Stay Tuned for AGC Houston's New & Improved Website

We are excited to announce that we are currently in the process of launching our new website next week to help bring improvements to our members. Our new website will be faster, easier to navigate and bring a range of new developments. Keep an eye on our account for more information on how to set up your new account soon!

AGC Houston Hosts Orientation AGC

On May 25, 2022, AGC Houston hosted Orientation AGC! Orientation AGC is a great way to learn about AGC Houston, network, and get the most out of your membership. Huge thanks to everyone who attended the event. Want to learn more on how to get involved? Reach out to us at membership@agchouston.org.

AGC Houston Hosts Annual Scholarship Program

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, AGC Houston held its annual scholarship awards program. The event featured keynote speaker Dan Goodgame, Editor in Chief of Texas Monthly. At the program, a total of $50,000 was awarded to 23 college-bound and university students as part of the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership scholarship. The event also recognized one individual who was awarded the AGC of America Education and Research Foundation Lanham Family scholarship. In its 26th year, the program has awarded 252 scholarships amounting to $685,000.

For event photos, please click here. 

The Construction Leadership Council Hosts Annual Poker Tournament

On May 19, 2022, The AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council hosted its annual poker tournament benefiting the AGC Houston Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership scholarship. The evening consisted of networking and culminated in an exciting final table round. Huge thanks to our members, sponsors, and the University of Houston AGC Student Chapter for making the event a success! Please click here for event photos.

1st Place - Blain Donnell, Andrews Myers, P.C.
2nd Place - Ram Palaniyappan, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
3rd Place - Robert Key, Griensenbeck Sales Group, LLC
Dead Ass Last - Gerardo Rosos, Block

Sponsors: 
Marek Brothers Construction Inc. - Royal Flush Sponsor
Karsten Interior Services, LP - Royal Flush Sponsor
IronEdge Group - Royal Flush Sponsor
Tellepsen - Royal Flush Sponsor
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing - Food and Beverage Sponsor
Melton & Melton, LLP - Food and Beverage Sponsor
Axis Builders, LLC - Food and Beverage Sponsor
DEWALT - Raffle Prize Sponsor
JEWELCO, LLC - Raffle Prize Sponsor
TAS Concrete Construction, LLC - Raffle Prize Sponsor
Pieper-Houston Electric, LP - Raffle Prize Sponsor
Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd. - Beer Sponsor
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. - Dead Ass Last Sponsor

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention in Construction - How to Build Wellness Programs With Impact

The construction industry is raising awareness and encouraging open discussion about mental health and substance abuse to reduce suicide in the workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has added stress, anxiety and fear to contractors’ already high risk of suicide. We can all agree this is a scary subject, and we need to address the public health crisis in our country. But how do we heal our workforce? Please use the following resources to help you spot warning signs, start the conversation, and provide support to those who need it, which can save lives. It takes construction professionals at all levels working together and with their risk partners to build a culture of caring and prevention. Click HERE for further information and to watch a session on this topic recorded as part of AGC’s 2021 Construction Risk Management Conference.

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.

Gain Your Competitive Edge with AGC's Live Virtual Training Programs

Introducing AGC’s Live Virtual Training. The same high-quality learning experience and expert instruction you expect from AGC in-person classroom training from the comfort of your home or work computer. Please click here for more information. 

JUNE

7 - July 26: AGC’s Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Edition

13 - 17: Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Edition

17: Texas Lien Laws

17: Advanced Texas Lien Laws

21: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Masonry 

27 - 29: Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Edition 

JULY

14: Texas Construction Law Basics - Virtual Edition

Registration for the 2022 CLC Leadership Development Conference is Now Open

This conference, co-hosted by AGC of America and the Alabama AGC chapter, is geared toward young and emerging professionals under the age of 40 representing a wide range of construction sectors across the country.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, enjoy fun networking events, and engage in meaningful discussions about CLC best practices and how to grow local CLC groups.

Click here for more information. 

Now Accepting RFP's for AGC's Education & Research Foundation Case Study Program

The AGC Education and Research Foundation is committed to the growth, development and encouragement of field research initiatives to enhance the education of construction management students. In support of this vision, the AGC Foundation commissions case studies that will provide today's construction management students with the tools to build the industry's future. Cases written by faculty-contractor teams are based on actual experience and provide students with the opportunity to work through issues in a classroom setting.

The AGC Education and Research Foundation is currently soliciting proposals for the development of educational case studies related to the following topics:

• Crane Safety

• Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion on a Construction Site

• Use of Drones in Construction

All proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. EDT, June 20, 2022. Click here to view the Case Study RFP.

Case Studies published by the foundation are available in the AGC bookstore as free downloads to industry trainers and faculty members. We welcome your feedback, especially regarding your experience using the studies and your students’ response to them. 

For questions please contact paige.packard@agc.org

Upcoming Safety Classes

AGC Houston is proud to partner with the The Region VI OSHA Education Center at The University of Texas at Arlington. The OSHA Education Center at The University of Texas at Arlington is the top-ranked OSHA Training Institute Education Center in the country. AGC Houston is not an OSHA Training Institute Education Center, but serves as a Host-Training Organization for The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

View the full list of OSHA UT-A courses here.

