AGC Houston Host 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament 

On November 16th, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) hosted its 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament with 32 teams competing for first place. Huge thanks to our sponsors and members for making the event a success!

Congrats to Harvey | Harvey-Cleary Builders - Team 1 for winning first place, and to Polk Mechanical Company - Team 1 for winning second place!

Thanks to our Sponsors:
Gilbane Building Company - Grand Tournament Sponsor
Texas AirSystems - Grand Tournament Sponsor
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. - Grand Tournament Sponsor 
Karsten Interior Services - Official Food Sponsor
Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd. - Beverage Sponsor
DEWALT - In-Kind Raffle Sponsor
Milwaukee Tool - In-Kind Raffle Sponsor

Click here for event photos. 

AGC Houston's Women in Construction Committee Hosts Self Care Luncheon, Featuring Angela Cotie and Dr. Ally Sequeria

On November 15th, AGC Houston’s Women in Construction Committee hosted a lunch and learn session focusing on tips and techniques for self-care in the demanding construction industry. Attendees had the privilege of hearing from Angela Cotie of Bartlett Cocke General Contractors and Dr. Ally Sequeria of Houston OCD & Anxiety, gaining valuable knowledge on how to nurture themselves in a challenging yet rewarding career. Additionally, they discussed topics such as stress management, work-life balance, and physical and mental health from both a personal and clinical perspective. 

AGC Houston Hosts Last Member Mixer of the Year

Rain or shine, our Fall Flannel Member Mixer on November 9th was a huge success! A big shoutout to our amazing members, sponsors, and staff for making it all happen. Mixers are a great way to network with others in the industry. Save the date for our next member mixer on February 22nd. We hope to see you there!

Event Sponsors:
MEMCO
Safety by Design, Inc.

Click here for event photos. 

2024 Leadership AGC Applications Now Open

The continuing growth of Houston’s commercial construction industry signals a need for the development of trained, informed and responsible leadership to sustain our organization’s future. Developing young leaders will be a key piece of the future success and growth of the construction industry in Houston.

Developed by construction industry young leaders for young leaders.

Unlike the typical leadership development program, Leadership AGC will focus on the experience. A limited group of 20 participants will develop a civic and professional network and emerge with an increased knowledge of our industry’s diversities. In addition to enhancing their professional and civic networks, program participants will also learn what they can do to actively participate and ultimately become an influencer in the affairs of the industry and the community.

The Leadership AGC experience consists of educational sessions and experiential learning.
Beginning in January and ending in December, each session focuses on an integral aspect of the commercial construction industry specific to Houston and the surrounding region.

Past programs have included sessions pertaining to the following:

• Introduction to Leadership and AGC Houston
• Professional Development: Skills and Knowledge Development
• Community Service and Charitable Giving
• Texas Medical Center/Thermal Energy Corporation or TECO
• AGC Texas Building Branch and Legislative Issues Program
• Leadership and Teambuilding Development
• Roundtable Discussions
• Leadership Panel Discussions

The deadline to apply is Nov. 30, 2023.

Please click here to apply.

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. 

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.

AGC members and non-members can save 5% off the virtual programs listed below. Don't miss your chance to save on construction training this summer! Use code Aug5Edge when signing up!

Upcoming Courses

11/28/2023 - 11/30/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

11/28/2023 - 12/7/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

12/4/2023 - 12/20/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

12/5/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - MEP Systems

12/5/2023 - 12/14/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

12/11/2023 - 12/20/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

Apply Now for the AGC Houston Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in

Leadership Scholarship

AGC Houston will be awarding the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship in the spring of 2024 to college-bound and university students who are majoring in a construction-related discipline.

In its 27th year, the AGC Houston scholarship program has awarded over 200 scholarships totaling more than $700,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must pursue a degree relating to a career in construction.

• Applicant must be an employee or dependent of an employee of an AGC Houston member firm or an AGC Student Chapter member.

• Applicant must be enrolled in a college, university, or accredited training program during fall semester 2023.

• Current high school seniors and college students are eligible to apply.

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.
Click here to apply.

Call for Nominations: 2024 AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award

If you know someone who rocks at their job in the construction industry, we want to hear from you! Fill out the nomination form and send it to us by email. Click here to download the nomination form.  

The AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award started in 1998 and honors a construction industry employee who shows the best qualities of: teamwork and professionalism, creativity and innovation, commitment and cooperation, customer service and quality and community service. Anyone who works in the construction industry can apply—whether you work for a general contractor, subcontractor, supplier, service company, architect or engineer.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Dec. 31, 2023, and the winner will be announced at our 2024 Annual Meeting.

Please click here to apply!

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.

DECEMBER 

12/04/2023 - 12/06/2023: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

12/04/2023 - 12/07/2023: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

12/05/2023 - 12/07/2023: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS

12/05/2023 - 12/07/2023: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION

12/06/2023 - 12/08/2023: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

12/13/2023 - 12/14/2023: OSHA 10-HOUR COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION

12/11/2023 - 12/14/2023: OSHA #2045 MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING STANDARDS

12/11/2023 - 12/14/2023: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

12/18/2023 - 12/21/2023: OSHA #510 NORMAS DE OSHA PARA LA INDUSTRIA DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN

Nominate Deserving Construction Companies

Applications are due on Friday, December 22, 2023.

