystetr. i should see Visw-I 13/682-2877, and ir^ i do for you. .'t do stained glass' 11 forever color ns'l istruaion sofa**' Comrnn'S*1,-- iKdarJ*'-1 >*rfcwyAve..ba .82-2877 FAXSMH 1 PBSPKTIVE Volunteers I NBIKNT'S 1 AGC in the hdonnation Af t sune Corps ol Engii leeks construe research prop* 56 OT FORECAST 1994 DEPARTMENTS 42 NEW TECHNOLOGY 70 LEGAL MATTERS John Deere expands earthmoving lines 49 INNOVATIONS IN PARTNERING 71 What's wrong with arbitration and how to fix it--Part NEWSMAKERS Hogle Zoo Discovery 72 REGIONAL ACTION Land 73 CUSSiFIEDS 74 EDITORIALS Upgrading from ` `poor-fair-mediocre ' ' to "safe & efficient" CONSTRUCTOR/Februory 1994 m system rested equi ftwaie. lit loniecounca 'thing d*1 Toduciot'aa iship. ofcapabOna il relioaul i WorkmadK. niloMaic Project**p vis the beam .erthstgro nthefonmui useandaife lilorsitsdf* >u don't need miktitrigji! lugetwdliq ire with fata re else. Whi d with Vast ctmanagtsr: training, dm ible-fret maj more very c .rienceanien ofessionik. o listen. Top e you ideas. T> :onsrrucwx -n their coop do the sin* p1 .ing aboutabrt ation system. ,d see Visiote 2-2877, and fa r you. rained glass!* ver color ytxr ion sofrwin iurL cnr'i dor*"** .Avt.Wa**1* "kSTRUCTON'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES MARCH 1994 Vol. LXXVI, No 3 TIFFANY LOPEZ: THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION The Construction Innova tion Forum honors the brightest construction minds in America PROJECT PARTNERING: THE ARCHITECT'S PERSPECTIVE A look at how Part nering is sweeping the design field WINNERS OF DISTINCTION The Second Annual Build Ohio Competition WELCOME TO ORLANDO The 1994 AGC Convention...The perfect mix of business and pleasure AGC COHVtm\QHlCONSTRUCTOR EXPO AT A GLANCE CONSTRUCTOR EXPO '94 A handy guide, including floor plans and alphabetical listing of 165 exhibitors PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION MARKETS Continued from the February CONSTRUCTOR SUPERVISORS IN SUSPENSE Efforts to instill TQM can be thwarted by front line supervisors, fearful of losing their jobs. Here's how to get them on board and add value to your company at the same time. WHO AND WHAT IS AGC PACT BUILDING TOMORROW TOGETHER The AGC Task Force Report...Special Preference AGC MEMBERS DIG OUT AFTER EARTHQUAKE SAFETY TRAINING FILMS FOR CONSTRUCTION AGC's generic safety videos address fundamental aspects of jobsite safety perspective Ms. Tiffany Lopez RESIDENT'S MESSAGE thanks to each of you . . . 10 W4 prictc ^ l,9f<AAU. &04* 74 DEPARTME NTS MMBH NEWSUNE B9 AGC introduces Safety Management Training Course AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 90 NEW TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS IN 91 NEWSMAKERS PARTNERING 92 REGIONAL ACTION Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company 9* EDITORIALS Do you know a LEGAL MATTERS business without a Partnering-how to suc PAC? Sure hope it ceed in the construction ain't yours business CONSTRUCTOR/Morch 1994 /1J -SfTUqiQN'S MANAGEMENT magazine FEATURES APRIL 1994 Vol. IXXVI, No. 4 AGC's ORLANDO CONVENTION . . . 75 YEARS Of BUILDING TOMORROW TOGETHER "HONOR, TRUTH, DUTY" AGC's Jim Lail JIM LAIl'S FOCUS-EDUCATION, OUTREACH, COOPERATION The address of AGC President James W. Lail to the 1994 Convention PARTNERS IN PROGRESS Kenote Speaker Maynard Jackson on Rebuilding America . . . Together THE SPIRIT OF PARTNERING Winners of the 1994 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards AGC'S 1994 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REBUILDING AMERICA AGC Past President Byron Farrell at Ground breaking Infrastructure Conference THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF A DRUG TESTING PROGRAM If a company wants to be fully competitive in today's marketplace, it must establish a Drug-Free Workplace any FBSPKTIVE 7 NEWSUNE SB CONSTRUCTION *0 NEWSMAKERS Survey results and lessons learned AGC urges Congress to make NHS MARKETING Beyond *1 CLASSIFIED survival for the mid-size 5 RESIDENT'S MESSAGE Cold day in 54 Michigan . . . warm a top priority NEW TECHNOLOGY contractor 59 REGIONAL