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Posted: September 11, 2008
AGC of Mass. to hold opening program-Sept. 24th
Associated General Contractors of Mass. will hold its opening program of the year on
Wednesday evening, September 24th, at the Seaport Hotel. Benjamin Breslau, VP,
director of research, Americas for Jones Lang LaSalle will be the guest speaker and offer the audience his
insights into What's Happening in the Commercial Marketplace.
Following Breslau's talk, the AGC and OSHA will recognize six firms who have shown a tremendous commitment to safety on the job site. Working through the AGC/OSHA CHASE program, Bovis LendLease, Commodore Builders, Consigli Const., Lee Kennedy Co., Skanska USA Building and Suffolk Const.will receive the award recognition. The AGC/OSHA CHASE Program gives AGC-member contractor's incentives for demonstrating safety standards and practices used in the industry.
The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the program. Â Cost to attend is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. Â Register on line at www.agcmass.org.
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