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The tee times are set and it's time to register your team for the TEXO Challenge Cup Open golf tournament, part of our 2023 Challenge Cup competition series, presented by Milwaukee Tool. #RiseToTheChallenge! Early Registration ends April 31st, so register now to save $50 per team! Sponsorships are also available, so secure your company's today. 
 
WHEN: Monday, May 15 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(Morning Scramble tees off @ 8 a.m. | Afternoon Scramble tees off @ 1 p.m.)
WHERE: Trophy Club Country Club | 500 Trophy Club Dr, Trophy Club, TX 76262
Procore and AGC of California have teamed up to offer a world-class leadership development experience framed with interactive cohort connections, hands-on learning experiences, and premier 1:1 executive coaching with clear objectives. Throughout this leadership development experience, you will discover the power of leadership to build a healthy culture and generate profitable business.
 
WHEN: April 2023 – February 2024
WHERE: Kickoff Event at Bartlett Cocke HQ | Austin, TX
The Associated Builders and Contractors Leadership Forum presents an opportunity to take potential or current leadership skills to the next level of success. These highly interactive sessions facilitated by industry leaders will sharpen even a seasoned leadership professional. Learn to effectively develop leadership skills that enable all participants to get the best results through the activities of others in the workplace.
 
WHEN: April 20 & 21; May 5 & 19; June 2, 16 & 30; July 14 & 28
WHERE: ABC Central Texas Chapter Offices | 2600 Longhorn Blvd, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78758
   
DroneUp, LLC
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
   
What's Happening at TEXOWhat's Happening at TEXO
Batter up! After a triumphant return last year, our annual TEXO Softball Tournament, the first event of our 2023 Challenge Cup series, presented by Milwaukee Tool, is back again. While this year's tournament is full up with teams, everyone is welcome to come and go throughout the day to hang out, cheer on your industry colleagues, and squeeze in a little casual networking! Family members are also more than welcome to come watch and we will have some games and activities for the kiddos. There are bleachers at the fields, but feel free to bring your own chairs, snacks, coolers, cornhole, whatever!
 
WHEN: Saturday, April 1 | First Game at 8 a.m. | Championship Game at 9 p.m.
WHERE: McInnish Sports Complex | 2335 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
Join us Wednesday, April 5 for our monthly Safety Forum, as we hear from Scott Sears with Walker Engineering: "Working Safely with Electricity." Lunch will be provided for this complimentary event, but we ask that you please click below to RSVP.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, April 5 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
The two-day TEXO OSHA 10 Hour course serves as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training on the specific hazards of the job when required by OSHA standards. After completing the course, participants are mailed an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach wallet-sized card.
 
WHEN: April 5-6 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
Thank you to everyone who registered to attend next Thursday's Crawfish Boil, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool and hosted by Woodhaus! This event is SOLD OUT, but we look forward to seeing everyone who snagged a spot. This is an outdoor event, so be prepared for that Texas spring wind and bring your sunglasses!
 
WHEN: Thursday, April 6 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Woodhaus | 1207 Tappan Cir, Suite 104, 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 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.
 
ENGLISH - FORT WORTH 
WHEN: Friday, April 7 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
 
ENGLISH - DALLAS
WHEN: Thursday, April 13 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
 
SPANISH - FORT WORTH
WHEN: Friday, April 21 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Join us for a charitable Happy Hour hosted by TEXO's HR Committee! We will be building “busy boards” for preschool classrooms for a local charity. We ask our attendees to bring any “busy board” items they may have available to donate (not required).
 
Thank you Mogul Wealth for providing refreshments, light snacks and supplies!
 
WHEN: Thursday April 13 | 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: C1S Group | 4231 Sigma Rd, Suite 110, Dallas, Texas 75244
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety course is intended for supervisors or for workers with some safety responsibility. It provides a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards than the TEXO Safety First class. Topics include recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards found in the workplace.
 
WHEN: April 17-20 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
In the face of pressing project deadlines and heavily competing priorities, the addition of unfamiliar Lean Construction processes or tools can feel intimidating, overwhelming and easy to ignore in favor of what’s already known and comfortable. Because we are builders as well as operations-based Lean practitioners, we understand what you're up against. We have created The Lean Builder Workshops with you in mind: the “boots on the ground.” 
 
WHEN: Friday, April 21 | 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
Advance your career and earn continuing education credits. All courses feature a live instruction via Zoom and are available in a variety of days and time blocks to accommodate your learning schedule. Ideal for construction professionals looking to learn without the hassle of traveling. 
 
When registering for any of the classes below, be sure to list TEXO as who referred you to the program!

Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) | April 17-26 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Building Information Modeling (BIM) | April 13 – May 5 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) | April 20 – May 5 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Lean Construction Education Program | May 1 – 17 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
   
Slates Harwell LLP
   
TEXO Challenge CupTEXO Challenge Cup
All softball team slots are SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who signed up to participate! If you have already registered, click below to view the tournament bracket, and contact Jenny Jernigan at 214-505-5518 with any questions.
 
Title Sponsor: U.S. CAD
Food Truck Sponsor: Moss
Championship Game Sponsor: Skiles Group
Breakfast Sponsor: WillScot
Friday Night & Bracket Sponsor: Auzmet Architectural Cladding & Signage
Field Sponsor: Cherry Coatings
In-Kind Sponsor: Axis Portable Air
Member Discount ProgramsMember Discount Programs
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.
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.
   
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