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The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by the Senate Tuesday includes $100 million over five years to accelerate the deployment of digital construction technologies such as 3D modelling software and digital project management platforms.
  
AGC of America has released the August edition of its Construction Inflation Alert. This document is intended to inform project owners, government officials and the public about the extreme cost increases and supply chain disruptions affecting construction.
   
Harrison Steck, P.C.
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
      
Peckar & Abramson
   
What's Happening at TEXOWhat's Happening at TEXO
  
The Leadership Boot Camp is a leadership training program that addresses the areas of communication, collaboration, culture and customer. These four areas are critical in all levels of leadership and attendees are challenged to take the learning of previous leadership classes to the next level. Becoming an effective leader requires an understanding of people, personalities, attitudes, goals and more. The Leadership Boot Camp stresses to attendees that the most important person they will ever lead is themselves.
 
WHEN: Aug. 24 - Oct. 19 | 12:30-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Office | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  
TEXO, supported by a Susan Harwood Federal Grant, is pleased to offer Trenching & Excavating Hazards in Construction. Topics cover include: injury, Illness, and fatality statistics, frequently cited standards, utilities protection, common hazards, soil testing and classification, protective systems and review of the agency priority goal.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 25 (English) & Thursday, Aug. 26 (Spanish) | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
  
Join the TEXO Governmental Affairs team as we hear from our panel of experts on new laws passed during the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, which will become effective on September 1, 2021.
 
Topics Include: Lien Laws, Firearms Open Carry Laws, Design Defects, Statute of Repose, and more!

WHEN: Friday, Aug. 27 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
  
Are you interested in becoming a Certified NCCER Craft Instructor? All Instructor using the NCCER Standardized curricula in their craft, apprentice, school-to-work or secondary occupational education construction trades program are required to successfully complete this program.
 
WHEN: Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Class
  
The TEXO Foundation High School & College Outreach Committees invite all construction educators and administrators to join us for this first-ever Combined Educators Conference.
 
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021
WHERE: Dallas, TX (Venue TBD)
 
Sponsorships are now available. Click below to secure your company's today!
   
Slates Harwell LLP
      
Reliable Paving, Inc.
      
Cokinos l Young
   
TEXO Challenge CupTEXO Challenge Cup
Interested in supporting TEXO Foundation by volunteering at the Clay Shoot on Sept. 9?
 
Contact Julie Donovan, Foundation Manager, at julie@texoassociation.org to sign up! 
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: George-McKenna Electrical Contractors
Golf Cart Sponsor: CBS Rentals
Ammo Sponsor: Linbeck
Award Sponsor: Gray Reed
Raffle Sponsor: Carrco Painting
Breakfast Sponsor: Mogul Wealth
Drink + Snack Sponsor: Lazear Capital Partners
Station Sponsors: Alpha Testing, Aries Building Systems, BakerTriangle, C1S Group, Drywall Interiors & Staff Zone
Member Discount ProgramsMember Discount Programs
TEXO members receive 22% off monthly access calling plan fees, unlimited VZemail for $20 per month, 35% off eligible Verizon accessories and for a limited time receive a $100 bill credit.
By joining TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, you can provide an outstanding plan, save money, and spend less time administering it. TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, from a government reporting standpoint, is treated like one large plan. The end result for you is a 401(k) plan with competitive investments, outstanding service, and someone else doing a majority of the plan maintenance legwork.