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CONS'RUCnON'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE " FEATURES MIUBIM DIVISION MAMET PONECAST JANUARY 1992 Vol. IXXIV, No. I neavt-mdusthal division mamet fmkajt MMVIT DIVISION MAMET POtfCAff MomciPAi-aTUjras division MAun roBCAST CONSTtOCTTON MAMETS IMS Ac overview of public construct* markets for the year ahead. "D.l. KONOMT TO IMFMVI" Growth-abert slow and aoevcD-wiH occur in 1992. predicts an economist for First Interstate Bancorp. 60VHN0N DM FOtWCI Meet Mississippi's dtisen governor. "OUI NATION S SUffOMO" The United Brotherhood of Carpenters sad Joiners is ready to rebuild America. FABTNENIIIO: A FOUND Of FtEVENTION A common sense dredcBst of partnering prin ciples to keep your projects profitable. SPfCIAL MSOTt AOC STANDAND C0NT1ACT DOCUMENTS AND NDUUTWNS CATA100 WAUtlDCf UamSBL A commitment to excellence. MADM DUIIJDnOS ACCESSIBU How to comply with the sweeping changes mandated by the Americans with Diubifities Act. HCTCUM BUtlMMS: A CKOWTI MAMET Private building owners predict a $68.2 bdhoc modenhzaboo market for 1992. FUMFINO OUT FtOfUS Advanced concrete pumps offer accessibility and speed. MXJCOHSTWVCnt EXPO A 1st of exhtetors and products watmg for you in Dallas. CONSTVUCTION CONTBACTORS, AWAIII Speech by 1991 Builders Assocabon of Greater Chicago President David C. Kipley. "N.S. NAD DETTB ESTABLISH A NEW BUSINESS CLIMATE" An editorial from the December 16. 1991 Eitgmttrmg Nttn-Rtcori. DEPARTMENTS 7PNESMXTS IJrigvnn avoidance: partneriig and quality a AGC leadership attends highway bdl gwwg ID UTTHBIt The iaaue is partnering SI NEW TECNNOiOOT M tKKMUl ACTION; NEWSMANBS SDOASSHBS *3 CUEST WT0NLA1 Cocstmcooc management: a people business. By AGC BuMuig Dimsum Charmm Robot F. LotUata CONSTRUCTOR/Jonuory 1992 f CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 1992 Vol IXXIV. No 2 MB FEATURES THE STATE OF CONSTRUCTION: AN UPDATE The latest information on the state of 14 the industry. 20 CTT FORECAST 1992 The CIT Group/Industrial Financing predicts an end to the fiveyear construction activity slide and a modest turnaround. 22 ATLANTA'S MAYNARD JACKSON: INFRASTRUCTURE ADVOCATE The 1991 Chairman of the Rebuild America Coalition makes the case for public works investment. 1992 FEARLESS FORECASTS FROM AROUND THE INDUSTRY Industry associations on the year ahead. 1992 AOC MARKET FORECAST The results of AGC's comprehensive member survey. 54 UNIX AND DOS: TNE POWER OF TWO Now you can have the best of both systems. 58 1992 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OUTLOOK By Francis W. Madigan. chairman of AGCs National Collective Bargaining Committee. 60 BUILDING A RIVER An unusual coalition of contractors, utilities, and boaters creates a world-class kayak course near Washington, D.C. 62 W.S. BELLOWS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Building for the future 68 THE COMPUTE GUIDE TO COMPUTERS IN CONSTRUCTION Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask. 80 THE AGC CONVENTION: EXPERIENCE THE DALLAS DIFFERENCE! A stimulating open ing general session, bottomline forums, informative seminars, the CONSTRUCTOR Expo, and good times with good friends...all at the AGC Convention. 81 CONVENTIOK/COiWffl/CrO* EXPO AT-A-GIANCE 86 EXPO EXHIBITORS A listing of the products and vendors on site. 110 AGC PAC A political tool for the construction industry. s paspccnvi Another message to Congress 1 NESBfNT'S MiSSACI Reality b: your way * mmum Updates of special prefer ence procurement 114 AGC PAC S35 CLUB MEMBERS depar 109 NEW TECHNOLOGY 123 CONSTRUCTION MARKETING Conducting market research: a how-to guide 124 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS A1A and AGC jointly publish landmark owner-construcnoo manager agreement 'JM E N T S 125 RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY The U.S. Army Con struction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) 