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t itysis. :he Medallion Diskette. OSED ?D G VISA WARE AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY JANUARY 1987 Vol. LXIX, No. I FEATURES 10 13 It 33 34 39 33 DEPARTMENTS 3 5 7 3S 40 EQUIPMENT ON CtEDIT For most small and nud-sued contractors, finan cing construction equipment is a fact of life. Here's what you need to choose a financing source, and what a source considers when evaluating your request for a loan. THE MAN WHO MOVES CATS Robert S. Fennerty, chairman of AGC's Na tional Associate Members Council and one of the leading salesmen of Cater pillar equipment in New England, is proof that nice guys do finish first. ON A LEADERSHIP KOU What do you get when you bring together 36 future CEOs for nine days of intensive train ing about leading successful construc tion companies? You get AGC's firstever Advanced Management Program. And you get results. HELP KM FRACTURED ASPHALT With over 600,000 miles of deficient main roads in the U.S., effective, economical repair is more important than ever. Here are three composite overlay techniques with proven results in reducing pavement repair costs. CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION Of WIST VIRGINIA (ACC) Chapter profile THE YEAR AHEAR Industry groups' forecasts for 1987 ALASKA CHAPTER, ACC Chapter profile PERSPECTIVE 41 ECONOMIC Where credit is due OUTLOOK PRESIDENT'S Japan's economic MESSACE miracle bolds lesson Bridging the on infrastructure Washington Beltway 43 LECAL MATTERS MANACEMENT Right to void pur RESOURCES chase order denied AGC wins on Davis- after owner rejects Bacon issue supplier NEW PRODUCTS 43 INTERNATIONAL LASOR NOTES CONSTRUCTION The 1980 OUTLOOK Develop Multiemployer ment banks offer Amendments: A business final consideration opportunities by the Supreme Court 44 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK The case for amendments to the Prompt Payment Act 44 RECIONAl ACTION/ NEWSMAKERS 47 CLASSIFIED 4S EDITORIALS Beyond the school of hard knocks '-'mm* U3.I0I *.***? ig,\OC.W *0.000. *,'2S`5 ic-j AGC'S management magazine for the construction industry FEBRUARY 1987 Vol. IXIX, No. 2 FEATURES 17 PLAT1NA FAR David B. Perini on in ternational construction trade barriers 22 DIVERSIFIED PROJECTS WITH METAL RUIIDINA SYSTEMS Contractors specialize to boost the bottom line 4 2* SAVINA THE 19S7 NIAHWAY SEASON AGC efforts gain momentum for Highway Legislation SO WASMNATOTS AREAT PUCiS Of WORSHIP Pictorial 34 AAC C0NVINT10N-AT-A-AUIKI SA IVA7 AAC CONSTRUCTOR EXPO SITION A listing of construction ex hibitors and their products at the ex postion in Washington, D.C. St AOC Of MINNESOTA Chapter profile 42 POLITICAL ACTION The AGC Political Action Committee undertakes the con stant process of building and rebuilding construction's political power. A4 SOMA IIP "S" CORPORATIONS Old option still offers solid benefits INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER, AAC Chapter profile VS COMMA TO AMPS WITH CHANCE Ben C. Maibach m ad dresses the challenges faced by a rapid ly changing industry--construction. vs CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION COMES Of AAi Construction Engineering and management education at Purdue University DEPARTMENTS s PCRSPKTIVI Ribbon prices PRfSiDCNT'S MISSAAE Quality inspires confidence in AGC to MANAAEMENT resources Federal cost of money rate 14 NEWSUN! AGC meets with DOL on future of OFCCP 100 NSW PRODUCTS 112 UAAl MATTERS Broad surety bond will be broadly enforced 114 LA10R NOTES Labor-management cooperation: a reali ty in San Diego lit SAFETY Fires at the beginning 120 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK SBA tightens administra tion of 8(a) set-aside program 122 INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK U S. ex ports stimulated by trade