The purpose of the CSEA is to recognize those construction companies who excel at safety performance. The CSEA closely examines each candidate's commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. Unlike other safety award programs that limit the criteria to frequency rates, the CSEA selection process is considerably more comprehensive. Each application will be reviewed for evidence of:

• Company management commitment
• Active employee participation
• Safety training
• Work site hazard identification and control
• Safety program innovation

Participants will be required to complete the application form and submit it directly to AGC of America or through their local AGC Chapter. Members of the national AGC Safety & Health Committee will review and judge the submittals at the Construction Safety & Health Conference, held in January each year. The finalists in each divisional category will then be invited to compete in-person at the AGC National Convention for either a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place award. Finalists will give an oral presentation in front of five judges. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be determined after oral presentations. The grand award winner will be selected from among the 1st place winners. The winners will be announced at the Safety Awards Ceremony during the AGC National Convention.

Please click here to apply. You will be directed to SmarterSelect, our application platform. You must create an account to view/complete the application. 

 If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Nazia Shah at nazia.shah@agc.org or (703) 837-5409.

Guidelines for Creation of Inclement Weather Preparedness Plan

Don't wait for disaster to strike! Your business's resilience starts with preparedness! When it comes to severe weather, being ready can make all the difference. Check out our guide for employers on how to prep, plan, and stay safe during the hurricane season (June 1 - November 30) in the U.S. 

Please click here for more information!

DECEMBER 14: Bad Santa Holiday Happy Hour

FEBRUARY 1: AGC Houston Centennial Celebration & 2024 Annual Meeting

FEBRUARY 6: AGC Houston Sporting Clays Tournament 

FEBRUARY 22: Mardi Gras Member Mixer 

APRIL 5-6: AGC Houston 32nd Annual BBQ Cook-Off – SAVE THE DATE!

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!  

AGC Confidential Salary Survey – 2023 Results

Uptick in Department of Labor Audits of Construction Sites 
By Anthony G. Stergio, Andrews Myers, PC

The Houston region has seen a recent uptick in Department of Labor (“DOL”) audits focused on specific construction sites. In conducting these audits, the DOL typically chooses a particular construction site and targets both general contractors and subcontractors at the site. The DOL may either collect documentation from each construction contractor on site or conduct spot check interviews with employees of those various construction contractors. Recent DOL audit inquiries have concerned possible:

• Minimum wage violations.
• Underage worker violations.
• Overtime violations.
• Prevailing wage violations (on projects that receive federal funds).

The audit surge is a fulfillment of the Biden Administration’s promise to increase DOL oversight and compliance throughout the construction industry. Considering the escalation of audits, contractors should take preventive measures to evaluate whether their pay practices comply with federal law (and advise their subcontractors to do the same). Contractors should also conduct training for site managers on what to do if a DOL audit occurs on their construction site. Such training should, at a minimum, include:

• Who to immediately call if the DOL announces its presence.
• How to respond to documentation requests from the DOL.
• What to do if operation issues make a DOL audit difficult at the time of the DOL’s arrival.
• What to do with respect to interview requests for your (or a subcontractor’s) employees.
• Actions to take if the DOL wants to interview managerial/supervisory employees.

For more information, please contact Anthony Stergio.

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. 

AGC Members Saved Over 14.5 Million Dollars Last Year Using AGC Member Discount Programs 

The AGC Member Discount Programs offer a variety of benefits to our members, including access to high-quality services, state-of-the-art technologies, and premier products. Through our partnerships with leading companies, we are able to provide discounts on a wide range of products and services. These discounts are designed to help our members save money and improve their daily business operations.

Our value-added discounts provide a competitive advantage that can set your business apart from others in the industry. AGC Member Discount Programs are just one of the many benefits of being an AGC member that aim to help our members succeed and grow. Please reach out to Cindy Samons cindy.samons@agc.org to take advantage of these amazing discounts. 

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

Newfront
P.O. Box 709
Mexia, TX 76667
Phone: (817) 822-6565
Website: https://www.newfront.com/

J.T.B. Services, Inc.
9026 Lambright Rd.
Houston, TX 77075-3208
Phone: (713) 474-7434
Website: http://www.jtbservices.com/

Select Concrete Services, LLC
5325 Hiltonview Rd.
Houston, TX 77086
Phone: (281) 617-0910
Website: https://selectconcreteservices.com/

Viking Rentals
10814 E. Hardy Rd.
Houston, TX 77093
Phone: (713) 474-7434
Website: http://www.rentviking.com/

Siemens SI
5980 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77041
Phone: (702) 409-0629
Website: http://www.siemens.com

Rain For Rent
2712 Independence Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
Phone: (281) 479-4500
Website: https://www.rainforrent.com/

Elmore Interest, Inc. dba Admiral Glass Company
6655 Polk St.
Houston, TX 77011
Phone: (281) 953-3300
Website: http://admiralglass.net

Roof Top innovations, LLC
311 N. Sycamore St.
Tomball, TX 77375
Phone: (281) 825-2696
Website: https://rooftopinnovations.com/