124 REGIONAL ACTION 127 NEWSMAKERS 129 CLASSIFIEDS 132 EDITOHUU The Muhi-bilbon $$$ economic lock down; Partnering--rolling along. B AGC/MOTOROU BUILD AMERICA AWARD WINNERS America's premier construction projects for 1991. SPECIAL SECTION: A6C COMMENTS TO THE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS ON REDUCING THE REGULATORY BURDEN ON CONSTRUCTION Responding to President Bush's request, AGC President Robins Jackson documents 24 unnecessary and burdensome federal regulations, and offers suggestions on how they might be im proved. SAN DIEGO CHAPTER: ACC'S CHAPTER OF THE TEAR The tough got going SURETY CREDIT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS The bond producer's perspective. SHOOK NATIONAL CORPORATION: A reputation built on performance. APPRAISING COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Market conditions are forcing real estate lenders to lower loan-to-value ratios. ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHES Courts rule you may be covered even though your insurance has expired. IXyUlp--UPmar-- ||J> m- min i_ IIP* 1 ' ENVIRONMENTAL/REGULATORY LOCKDOWN PROJECT LOG There is an urgent need to 4WW* tiie doAar value oi coostructjon held up by regulatory oveiidB or eu- I extrennam. A! members are urged to assist in Has effort by completing irftrifli ii ififii ri iirittk n HAZARDOUS WASTE IONMNG How to attain it. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS An update for contractors. 2877(* irtnray Aw*p OR 17070 -1B72 .urtH * PRESIDENT'S MESSAOE Some objectives DEPARTMENTS AMR*** 7 NEWSUM AGC testifies on airport improvements 5* REGIONAL ACTION 57 CLASSIFIEDS 35 NEWSMAKERS Construction leaders across America 5* GUEST EDITORIAL News from America, by Mississippi Governor Kirk Fordice CONSTRUCTOR/March 1992 CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES APRIL 1992 Vol LXXiV Nc . 1992 ACC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Record-setting attendance. . .vital members, member exchange. DOWNSIZING AMERICA'S MIUTART Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney on the transition to a leaner military workforce. A6C. . .MEETING THE CHALLENGES Of A CHANGING WORKFORCE The association Manpower & Training Committee provides members with resources to build a worn class workforce. AGC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SERVICES Providing a full range of market and job* services to AGC members. THE OSHA/INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND TRAINING TASK FORCE AMERICA 2000 A strategy to improve the skills of the nation's workforce. OPERATING ENGINEERS The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee administers, funds, and coordinates programs to produce quality craftspersons. APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING IN CANADA THE AGC CRAFTWORKER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Ticket to a quality workforce. VKA: BUILDING UNIQUE PARTNERSHIPS Teaching leadership while improving job skill training. OPEN SHOP TRAINING AT THE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OREGON-COLUMBIA CHAPTER Vocational education program support and training structure. CRAFT TRAINING AT BROWN A ROOT BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE: A decade-long commitment to reform American educat**- 42 CJWF: AN INVESTMENT IN WORKFORCE QUALITY Will we be able to find qualified 15 workers for the 21st century? I I V, Nc. i nber-ton the aation s a worldd jobsite ^ TNI NEALY GROUP, INC. Building since 1891. A profile. oun TUININ6 SKILLS AT N.l. ZACHRY it. r- A WORKFORCE STUTEGY FOR THE '90s The U S. Secretary tk of Labor discusses Job Training 2000. MASTER BUILOERS OF IOWA Eight ACC-recognized training programs are graduating 100 craftworkers each year. r CAROIMAS CONSTRUCTION TRAINING COUNCIL Creating a L. visible career path for construction employees. r A6C VOCATIONAL EDUCATION RECOGNITION PROGRAM w PARTNERS IN PR06RESS The Laborers-AGC Educabon and Training Fund.