MAY

31 - June 2: OSHA #2055 CRANES IN CONSTRUCTION

JUNE

6 - 8: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

6 - 9: OSHA #2045 MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING STANDARDS

6 - 9: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

8 - 10: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

13 - 16: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

20 - 23: OSHA #2225 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

21 - 24: OSHA ETI #101 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

27 - 30: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

28 - 29: OSHA WTR #303 SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUNTERMEASURE (SPCC)

Mark Your Calendar!

JUNE

2: Member Mixer

JULY

14: Vets in Construction Shootout - Registration Opening Soon

AUGUST

15: CLC Golf Tournament - Registration Opening Soon

24: AGC Houston HR & Safety Professionals Day - Registration Opening Soon

SEPTEMBER

24: AGC Houston APEX Awards - Registration Opening Soon 

29: C3 & AGC Houston Workforce Development Conference

SATTERFIELD & PONTIKES NAMES VAN FLEET
AS VICE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRIAL

HOUSTON, TX. (May 26, 2022) . . . Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) has appointed David Van Fleet as Vice President of its Industrial market sector. Mr. Van Fleet will focus on broadening and diversifying the company’s portfolio across industrial sectors, including manufacturing, e-commerce, port, rail, and petrochemical.    

“With the rapid growth across Texas, we see tremendous industrial opportunities for years to come. Our unique capabilities to vertically integrate allow S&P to better control efficiencies on projects. This is instrumental for our clients and allows us to improve our certainty of delivery and minimize risks,” says Van Fleet, who will work across the S&P business units throughout Texas.

Van Fleet began his career as an intern at S&P and rejoins the company from its subsidiary Rollcon, a premier roller compacted concrete contractor. As Director of Business Development at Rollcon since 2017, he developed business across the Southeastern United States, prepared bids and estimating proposals for potential clients, and worked closely with the Operations team to deliver a high-quality, client-centric experience.

“David brings enormous expertise to our industrial sector. He understands how we advance technology to ensure quality, safety, and overall performance of our teams,” commented Clay E. Morel, S&P’s President. “His energy, passion and drive to find opportunities and deliver the best outcomes for our clients is a proven factor. We are delighted he continues to be a part of our family of companies in his new role.” 

Van Fleet holds both an MBA and BS in Engineering/ Industrial Management and Technology from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. 

AGC Members Saved Over $24 Million Last Year Using AGC Member 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.

When it comes to your company's bottom-line, your membership in AGC pays dividends. These value added discounts will give you the competitive advantage over your competition.

AGC Houston Announces New – and Improved – Health Program

The Associated General Contractors Houston Chapter Plan Offers:

• Wellness (Includes programs such as UnitedHealthcare Motion®, Real Appeal® and Rally®)
• Significant member discounts
• Multiple plan designs and options available
• Discounted ancillary programs
• Virtual visits

AGC Houston is excited to offer its member companies the Associated General Contractors Houston Chapter Plan in partnership with UnitedHealthcare. The new program will provide AGC members with the opportunity to choose from a broad selection of significantly discounted plans to meet their company's respective needs. Customization and flexibility for each member company is one of the benefits of the program.

Companies involved in most aspects of the construction industry are eligible for a proposal. To participate, contact our plan partner, The Stevenson Group, and they will guide you through the enrollment and underwriting process if you are interested in the program.

For More Information, Contact:
Brian Stevenson
Phone: 281-371-6061
Email: brian@thebcsg.com

Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc. 
3143 Yellowstone Blvd
Houston, TX 77054
Phone: (713) 748-3717
Website: https://www.associatedtesting.com/

ATCO Structures & Logistics (USA), Inc.
3004C Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032-3506
Phone: (346) 413-1455
Website: https://www.atco.com/en-ca.html

Bud Griffin & Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 218
Bellaire, TX 77402
Phone: (713) 664-5462
Website: https://www.bgasales.com/

Canopy Solutions, LLC
2323 S Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston, TX 77047
Phone: (713) 510-3800
Website: https://canopy-solutions.com/

Coit Cleaning & Restoration Services
9001 Spring Branch Dr
Houston, TX 77080-7407
Website: https://www.coit.com/

Satellite Shelters
18500 Van Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
Phone: (281) 456-0457
Website: https://www.satelliteco.com/

Tri-Tech
10401 Westoffice Drive
Houston, TX 77042
Phone: (713) 667-0800
Website: https://tritechtx.com/

Edminister, Hinshaw, Russ & Assoc. 
10011 Meadowglen Lane
Houston, TX 77042
Phone: (713) 784-4500
Website: https://www.ehrainc.com/

Gulf Coast Risk Management LLC
12007 Costa del Rey Ct
Houston, TX 77041-5743
Phone: (713) 416-9000
Website: https://www.gulfcoastriskmanagement.com/