AGI Construction Solutions

06/11/2026

🎓 Contractor Spotlight: David Orozco | Beast Construction

Congratulations to David Orozco, owner of Beast Construction, on successfully completing the first DFO313 Estimating & Blueprint Reading Pilot Cohort! 👷🏾‍♂️👨🏽‍🎓🏗

As a dedicated concrete contractor, David invested in strengthening his skills in project estimating, basic blueprint interpretation, and business fundamentals to better position his company for growth and larger opportunities.

We are committed to helping contractors build the knowledge, confidence, and capacity needed to compete and thrive in today's construction industry.

Building Skills. Building Businesses. Building Detroit.

06/11/2026

Development + Construction = 🔥
Please join Luis Ali, AGI President for a an exciting panel conversation.
Thursday, June 11 @ 6:00 pm

Join READ and DFO313 for State of Construction 2026, where developers, contractors, and industry professionals will come together for a candid conversation on what's happening in today's market and how to navigate it successfully.

Hear insights from:

🏗️ Jason Jones, Developer
🏗️ Derric Scott, Developer
🔨 Luis Ali, AGI Construction
💡 Justin Turk, Constrat AI

Topics include:

📈 Construction Market Outlook
💰 Labor & Material Cost Trends
📋 Project Budgeting & Estimating
🤝 Developer + Contractor Relationships
🏢 Joint Venture Opportunities
💡 Technology & AI in Construction

Whether you're planning your first project, actively developing, or looking to grow your network, this event is designed to provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

The best partnerships, projects, and opportunities often start with a conversation. This is where those conversations will happen.

📅 Thursday, June 11
🕕 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
📍 1600 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48211

🎟️ RSVP link in the comments.

Tag a developer, contractor, or industry professional who should be in the room.

05/27/2026

5.27.26
Wrapping up the last of our work on the East Warren Farmer Market building er****on and geo thermal scope at .

Geothermal heating (using ground-source heat pumps) uses the Earth's stable subsurface temperature to heat your building in the winter and cool it in the summer. It is highly energy-efficient and drastically reduces utility bills, though high upfront installation costs are a major factor.

How It WorksThermal Exchange:

While outdoor air temperatures fluctuate widely, the temperature just a few feet below the Earth's surface remains relatively constant (typically between 45°F and 55°F) year-round.

The Loop System: A fluid-filled pipe system (ground loop) is buried either horizontally or vertically in your yard.The Heat Pump: In the winter, the fluid absorbs the Earth's heat and pumps it into your home. In the summer, the process reverses: the system pulls warm air from your house and dumps it into the ground.

Energy Efficiency: Rather than creating heat (like a gas furnace), the system simply moves heat, making it up to 3 to 5 times more efficient than traditional HVAC systems.

04/27/2026

Your business is growing, but behind every successful project is a strong operational foundation.

For those doing the work day-to-day, the real challenge isn’t just building—it’s building internal processes and systems that sustain and scale your business.

This Real Talk panel, Construction Through the Lens of Operations, brings together Diana Goode (Executive Director, TechTown Detroit Ops Plus) and Andres Valbuena (VR Homes) currently a City of Detroit Government Contractor for an honest conversation about what it takes to run a construction business that lasts.

https://www.dfo313.org/events/real-talk-with-dfo313-construction-through-the-lens-of-development-tnge6-rf8xw

04/13/2026

📢DFO313 Builder Workshop:
Building Smart Insurance, Real Estate & Legacy Protection
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰️6:00 PM 8:00 PM
📍The Design Build Green Hub
1326 18th StreetDetroit, MI, 48216United States (map)

Presented By: Jose Miguel Rodriguez

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Business Insurance essentials tailored to General Contracting (liability, workers comp, auto, audits)
• How to invest in residential real estate (ROI, BRRRR method, structuring deals)
• Protecting your legacy (wills, trusts, life insurance, estate planning)

Back to All Events Builder Workshop: Building Smart Insurance, Real Estate & Legacy Protection Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:00 PM 8:00 PM The Design Build Green Hub 1326 18th Street Detroit, MI, 48216 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS Registration Quick Link Building Smart: Insurance, Real E...

04/07/2026

From blueprint to bids = Real Results. 🔥

Mario Flores of M&D DRYWALL LLC tapped into the DFO313 Blueprint & Estimating Pilot Class and walked away with more than knowledge—he gained confidence to price his work with clarity and compete at a higher level. No more leaving money on the table!

“This class changed how I see the numbers and my business.”

We’re building more than skills—we’re building capacity and revenues for our contractors. 💪🏽

Sponsored by
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Ideal Group

04/03/2026

Proud to support the DFO313 Real Talk Series. Check out the EL CENTRAL Hispanic News Match coverage featuring ShaWanna Gajewski and D'Marco Ansari " Construction Through The Lens of Affordable Housing " Thanks for co-hosting Invest Detroit .

03/27/2026

Tanya Saldivar-Ali is a proud BasBlue Board Member and through our work at AGI Construction, I believe in the power of women supporting women—and building with intention.

We’re creating a trusted network in the built environment where connection, opportunity, and growth are real and accessible.

Join us for Happy Hour as we come together to strengthen community and build what’s next. 💙

03/26/2026

February Real Talk was one for the books!
Richard James Hosey kept it real 💯.
Check out EL CENTRAL Hispanic News Reel!!

We are excited to co-host our next Real Talk with Invest Detroit!

Tomorrow, March 26 @ 6:30 pm

Location:
Invest Detroit Office (Jefferson Hub – Event Space, 1st Floor)
950 Selden St.
Detroit, MI 48201
Please enter through Frank St. (back of the building). There is no entry on Selden St.

Parking:
Free parking is available in the gated lot behind the building.
Please do not park on 4th St.

02/10/2026

We are loading 2026 in full effect 🔥

Real Talk - Construction Through the Lens of Development with DFO313

Registeration Is Now Live

Join DFO313 for a Real Talk Fireside Chat with Richard Hosey of Hosey Development, moderated by Tanya Saldivar-Ali, for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to build at scale for the major development Fisher 21 in Detroit while staying grounded in equity, sustainability, and real partnership with community.

https://www.dfo313.org/events/real-talk-with-dfo313-construction-through-the-lens-of-development

Make sure you register for staying involved for future events!

This Real Talk Fireside Chat features Richard Hosey , Detroit-based developer and principal of Hosey Development, in an unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to build at scale, equitably, sustainably, and in real partnership with community.