- IRONWORKERS UPGRADE TUININ6 .raittee is. kforce. ng job- unmg iucafcon. uahfied r THE A6C OF ST. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION TUINING SCHOOL L. S.C.A.N.S The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills. r' VOC-ED AHEAD A commitment to vocabonal educabon is fc. the key to shaping America's future workforce. F GETTING AHEAD OF THE CURVE Training and managing k. the workforce in the year 2000 and beyond. NEEDED: BASK SOUS THE FEDEUL COMMITTEE ON APPRENTICESHIP r THE CARPENTERS' APPRENTICESHIP COMMITMENT DEPARTMENTS RH S PERSPECTIVE Workforce enigma 7 PRESIDENT'S MESSA6E A skilled workforce 75 LEGAL MATTERS Beware of implied malice: Contractor held liable for punitive damages to injured motorist I NEWSLINE AGC comments on I burdensome regulations >1 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 7A CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION Increase your bottom line with AGC's productivity publications 77 LABOR NOTES B5 REGIONAL ACTION Court decisions put dual shop operations at greater BA CLASSIFIEDS risk 7. NEW TECHNOLOGY Concrete admixtures GUEST EDITORIAL Our Unsung Olympic Hero B4 NEWSMAKERS irs to cn en yeifs t, you'll z OR9TO70 m CONS'RUCTlON'S MANAGEMENT magazine MAY 1992 Vol. IXXIV, No. 5 MMM FEATURES MMNMMMMBMMN* AGC ON TNI MU AGC members bring construction's message to the corridors of power. 14 THE PROOF'S IN TNI PARTNERING Three real-Ufe success stories. 16 WJ. RARNEY CORPORATION 75 years of quality construction. 20 MEET TNE LEADERS A roster of chief elected officials of construction-related trade associations and unions. 25 CONSTRUCTOR'S THIRD ANNUAL ttOSYMTHlTK FtOOUCTS DIRECTORY The products and services offered by 100 geosynthetic retailers. 34 NOW TO EVALUATE AN OSHA CITATION What to do if your firm is cited for an OSHA violation. SPECIAL SECTION: CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PUBLICATIONS A SERVICES CATALOG S-l Publications and videos to ensure a safe jobsite. 37 GETTING A FAIR HEARING How the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commis sion works to adjudicate OSHA appeals. 39 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS, UNION SECURITY CLAUSES The NLRB. Labor Department, and Bush administration issue a regulation implementing the Beck decision. 40 CLEARING TNE AIR Safe breathing at industrial jobsites requires thorough pre planning. 42 1991 MERIT AWARDS FOR SAFETY ACTIVITIES AGC recognizes companies with outstanding safety records. 44 JOBSITE SAFETY Roles and responsibility. 48 PARTNERS IN SAFETY OSHA's Charles Culver on the positive results of OSHA; AGC teamwork. 50 AGC'S HEAVY-INDUSTRIAL DIVISION A look at its committees, activities, and leaders. 52 SEC. LUJAN: "DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION ARE NOT MUTUAUY EXCLUSIVE." 54 BUUISH ON PARTNERING: TNE U.S. NAVY NAVFAC finds it improves quality and scheduling, reduces costs and litigation. 58 IN ADR, DBAs PROVING A-OR Dispute Review Boards are a successful and costeffective form of alternative dispute resolution. 60 STRAIGHT TALK FROM BRT James Braus on AGC and Business Roundtable efforts to improve owner/contractor relations. departments 1 PERSPECTIVE O'Donnell update 5 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Change A NEWSLINE AGC scores major victory in special preference pro curement II AGC DIVISION BRIEFS *1 NEW TECHNOLOGY AA CONSTRUCTION MARKETING A strategy for success in lean times: facing the realities of the '90s AB NEWSMAKERS A9 REGIONAL ACTION 70 CLASSIFIEDS A7 RESEARCH A TECHNOLOGY 72 EDITORIAL The Construction Industry Institute: providing an ad But we always did it that way vantage CONSTRUCTOR/Moy 1992 i It '`.STR'JCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE JUNE 1992 Vol. IXXIV, No. 6 FEATURES MMMEHHNMNMIMIMMMHHHMMMMB BTEA OECEMBER 91-OCTOBER '96: SIX-MONTH REPORT A progress report on