News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 18, 2008
Breslau of Jones Lang LaSalle to speak at AGC on Sept. 24
Associated General Contractors of Mass. will hold its opening program of the year on
Sept. 24, at the Seaport Hotel. Benjamin Breslau, vice president,
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".
The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Â Cost is $75 for members and $90 for non-members. Â Register on line at www.agcmass.org
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 Construction, Lee Kennedy Co., Skanska USA Building and Suffolk Construction Company will receive the coveted award recognition. The AGC/OSHA CHASE Program gives AGC-member contractor's incentives for demonstrating the highest safety standards and practices used in the construction industry.
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