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Safety
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New Members
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Membership Benefits
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AGC News
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Member News
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Here's Looking At You
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News You Can Use
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Events |
We're bringing people together to advance the issues important to the commercial construction industry.
March 25 - Good Friday (AGC Houston closes at 3 p.m. on March 24 and will reopen March 28)
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AGC Houston's largest event of the year is right around the corner! The 25th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off will take over Sam Houston Race Park's West parking lot April 1 and 2.
Please note: Must have a ticket for entry to the Barbecue Cook-Off & Fair. AGC Houston does not sell tickets, nor will tickets be sold on site. Tickets available through Barbecue Cook-Off cook teams only.
Pre-Paid Parking: Enter Parking Lot 6 off of Fallbrook Road
Pay $10 At Gate Parking: Enter Parking Lot 7 off of Fallbrook Road
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April 7: APEX Awards Entry Submittal Luncheon
Thursday, April 7, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
AGC Houston
The Awards for Project Excellence (APEX) honor firms in our industry for their excellence in constructing. This year, the process to submit entries will be handled electronically. There will be no project binders nor thumb drives to load with files and submit to AGC Houston.
Join us for a hands-on demonstration that will explain the new submittal process. The discussion is free but registration is highly recommended. APEX entries are due May 27, 2016.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
The HESS Club
AGC Houston is pleased to present several college and university students who are pursuing a construction-related degree with a Patrick J. Kiley Excellence In Leadership Award scholarship. We are particularly honored to receive Dr. Robert "Bob" O. Segner, Jr. ‘69, Professor and Associate Department Head, Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University, who will present the scholarships.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AGC Houston
The Employment Practices Committee specializes in issues facing human resource professionals, labor and employment
attorneys, and anyone dealing with the Department
of Labor.
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Save the date! A tradition for 21 years, this tournament brings owners, architects and the construction industry on the green at the private Champion's Golf Club.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Champions Golf Club
11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Registrations and sponsorships end April 15, 2016.
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Thursday, May 5, 2016
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Crisp In The Heights
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo and join us for our second members-only network mixer of the year!
This popular event draws a large crowd of commercial construction industry professionals. Early bird pricing ends April 21, 2016. Sponsorship available! Contact Shannon Giordano for details.
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Education/Training |
On Friday, March 4, AGC Houston launched The Walk-Through, a newsletter dedicated to reporting the latest news on our education and professional development offerings. Read it here.
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Safety |
Because of the Good Friday holiday, the AGC Houston Safety Committee will not meet in March. The committee, which is open to all AGC members interested in safety, will meet April 29, 2016 at 7 a.m. Please contact Kim Mason for details.
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Save the date: The annual construction industry Safety Stand-Down, focusing on fall protection, occurs May 2-13, 2016. There are numerous resources available to plan a toolbox talk, safety activity and training for workers. Numerous free materials and resources are available from OSHA (available in several languages) at www.osha.gov/stopfalls.
AGC Houston Safety Consultants Offer Free Safety Demonstrations
Would you like to have an AGC Houston member company come to your jobsite and hold a Safety Stand-Down demonstration? Click here for details.
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New Members |
The following companies have joined AGC Houston. Please consider contacting them for your business needs.
Southern Crushed Concrete
Ann Marie Hartwell
(832) 473-2886
600 Lockwood
Houston, TX 77021
East Texas Precast
Chris Romani
(281) 463-0654
P.O. Box 579
Waller, Texas 77484
ACS Commercial Services LLC
Roy Cano
6723 Theall Road, Ste. A
Houston, Texas 77066
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Membership Benefits |
Job seekers can post their résumés at no cost, and employers can post job ads at affordable rates. AGC members receive significant discounts.
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The AGC Bookstore offers a variety of safety products for construction. From safety booklets and DVDs to OSHA regulation manuals, these products will provide a safer worksite for construction. These resources are invaluable for educating supervisors and construction employees alike. These products will provide essential information to keep the worksite safe and hazard free. Save 20% off all safety products with promotional code SAFE20 during checkout.