the implementation of the Intermodai Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 Q&A: ANDREW CARD The new Secretary of Transportation on inteimodalism. ISTEA, and DOT funding IMPLEMENTING ISTEA An overview from Francis Francois, executive director, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials TNI COMPETITIVE BID SYSTEM Former Federal Highway Administrator Francis Turner on open competitive bidding. ISTEA UPDATE The legislative outlook A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE AGC contractors from around the country assess the im pact of the ISTEA in their states HIGHWAY MYTHS AND REAUTIIS Former AGC President Doug Pitcock debunks some commonly held views of the highway program QUEST MR JUSTICE After three years and $130,000 in legal expenses, construction contractor Arnold O'DonneO is on his way to equality under the law. HIGHWAY LEADERS: A TRIBUTE Six congressional transportation leaders to retire n. AGC'S HI6HWAY DIVISION Profile 21) j THE HOUSTON SUCCESS STORY How the public and private sectors foined forces to solve one city's highway congestion Vnd ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMISM Pacific Legal Foundation is a voice of reason utu>| <T3U bo rd t LABOR RELATIONS A PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT A special AGC publications and services catalog WHOSE ENVIRONMENT? Mountain States Legal Foundation leads the fight THE SEARCH TOR ENVIRONMENTAL ETNKS A voyage of discovery? TIDEWATER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION AGC profile inderl disi j stoc youHj R9WI0 COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS The next phase of water pollution control HAZARDOUS WASTE DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTOR'S second annual listing of more than 200 companies DEPARTMENTS * PERSPECTIVE "But what have you done for me lately?" S NEWSLINE Circuit court restricts EPA authority on wetlands J PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Commentary 11 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS AS NEW TECHNOLOGY 73 CONSTRUCTION 75 REGIONAL ACTION EDUCATION Developing the AGC 7A NEWSMAKERS Project Manager Course 74 INSURANCE 77 CLASS!FIEDS Workers compensation rate and deductible plans BO EDITORIAL Let me think about that CONSTRUCTOft/June 1992 m. would b< d. Mayb iv as he oenence id we set s. To ma t flexible 'hardwai opany's nd hassle and perf estaned . ds ofui o featui produ t-up and een repoi o Vision note than! With it Cost teport Wr .e set outt lv integra m sosopi commoi hose who iteerated 1 project a better m m. consul 877. and a! CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES JULY 1992 Vol. LXXIV, No. 7 NUCIEAX POWER: A VIAtlf OPTION? Public acceptance and better safety standards are critical to the industry's future SIVIN RfHAB MYTHS A report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation r THI MANUFACTURER'S PERSPECTIVE A Fortune 500 executive discusses key in dustry issues and the impact of the Clean Air ACT THE TOP 200 The Environmental Protection Agency names the most hazardous Superfund sites in the nation A WORiO OF CHANCE What it takes to compete today...and tomorrow SAFETY NEVER STOPS A Business Roundtable overview FOR HIS CLORY AGC's Prayer Breakfast MAINTAINING ASBESTOS IN PUCE A safe alternative whose time has come AVOIDING COSTLY CONSTRUCTION FIRES A prevention primer NATIONAL LSGISUTIVE REPORT Tracking the issues for the 102nd Congress 49 THE ONE-TWO PUNCH The. ADA & the Civil Rights Act of 1991 53 ACC'S EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION Annual Report 62 HOW TO CRUTE A BROCHURE How to really sell your company; common mistakes to avoid 64 AMP AND THE BOTTOM LINE How one participant of AGC's Advanced Management Program reaped huge benefits for his company 68 OBJECTIVITY M THE CLOSELY HELD COMPANY Do you need an outside board of directors to get an unbiased view? 97 ACC PUBLICATIONS