2022 CID/BBQ RECAP

In case you missed it...

The day began with report outs to the membership from our Joint Committee Chairs, Environmental Committee, Technology Committee and Document Exchange Task Force. Members gained insight into what each committee had been working on over the past several months and were given the opportunity to ask questions.

After lunch, the Nebraska Department of Transportation employees joined us for meetings and a General Session. The General Session included a NDOT Panel Discussion with Director John Selmer, Khalil Jaber and Jim Knott. Notable topics of discussion included:

• Visiting with Governor regarding next 2-year budget
• Expressway system
  • Working hard on programming the US-77 & US-81 corridors
• Utility Coordination continues to be a priority
• IIJA Funds – working to obligate funds by end of fiscal year
  • 22 bridges programmed in the next 2 years
  • Committed to western I-80 replacement and 6-lane Lincoln West
  • Buy America rules are changing because of the IIJA; rules will take effect in the December letting
• GIS Map for Borrow Sites ​

The General Session closed with the announcement of our Future Leaders Council (FLC). The mission of AGC Nebraska's FLC is to channel participants who are not actively involved to network, socialize, promote and exchange construction industry ideas. The top priorities of the FLC are professional development, increased involvement, and enhanced leadership skills for those who are involved. A schedule of events, an informational brochure, and the FLC registration can be found on the FLC webpage. 

Katie Wilson, Tyler Chicoine, and Tom Crockett were also able to meet with Congressman Mike Flood on Thursday to discuss our industry and deliver a PAC check. 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend this event. We are very lucky to have so many active members. Please complete the post-event survey that we sent out on Tuesday afternoon or email Carly with any feedback you have regarding this event. Our next event is Fall Golf on September 16th at Quarry Oaks. After that, is our first ever Friday Afternoon Club / Tailgate Party in our parking lot. The FLC group will be hosting a cornhole tournament where the winning team will each receive a set of AGC Nebraska boards. There will also be a chili cookoff, food and drinks. This event is free for members and their families! Register or claim a spot in the tournament or cookoff by clicking here.