Boston – Hundreds of local construction professionals gathered at The State Room in Boston on May 23 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA).
Martin Walsh
Martin Walsh, who formerly served as Boston Mayor and as U.S. Secretary of Labor, provided the keynote address. AGC MA CEO, John Ferrante, kicked off the event, which also featured comments from outgoing AGC MA board of directors chair, Bill Aalerud of Columbia, and incoming chair Jeff Navin of Consigli Construction. Brad Forrest of Walsh Brothers is the new vice chair.
“The leadership and membership of AGC MA have worked together for a century to ensure that our industry is meeting the challenges of today while embracing the world of tomorrow. Our resourcefulness, resilience, and hard work helped create the modern built environment,” said Ferrante. “At the same time, we have prioritized and championed the needs of our workforce, establishing and ensuring the safety and health protocols and protections that have made the construction sector a supportive place to build a long-lasting and satisfying career.”