ACTION *4 BOTTOM UNE You and your money day in Detroit CONSTRUCTOR/April 1994 & I PR-500B ^STiUCTON'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES MAY 1994 Vol. LXXVI. No. 5 1994 AGC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE--DEDICATED TO QUALITY A record turnout of more than 120 participants from 76 AGC Chapters met in Washington in early May to focus on the full range of association issues. PUTTING PROFIT ONLINE The AGC-Constructor Information Network. . . your one-stop shop for the construction information you need to compete in today's market. Interactive, nationwide, and open 24 hours a day, the AGC-Constructor Information Network is available to any AGC member with a personal computer. AGC-Constructor Information Network THE EXPERIENCE MODIFIER IN PERSPECTIVE Owners and contractors who use the experience modifier as the only gauge for evaluating safety performance may be doing themselves a disservice. GRANGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: Truly a customer driven firm. THE 1994 BUILD AMERICA AWARDS A salute to the outstanding projects of 1993, sponsored by AGC and Motorola. THE MYTHS OF QUALITY Paul Lanci, Vice President of Direct Sales with Motorola, separates fact from fantasy. ridge Pown MEET THE LEADERS A look at the leaders of industy-related trade associations and unions with whom AGC works to advance the cause of construction. NEW LIFE FOR THE EICHIiAY FORMULA Recovering home office overhead in government-caused delay claims. DEPARTMENTS COMMENTARY 20 STRIKER 22 AGC of Ohio PRESIDENT S MESSA6E A tax worth paying REWSUNE REPLACEMENT LEGISLATION 60 AGC President Jim Lail's May 2 letter to *7 all AGC members AGC commits $3.2 million for construction education AGC DIVISION BRIEFS NEW TECHNOLOGY Hi-Q Sure-Lok pipe NEWSMAKERS CONSTtuCfO* -esztfc 'MM a >*-> Ur MiVs?nv NW MOD 2 : noo Vecww M a AS REGIONAL ACTION 72 COAST TO COAST A look at AGC of America through California eyes CONSTRUCTOR IV N* > 2: rootsi}07i Pi-roc "j dot CONSTRUCTOR/May 1994 fT\ created software, ctjon nydungic product of' inchip lof. fulrriibnj ; Work onal stPrcjeaia jy is the (a iter that gho in the form j use and it'i tailors itsdfi ou don't need maJcrttngit ouget are with .re else. Wha :d with V* ct j listen. 1b e you ideal onstruaw n their do the same mg about a jdon system. J see Visjon -2877 and W FEATURES JUNE 1994 VoI. IXXVI, No. 6 THE METIUC SYSTEM Be prepared: It's coming to the construction industry. Here's why, by William A. Brenner AIA, executive director of the Construc tion Metrication Council of the National Institute of Building Sciences. "FIND THE GOOD AND PRAISE IT" FHWA's Rodney Slater travels the na tion to promote transportation. SPECIAL SECTION: INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROSPERITY Rep. Norman Mineta (D-Ca&f.), chairman of the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation, describes how 25 years of underinvestment have eroded our transportation infrastructure and urges AGC members to lead the light to restore funding. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont ), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, says the National Highway System is essential to economic success in the decades ahead. INDUSTRY OPPOSES CRUMB RUBBER MANDATE We don't know if it's economical, ecologically safe, or dangerous to those who must work with it. So why is Congress requiring the use of crumb rubber in asphalt on federal highways? Testimony by Albert DeAtley before Congress. HITEC: THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE Why the Highway Innovative Technology Center is paving the way to better tools and materials for highway con struction. CLARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS SINCE 1946 AGC profile. AGC'S HIGHWAY DIVISION Profile. DEPARTMENTS NEWSUNI 45 PARTNERING 47 NEWSMAKERS New standard form subcontract approved Improving value and 4S REGIONAL ACTION function through AGC DIVISION BRIEFS NEW TECHNOLOGY 46 Financial management Partnering CONSTRUCTION MARKETING The evolutionary phases SR EDITORIAL The National Highway System: the