TEXO Onsite Newsletter
Industry NewsIndustry News
  
TEXO Safety will be moving to a new schedule for Safety First in the new year. Please note the new format below for your team:
  • Monday – Safety First Day 1 - 7.5 Hours
  • Tuesday – Safety First Day 2 (OSHA 10) - 2.5 Hours
  • Wednesday – Safety First Day 1 - 7.5 Hours
  • Thursday – Safety First Day 2 (OSHA 10) - 2.5 Hours
  • Friday – No Class
CEF Location (Irving):
  • Mondays & Tuesdays – English
  • Wednesdays & Thursdays – Spanish
Fort Worth Location:
  • Mondays & Tuesdays – Spanish
  • Wednesdays & Thursdays – English 
Please contact Kim Espinosa (kim@texoassociation.org) or Lois Hamilton (lois@texoassociation.org) with any questions.
  
Sapphire Bay Land Development, the new developer for the $1 billion waterfront mixed-use project in Rowlett, Texas, of the same name, broke ground on the Crystal Lagoons feature Nov. 25, marking a major milestone for an undertaking that has seen two previous teams unsuccessfully try to make headway with the development near Dallas. In addition to the "crystal lagoon," manmade lake feature, the 117-acre beach-themed Sapphire Bay development will first see the construction of a resort, conference center, marina and beach club. This first phase should be complete in late 2023. 
  
In its second annual report on the cause of construction disputes, international consultancy HKA found that changes to a project's scope of work was the most frequent contributor to disagreements across the sectors it studied: buildings; defense, aerospace and military; industrial; infrastructure; oil and gas; and power and utilities. HKA found that as contractors take on more design functions or subcontract that job out to others, disputes related to design have almost overtaken those related to contracts, which featured prominently in the company's 2018 analysis. 
   
Harrison Steck, P.C.
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
      
Peckar & Abramson
   
What's Happening at TEXOWhat's Happening at TEXO
Send your suit to the dry cleaner and shine your shoes! The 2019 TEXO Holiday & Awards Gala is this Thursday and you're invited to join us as we gather to celebrate our 10th anniversary, DBA winners and individual award winners. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there! 
 
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 12 | 5 - 11 p.m.
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Dallas | 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
 
  
Join us Thursday, Dec. 19 at Chelsea Corner in Dallas for premier networking and industry relationship building. Pre-register until 2 p.m. the day of the event to save $20 off the walk-in price. Thank you to our title sponsor, Benge General Contracting, and our cocktail sponsor, Mogul Wealth. 
 
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 19 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Chelsea Corner | 4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
  
Please join us Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 11:30 a.m. for the first Safety Superintendent's Forum of 2020. Forums play an integral role in bringing TEXO members together to discuss common issues, learn new solutions, explore new opportunities, share best practices, networking and relationship building.
   
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
      
Reliable Paving, Inc.
   
TEXO Challenge CupTEXO Challenge Cup
Platinum Sponsor: Procore 
Gold Sponsors: Humphrey & Associates, Marek, Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, TDIndustries
Silver Sponsors: Austin Commercial, Brasfield & Gorrie, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Cokinos, Hill & Wilkinson, Lee Lewis Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, Ridgemont Commercial Construction, SEDALCO, Skiles Group, Turner
Bronze Sponsors: Beck, Byrne Construction, Core Construction, Dee Brown, Northstar Builders, PCL Contract Bonding Agency
Networking Sponsor: Marek
Entertainment Sponsor: George-McKenna
Decor Sponsor: Slates Harwell
Safety Award Sponsors: Andres Construction, Marek
Superintendent Award Sponsors: Satterfield & Pontikes, Hilti
SIR Award Sponsor: Gray Reed
Magnolia Award Sponsor: Peckar & Abramson
Vision Award Sponsor: Willis Towers Watson
Photo Booth Sponsor: SEDALCO
AV Sponsor: Griffith Davision
Dessert Sponsor: Dynamic Glass
Event Gift Sponsor: Cokinos
Wine Sponsors: BrightView, Mogul Wealth, Willis Towers Watson
Member Discount ProgramsMember Discount Programs
You can get the best 401k on the market. 100 Percent Unconditional Money Back Guarantee, Superb Investment Options, Award Winning Customer Service and Significant Fee Discounts.  For a Free Evaluation and a Free Compliance Checkup of your current 401k, call Steve Heussner, Steve@MogulWealth.com, at 469-450-4663 or Kirk Quaschnick, Kirk@MogulWealth.com, at 214-420-7152 and mention TEXO.
CompGroup AGC is a registered safety group formed to administer the workers' compensation program underwritten by Texas Mutual for building construction contractors that are members of the AGC. They offer expert claim oversight, specialized loss prevention services, including extensive practical safety information, workshops and special educational events. Call Julie Schatz @ 972-770-4444 or email the CompGroupAGC@RobertsandCrow.com to get information on how your agent can access this competitive program.
Through Reliant Energy’s partnerships with AGC Texas Building Branch, TEXO members receive exclusive benefits for using and promoting Reliant Energy for electric service.