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Fall Protection Compliance
May 3, 2-3 p.m.

This presentation will cover how to work safely at heights, meet OSHA regulations and prevent the leading cause of death in the construction industry. We will also review the application of various fall arrest systems and how to apply them to ensure our workers can return home safely.
 
 
OSHA/AGC National Falls Stand-Down Event
May 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
 
Join representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) to kick-off the 2021 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. During the session, you will hear remarks from the leaders of OSHA and AGC highlighting the importance of preventing falls in construction as well as contractor members who were recipients of the 2020 AGC/Autodesk Safety Harness Grant to address the need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women who work at heights.
   
Harrison Steck, P.C.
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
      
Peckar & Abramson
   
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This seminar will provide the tools to manage your claims to the best possible outcome regardless of whether you have a claim once a year or once a week. You will also have a better understanding of the workers comp regulations and use of forms. Lunch will be provided.
 
WHEN: Thursday, April 29 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
  
Please join us at noon on April 29 as Becky Walker and Jack Baxley lead the conversation around what AIA and TEXO have been following during the 87th State Legislative Session. We are glad to welcome back Joe Oyler, Managing Director of Public Policy at the Dallas Regional Chamber, to facilitate the discussion and provide the perspective of our North Texas region.  
 
WHEN: Thursday, April 29 | Noon - 1 p.m.
WHERE: Via Zoom
  
The goal of this session is to get attendees, during online meetings, more comfortable in their own skin, increase self-awareness, learn baseline skills for communicating in an online forum and realize that feedback is the centerpiece for continued improvement. Participants will leave better positioned to capture and keep an audience’s attention, and deliver succinct messages, all while emanating a confident, likeable presence.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, May 5 - Thursday, May 6 | 8 a.m. - noon
WHERE: Virtual Event
  
The tee times are set, and we're looking forward to seeing your team on Monday, May 10th for the TEXO Golf Tournament, part of our 2021 Challenge Cup competition series, presented by Milwaukee Tool.
 
WHEN: Monday, May 10 | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: Gleneagles Country Club | 4501 W. Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
  
This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. 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.
 
WHEN: Monday, May 10 | 8 a.m. - noon
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
  
The CQM course offers prospective QC Managers/ Administrators the opportunity to satisfy the CQM training requirements specified in most USACE and NAVFAC construction contracts. This course must be taken and the final test must be passed by any person aspiring to be the QC Manager, or alternate. The course must be taken/passed within 45 calendar days after construction award. The Contractors Quality Control (CQC) requirements and the Governments Quality Assurance (QA) roles are reviewed. A course certificate will be awarded to those who satisfactory complete the training and pass the final exam. The certificate is valid for a five year period from the date of the class.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, May 12 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Event
  
The Resident Management System (RMS) is a quality management and contract administration program designed by Resident Engineers. The system provides an efficient method to plan, schedule, and control all aspects of construction. The course will show the Contractor what data entry is required, and how RMS 3.0 CM interfaces with the Government’s RMS 3.0 GM program. 
 
WHEN: Thursday, May 13 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Event
   
Slates Harwell LLP
      
Reliable Paving, Inc.
      
Cokinos l Young
   
TEXO Challenge CupTEXO Challenge Cup
Platinum: Milwaukee Tool
Gold: Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, TDIndustries
Silver: Byrne Construction Services, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Cokinos | Young, Dee Brown Inc, Hill & Wilkinson, Humphrey & Associates, Peckar & Abramson, Ridgemont Commercial Construction, Skiles Group, The Beck Group
Bronze: Austin Commercial, CBS Rentals, CORE Construction, MAREK, Northstar Builders Group, PCL Contract Bonding Agency, Rogers-O'Brien Construction, SEDALCO Construction Services
Title Sponsor: Southwest Construction Services
Player Gift Sponsor: Buyers Barricades
Meal Sponsor: Gray Reed
Registraton + Bloody Mary Sponsor: Eyesite Surveillance 
Closest to the Pin Sponsor: Brightview Landscape
Longest Drive Sponsor: Griffith Davison
Drink Cart Sponsors: AEC, Cokinos | Young, Peckar & Abramson
Hole Sponsors: Aries Building Systems, CBS Rentals, Dynamic Glass, Hackett Bonds & Insurance Services, Liberty Demolition, Mdm Scaffolding Services, Prime Controls
Member Discount ProgramsMember Discount Programs
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. 

   
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