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June 10, 2014 In This Issue
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Slack & Co. Contracting, Inc.
TAS Commercial Concrete, LLC
Events
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa - Bastrop, Texas
AGC Houston members will be receiving awards at the Texas Building Branch Convention on June 9-12, 2014. The convention will feature guest speakers Dr. Ray Perryman, The Perryman Group; John Sharp, Chancellor Texas A&M University; Sen. Glenn Hagar, Texas Senate and candidate for Texas comptroller; as well as Attorney General and Republican candidate for Texas governor Greg Abbott. Stay tuned for more information.
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The AGC Contractors Environmental Conference will be taking place on June 12-13, 2014, in Arlington, Virginia. This is a great chance to get up-to-date information on environmental compliance and sustainability issues, and learn about upcoming changes in regulations. Federal agency representatives will be on site participating in the conference—ready to answer any questions.
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Mark your calendar today. Submission date for the APEX 11 Awards is Friday, June 13, 2014.

AGC Houston Members may submit any project(s) completed between April 1, 2012, and April 30, 2014, located in the Chapter territory. A panel of judges will tour the selected entry projects on Friday, June 27. For more details, click here.

AGC is in need of judges and drivers on June 27, 2014. The success of this event is grounded in the participation from the local construction industry. Architects, engineers, and owners serve as our judges for the submitted projects while AGC members serve as drivers and hosts for the day for our judging teams. This is a popular event and spots fill up quickly. 

Ready to sign up to become a judge? Please complete and return the judging confirmation form  to Meaghan Pier today.
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AGC of America will be presenting a webinar on June 24, 2014, that will provide employers in the construction industry with a better understanding of how the Affordable Care Act will affect their companies and employees. This webinar will cover the latest information regarding the Affordable Care Act, how it will impact construction companies, and what employers can do to stay prepared.
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AGC of America Safety and Health Committee Meeting
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Portland, Oregon
Join more than 150 industry professionals and participate in the development of regulatory and legislative activity on both a national and local level, assist in the development and creation of new safety training programs and products, and hear the latest initiatives from OSHA and other industry experts.
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AGC Houston Chapter Office
11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served
If you have a 401(k) retirement plan and are interested in learning more about or moving into our plan, you are invited to:
--Talk with CEO/CFOs of companies in the AGC Southwest Chapters Plan;
--Learn about the types of benefits the size of the AGC plan brings to your company;
--Observe our annual plan cost analysis.

For more information and to reserve your spot, contact R.W. Baird at 713-296-8066.
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The Junior League of Houston
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Don't miss this year's 2014 Midyear Meeting, featuring keynote speaker First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, hero of the renowned film Black Hawk Down.  
In addition, the 2014 AGC Safety Excellence Awards will be presented, honoring all member companies who took part in the Safety Stand Down event June 2-6!

Register today by completing and submitting the registration form to Meaghan Pier.
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Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
AGC's Construction HR and Training Professionals Conference provides two days of education and networking for HR, training, and workforce development professionals in the construction industry. Educational sessions cover the most cutting-edge techniques in training and development currently in use and envisioned for the future in the industry. 
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Education/Training
In this half-day program, attendees will gain a better understanding of today's complex construction schedule and delay claim analysis process.
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CM-BIM candidates must successfully complete the four AGC BIM Education Program courses, provide AGC with a record of completion and have an approved application in advance of the exam.
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Among numerous topics, this class will cover notice deadlines and requirements for filing lien and bond claims; how to obtain project information; and how to avoid common problems with lien and bond claims.
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This session will build on the Liens and Bonds speech with an advanced discussion of liens and how they are enforced. The session will also cover a variety of payment topics.  
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Safety
This course is designed to provide entry-level construction workers general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site.
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This new class has been developed for supervisors who have drivers in the field. This class will provide excellent information for anyone in a supervisory role to recognize the signs of alcohol and drug abuse. You do not have to be a DOT-regulated carrier/employer to attend this class.
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Learn to make your environmental management system (EMS) effective so that you can reduce liability, ensure compliance, and improve operating efficiency.
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This course is designed for individuals who respond to releases or potential releases for hazardous substances for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment.
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The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course is intended for supervisors or for workers with some safety responsibility. It provides a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards than the 10-hour course.
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AGC News
On May 19, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division filed a consent judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona to collect $556,000 in overtime back wages and liquidated damages for at least 445 current and former employees of Paul Johnson Drywall. PJD also agreed to pay $44,000 in civil monetary penalties.
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ATTENTION AGC MEMBERS: AGC members can benefit from discounts on their Verizon phone plans. Benefits include up to 22% off corporate calling plans. Employees receive up to an 18% discount (15% plus an additional, 3% discount if enrolled in online billing) on their plans. Pricing options are also available on data plans, accessories, and devices. 

If you have any questions or would like to have a Verizon business sales representative reach out to you, please call NPP at 800-810-3909 or email customerservice@mynpp.com.

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On May 2, 2014, The Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor has updated its model notices that inform workers of their eligibility to continue healthcare coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
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The National Labor Relations Board and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have entered into a program together for the referral of untimely whistleblower claims. The new program could result in a significant uptick in unfair labor practice charges in the construction industry, both in the union and open shop sectors. 
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Naylor, LLC
Proline Supply Company
Member News
 
   
Marek Sawing & Drilling, LLC is excited to announce that Jason Kopke has joined the company as Principal/CEO. As Marek continues to grow their leadership and fleet service capacity, Jason will help guide the company forward by meeting and exceeding customer demands. Jason's background and knowledge of the industry includes a ten year tenure with a premier mechanical contractor in Houston. Congratulations and we are excited to see what the future holds for Marek!
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The 2014 National Safety Stand-Down was a success throughout Houston, as thousands supported the industry-wide effort to emphasize and promote jobsite safety last week. A reminder to send your photos and registration forms to Safety Director, Kim Mason, and stay tuned for more photos.

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News You Can Use
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, AGC of America has reported that Texas' construction injury rate has come down by almost half in the last decade. Texas had a construction injury rate of 4.4 incidents per 100 workers in 2003. By 2012, the construction-injury rate was 2.3 incidents per 100 workers — a decrease of 48 percent. The new statistics regarding construction injury and fatality rates has bolstered new efforts by the AGC to make the industry even safer.
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The 2014 Katy ISD Bond Committee is now in the deliberation phase and will be selecting potential projects to be included in a 2014 bond package. Such projects include new schools, new student activity facilities, campus renovations, and safety and security, among other items. These meetings are open to the public. The Bond Committee will be making a recommendation for a 2014 bond package to the Katy ISD Board of Trustees on July 21. The last day to call an election will be August 26.
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According to Toby Mack, president of the Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance, the hiring of construction workers could increase 60 percent from the 2012 level by 2025. He predicts that five percent of those opportunities will occur within the energy-producing regions. However, he warns, "government action restricting shale energy production could undermine the viability of this sector."
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