AGC Houston's Epic Star Wars Themed Member Mixer - Connecting Industry Professionals with the Power of the Force

The 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:

CORE Occupational Medicine

South Central Electric, LLC

Gowan/Garrett, Inc. 

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. 

Upgrade Your Legal Knowledge: Join Our Contract Law

Course 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: 

• Read and get a better understanding of construction contracts and their risks;
  Understand how contracts shift risk.
• Identify clauses that may be unenforceable and why.
• Spot contract clauses that can hurt you.
• Propose specific language to manage your risk.
• Modify contract language to your advantage.
• Select the standard clauses you should use.
• And use your lawyer more efficiently.

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:

• 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

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. 

• Learn about the various types of exterior and interior masonry/stone and their applications in construction.
• Gain general design insights, and understand the implications of different warranty types for masonry/stone.
• Discover the procurement processes for masonry/stone, and learn how to coordinate and sequence projects to prevent damage and ensure smooth construction.

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 Courses

5/15/2023: 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. 

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 Industry

We'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 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

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

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 

2: Champions Golf Tournament - SAVE THE DATE!

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:

• Will Social Security be there for me?
• How are my benefits determined?
• How do I decide when to collect?
• How do I use spousal benefits?
• How do survivor benefits work?

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 Bids

May 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!

Maximize Your Membership Benefits this May: Unlock Exclusive Opportunities with Our Member Benefits

AGC 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. 

Benefits Include:

• Discount – the benefit of the purchasing power of millions of workers’ comp dollars to give you the best premium discount.
• Claims Management – aggressively managed claims ensure that injured employees are paid promptly and fairly and fraudulent claims are dealt with accordingly.
• Loss Control – Safety plays a large role in this program. Members receive job site loss control visits to assist in controlling claims.
• Dividend – Dividends are available to members based upon a Program then Individual loss ratio. Under Texas law, dividends cannot be guaranteed until they have been declared.

Please click the image below to learn more.

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:

• A dedicated representative
• Concierge service
• Industry support
• Special pricing

Power Plus Line Construction LLC
16515 W Sandy Meadows Dr. 
Rosharon, TX 77583

Posillico Civil, Inc.
11000 Richmond Ave, Suite #100
Houston TX, 77042

Rothberg PLLC
4309 Yoakum Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (281) 732-2796
Website: https://www.rothberg.law/home

Hardhat
700 K St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (832) 723-2596

CMJ Technologies DBA Enterprise Electrical
5514 Clara Road
Houston, TX 77041
Phone: (832) 843-7301
Website: https://enterpriseelectricalco.com/

J316 Builder Inc.
5814 Andershire Dr.
Conroe, TX 77304
Phone: (855) 316-3910
Website: https://j316builder.com/

Aries Building Systems, LLC
5055 Burke Road
Pasadena, TX 77504
Phone: (888) 598-6689
Website: https://ariesbuildings.com/

JAM MATERIALS, LLC
6308 S County Rd. 1270
Midland, TX 79706
Phone: (432) 242-1270
Website: https://www.jammaterialsllc.com/