and develop ment program l 124 NEWSMAKERS 124 RKIONAL ACTION 127 CLASSIFIEDS 12D EDITORIALS Infrastructure Congress Cover photo by Jon Feingersh CONSTRUCTOR/Februory 1987 AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE for the CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MARCH 1987 Vol. LXVIX, No. 3 FEATURES 11 DANA HUESTIS AND TNE COMPETI TION or IDEAS AGC's President Dana Huestis believes in a few bedrock principles: loyalty to his family and his business in Great Falls, Mont.; speak ing his mind: and letting "the competi tion of ideas" run its course. He also believes in the "University of AGC" as a place to prepare for--and engage in--that competition. ii NEW STANDARDS, NEW MARKETS Stricter drinking water standards spell opportunities for contractors. 10 TNE INFRASTRUCTURE GOVERNOR Virginia Governor Gerald BalHes was elected promising a major effort to overhaul the state's transportation in frastructure. He's now engaged in a 12-year, $12 billion program to do just that. CONSTRUCTOR interviewed the man who's making it happen in Virginia. 12 CLEAN WATER FUNDS FLOW TO STATES State revolving funds, privatization to fund wastewater projects. 2* CAROUNAS BRANCH, ACC Chapter profile 20 MOTIVATING MIDDLE MANAGEMENT Understanding basic prindpies can in crease productivity. 34 NEVADA CHAPTER. AGC Chapter profile 31 BYRON l. FARRELL Chairman. i AGC's Municipal-Utilities Division DEPARTMENTS S 40 43 PERSPECTIVE The sowers of seed NEWSLINE AGC Convention a monumental success NEW PRODUCTS UGAL MATTERS Contractor liable as a result of subcon tractor's negligence 44 CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS Overall office market declines, but some cities show promise 45 INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK IECIC drafts in dustry trade plan 44 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK Superfund: measur ing results, planning the future 47 CLASSIFIED/ MARKETING 41 EDITORIALS Highway Legislation Cover photo by William R. Henry Jr. CONSTRUCTOR/March 1987 I  ,oo.o ... n me. AGC'S management magazine for the construction inoustry FEATURES a TNI YOUNG EXECUTIVIS MO- SIAM Special AGC of Kentucky, Inc. program helps young execs plug in to AGC faster. 14 CONSTRUCTION TOOLS FOR AN INBUSTRY IN MOTION Essential small power tools and equipment found in every contractor's tool room, gang box, and storage trader. IS AIA PRESIDENT DONALD i. RACKL, FAIA AlA's new president believes architects and contractors must strengthen their ties to address mutual concerns, inducting contract documents and educating the public. 24 COMPUTERS REPUCE SCAT Of THE PANTS MANA6EMENT Software packages aid in construction job costing and control. 21 THE NUB'S KKUWA DECISION New rules handed down by the National Labor Relations Board govern ing prehire agreements offer significant benefits to contractors. 20 HAWAII CHAPTER, AOC Chapter profile 24 AOC Of CONNECTICUT, MC. Chapter profile APRIL 1987 Vd. UIX. No. 4 ft. It DEPARTMENTS * PERSPECTIVE Don Hacki, AIA PRESIDENT'S MESSAOE Better than right MANAGEMENT RESOURCES 1987 collective bargaining set tlements update 20 IKWPROOUCTS 44 MTBWATIONAi CONSTRUCTION 40 ADVHTISERS NMX OUTLOOK Trade legislation takes 42 IMA! MATTERS center stage on Capitol HI Lade of good faith by owner and ar chitect/engineer 44 REGIONAL ACTION/ NEWSMAKERS negates necessity for 47 CLASSIfKDS/ written change order MARKETING NEWSUNE 42 CONSTRUCTION Securing the Highway Legislation--how it was done Construction activity in 1986 44 EDITORIALS U. S. House erf Represen tatives should reject labor power play on H.R. 281 AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FEATURES >* FEDERAL WATER PR00RAM BACK ON TKACK Passage of the $16 billion Water Resources Development Act wiD bring big changes in funding and the types of projects constructed under the federal water program. 