OSHA has issued a final rule requiring personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit each worker, effective Jan. 11. The regulation aligns with general industry and maritime standards, addressing long-standing safety concerns, particularly among women and workers with atypical sizes. OSHA does not anticipate the rule will increase costs or compliance burdens. - Occupational Health & Safety

Input and bid prices for construction remained stable from October to November, with the producer price index for new nonresidential building construction rising 1.5% year over year and the PPI for material and service inputs edging up 0.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Notable changes included a 21% year-over-year decrease in diesel fuel prices and a 15% increase in copper and brass mill shapes.
- Construction Citizen

Each year, university students in construction programs travel to DFW to showcase their skills and connect with TEXO member companies about career opportunities. Students participate in four divisions: commercial, design-build, heavy civil, and concrete solutions. Teams are challenged with quick turn-around bid proposals and in-person presentations. This event gives industry professionals valuable face time with ambitious students and future recruits, and several sponsorships are still available to support the next generation of construction pros. 

 

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
WHERE: Hurst Conference Center | 1601 Campus Dr, Hurst, TX 76054 

TEXO and AIA Dallas are delighted to welcome the leader of FMI's Research and Analytics Practice, Jay Bowman, to present a state and national economic overview for 2025.

 

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 | 7:30 - 10 a.m.

WHERE: Humphrey & Associates | 1501 Luna Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006

Please join TEXO, ASHRAE Dallas Chapter, ASHRAE Fort Worth Chapter, ASA North Texas, and BOMA Greater Dallas for a panel discussion from some of the leading engineers, contractors, and manufacturer representatives in the DFW market!

 

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 | 3:30 - 7 p.m.
WHERE: Texas AirSystems | 8081 Royal Ridge Parkway, Irving, TX 75063

This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive. Skills covered in this course include first aid for sudden illnesses, injuries and protection from blood-borne pathogens, choking relief and sudden cardiac arrest for adults. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.
 
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 | 8 a.m. - noon
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76014

This course covers topics required for competent persons by 29CFR 1926 Subpart L, including: competent person requirements and responsibility, compatibility and components requirements, fall protection, hazards associated with scaffolds, access requirements, training requirements, construction requirements and proper selection and use.

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 | 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Congratulations to the champions of our 2024 Challenge Cup Series, presented by Milwaukee Tool: CORE Construction! We had a blast celebrating their big win at our Holiday & Awards Gala. 

 

Give a round of applause to the rest of our top 10 companies:
2nd Place | Prime Controls
3rd Place | Humphrey & Associates
4th Place | Ridgemont Commercial Construction
5th Place | Spring Valley Construction Company
6th Place | The Brandt Companies
7th Place | Byrne Construction Services
8th Place | Campos Engineering, Inc.
9th Place | BakerTriangle
10th Place | Brasfield & Gorrie

Platinum: Milwaukee Tool

Gold: Adolfson & Peterson, Southwest Construction Services

 

Don't miss out on all the discounts that ABC National offers to you as a member of TEXO! ABC Members received more than $35 million in savings in 2019.

AGC's membership discount programs provide members access to high-quality services, cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line products. From discounts on vehicles to office supplies to cloud-based construction-management solutions, AGC has partnered with some of the best to give you the most for your money and improve your daily business operations.