ACCNJ Monthly Update - August 2024
Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey
Promoting the quality, integrity, skill, and responsibility of its membership. #RaisingTheStandards
Thank you to all who joined us at ACCNJ's first Pop-Up Happy Hour on August 19, 2024, at Grano Pizzeria & Italian Tavern in Scotch Plains.
It provided an excellent opportunity to network with peers and engage with the top contractors in the area.
Thank you to all who attended. Keep an eye out for more pop-up events in the future!
Association News
South Jersey Biz 's 2024 Power 50
Every year, the leaders recognized in South Jersey Biz's Power 50 represent the sum of the industries that collectively serve as the economic engine making South Jersey hum. Read the 2024 installment,?where ACCNJ CEO Jack Kocsis shares his take on the biggest change in the construction industry.
Labor
Labor Day Holiday Provisions
In Bulletin 57-2024, we distributed to Signatory Members the holiday provisions for Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. Access the bulletin in your Info Hub at accnj.org.
Safety
October Safety Council Meeting
In Bulletin 56-2024, we announced ACCNJ will host its next Safety Council Meeting on October 11, 2024, at the ACCNJ Offices, Edison, NJ at 11:30 AM. This is a great opportunity for our safety community to exchange ideas, meet up with old friends and connect with new industry safety professionals. For details, access the Bulletin in your Info Hub at accnj.org.
Agencies
NJDOL Certified Payroll Wage Hub
In an Email Alert issued August 6, 2024, we reminded Active Members of the August 15, 2024, deadline to register for NJDOL's Wage Hub to submit Certified Payrolls. In a separate email, we provided an update to Signatory Contractors answering frequently asked questions.
Please continue to bring any issue you are having to our attention as ACCNJ is continuing to work closely with the Department.
Education & Workforce Development
Tuition Reimbursement Program
As a reminder, in Bulletin 05-2024, we informed Active Members the ACCNJ Industry Advancement Trust (IAT) has approved the continuation of the Tuition Reimbursement Program for eligible, full-time employees of ACCNJ member firms that contribute to the IAT. The courses selected must be aimed at providing job-related knowledge and skills for construction personnel in either office or field operations. For details, access the Bulletin in your Info Hub at accnj.org.
DON'T FORGET! MEPs Blueprint Reading Workshop
As a reminder, space is still available for the MEPs Blueprint Reading Workshop taking place Friday, September 20, 2024, at 7:30 AM. Event details and registration are available in your Info Hub at accnj.org.
LIUNA 172 & 472 Foreman Training Program
In Bulletin 58-2024, we invited ACCNJ Contractors signatory to the LIUNA 172 & 472 Agreement to provide participants for the inaugural classes of LIUNA 172 & 472's Foreman Training Program. The one-day program will be held on September 6, 14, and 19, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Access the bulletin in your Info Hub at accnj.org for more details and registration information.
Events
LAST CALL! 2024 Fall Convention
Have you registered for ACCNJ's Fall Convention yet? Join us September 11-13, 2024, at Harrah’s, Atlantic City, New Jersey, for a jam-packed schedule of events and networking opportunities. Visit the event page for more information and to register.
REMINDER: ACCNJ Fall Golf Outing
There is still time to register for ACCNJ's Fall Golf Outing taking place Monday, October 14, 2024, at Seaview Golf Club, Galloway, NJ. Visit the event page for a schedule of the day and to reserve your spot. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
ACCNJ Coffee Talk Series
Join us on September 26, 2024, as Kris Kolluri, Gateway Development Commission CEO shares the newest highlights of the program as well as his perspective on details members should be made aware of prior to Kris ending his tenure at the Commission. Visit the event page for more details and to register.
ACCNJ Beef & Bourbon Event
On October 23, 2024, ACCNJ's Beef & Bourbon Event returns at the Iron Whale in Asbury Park. Registration includes a four-course menu with bourbon pairings. Visit the event page for more information and to register.
Communications
Access the bulletins listed below in your Info Hub at accnj.org.
NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION Magazine Opportunities
ACCNJ will publish the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION in December. We hope you will support it by advertising and submitting noteworthy editorial contributions. Please see ways to support the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION below:
Advertising Opportunities
The deadline for ads in PDF format for the Fall/Winter issue is October 1, 2024. For advertising details access Bulletin 59-2023.
Seeking Award Winning Projects
In Bulletin 60-2024, we invited members to contribute news of any member projects that have received awards during the past year (September 2023-September 2024).
Seeking Member News
In Bulletin 61-2024, we invited members to contribute in-house news of awards, projects, people and events important to your firm through the Member News online form. In addition to Member News, the magazine’s “Giving Back” feature highlights the many volunteer activities of our contractors and their craftworkers.
Member News
Let It Grow Benefit Concert
ACCNJ member Let It Grow, Inc. will be hosting a tribute concert benefitting Hackensack University Medical Center Children’s Health Division and Tracers, the Bergen County Division of Veterans Services, on September 7, 2024, starting at 2 PM. For more information, visit letitgrowgiving.org.
Microsoft Project for the Web for Project Management
As a reminder, ACCNJ member ZenTek Consultants LLC is offering an online course, Microsoft Project for the Web for Project Management, which covers the differences between Project for the Web, Project Online, and Project Professional. This program is delivered in four, two-hour online sessions every Thursday from 8:30-10:30 AM beginning September 18. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions and address questions as the class progresses. Reach out to the Association office for more information.
August Member Mondays
ACCNJ features members on our Facebook page and LinkedIn on Mondays. Check out this month's Member Mondays, featuring DPR Construction, Walker Diving Underwater Construction LLC and Walker Cutting Services.
Hot Topics
Follow along with ACCNJ's Facebook page and LinkedIn page for real-time Hot Topics. August Hot Topics included: