EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

You're not going to want to miss out on AGC Houston's professional development programs! These courses are intended for the following construction professionals: Superintendents, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Accounting Staff, Project Support Staff, Project Executives, Business Development, Technology Support Staff and more! Please click here for more information. 

 

 Master the Art of Drywall Installation: Join us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall on June 27th!

 

This program will be held off site at Drake Interiors, Inc.

The Fundamentals of Building Trades – drywall course is a one-session, in person program designed to provide a general overview of commercial drywall finishing, framing, and sheathing systems. 

Program Objectives:

• One-session, in-person course on the fundamentals of drywall installation.
• Provides a general overview of commercial drywall finishing, framing, and sheathing systems.
• Ideal for staff new to the construction industry or management, supervisory, or estimating staff seeking additional knowledge of drywall, finishing, framing, and sheathing in the commercial construction building sector.
• Covers exterior and interior wall types, mock-ups, general design insights, warranty types and implications, procurement processes
• Explores constructability topics such as coordination, sequencing, and preventing damage

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Unlocking the Key to Efficient Construction: Mastering Scheduling and Sequencing with AGC Houston on July 26th!

The Fundamentals of Building Trades – Scheduling and Sequencing led by Kendall Pouland of Build Better Ways, is an in-person class designed to provide you with practical tools and techniques for optimizing project scheduling and sequencing, including the latest trends and best practices in the commercial construction industry.

Program Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive project plan that includes all critical activities and milestones.
• Identify potential scheduling and sequencing challenges and proactively mitigate them.
• Learn project planning techniques to allocate resources effectively.
• Understand critical path analysis to identify the most important activities for project success.
• Gain knowledge and skills in project monitoring and control to ensure project progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Engage in interactive exercises to apply learned concepts in real-world situations.
• Improve your ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by meeting project deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Learn effective resource management techniques to optimize project performance.
• Minimize project risks by identifying and addressing potential issues early on.

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Looking for New Training Opportunities?

With AGC's live, instructor-led courses, it's never been easier to build your skill set and access the training you need. Group pricing available.

 

Cool Down This Summer and Join Us for Cocktails and Texas Construction Law Basics on July 13th!

Led by Denis Ducran of Peckar & Abramson, PC, and Russell W. Smith of Cokinos|Young, this program provides construction industry professionals with an interactive sampling of various legal issues that frequently arise in today’s construction projects. The discussion includes a healthy blend of risk-shifting construction contract provisions, case law, statutes and adult beverages, all of which play an important part in contractors’ lives every day. Consumed in the proper proportions, the attendees should leave armed with awareness of these areas of risk, as well as options for avoiding and/or managing such risks.

Program Objectives:

• Review of Contract Documents/Concealed Conditions
• Delays and Extensions of Time
• Change Management
• Getting Paid: Lien and Bond Claim Overview

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Upcoming Courses

 

6/27/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall

7/10/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training

7/12/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

7/13/2023: Texas Construction Law Basics: A Legal Happy Hour

7/26/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Scheduling and Sequencing

8/10/2023: Employment Law - Virtual Edition 

8/14/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training