14 "THE TIME IS NOW" NACo's John Horsley heads a massive public-private sector move to rebuild America. AGC is a part of it. 19 AOC's BLUEPRINT FOR TRAINMO AGC's Manpower and Training Services offers state-of-the-art training, publications, and guidance to meet the industry's growing need for skilled workers. 31 MCNANG1N6 TIMES Bechtel's H.D. Bruner on the shakeout in energy generating construction. 34 THE MONTANA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOC) Chapter profile 40 TNE AOC OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, INC. Chapter profile MAY 1987 Vol. IXIX, No. 5 DEPARTMENTS ' 5 '* PERSPECTIVE 42 Education and legisla tion: a dual approach 47 to rebuilding the infrastructure gf PRESIDENT'S MISSAOE Rebuild America . . . Coalition for quality infrastructure investment " MANA01MENT RESOURCES INS releases final employment regulations SO NEWSLINE Tight against H.R. 281 intensifies in House NEW PRODUCTS ADVERTISERS MDEX UDOR NOTES AGC's inventory of collectively berimed pension plans IXCAL MATTBS Contractor can be convicted of crime for violating mechanic's ien statute CMOuNaSaTaRaUijCaTMIOMN ECONOMICS Construction employees total five percent of U.S. workforce 51 OCCUPATIONAL DmSMN OUTLOOK The Competition in Con tracting Act needs to assure exactly that 52 NfTBMATNMAI CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK Corps of Engineers plans new mideast prefects 53 MSURANCE Lowering your vehide insurance 54 KSOIONAl ACTION/ IMWSMAKERS 55 . CUSSMEDS/ MAKKETMC 5* EDfTOMAlS CONSTRUCTOfi/Moy 1987 1 AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY JUNE 1987 Vd. LXIX, No. 6 FEATURES 12 INTERVIEW: REP. NORMAN AUNETA The chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee believes the U.S. needs new and expanded airport facilities. And Norman Mineta will tell you straight out that government failure to disburse aviation funds is "a paper sham." 16 NO PLACE TO LAND The number of aviation passengers win double in 20 years. The solution to this situation is simple: Build more facilities. 19 PRECAST CONCRETE PROOUCTS Pro duced under ideal factory conditions, these versatile materials can save time, money, and headaches. 24 EXPECT PATBACKS WITH PAVEMENT RECYCLING Reusing in-place mate rials cuts paving costs. 21 ROBINS H. JACRSON Chairman, AGC's Highway Division 32 THE MARYLAND CHAPTER, ABC Chapter profile 34 THE AGC Of VERMONT, MIC. Chapter profile DEPARTMENTS 3 s 6 7 39 PERSPECTIVE 44 ADVERTISES HBEX SI OCCUPATIONAL Putting H.R. 281/ S.492 in perspective PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Airports: There's no substitute for capacity MANAGEMENT RESOURCES Opportunities for students and contractors on 40 LEGAL MATTES DIVISMN OUTLOOK Courts Failure to read entire rule both ways on bid document is lenity of DBE mistake in judgement special preference and not grounds for programs contract reformation LABOR NOTES 52 NfTBNATKMAL CONSTRUCTION Dedining market OUTLOOK Kansai share slows union Airport issue wage and fringe heats up lakes in the '80s Davis-Bacon projects 49 CONS IRIKIION NEWSLINE ECONOMICS .. 54 REGIONAL ACTION Aviation Infrastructure Interest rates on construction loss 55 OASSMEDS/ MARKETWO Roundtable MSURANCX 54 editorials NEW PROOUCTS Reduce your general Lability rates H.R. 281/S. 492 makes its reputation CONSTRUCTOft/June 1987 I m )U ) re e you ." has i the irrow pipe .train landusual ipting :e Airound *... e ma. heat:k and try on all are nited ow ms. inc. , won 8 i AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FEATURES It MHT TNI LEADCKS Profiles of leaders of constructionrelated associations. 12 LfADilNS FOM THE OTHER tUY'SMBTAKB Ultimately, it is a contractor's management decisions that detennine his success or failure. 