Posts by AGC of Utah
AGC of Utah’s 104th Annual Convention: Building What Matters—Together
AGC of Utah’s 104th Annual Convention: Building What Matters—Together The Associated General Contractors of Utah gathered January 29–30, 2026, at the Little America Hotel for its 104th Annual Convention, bringing together contractors, partners, and industry leaders from across the state for two days focused on leadership, innovation, service, and connection. Centered on the theme Build…
Read MoreBuilding What Matters: Our Most Meaningful Dinner Celebration Yet
Building What Matters: Our Most Meaningful Dinner Celebration Yet At this year’s AGC of Utah Annual Convention, we set out to make our Build What Matters Dinner Celebration more than just a fun night with attendees — we wanted it to matter in the community we all serve. Every year, our dinner brings together members…
Read MoreHonoring a Builder and a Community: Doug Watts Receives the 2026 Eric W. Ryberg Award
Honoring a Builder and a Community: Doug Watts Receives the 2026 Eric W. Ryberg Award Each year, the Associated General Contractors of Utah presents its highest individual honor—the Eric W. Ryberg Award—to a contractor whose career reflects the very best of the industry. In 2026, that honor was awarded to Doug Watts, recognizing a lifetime…
Read MoreBlack Desert Resort: Where Vision, Land, and Collaboration Shape a New Desert Icon
Black Desert Resort: Where Vision, Land, and Collaboration Shape a New Desert Icon Southern Utah’s desert rarely welcomes anything new without a test of worthiness. Its lava flows, sandstone cliffs, and sweeping amphitheaters have stood unchanged for millennia. Yet in .Ivins, one project has emerged that feels as if it has always belonged there. Black…
Read MoreRebuilding a Critical Corridor: How Four New Interchanges Transformed Bangerter Highway
Rebuilding a Critical Corridor: How Four New Interchanges Transformed Bangerter Highway For years, the traffic signals along Bangerter Highway were predictable choke points for tens of thousands of commuters. The stop-and-go pattern at 4700 South, 2700 West, 9800 South, and 13400 South caused backups across the western Salt Lake Valley, signaling a transportation system struggling…
Read MoreAGC Legislative Top 6 in 2026
Top 6 in 2026: AGC of Utah’s Legislative Priorities for the Construction Industry Every year from January through March, the Utah Legislature meets for a fast-paced 45-day session to pass new laws, approve budgets, and set the direction for state policy. For construction, those decisions directly affect how we bid, build, hire, and plan; influencing…
Read MoreAGC of Utah Hosts Mental Health Summit to Strengthen Safety Culture Statewide
AGC of Utah Hosts Mental Health Summit to Strengthen Safety Culture Statewide On September 11, industry leaders, safety professionals, and mental health advocates gathered for the AGC of Utah Mental Health Summit, a full day of practical strategies to strengthen mental well being in the construction industry. The summit focused on a simple but powerful…
Read MoreAugust Legislative Update
August Legislative Update Hiring Practices on State Projects The AGC Legislative Committee met in July to review proposed legislation related to hiring practices on state projects managed by DFCM and UDOT. The proposal would increase penalties for contractors who violate existing law related to hiring workers as independent contractors (1099s) rather than employees, thereby avoiding…
Read MoreOgden City Construction Security Requirements
AGC of Utah: Ogden City Site Safety Plan Update Last year, the AGC of Utah, along with Ogden City officials and our contracting members, met to address fire safety concerns within the Ogden City community. We’ve now received the following official notification from the Ogden Fire Department, which reflects some of that prior dialogue and…
Read MoreThe Safety Power of Friendship: Why Workplace Bonds Matter More Than You Think
The Safety Power of Friendship: Why Workplace Bonds Matter More Than You Think Buried in Gallup’s 2018 study Why We Need Best Friends at Work is a fascinating statistic that was brought up at the June 17, 2025 AGC highway safety committee meeting. Companies where six out of ten employees say they have a friend…
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