Association News

All Members Are Invited to the Statewide Safety Committee Meeting

The October 2 meeting will feature presentations on recordkeeping requirements as well as strategies for risk and claims management. [more]

One Week Left to Register for “Indiana’s Alternative Energy Future”

Association members are invited to attend an educational presentation and networking event on October 7. Ann D. Murtlow, president & CEO of Indianapolis Power and Light Company, will speak about the impact traditional and alternative energy sources will have on the construction industry. The ICA Education Committee is hosting this event from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Indianapolis Marriott East. Click here for more details and to register.

LDC Participants Learn About the Indiana Live! Project

Leadership Development Committee (LDC) members spent a day learning and networking at Indiana Live! [more]

Bid Notices

Click here to see details of upcoming public works bidding opportunities throughout the state.

INDOT Letting Information

Additional Information: Letting of September 10, 2009

Bids as Read: Letting of September 23, 2009

Prospective Bidders: Letting of October 7, 2009

INDOT News

INDOT Makes Key District Appointments

Troy Woodruff has been named district deputy commissioner of INDOT’s Vincennes District and Roland Fegan was appointed as the district construction director (this position was previously identified as the district construction engineer) for the Greenfield District.

Construction Memorandum 09-16: Claims Process for Contracts Let Prior to September 1, 2009.

Industry News

Free ConsensusDOCSTM Upgrade

In June 2009, ConsensusDOCS released 11 new standard construction contract documents, including the first and only federal subcontract standard document in the industry. Depending upon subscription package type, current subscribers can access the new documents through a free ConsensusDOCS upgrade by clicking here. In addition, Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America members receive a 20 percent discount on all ConsensusDOCS products when purchased through the AGC Bookstore. The Bookstore link can be found by clicking here. All ICA members are members of AGC of America.

FHWA Issues Guidance on Reporting Executive Compensation for Stimulus Contracts

The compensation of key company officers for companies working on stimulus contracts does not have to be reported according to recent Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance. Click here for further details.

Register Today for AGC of America’s Leadership in Construction Workshop

This workshop will be held November 11 – 14 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Designed for all individuals in the construction industry who direct or influence other personnel to meet project goals, this program will help participants enhance communication and leadership skills. Participants may earn 2.7 ANSI/IACET CEUs. Click here for more information and to register online.

Non-Residential Construction Value Jumped in August

In the September 9 – 15 issue of Data DIGest, AGC of America Chief Economist
Ken Simonson reports that, according to Reed Construction Data, the value of new non-residential construction contracts climbed in August, but still declined compared to a year ago. Stimulus-targeted markets saw the largest gain. The stimulus impact on building markets is not yet clear, although education, library/museum and government offices all posted gains. Click here to view the full issue.

Member News

Obituary: Robert "R.L." McCoy, board chairman of R.L. McCoy, Inc., passed away September 19. [more]

Toolbox Talk

Mounting and Dismounting Construction Equipment Safely [more]

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