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Submit your best projected completed in 2022 for one of our region's most prestigious awards. Please review the project entry requirements prior to starting your application. 
 
Deadline: Friday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. CST
Join TEXO, ABC Central Texas, ABC Greater Houston and ABC South Texas at our joint Tech Alliance conference on Feb. 16. This premier event will connect the region's most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate and learn how technology is revolutionizing the construction industry and how it can positively impact the way you do business.
 
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 16 | 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Silverlake 2200 | 2200 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine , TX 76051
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 three divisions: commercial, design-build and heavy civil. Teams are challenged with quick turn-around bid proposals and in-person presentations.
 
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 20 | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
WHERE: Hurst Conference Center | 1601 Campus Dr, Hurst, TX 76054
   
Harrison Steck, P.C.
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
      
Peckar & Abramson
   
What's Happening at TEXOWhat's Happening at TEXO
The two-day TEXO OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program provides general awareness for entry or field-level construction workers. The training program covers recognizing, mitigating, and preventing hazards on a construction site. We have incorporated a virtual reality component to enhance the participants' engagement and connection to the material.
 
WHEN: Jan 4-5 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
You're invited to join us as TEXO & AIA Dallas host always-popular speaker Anirban Basu, chief economist for ABC National, to present a national economic overview for 2023. Networking to follow!
 
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 12 | 4:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Humphrey & Associates Office | 1501 Luna Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
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. 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. 13 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11101 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
  
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Slates Harwell LLP
   
TEXO Challenge CupTEXO Challenge Cup
These teams have duked it out all year throughout our 2022 Challenge Cup series, presented by Milwaukee Tool, and one winner rose to the challenge to take home the trophy. Check out the Top 10 teams and join us as we congratulate this year's winners, Humphrey & Associates!
 
#10: GMi
#9: Byrne Construction
#8: Hill & Wilkinson
#7: Prime Controls
#6: TDIndustries
#5: Ridgemont
#4: CORE Construction
#3: The Beck Group
#2: The Demo Company
#1: Humphrey & Associates
Platinum: Milwaukee Tool
Gold: The Demo Company, Humphrey & Associates, Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, Rogers-O'Brien, TDIndustries
Silver: Byrne Construction Services, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Hill & Wilkinson, Peckar & Abramson, Ridgemont, Skiles Group
Bronze: AEC, The Beck Group, Campos Engineering, CORE, Griffith Davison, Marsh, MarshMcLennan Agency, PCL, SEDALCO
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 and specialized loss-prevention services, including extensive practical safety information, workshops and special educational events. Call Julie Schatz at 972-770-4444 or email the CompGroupAGC@RobertsandCrow.com to get information on how your agent can access this competitive program.
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.
ResourcesResources
The 2022 Labor Law poster will include the following state- and federal-required posters for all businesses into one laminated 25.5” X 39.5” poster.
 
Texas-Required Posters
Bilingual Discrimination Notice
Bilingual Notification of the Ombudsman Program
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 10 – Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 5 – Non-Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 6 – Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 7 – Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Child Labor Law
Texas Payment Notice & Unemployment Compensation
 
Federal-Required Posters
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law (EEOC) – Includes GINA
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Federal Minimum Wage
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Act – 8.5" x 14"
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)
   
Autodesk Inc.
      
Old Republic Surety Company