2$ CONSTRUCTION CLANKS Contnctors often view claims as a labyrinth from which there is no escape. But you can protect yourself when you need to fie a daim. 32 OK TEST** A simple pro cedure to help avoid costly equipment problems. 3t THE RHODE BUM* OUPTEK, ADC Chapter profie 42 PM-ENGINEERED BUILD* MtS fte-engineered buidbgs are making the move from indstrial baddots to Mai Street 44 ORANGE AB 'S7 fa Kansas City, an AGC chapter jabs forces with Sunidst and the March of Danes to re duce tensions caused by construction-related traffic tie-ups. S2 TUI MC or MIT* DAKOTA Chapter profie WATEt AWARBSSS M IKW TOM New York is taking ac tion to safeguard its water A KTTBt CONAGC of Connect icut, Inc. develops a surcessfiil bfuiimtion packet to attract new members. *4 I* WKAY MISSBL Chair man, AGC's Heavy-Industrial Dtviaan 121 19G7-I9SI Ate PUIUCA110NS AND YKB CATAUK ADC 19G7 MEMKDSMP OMCIOtT A6C loard, NAM Coandl, Commit tees, (hapten, Stall Section A fades te A8C Chapters Section B, first page (hapten, Members Usted Geographically Section B Memban Usted Alphubettaffy Section C Hoticeal Assadata Mamban Ustad Gaegraphlcaffy Section D National Associate NUaiben Ustad Alphabitltaffy Section E JULY 1987 k Vol. LXIX, No. 7 v DEPARTMENTS 7 PftSPfCTIVI Deficit fix PCISIDENT'S MESSAGE Skill, integrity, responsibility ... and ethics II MANAGEMENT RESOURCES Immigration reform IS AGC on hfrastructure m ibwpnooucts LftAl IAATTBB "Fbai payment" check not nested by "under protest" AGC's NegobCouree offers review of oolective barphbg process M MTBMAHONAL CONSTtOC1MN OUTLOOK Times are fa Ssui Arafaii 92 MSUKANa Umbrella preoaums down b '87 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUIIOOK OMB's new Circular A-10B 94 IMIONAL ACTION 91 107 CONSTtUCTION ECONOMICS Buldbg reconstruction market 117 120 OASSnEDS/MARXETMt 72t The let's make a deal pro curement process! CONSTRUCTOR/July 1987 AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUGUST 1987 Vol. LXIX, No. 8 FEATURES 12 TRUCKIN' Few pieces of equipment are more central to construction opera tions than the trucks you use to haul your loads on-road and off. A look at what's new in the market. 20 INFRASTRUCTURE AGENDA As Sen. Daniel P. Moynihan's Water Resources, Transportation, and Infra structure Subcommittee began historic hearings on the nation's overall infra structure problems, CONSTRUCTOR took the opportunity to get overviews of the issue from some of its prime movers. They include Sen. Moynihan, Rep. James Howard, Sen. Quentin Burdick, and Rep. William Cbnger. 21 DILATED IN FUGHT The lack of air port capacity in the U.S. causes more than simple delays for air travelers. The nation also pays a price in lost economic development. New capacity is needed, and needed now. 34 KOMATSU The Japanese giant opens an assembly plant in the Sunbelt. 40 THE AGC OF WYOMING, INC. Chapter profile ^ NORTV DEPARTMENTS 3 5 4 t 42 PERSPECTIVE Congressional battery charging 44 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The Croson case-- equity for the industry 43 MANAGEMENT RESOURCES 1987 wage and benefit settlements NEWSLINE 49 Croson case: major AGC victory against special preference NEW PRODUCTS 5 LABOR NOTES Calculating overtime and fringe benefits on Davis-Bacon projects LEGAL MATTERS Architect defeats contractor's claim due to lack of contract, personal injury, and no property damage CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS Nonresjdenhal building review INSURANCE Workers compensation 51 INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK A changing marketplace 52 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK AGC continues fight to reduce impact of five percent SDB objective on military construction 54 NEWSMAKERS/ REGIONAL ACTION 55 CLASSIFIED/ MARKETING 54 EDITORIALS Making August pay I.D. sfotement appears on page three. Cover photo: (left to right| Rep. Wright, Sen. Burdick. Sen. Moynihon. Rep- Howard AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FEATURES 12 HIKING: ALL RICKED OUT A new look at a multi-billion-doDar market. It "A *000 BOSI OF COMPETE TWN" Rep. Jack Brooks, chairman of the House Government Operations Committee, believes government should get what it pays for, and he doesn't mince words. An exclusive interview. 