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Great Safety Records Earn Dividends - $65 Million Awarded Since 2000
An effective safety program can help keep your employees on the job, reduce your premium and earn your company dividends. CompGroup AGC was created in 1993 by various Texas members of the Associated General Contractors of America to provide a better option for workers’ compensation coverage.
Take advantage of this AGC member benefit today! Contact your insurance agent and tell them you want a CompGroup AGC quote or contact program administrator Roberts & Crow at 800-406-9614 — ask for Julie Schatz.
- Health Care Network Discount
- "A" Rated Carrier – Texas Mutual Insurance
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AGC News |
Staff from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) attended "Building Innovation 2016," the fourth annual conference presented by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The Institute presented two collaborative tracks to examine the efforts underway within multiple segments of the industry to address different facets of the built environment and developed coordinated strategies for resiliency.
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Member News |
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing was honored with three National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) awards for excellent workmanship and safety, presented to them at the National Roofing Contractors Association 129th Annual Convention in Florida on February 17, 2016.
Curtis Purvis, Chamberlin Superintendent, was chosen as a Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress’ Most Valuable Player for his exceptional achievements and contributions to the roofing industry in three of their five categories: Leadership, Safety and Community Service. In addition, he was honored as Professional Roofing’s ONE "Best of the Best" MVP out of all of the entries from across the country.
Chamberlin also received NRCA’s Gold Circle Safety Award and an NRCA Gold Circle honorable mention for their work on the Dallas Love Field Modernization Project. The Gold Circle Awards program recognizes NRCA members for exceptional contributions to the roofing industry and unique roofing-related jobs. This project was recently featured in the Roofing Contractor publication.
An important aspect of Chamberlin’s quality initiative is Chamberlin University, a training and education program for their workforce. Chamberlin has graduated hundreds of craft workers and superintendents from the course and invested thousands of hours in safety, technical and soft skills training that empowers Chamberlin team members to deliver quality, cost-effective projects that are completed safely and with a spirit of cooperation.
Congratulations!
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Here's Looking At You |
AGC Houston President/CEO Jerry Nevlud was presented with a recognition plaque for his year of service as President of the Executive Leadership Council during the Convention in San Antonio. The ELC is the group of AGC association professionals who oversee Chapters across the country. The mission of the ELC is to provide continuous and timely professional development, networking opportunities and leadership skills through effective facilitation and strategic thinking.
AGC Houston is particularly proud to have had Jerry Nevlud serve as leader for this prestigious group during 2015! Pictured from left are Elisa Brewer Pratt, AGC of America, Executive Director, Chapter Support Services; Jerry Nevlud, AGC Houston, President/CEO; and Michael Gifford, AGC of Colorado, President/CEO and incoming ELC President.
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News You Can Use |
The Houston Independent School District is hosting its fourth annual Career Readiness Expo on April 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White ESC, 4400 West 18th Street. All interested companies interested in providing career awareness and internships to high school students are encourage to exhibit at the career expo. No cost to participate!
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The Construction Specifications Institute is hosting its Spring Conference April 14-16, 2016 at the Hilton Post Oak Conference Center.
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Hospitals are building green, but not necessarily going for certification. That has led some companies like Hammes to pay for the cost of certification. It recently built a $147 million hospital building that achieved LEED Silver certification.
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The Construction Outlook report by JLL predicts construction growth will outpace the regular economy, partially due to activity in cities like Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Chicago; and Charlotte, NC. However, rising labor costs are a concern.
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Construction started five years ago on the $1.3 billion project to replace the aging State Route 520 bridge in Seattle, which will span 7,710 feet to become the world's longest floating bridge. Supported by 77 pontoons, the new bridge is nearly twice as wide as the old bridge. The project is 95% complete and should open to traffic in April.
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