time to act is now software from Deleter of construction firms & Chaney CONSTRUCTOR/June 1994 <3 AND OTHER BODIES 1 equal t. Talul aofy labOitKil onale jCnoN'S management magazine FEATURES JULY 1994 Vol. LXXVI, No. 7 THE PRACTICE OF TQM True-life stories from Granite Rock Co., winner of the Malcolm Baldrige Award. UNDERSTANDING CPM This powerful tool is simpler than you think and a sure ticket to greater profit. THE AGC FAMILY OF DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Setting the standard for an integrated set of design-build documents. t given AGC'S OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTERS The constructors of tomorrow are leaders today on campuses across America. THE AGC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 1994 The foundation now has 30 name-endowed scholarships. ithfa e. Whan :h Vision c WEI' U CAUTION: BAD BRIDGE AHEAD At current funding levels, we're losing the battle to repair the nation's bridges. DEFICIENT BRIDGES The Federal Highway Administration's database and the five worst bridges in each of the 50 states. OSHA REFORM Title 12, the Construction Safety, Health, and Education Im provement Act, would add vast recordkeeping requirements and potentially make a construction owner responsible for overall jobsite safety. CONSTRUCTOR'S 1994 GEOSYNTHETIC DIRECTORY Nearly 100 manufac turers list their offerings. GETTING THE MOST IN A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM Thorough planning and training are the keys to success. ^I DEPARTMENTS VSPECTIVE S NEWSLINE 107 NEWSMAKERS Forest and other facts Construction craft ,og Ue|0NAL ACTION V RESIDENT'S MESSAGE ftogress laborers now apprenticeable 109 INNOVATIONS IN tawgh training 11 MC DIVISION WIKIS BO NEW TECHNOLOGY Graphics that work with no accidents HO CLASSIFIEDS SAB EDITORIALS Investing in our children's future; and Safety: ahead of the curve CONSTRUCTOR/July 1994 ^PiJ^uvjk' X SOVbC-1' lONS'RUCTlON'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE AUGUST 1994 FEATURES * 18 THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT Help on the way? Vol. IXXVI, No 8 20 ANATOMY OF A VICTORY Reason restored: courts rule Davis-Bacon Act language means what it says. 24 OEAN WATER ACT REAUTHORIZATION Will Congress meet the deadline? 27 UNDERGROUND DIRECTIONAL BORING An alternative for utility installation in environmentally sensitive areas. 30 DO YOU HAVE A FUTURE IN TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY? The many-sided trenchless market and how to enter it. 34 ONE-CALL LEGISLATION It's essential that it be passed. It should also be fair to all parties. 39 THE TRUTH ABOUT AMERICA'S FORESTS A special report from the National .Association of Home Builders. 49 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ASSOCIATION: AGC'S 1994 MIDYEAR MEETING September 30 - October 3, 1994, Portland, Oregon GUEST PERSPECTIVE Tommy Thompson: The truth about .America s forests 53 AGC'S MUNICIPAL-UTILITIES DIVISION Profile 55 AGC'S HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIRECTORY Contacts and product informa tion from more than 130 vendors. 1EN 7 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 42 NEW TECHNOLOGY Getting the most out of your association...the Ditch Witch* opens training center bottom line is education 78 B NEWSLINE Approve NHS now 80 14 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 81 REGIONAL ACTION NEWSMAKERS CLASSIFIEDS 84 EDITORIAL Davis-Bacon . anatomy of a victory CONSTRUCTOR/August 1994 /T1 -.STRUC ON'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE F E T U R ES SEPTEMBER 1994 Vol. LXXVI, No. 9 THE PRIVATE OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE 3M Corp. on global competition, contracting philosophy, and contractor selection. AOC'i BUILDING DIVISION Profile AGC-CIN: PUniN6 PROEIT IN TOUR POCKET Instant access to Directories, OSHA Regs, and Commerce Business Daily. VA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Jobs building VA Medical Centers. VA Centers, and VA Regional Offices. BEEFED-UP PARTNERING A VALUE ENGINEERING GSA's new approach RAD IN WARTIME: THE TANK DOZER Eisenhower called it "a godsend." ADVANCING THE CAUSE Of CONSTRUCTION RAD AGC's Building Technology Com mittee. CLIMB TO THE TOP WITH AN AGC TRAINING SYSTEM PREDICTABILITY, SPEED, A BETTER QUALITY Metal buildings growth continues. TESTING THE METAL Michelin chooses a pre-engineered building system from VarcoPruden for a 1.5 million-tire warehouse. 