24 CHANGES IN A201 What you should know about the new edition of "The General Conditions of the Contract for Construction." 20 KAWASAKI A relative newcomer to the United States, Kawasaki has been around for over 100 years. 35 MIT DOES IT BO WINDOWS? Select ing computer software can lead to a mental meltdown. Knowing what to ask can make the process easier. 29 TNI ABC OF CALIFORNIA, NK. Chapter profile 42 TME SAN MEOO CHARTER, ACC Chapter profile 45 FRANCIS W. "BOB" MADMAN, JR. Chairman. AGC's Building Division SEPTEMBER 1987 Vol. IXIX, No. 9 DEPARTMENTS > 5 4 47 52 PERSPECTIVE . . . Profiles PRISIDCNT'S MISSAOS Boston, deposits, withdrawals, and kindred spirits MANAGEMENT RfSOORCES Construction site crime losses up for third year NEWSUNS AGC position upheld -- Davis-Bacon application limited NEW PRODUCTS NEWSMAKBB 54 55 57 50 59 LEGAL BUTTERS Owner's bankruptcy did not halt contrac tor's obligation LABOR NOTES Anti-dual-shop legislation impacting collective bargaining CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS Office construction INSURANCE Insurance industry profits rebound NATIONAL ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CORNU Partners in political action 40 MTBNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK u.s. competitiveness 41 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK Housing authorization bill sdD on track 42 REGIONAL ACTION 42 classifieds 44 BfTORlAU Enough is too much Cowr photo by IMo Bar? AGO'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OCTOBER 1987 Vol. LXIX, No. 10 FEATURES 12 THE BITTER TASTE Of THE SILVER SPOON The issue of succession in closely held firms is both emotional and technical. AGC contractor Alan Layton offers some penetrating observations. 15 COVER STORY: DOWC IT WESTCOn'S WAY AGC Treasurer Tom Westcott (Westcott Construction Corp., North Attleboro, Mass.) is a contractor's con tractor. Here's why. 22 ALL OF THE INFORMATION ALL Of THE TIMS Distributed processing brings big computer power to job site com puter screens. 25 ASBESTOS If you do renovation, demolition, or addition work, you're eventually going to encounter asbestos. Know your options beforehand. 30 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AGC con tractors give a hand up, not a hand out, to needy families. 34 COLORADO CONTRACTORS ASSOCIA TION, INC. (ASC) Chapter profile 3B THE AOC 01 COLORADO, BUILDINC CHAPTER, INC. Chapter profile DEPARTMENTS 3 5 A B 40 54 PROFILE Donald A. Scott 55 PRiSIDENT'S MISSAOC Impact of the Cnson case 54 MANAGEMENT RESOURCES EPA issues draft guidance for state revolving funds 57 NEWSUNE Huestis reaffirms "Commitment to Excellence'' at AGC Midyear Meeting 58 NEW PRODUCTS ADVERTISERS INDEX LABOR NOTES Department of Justice opinion restricts application of Davis-Bacon LEGAL MATTERS Insurer's duty to defend contractors CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS Average construction pay higher than other industries 59 INSURANCE Builders risk insurance 40 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK FHWA establishes guidance on the DBE program changes 41 REGIONAL ACTION 42 NEWSMAKERS 43 CLASSIFIEDS/ RURKET1NG INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK The Asian Development Bank 44 EDITORIALS Asbestos removalnavigating a dangerous market 1.0. statement appears on poge Hree. CONSTRUCTOR/October 1987 1 AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 1987 Vol. IXIX, No. 11 FEATURES TEMI <3 SPECIAL REPORT: EXPANSION Of MANUFACTURING NAZARB COMMUNI CATION STANDARD TO TNi CONSTRUC TION INDUSTRY OSHA's proposed standard for the industry is a square peg in a round hole. AGC has offered to work with the agency to find practical alternatives. 