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AGC HOUSTON NEWS
AGC Houston Hosts Annual Mid-Year Safety MeetingAGC Houston celebrated safety professionals dedicated to creating a safe work environment at the Mid-Year Safety meeting on August 3 at The Moran-City Centre with special guest Wesley Hunt, retired U.S. Army Captain and Republican Nominee for Texas' 38th Congressional District. Thank you to sponsors and members for making the event a success. Please click here to view event photos.
AGC Houston Hosts AGC/A4LE Annual Joint MeetingOn August 2, 2022, over 200 attendees (in-person and remote) attended the 2022 AGC/A4LE Annual Joint Meeting. Huge thanks to our sponsors, speakers, and panelists for making the event a success! Lunch Sponsor: Durotech, Inc. Event Sponsors: Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., and VLK Architects Please click here to download this year’s cost report. Please click here to view event photos.
AGC Houston's Leadership AGC Committee Hosts Panel DiscussionParticipants of the Leadership AGC class met on August 3 for a panel discussion on modern leadership with some notable construction professionals. This year’s panel consisted of Terry Hargus, Tellepsen, Nikki Morgan, TDIndustries, Inc., Mike Holland, Marek Brothers Systems, Inc., Marc Perilloux, O’Donnell/Snider, James Bryant, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd., and Jim Stevenson, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. The yearly module includes deep dives into leadership best practices, leader competencies, the evolution of leaders in construction and work/life balance. The program was facilitated by LAGC graduates, Tara Anderson, TDIndustries, Inc., Nathan Kolbaba, TAS Concrete Construction and JP Martinez, Pieper Houston Electric.
NEWS FROM NATIONAL
AGC Needs Your Help To Measure the Scope of Construction Labor Shortages by Taking a Quick SurveyThe Survey Will Close on August 12 The construction industry has experienced some very significant and sudden changes during the past few months that have led to dramatic changes in demand for work, availability of key construction materials, and the need for new workers. We want to understand exactly how those changes are impacting the industry’s current workforce needs to better be able to advocate for measures to help the industry’s labor needs in both the short- and long-term. That is why we are asking you to take a few minutes to complete the following workforce survey that we and our partners at Autodesk have prepared. The more people understand the scope and consequences of current labor market conditions, the more likely they are to enact measures to help meet the industry’s needs. The more members who take the survey, the better able we all will be to describe labor market conditions where you operate. 
Education/Training
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSYou'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 ProgramsIntroducing 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. 
AUGUST 9 - September 9: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 10 - 22: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 11: Employment Law - Virtual Edition 30 - September 21: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training SEPTEMBER9 - 28: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 12 - 30: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 13: Conceptual Planning and Scheduling - Virtual Edition 13 - November 1: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training 19 - 23: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 20: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Roofing Systems 30 - October 28: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship is Now Open
Each year, the AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. The application closes November 1, 2022. Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. Through endowments made by AGC members and supporters, as well as AGC Chapters, the Education and Research Foundation awards over 100 scholarships each year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry. Students can click here to apply. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Packard, Program Director, AGC Education and Research Foundation, paige.packard@agc.org.
Architecture + Construction Science Career Fair Fall 2022 The Architecture and Construction Science Departments at Prairie View A&M University School of Architecture will hold their annual Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The event will take place in the Nathelyne Archie-Kennedy Building and the adjoining Fabrication Center. Students majoring in Architecture and/or Construction Science are encouraged to participate in this event. You are encouraged to join us and experience this opportunity to connect with potential employees. By accepting our invitation, your firm will receive:
The deadline to register for the career fair is August 15, 2022. For more information, please contact Matthew Wilson (mwilson52@pvamu.edu). Safety
Upcoming Safety ClassesAGC 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. AUGUST 8 - 10: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 8 - 11: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 9 - 11: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY 10 - 12: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 15 - 18: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 15: OSHA #7500 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT 16 - 17: OSHA 10-HOUR 16 - 18: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION 22 - 25: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 29 - September 1: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 
Events
Mark Your Calendar!AUGUST - SOLD OUT!
24: AGC Houston HR & Safety Professionals Day
SEPTEMBER
29: C3 & AGC Houston Workforce Development Conference
Member News
With great heartache, we announce the passing of co-owner and President of Diversified Thermal, Jay “Bucky” Chesser. We ask that you pray for his family in this difficult time. Our thoughts are with his wife, Yvonne Chesser, their four children, and grandchildren. Bucky founded Diversified Thermal in 1990 and led us from a five man operation in 1990 to what we are today. Mr. Chesser represented the company for 30 years on thousands of projects. He had a remarkable skill in evaluating new projects, estimating, and negotiating contracts. We do believe that above all, it was his ability to create and maintain relationships that distinguished him. He laughed and played horseshoe with our warehouse crew until they ran off. He mentored our estimators and shared exciting projects. He put on his apron and fried fish for 150 members of his working family at our Christmas party. Bucky gifted his family, friends, coworkers and clients with many memories. He has certainly left us a legacy to live up to. As we mourn this loss with heavy hearts, Diversified Thermal will continue to operate as normal, though for now it feels anything but normal. Please be aware that we will be closed on Friday, August 5, 2022, to allow our employees to pay their respects at his services. Information follows if you would like to attend. Please click here for more information. Visitation & Service Interment Visitation on Thursday, August 4 noon - 1:30 p.m. Service on Friday, August 5, at 11 a.m. Procession will leave Katy Funeral Home August 5 at 1:30 p.m. with burial at 3:30 p.m. News you can Use
Suicide Crisis: What is Happening & What to Do About it
Education Webinar September 7, 2022 Noon-2 p.m. CST | Zoom Suicide Crisis: What is Happening & What to Do About it With a suicide rate that is four times greater than the national average, the construction industry is facing a crisis. This session focuses on WHY these topics are an imperative for construction leaders at all levels. Learn what you and your company can do to help promote mental wellbeing and reduce risk of suicide among your workforce and our industry. Bring your Team! This topic is important to operations, safety, risk, human resources and executive teams. The registration is free to all, and the first 70 registrants will receive $15 UberEats vouchers. Learning Objectives:
Featured Speakers Mike Macomber; Vice President of Risk Management for Adams Insurance Service
Faith Boren; Senior Risk Manager for Adams Insurance Service
CPE Credit Offered: 2 Hours Please click here to register. Apply for The Harris County Essentials Workers Board TodayThe Harris County Essential Workers Board is a newly established body to be comprised of Essential Workers that will provide feedback and recommendations to the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) and other relevant Harris County Departments and, where appropriate, serve in an advisory capacity to Commissioners Court on Harris County programs, policies, and initiatives that recognize and support workers. Requirements to qualify:
The application is virtual and individuals can apply here. 
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