AND VIDEOS CATALOC Contract documents, productivity, safety, ADA, Total Quality Management, and Partnering 113 ACC MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY A-l TO A-l 17: AGC Committees. Chapters, and Other Bodies; 0*1 ( B-12A: AGC Members Listed Geographically; C-l t* C-17: AGC Members Listed Alphabetically; 0*1 t* D-123: AGC National Associate Members Listed Geographically; E-l te E-17: AGC National Associate Members Listed Alphabetically at veirs to t fifteen yc i see it. y it. DEPARTMENTS 1 FOSPECTIVE 7 NEWSLINE Identity--recognition and Construction delayed by 70 NEW TECHNOLOGY Sobte lightweight respect regulatory and environmen aggregate structural J FIESIDENT'S message tal lockdown concrete Eliat AGC is all about 10 ACC DIVISION BRIEFS I0G NEWSMAKERS I0B REGIONAL ACTION 110 CUSSIFIEDS S20 EDITORIALS EK da*** , j* US AQC SPOTRuOOR IPIk NV iviUe, OR CONSTRUCTOR/July 1992 NSTtUCTON'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE 'features AUGUST 1992 Vol. LXXIV, No 8 n would b9 ricd. MayiT SSC FUNDIN6 Moms ROM MOUSE ENERGY AND WATER MU The SSC bees an uncertain future in Congress - way as be 1 xpcnmccij \nd we sa ves. To m - it flexible ofhirdwu )tnpany`s and hassle HIGHWAY Of DREAMS AGC contractors enlist cooperation, can-do, and science to construct the Glenwood Canyon Highway DIVERSION OF FUNDS THREATENS U.S. HIGHWAYS Where we stand-a report by The Road Information Program THE GROWING DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC POWER A $100 biDion to $200 billion con struction market for the '90s >p and perf<J 'Ve started reds ofus uo feature re product et-up and men repor^ to Vision. more than WithmanntCosr Repon Wmfc SPECIAL REPORT: WHAT MIDWAY EXCAVATORS MEANS FOR FEDERAL CONSTRUC TION CONTRACTORS AGC works to ensure proper implementation of the Davis-Bacon An J.P. CULLEN A SONS, INC. AGC profile. Celebrating a century of pride MOUNTAIN STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION Fighting to preserve liberty and property rights NATIONAL LEGAL CENTER FOR THE PURUC INTEREST This public-interest law and educational foundation has become one of the most respected voices in the nation's rapifal ve set outtnl tly integnt :m so sopfum commodate those who nteg rated 1 project PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION A voice for free enterprise, limited government, and in dividual rights SOUTHEASTERN LEGAL FOUNDATION Leading the battle against excessive regulations STP: SECRETS OF SUCCESS Why it works for the AGC of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. abetter man) m. consider! $77, and ask ir years to ctW : fifteen yrarjj see it, you! t. i perspective Challenging incorrect derisions S PRESIDENT'S MISSAM Government and the governed ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE A look at key environmental issues that wiD affect the in dustry in future years CONSTRUCTOR'S m2 TRAILER MANUFACTURERS DIRECTORY A listing of the most up-to-date product designs on the market today DEPARTMENTS A NEWSLINE OS finalizes regulations that accelerate tax liability for the purchase of ma terials and services on 9 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 44 NEW TECHNOLOGY Success in the bag SS REGIONAL ACTION long-term contracts S4 NEWSMAKERS 37 CLASSIFIEDS *0 EDITORIALS The ultimate DavisBacon reform: Lost Opportunity CONSTRUCTOR/Aogosf 1992 & K .. OR 1972 CONSTRUCTION'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE features SEPTEMBER 1992 Vol. IXXIV, No. 9 TMi CORPS MB ABC An interview with Lt. Gen. Arthur E. Williams WHAT TO EXPECT FkOM A FACILITATOR This player can make a valuable contribu tion to the Partnering Process ABC'S BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Members visit capital area for tour of scientific laboratories, institutions SNOWING THEIR METTLE The market for pre-engineered metal building systems is on the upswing 1992 METAL BUILDING MMUFACTURERS