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AGC Houston's Epic Star Wars Themed Member Mixer - Connecting Industry Professionals with the Power of the ForceThe Force was strong with over 160 AGC Houston members who gathered at McIntyre's (Heights) on May 4th for our epic Star Wars themed Member Mixer! We want to extend a huge thanks to our amazing members, generous sponsors, and dedicated staff for making this event a tremendous success. With the perfect blend of fun and networking, our mixers provide an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals. For those who missed it or want to relive the memories, click here for event photos. Sponsors:
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. Upgrade Your Legal Knowledge: Join Our Contract LawCourse on May 17th Today!Class will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 8 AM - 12 PM Led by Billy Davis and Kenton Andrews of Andrews Myers, PC., this four-hour seminar is designed as a refresher in contract law for any construction supervisor, manager, HR or safety professional. Program Objectives:
Click HERE to register today! Master the Art of Drywall Installation: Join us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall on May 24th!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:
Click HERE to register today! Discover the Art of Masonry: Join Us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Masonry Systems on June 20th!This program will be held offsite at Camarata Masonsry Systems, Ltd. The Fundamentals of Building Trades – Masonry/Stone course is a one-session, in person course designed to provide a general overview of commercial Masonry/Stone Façade.
Click HERE to register now! 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. Upcoming Courses5/15/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 5/17/2023: Contract Law - Virtual Edition (AGC Houston Exclusive) 5/24/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall (AGC Houston Exclusive) 6/5/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 6/12/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual 6/20/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Masonry Systems (AGC Houston Exclusive) 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 AGC Workforce Development Scholarship
The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of commercial construction. Students in technical or approved craft training programs will have until June 1 to apply for $1,000 scholarships (renewal for up to two years) from the AGC Education and Research Foundation. The AGC Education and Research Foundation is committed to taking steps to ensure students have the technical skills needed to immediately enter into the commercial construction workforce. For further questions, contact Paige Packard, paige.packard@agc.org. Please click here to review the complete list of criteria. Please click here to apply. Safety
Join us on Friday, May 26th for our monthly Safety Committee Meeting!Join us on Friday, May 26th for our monthly safety meeting featuring Safety and Leadership the Navy SEAL Way! Learn from the best in the business about effective safety practices and leadership skills while you enjoy a delicious breakfast sponsored by FallTech Fall Protection. Please contact Kim Mason at kim.m@agchouston.org for more information. We hope to see you there! AGC Houston Members Take a Stand for Safety: Joining the Nationwide Fall Prevention Safety Stand Down to Create a Safer IndustryWe're thrilled to see our members actively participating in the Fall Prevention Safety Stand Down, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness and prevent falls in the industry. By taking part in this campaign, our members are not only ensuring their own safety but also that of their colleagues and the entire industry. We're extremely proud of their commitment and dedication to this important cause. Let's continue to spread the safety message and work together to make our industry a safer place.We're excited to share some amazing photos of our dedicated members in action! Click here to see they're contributing to a safer industry. 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. MAY 12: OSHA #7405 FALL HAZARD AWARENESS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 15 - 18: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 15 - 18: SH #930 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR EHS PROFESSIONALS 16 - 18: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS 22 - 24: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 22 - 25: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 23 - 25: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION 24 - 26: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 30 - JUNE 2: OSHA #521 OSHA GUIDE TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE JUNE
5 - 8: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 21 - 22: OSHA 10-HOUR COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION 6 - 8: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY 12 - 15: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 13 - 15: OSHA #2055 CRANES IN CONSTRUCTION OSHA #2055 20 - 23: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 26 - 29: OSHA #2015 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 26 - 29: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 27 - 29: OSHA #3085 PRINCIPLES OF SCAFFOLDING Events
MAY 18: CLC Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament - Spectators & sponsors only! 31: AGC Houston's 100th Birthday Party AUGUST 14: CLC Golf Tournament - SAVE THE DATE! OCTOBER Member News
Social Security May Seem Complicated – But It Doesn’t Have To Be! Join Us on May 25th for a Guide to Social Security.Thursday, May 25, 2023, 10 am CT Making an informed decision on when and how to claim your Social Security benefits could mean a difference of thousands of dollars each year in retirement. Learn how Social Security fits into your retirement income plan. This webinar will provide important scenarios for you to consider to maximize the benefit, while answering questions including:
While this presentation will provide helpful takeaways for you to consider, remember you’re never in this alone. We are here to help. If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Fair at MFair@rwbaird.com. Click HERE to register today! Insights for Success Webinar Series: Be Prepared… Win BidsMay 23, 2023, at 12 PM CST Join us to discuss: • Necessary documents to win a government contract • Common bid components • Strategy development from sample bids • Mistakes that can cost you the contract Click HERE to register now! Membership Benefits
Maximize Your Membership Benefits this May: Unlock Exclusive Opportunities with Our Member BenefitsAGC Houston is a full service membership organization providing more than 500 member companies with access to advocacy, networking opportunities, safety services, and education and training programs. An AGC Houston membership automatically enrolls your company in Associated General Contractors of America, providing additional valuable benefits and access to resources and training. Our membership includes general contractors, specialty contractors, associates (suppliers) and affiliates (professional services firms). AGC Houston’s membership territory reaches 24 counties and our members represent a $2.3 billion market. AGC Southwest Chapters Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan Beginning with just a few companies in 2010, this plan has grown to 120+ companies and over $450 million in assets, making it the largest AGC plan in the country. Please click the image below to learn more. CompGroup AGC Benefit from financial strength and superior loss control program. Managed by a board comprised of CompGroup AGC members – Texas-based General Contractors and Subcontractors, it is a TDI approved Workers Compensation Purchasing Group. Benefits Include:
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Reliant Energy Discount Program Setting up electrical service at a site is one of the tedious details you have to handle before you can start work on a project. Let Reliant's program for AGC Texas Building Branch (www.reliant.com/agc) make it a lot easier. The program provides the following to AGC members throughout Texas:
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National Purchasing Partners AGC Houston has teamed up with NPP to bring you discount pricing on wireless service, travel, office and maintenance supplies, and more. Access products and services, while leveraging the power of group purchasing, to get valuable discounts for your business, employees and yourself. Membership is free and NPP negotiates the rates, and makes them available to AGC members. Please click the image below to learn more.
ConstructConnect ConstructConnect is a leading provider of software solutions for the preconstruction industry. They help commercial construction firms streamline their workflows and maximize productivity by digitalizing their preconstruction process. Please click the image below to learn more. New Members
Power Plus Line Construction LLC Posillico Civil, Inc. Rothberg PLLC Hardhat CMJ Technologies DBA Enterprise Electrical J316 Builder Inc. Aries Building Systems, LLC JAM MATERIALS, LLC |
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