AGC Houston Celebrates 100th Anniversary 

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing members who joined us at the AGC Houston office on May 31st to kick off our 100th anniversary! Since our establishment in 1923, our association has been focused on bringing people together to advance the issues important to the commercial construction industry.

As we embark on this incredible milestone, we invite you to join us in celebrating throughout the upcoming year. Stay tuned for an array of exciting events and initiatives that will honor our rich history and set the stage for an even brighter future.

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AGC Houston Hosts Annual Patrick J. Kiley Excellence In Leadership Scholarship Program

On June 2, 2023, we held our annual Patrick J. Kiley Excellence In Leadership Scholarship program. This incredible event featured the remarkable Linda Lorelle, CEO & Executive Producer of Linda Lorelle Media, as our esteemed keynote speaker.

At the program, a total of $48,000 was awarded to 17 college-bound and university students as part of the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership scholarship. The event also recognized four individuals who were awarded Associated General Contractors of America Education and Research Foundation scholarships. In its 27th year, the program has awarded 269 scholarships amounting to $733,000.

AGC Houston remains committed to nurturing and supporting the next generation of leaders, and looks forward to many more years of recognizing excellence and fostering educational opportunities. Together, we are bringing people together to advance the issues important to the commercial construction industry. 

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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. 

Discover the Art of Masonry: Join Us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Masonry Systems on June 20th!

 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 12th!

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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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.

Gain Your Competitive Edge with AGC's Building Information Modeling Program from June 12th - 23rd!

Classes will be held every day: Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM ET

This program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels in BIM concepts and processes. The highly interactive virtual program provides 32-hours of instruction via Zoom, and training to prepare construction industry professionals at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of BIM. After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management - Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM)

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Building Information Modeling (3rd Edition)
Unit 2 – BIM Technology
Unit 3 – BIM Project Execution Planning
Unit 4 – BIM Adoption, Implementation, and ROI

These four courses build on each other to combine the latest information on BIM processes and technologies, step-by-step procedures for integrating BIM into the project delivery process, real-life case studies of successful BIM implementation, and the practical issues all parties need to understand when using BIM on a construction project. These classes are offered virtually by AGC of America for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Owners or others who are interested in earning their CM-BIM credential.  

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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

6/12/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual 

6/20/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Masonry Systems (AGC Houston Exclusive)

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

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.

JUNE

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

JULY

10 - 12: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

10 - 20: OSHA #510 (EVENINGS) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

11 - 13: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION

12 - 14: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

17 - 20: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

18 - 19: SH #202 TRAINER COURSE FOR HEALTH & SAFETY INSTITUTE (HSI) FIRST AID AND CPR

19 - 20: OSHA 10 HOUR COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION

24 - 27: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

25 - 27: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

27 - 28: AIR #201 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT

31 - AUGUST 3: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

Building Contractors Leadership Teams Meeting

This meeting is open to all AGC members and Chapters, this virtual Teams Meeting serves to provide a forum for open discussion of current industry issues impacting private vertical contractors; to educate members on important policy, delivery methods and contracting topics; along with engagement opportunities for members, but most importantly for us to hear from you. This Teams Meeting will provide private, vertical contractors the opportunity to connect and network with contractor colleagues who are engaged in national AGC.

6/13/2023, 10 AM - 6/13/2023, 11 AM
Time zone: (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

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JUNE

20: Advocacy Breakfast 

21: A4LE-AGC Summer Forecast Report

AUGUST

14: CLC Golf Tournament

OCTOBER 

2: Champions Golf Tournament

AGC Houston's 100th Anniversary: Celebrating a Century of Member Value and Advocacy Triumphs

Last week, we gathered here at the AGC Office to kickoff our 100th Anniversary celebration with a little birthday party of sorts. We heard from both Pat Kiley and Jerry Nevlud about the history of this great organization, and some of the tremendous impacts we have had on our members over the years. AGC has been providing value for its members in a variety of different ways over the last 100 years, and we want to use this 100th year to showcase some of those areas. So, each month for the rest of this year will highlight a different element/value/program/service of the AGC and what we do for our members. To start things off, the month of June is going to focus on the Chapter’s advocacy efforts, which are most visible at our State Capitol in Austin, through the great work of the AGC Texas Building Branch. Keep an eye on our publications this month (and beyond) for more updates from the 2023 Texas Legislative Session, as well as for some stories from our members about how they have been able to see first hand the benefits of those efforts. As always, reach out to our staff if you are interested in getting involved more with any of our different programs and services, and remember that the more you get engaged with the AGC the more value you will get out of it!

Kyle's Weekly Updates

Stay tuned on #HawaiianShirtFridays for updates from Kyle Holland on LinkedIn that focus on all the value that AGC Houston can offer members. If you've missed any of our insightful videos, fret not! Head over to our YouTube page for a catch-up session. Stay connected, stay informed! 

Houston Regional Equity and Inclusion Assessment

By participating in the assessment, your company will be able to:

• Measure and compare current efforts across a set of 15 standardized categories and 270 global benchmarks.
• Develop a roadmap aligning internal policies and practices with established commitments to embody respect and provide opportunity for all.
• Receive a confidential, detailed scorecard with industry benchmarking and access to the aggregate regional report and industry fact sheets after the assessment closes. 
• Assess progress against industry peers and the Houston business community overall. 
• Demonstrate your DEI commitment to internal stakeholders, customers, and the community.

Click HERE to take the assessment 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.

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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:

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

Redco Tool & Fastener Supply, LLC
9095 Emmott Road 
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: (713) 937-8665
Website: https://redcotool.com/

FORTRESS Protective Buildings
757 N Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 404-6400
Website: https://www.fortressprotectivebuildings.com/

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
Website: https://www.hardhat.com/