1994 METAL BUILDINGS MANUFACTURERS More than 40 companies that offer pre engineered metal buildings for quick solutions. BUILDING THE NATIONAL WILDFLOWER RESEARCH CENTER Bartlett Cocke/Austin carves a market niche in "environmentally sensitive" construction. TURNING WASTE INTO PROFIT Drake/Turner recycles jobsite waste on a grand scale at the Oregon Arena Project. WHY A SINGLE, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE FOR CONSTRUCTION IS NEEDED It s definitely coming. If industry doesn't create one. government will. IMPROVING HUMAN HEALTH BY WEIGHING THE COST OF RISK REDUCTION S3 WRI MOVING AHEAD ACC's Construction Project Manager Course. PERSPECTIVE Partnemg winners PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Partnering and the University of AGC SAFETY--AGC VIDEOS A PUBLICATIONS A handy, eight-page catalog. DEPARTMENTS NEWSLINE 54 NEW TECHNOLOGY 72 NEWSMAKERS OSHA Ergonomics standard to affect construction 10 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS Grasan's Portable KR 1313 Crushing 73 CLASSIFIEDS Plant 7* EDITORIALS 71 INNOVATIONS IN PARTNERING The problem escalating process--a key to success The lessons of comprehensive health care reform: One-Call much needed; Congressional action: the short list &CONSTRUCTOR/September 1994 \STRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES OCTOBER 1994 Vol. IXXVI, No. 10 AGC MIDYEAR MEETING IN PORTLAND, OREGON . . Management education AGC's competitive edge. . SAN DIEGO, CITY REAUT1FUI ... AND IT WORKS The AGC Convention/ CONSTRUCTOR Expo goes to San Diego, March 5-10. THE PEPPER COMPANIES MANAGEMENT, THE KEY TO SUCCESS! AGC member profile. CAUGHT IN TNI MIDDLE Infrastructure projects are often delayed as counties strug gle to comply with unfunded state and federal mandates. PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEMS EVOLVE No one system meets all of today's market needs. GSA '96 PROPOSED CAPITAL BUDGET Phis the 10 hottest housing markets. OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND Construction careers: AGC can help you find them. MAINTENANCE BY THE BOOK Schedule upkeep on your equipment to protect your investment and your safety. cry mi and expert nak To pri Jeas. The ctioncoi computet .ame for n ut; stem., _ :stoninicfi! ind find oft^ PERSPECTIVE Advancing constructioo for what it is lass, but r your th: ware. I PRESIDWT'S KSttd Some are not much good at construction'9 positives SOMETHING POR EVERYONE What's new in accounting software for the construction industry. ARE YOU BENCHMARKING QUALITY? This powerful TQM tool can spell the dif ference between profit and loss. AGC CRAFTWORKER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS If you re not providing proper oaftworker training, then profits are walking out the door! TMEN 6 NEWSLINE S6 NEW TECHNOLOGY Senate passes highway Vibromax is back bill 63 CONSTRUCTION 13 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS MARKETING Three survival tactics that saved a contractor 63 NEWSMAKERS 64 REGIONAL ACTION 6S CLASSIFIEDS 6B EDITORIALS Worker education: the long haul CONSTRUCTOR/Ocrober 1994 & CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES NOVEMBER 1994 Vol LXXVI, No I I TMi FOUTICS OF INVIRONMINTAL EXTMMISM Straight talk on what it's costing America. A LOOK RACK AT TNI "GRIDLOCR CONCUSS'' Paralysis in the 103rd Congress both helped and hurt construction. HiIT SUPPORT: CHANGING FOR THE BETTER Rear Admiral Jack Buffington. Commander of NAVFAC, on the process of acquisition reform. UPCOMING '95 VA CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THE NEW CORPS: LEANER, SMARTER, MORE RESMNSIVE By Chief of Engineers Lieutenant General Arthur Williams. HNAUY, HARO DATA ON TRENCHLESS Trenchless Technology