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General Contractors and Specialty Contractors: Enter Your Exceptional Construction Projects in the APEX Awards!

Calling all General Contractors and Specialty Contractors: Enter your exceptional construction projects in the AGC Houston APEX Awards! 

Deadline for Entries
Entries must be completed by noon on May 3, 2024. All incomplete submissions need to be submitted and paid for by this date. Entries will not be accepted after this time.

Eligibility
Members (General Contractors and Specialty Contractors) of the Houston Chapter, Associated General Contractors may submit any project(s) completed between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2024.

Projects submitted must be located in the AGC Houston Chapter territory. Counties include Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Freestone, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Leon, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, and the west half of Liberty.

To begin the submission process, you will need to create an OpenWater account. If you participated in the 2022 APEX Awards, you can use the same login.

Submission Criteria:
Projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Contribution to the community and/or environment
Safety record
Quality of the management process in serving the client
Completion within time and budget factors
Challenges presented/addressed
Why this project should be considered for an award

Judging Criteria:
Judges are owners, architects, engineers and industry partners from the Houston community and beyond. The judging process is online only and will occur May 17-24, 2024.

Click here to submit today! 

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AGC Houston Triumphs in Construction Safety Excellence Awards at AGC 2024 Annual Convention

In a triumphant display of commitment to safety, Brookstone Construction, W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation, and Millis Development & Construction have secured first place at the prestigious Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) ceremony. Hosted during the Associated General Contractors of America 2024 Annual Convention in San Diego, California, this achievement showcases their dedication to safety excellence. Join us in celebrating this remarkable accomplishment.

The purpose of the CSEA is to recognize construction companies that excel in safety performance. The CSEA closely examines each candidate's commitment to safety, occupational health management and risk control. Unlike other safety award programs that limit criteria to frequency rates, the CSEA selection process is considerably more comprehensive. 

Join us in celebrating Brookstone Construction, W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation, and Millis Development & Construction on their dedication to safety excellence. 

1st Place: Brookstone Construction - Construction Management Division (Under 250,000 Work Hours)


1st Place: W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation - Building Division (200,000 - 500,000 Work Hours)


1st Place: Millis Development & Construction - Specialty Division (175,000 - 425,000 Work Hours)

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Linbeck Group, LLC, Receives Merit Award at the 2024 AGC's Build America Awards

Linbeck Group, LLC, was honored with a Merit Award at the prestigious Build America Awards ceremony, held during the Associated General Contractors of America 2024 Annual Convention in San Diego, California. This recognition celebrates their exceptional work on The University of Texas at Austin MRI Replacement project, located at the Norman Hackerman Building.

The Build America Awards distinguish AGC members who demonstrate excellence in construction across various sectors, including building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions.

Congratulations to Linbeck Group, LLC, on this remarkable achievement.  

Andrews Myers, PC
Education/Training

Join the AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council for 2024

Are you interested in joining the AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council? The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is a national AGC initiative designed to address the needs of young professionals in the industry. To date, more than 95 chapters have established a CLC.

Through educational programs and events that focus on the professional development and leadership skills of the industry’s future leaders, the CLC offers members the opportunity to exchange ideas and to learn from experts about issues facing construction professionals. Individuals who are interested in personal growth, in their company growth, and in the construction industry are encouraged to apply.

We have a variety of amazing events planned for this year that you won't want to miss, including our CLC Golf Tournament, CLC Poker Tournament, CLC Cornhole Tournament, educational field trips/happy hours, and more! If you have any questions about joining, please contact Charlene Anthony at charlene.a@agchouston.org for more information.

Please click here to pay for 2024 CLC dues online.

$100 AGC Houston Member

$125 Non-AGC Houston Member

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Empowering Future Builders: ACE Mentor Program Celebrates 15 Years of Inspiring High School Students in Design and Construction Careers

Mark your calendar to join ACE Houston for a celebration of 15 years in the making! Invitation and details to follow.

Click here to learn about ACE Mentor.

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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! 

Upcoming Courses

 3/18/2024 - 3/22/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

3/26/2024 - 3/28/2024: AGC Edge Field Leadership - Leadership and Motivation

4/4/2024 - 4/26/2024: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

4/8/2024 - 4/10/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

4/15/2024 - 4/18/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

4/15/2024 - 5/13/2024: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents

4/16/2024 - 4/18/2024: AGC Edge Field Leadership - Leadership and Motivation - Virtual Edition

4/19/2024: Texas Lien Laws

4/19/2024: Advanced Texas Lien Laws

4/29/2024 - 5/15/2024: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training

5/2/2024 - 5/23/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

5/13/2024 - 5/23/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

5/14/2024: Employment Law - Virtual Edition

5/15/2024: Texas Sales and Use Taxes - Virtual Edition

5/16/2024: Contract Law - Virtual Edition

Safety

Upcoming Safety Classes

AGC Houston is proud to partner with 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.

 APRIL

4/1/2024 - 4/3/2024: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

4/3/2024 - 4/5/2024: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

4/8/2024 - 4/11/2024: OSHA #3095 ELECTRICAL STANDARDS

4/8/2024 - 4/11/2024: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

4/15/2024 - 4/18/2024: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

4/16/2024 - 4/17/2024: OSHA 10 HOUR IN CONSTRUCTION 

4/16/2024 - 4/18/2024: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

4/22/2024 - 4/25/2024: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

4/22/2024 - 4/25/2024: RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT

4/23/2024 - 4/25/2024: OSHA #3085 PRINCIPLES OF SCAFFOLDING

4/26/2024: OSHA #7515 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA)

4/29/2024 - 5/2/21024: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

4/30/2024 - 5/2/2024: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS

Message from the President/CEO

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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!   

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Membership Benefits

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. 

AGC Southwest Chapters Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan

Beginning with just a few companies in 2010, this plan has grown to 120-plus companies and over $450 million in assets, making it the largest AGC plan in the country. Please click the image below to learn more.

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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

Please click the image below to learn more.

 

 

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

Houston Post Tension, Inc.
7015 San Antonio Rd. 
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: (713) 937-6990
Website: http://www.houstonposttension.com/

Robinson Pipe & Supply
P.O. Box 2073
Bellaire, TX 77402
Phone: (713) 672-9999
Website: https://robinsonpipe.net/

Gageco, Inc.
6315-B FM 1488 Road, #164
Magnolia, TX 77354
Phone: (346) 703-2903
Website: http://www.gagecoinc.com

Frontier Waste Solutions
5959 S Sam Houston Parkway E 
Houston, TX 77048
Phone: (936) 258-9035
Website: https://frontierwaste.com/

Performance Contracting, Inc.
221 Beltway Green Blvd. 
Pasadena, TX 77503
Phone: (281) 817-9625
Website: https://www.performancecontracting.com/

Preactive IT Solutions, LP
1860 FM 359, Ste. #326 
Richmond, TX 77406
Phone: (832) 944-6250
Website: https://www.preactiveit.com/

Temporary Wall Systems Houston
8818 Sail Ridge Lane 
Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: (832) 674-0099
Website: https://tempwallsystems.com/locations/houston/

Techworks Global LLC.
13840 Calvary Road
Houston, TX 77318
Phone: (281) 673-8880

 

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