17 CONCASTS Today's concrete is stronger, more durable, and more com plex than ever. 22 NIGH STRINGTH CONCRETI AGC firms in Seattle lead the world. 24 GEOTEXTUIS How high technology is revolutionizing an old concept. 29 OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS, BCTTfR DEAL FOR COUNTIES President Huestis tells 24,000 officials that contracting out is the way to go in a County Neus article. 32 PARKING DECK RENOVATION Market spells nearly one-half biffion dollars in opportunities for concrete contractors. 3 A CAPITOL RiCONSTRUCTION Chas. H. Tompkins Co. (AGC) completes historic Capitol renovation under budget, ahead ,T of schedule. c 43 TNI NEW YORK STATE CHAPTER, INC., AGC Chapter profile 47 TNI NEW TORI STATE RUIIDING CHAPTER, AGC Chapter profile I DEPARTMENTS s 4 SO paomx Michael E. Kennedy, Stephen E. Sandherr PRESIDENT'S RUSSACi What does AGC do for you? 55 S4 57 MANAGEMENT RESOURCES AGC "Hands-On" Workshops for Con tractors on A201 SG NIWSUNI AGC testimony seeks 39 to protect future of Clean Water Program ADVERTISERS INDEX LABOR NOTES Open shop construc tion and the future LEGAL MATTERS Recovery permitted against city CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS Construction to need 890,000 workers by 2000 INSURANCE Contractor equip ment insurance 40 41 42 43 |4 NEW PRODUCTS 1.0. ftctwmfit opp*on on pog throe. MTBWATI0NA1 CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK U.S. and Canada forge free trade agreement OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK Future funding of clean water projects NEWSMAKERS/ REGIONAL ACTION ClASSiniDS/ MARKETING EDITORIALS Infrastructure ... the n-the-douds mentality i CONSTRUCTOR/November 1987 1 AGC'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FEATURES 14 COMPUTING TNI BOTTOM UNI One contractor's computerization process 17 BUILD YOUR FUTURE AGC's 1988 Convention/CONSTR UCTOR Exposi tion, March 10-15 m New Orleans, addresses your bottom line. 34 DOING ON-UNI A how-to guide for buying a computer system 30 ADC MARKET FORECAST 198B Con tractors cautiously upbeat about 1988 43 MOVING DIRT WITH SILKON Com puters and digitizers are shaking up earthwork estimating. 47 INFRASTRUCTURE: MISSING THE MARK AGC's analysis and comments on the second report of the National Council on Public Works Improvements SB STB WORKS AT PttMl Why this For tune 100 company uses AGC's Super visory Training Program 41 THE ADC OF INDIANA, INC. Chapter profile 44 TNE INDIANA CONSTRUCTORS, WC. (ADC) Chapter profile 47 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOFTWARE INVENTORY CONSTRUCTOR'S fifth annual selection of nearly 200 construc tion industry software suppliers DECEMBER 1987 Vol. IXIX, No. 12 DEPARTMENTS > s 10 DS 07 Moms Frank J. ScfaneDer PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AGC's bottom line convention MANAGEMENT RESOURCES A201 workshops in January niwsuni California's "growing pains" ADVERTISERS INDEX IKW PRODUCTS 103 LABOR NOTTS The Dtkltva Deci sion: more ques tions than answers 104 LEGAL MATTERS Changed condition notice provisions 105 CONSTRUCTION KONOMKS Operating rates once again high in mannhK-tnrmg 104 MTHMATKMA1 CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK International competitiveness conference 107 INSURANCE Assumption of risk 10 OCCUPATIONAL DIVISION OUTLOOK Competitive negotiation--growing use by federal agen cies cause for alarm 109 REGIONAL ACTION 110 NEWSMAKERS 111 CLASSIFIED/ MARKETING 113 EDITORIALS Construction performance--1988 i.D. uoiwmnwt oppoon on pogo ihrwo CONSTRUCTOR/December 1987 I