Center, Corps of Engineers wrap up first big research project. ACC'S HEAVY-INDUSTRIAL DIVISION Profile. FOCUS ON WORLD MARKETS AGC hosts International Construction Conference. MINCING THE WORLD'S CONSTRUCTION LEADERS TOGETHER The Confederation of International Contractors' Associations. HORIZONTAL BORING FOR UNDERGROUND CLEANUPS Interest in this practical, effective remediation technique continues to grow. WHEN IT'S A TEAM VICTORY The 1995 Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, PART N What's new in accounting software. PROVIDERS OF THE LAST RESORT Counties struggle to deliver health care to the uninsured. AGC A SAN DKGO QUALITY AGC's 76th Annual Convention/CONST/?UCTOR Exposition, March 5-9, 1995. MG WHEELS TRUCKIN' 1995 Get a handle on the newest truck features and technology available from U S.. European, and Japanese manufacturers. AGC BEST SILLERS! Publications and videos to help put profit back into your work. 5 PERSPECTIVE Environmental Realism 7 PKSMMT'S MESSAGE Heeding the heartland... dates to remember DEPARTMENTS B NEWSLINE AGC member wins first award from FHWA 7R INNOVATIONS IN BO REGIONAL ACTION PARTNERING "Tiger Teams"--a key I CLASSIFIEDS 14 DIVISION BRIEFS to success 79 NEWSMAKERS i system. INSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES DECEMBER 1994 Vol. LXXVI, No. 12 i Ki4J.irijrr.uH.iij.i rested equaL NJb ijbr.ry ftware. Take Vj^T^r 11^1 J ion accounting thing else gb thSj* rodua of van ^ ,shiP- ` MCMASE PRODUCTIVITY OMUMi AGC-CIN puts power at your fingertips with online conferencing, e-mail, unlimited access to AGC of America-provided informa tion. and tomorrow's Comment Business Daily today! THE OSHA INSPECTOR WIU SEE YOU NOW The AGC Safety Videos - Part VI. Preparation is the key when OSHA comes knocking. ifcapabilities in^i Ii rreellaattiioonnaall doaanu **"'= **,c*,',, "K.","an-> < < * | Vork module, i*~c*l*'***e'7*Co'n"yo>u **a*e*o*n moo 4 ; aI on-screen rej* ,he ** "! ** p*rf* Projection proglT is the best ivaih -T that gives) i the form you iseand its lors itselfto i don't need take it right fix i get well ' e with features else. Whart with Vision esi management aining, tharouf c-free installaO' ore very import cnee and expert essionals. ^ { A6C A SAN OttfiO QUALITY AGC's 76th Annual Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Exposition. March 5-9. 1995. Bottom-line seminars and superb entertainment in a city famous for hospitality and sunny weather. QMISTHKTOK EXPO '95 llANDY OVIDf An alphabetical listing of our exhibitors and their products and services. S0METHIN6 FOR EVERYONE, PART ill Accounting software for the construction industry. TEAMWORK IN THE WINNER'S CIRCLE The Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards. SUPPORT WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION! The first in a series of monthly articles by NAW1C, the National Association of Women in Construction. m iMHU STUKIS BACK Thought American industry was washed up? Quite the contrary, according to this Special Economics Commentary from Dean Witter Equity Research that predicts a boom in international construction demand. B THERE A TUMOOHUHIUM IN TOUR FUTURE? A new housing concept takes root. sten. To provid ou ideas, istruction heir comparers: the same fix REPUBLICANS TAKE CONTROL The Skely new committee chairmen in the 104th Congress. NEEO A LIFT? Grove Worldwide's cranes and platforms boost pride in American engineer ing. manufacturing, quality, and safety. : about a better >n system, you re Vision in act 177. and find ou >u. ed glass,, base color your thin j software. DTEK vim N*. I , Wibonvilk. OB \XS0V682>t9n PERSPECTIVE New Congress PRESIDBIT'S MISSACI The 104th Congress: seizing the opportunities, facing up to the challenges CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOFTWARE MVENTORT CONSTRUCTOR'S Twelfth annual listing of construction software. depart MEN T S A NEWSUNE $2 NEW TKMNOIOQY Survey report released by AGC M REMONAl ACTION and Deloitte & Touche 10 DIVISION BRIEFS 09 cussmios 92 EDITORIAL AGC-Constructor Partnership and related matters CONSTRUCTOR/December 1994