DIRECTORY A handy reference for your file TQM MB THE SMALL CONTRACTOR The time to adopt Total Quality Management is now REORGANIZATION AT THE VA An inside look at the changes and key decision makers in the Department of Veterans Affairs ABC PUBLICATIONS AND SERVICES CATALOG Fourth in a series, this catalog covers Total Quality Management, Risk Allocation. Insurance and Bonding, State Regula tions, Market Development, and much more. BEWARE THE BUY AMERICAN ACT Contractors undertaking federal work face Catch-22 situations CHAOS IN FEDERAL CLAIMS CERTIFICATION The upheaval caused by the Grumman Aerospace decision ABC'S BUILDIN6 DIVISION A profile SIMPUFYIN6 BUILDIN6 COOES Why New Jersey scrapped local and state codes in favor of national model codes J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE SINCE 1924 AGC profile KEYS TO SUCCESS Successful AGC firms share their management philosophies STORM WATER ALERT EPA permit requirements in effect s paspfcnvE i Fred W. Heldenfels, Jr. 1911-1992 * 7 PRESIDENT'S MESSABE Keys to success--and hard work NEWSLINE AGC comments on notice posting rules under Beck executive order DEPARTMENTS ABC DIVISION BRIEFS 49 NEW TECHNOLOGY S7 CONSTRUCTION MARXfTlNB Turning your construction Celebrating 150 years: J I Case S* LEGAL MATTERS SB 59 company into a marketing General contractor's duty to *2 machine provide safe worksite for subcontractor's employees NEWSMAKERS REGIONAL ACTION CLASSIFIEDS GUEST EDITORIAL Making quality happen in your company CONSTRUCTOR/September 1992 S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE features OCTOBER 1992 Vol. IXXIV, No. 10 FIFTY YEARS UTER: BUILDING THE ALCAN HIGHWAY Why the Alaska-Canada Highway is one of the greatest construction projects of all time A1A PRESIDENT W. CKIl STEWARD CONSTRUCTOR talks with AlA's Cecil Steward on a range of issues affecting the two associations NAVFAC'S REAR ADM. JACK BUFFINGTON NAVFAC'S new commander on restruc turing, procurement, environmental clean-up, and Partnering CURRENT FEDERAL CLAIMS ISSUES, DART II A discussion of court-imposed and con tractual limitations on recovery of delay-related overhead costs SPECIAL SECTION: AOC'S ANNUAL CONVENTION IN US VE6AS, MARCH 17-23, 1993, AND COMSTKUCTOK EXPOSITION AND CONEXPO, MARCH 20 - 25 Forums and meetings to keep you on top of your business, seminars to enrich your working and personal Me, and delightful social events make Las Vegas the best A6C EMBLEMS A special publications and services catalog MELLON STUART CONSTRUCTION INC. AGO profile AOC'S TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Profile THE TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY CENTER A center at Louisiana Tech is a major step forward in R & D, technology transfer, and goverment-industry relations TRENCHLESS PIPELINE REHABILITATION A detailed overview of methods and technology MANUFACTURERS OF TRENCHLESS PIPELINE REHABILITATION MATERIALS A direc tory for contractors departments mmmmm 5 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 10 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 72 NEWSMAKERS The verdict 04 NEW TECHNOLOGY 73 CLASSIFIEDS 7 NEWSLINE Legislative round-up Ditch Witch's tools for trenchless technology 70 CONSTRUCTION SCORECARD CONSTRUCTOR/October 1992 <i lie. :-r m :3NS"-CHON'S MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE FEATURES NOVEMBER 1992 Vol IXXiV. Nc jual. ISitit Take \ in untingfy se on t r ifyear of QUALITY IN ACTION . . . MIILOING ON THE KSTI Highlights from AGC's Midyear Meeting in Phoenix AGC's INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION DIVISION Developing overseas markets for AGC contractors ilitics i to nal dal b* odulc, i Teen repot on pra*ra est av. ives \ m yoi t's fie Ifto e iced ighi foi AGC REPEAT WINNER OF PRESTIGIOUS GRT SAFETY AWARD AGC is the only association to have won two Business Roundtable Association Safety Awards THE CONFEDERATION OF INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATIONS Bringing the world's construction leaders together SPECIAL SECTION: THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION Officers and Presidents of the Confederation of International Contractors' Associations TAX BREAKS FOR ADA ALTERATIONS Implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act THE NAME OF THE GAME IS OPPORTUNITY Don't miss the AGC Convention/CONSTRUCTOR Exposition and ConExpo in Las Vegas, March 17-23, 1993 E-l SPECIAL SECTION: AGC CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION A TRAINING A publications and services catalog PARTNERING ON THE RISE Results of an AGC survey PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS AGC President Robins Jackson before the Ontario General Contractors Association PARTNERING: MAKING IT WORK Joint guidelines from AGC. ASA. and ASC GRANITE ROCK WINS A BALDRIDGE AGC member Granite Rock Company wins con struction's first Baldridge quality award COMPETING FOR QUALITY AGC chapters recognize quality construction with annual awards THE AGC VIDEOS: PART I A safety expert reviews AGC's latest safety training films for construction SPECIAL SECTION: AGC IS SERVICE TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORLD An overview of services provided by the full service construction association AGC CHAPTER DIRECTORY 1 PERSPECTIVE The vise of unintended consequences ! PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Construction's role in economic recovery DEPARTMENTS NEWSUNE 77 CLASSIFIEDS Second project manager course a success 13 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS 74 NEW TECHNOLOGY BO NEWSMAKERS S3 REGIONAL ACTION S4 GUEST EDITORIAL A politician's dream is a businessman's nightmare. by George McGovern PLAN NOW TO VISIT THB CONSTRUCTOR EXPOSITION MARCH 20-23, 1992 qua!. Nc TakeVisid ounting Ise on the ' of years ofa oilities into. >nal datable, todule. a r creen report:ion program oest available, gives you any rm you want. it's flexible, elfto each | need custom right for \<ju. ell-integrated features you that's more, .'ision esticement iU'i SUSAN A. MAXMAN AlA's new president on the environment. TQM, alter nate delivery systems THi NATIONAL QUALITY INITIATIVE A new coalition targets constant quality improvement m the highway industry THE AGC CONVENTION/CONSTRUCTOR EXPOSITION AND CONEXPO You can't afford to miss these educational opportunities QUALITY AT THE ROUNDTABLE AGC's Doug Pruitt on the changes sweeping the industry and the need for AGC's TQM primer SETTLING OSHA CITATIONS - NEW TRAPS TOR TNE UNWARY Under new OSHA policies you may want to think twice about withdrawing a notice of contest SASETY TRAINING FILMS FOR CONSTRUCTION The AGC Videos - Part II THE JOSEPH B. FAY CO. Three generations of skill, responsibility, and integrity .thorough installation. -y important id expertise als. ^ Ho providef as. They'* ion companie >mputcrs. me for you. : a better rain:em, you ; on in action, d find out wh; 3, AS PERSPECTIVE Perspectives on 1992 and 1993 T PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Building On The Best With Quality ss. but seeing vour thinking SURETY INTERNS LEARN THE CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS New program shows surety underwriters an insider's view AGC's 10th ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOFTWARE INVENTORY CONSTRUCTOR'S 10th listing of more than 150 software packages DEPARTMENTS B NEWSUNE *0 NEW TECHNOLOGY Moles and Beavers Computer software to announce annual expedite your project awards *4 *5 12 AGC DIVISION BRIEFS Rep. Mineta calls for full funding of ISTEA PUN NOW TO VISIT tni comnucron EXPOSITION/CONEXPO MAKN JO-iS, I M3 US VISAS tJ REGIONAL ACTION CLASSIFIEDS | : No. 1 | nville, OR SOON '682-1972 I HOXCOt ** ... ~ MOV CO- lit . H. ; c. : :: rooe =-c. : : .'00&6: w .r: : ; ?oooe ix. qr I I TOCe je too-- rtie'lwrc ^Ck *>o CONSTRUCTOR/December 1992