Wednesday, October 1
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Cost: Complimentary
Topic: Politics in Construction - A Look At How Government Regulation Affects Safety On Our Jobsites

Join us as we take a closer look at current issues the Dallas City Council is facing that will affect all of the construction industry. We will dive into OSHA and it’s proposed standards. It’s important that we have a voice as an industry and we will discuss how you can help in the fight. Register Now!

TEXO's Young Constructors Council is now accepting applications for 2015. The YCC is a nationally recognized and respected organization for emerging construction leaders. It is made up of industry professionals making it their personal goal to learn, develop leadership skills, network, build relationships, and benefit from best-in-class training. To apply to the YCC, click here. You can either download the application or submit it online.

Thursday, October 2
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Cost: Complimentary
Topic: Emergency Action Plan

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Saturday, October 18
Location: Lake Grapevine
Cost:

$50 / Individual
$100 / Team of 2

The 5th event in the race for the TEXO Challenge Cup, presented by Acton Mobile, is the YCC Washer Tournament, sponsored by Burleson Electric. Pit your washer throwing skills against over 40 other teams as you battle it out for ultimate tailgating supremacy. To register your team and to view sponsorship opportunities, click here.

October 8-10
Location: InterContinental Dallas

Next week, AGC's Fall BIMForum comes to Dallas. The theme for this year's forum is Optimizing Construction with BIM and it's not to be missed. Learn more and register by clicking here. 

Thursday, October 23
5pm - 7pm
Location: The Woodshed, Fort Worth
Cost:

$20 - TEXO Contractor & Industry Members
$35 - Subscribers
Complimentary - AIA Fort Worth Members

Join us for our next IMPACT Networking Series event on October 23 at the Woodshed in Fort Worth. For this event, we will be partnering with AIA Fort Worth for a great night of networking and fun. To register, click here.

Thursday, October 16
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Hackleberry Country Club
Cost:

$35 /person - TEXO Contractor & Industry Members

Complimentary - CFMA Members & TEXO PAC Supporters ($500 minimum)

$60 /person - Subscribers & Non-Members

Texas Building Branch AGC lobby advocate Corbin Van Arsdale will address a joint meeting of TEXO and CFMA, sharing insight as we look towards the 84th legislative session and issues that will affect the commercial industry in the coming years. There will also be a presentation on the recent Texas Supreme Court decisions that affect construction leaders and their companies.

TEXO-PAC members at the $500 pledge level receive a complimentary registration for this event.
Learn more and register now!

Friday, October 24
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
 
The Linders Health Institute will be offering ICRA Training on Friday, October 24 at the TEXO Dallas Conference Center. This training will focus on the "Fundamentals of Infection Control in the Environment of Care for the Healthcare Contractor". For more information, click here.

Don't miss part 2 and 3 of this exclusive series from Brad Humphreys. Brad is most widely known for his World of Concrete presentations and he has developed the Boot Camp for Construction Leaders Series as a customized course for Texas based General Contractors and Specialty Contractors. To learn more and register for Part 2 or 3, click here.

Session 2 - October 9, 2014
Field Planning: How to Make Every Project Schedule Compliant

A. How to Make Planning Your #1 Tool of Completion
B. Daily Huddles: It’s Your Life-Line to Job-Site Transparency
C. Project Accountability through Coordination with Other Field Leaders
D. Developing Your F.L.I.P. (Field Leader Improvement Plan)

Session 3 – October 23, 2014
Field Coaching: Steering Today’s Worker for Tomorrow’s Success

A. Coaching Skills that Drive Superior Performance
B. Counseling Employees: The Challenged Worker "Make-Over"
C. How to Give Effective (And "Legal") Feedback
D. Reviewing Your F.L.I.P. to Advance Your Development

Backflow Practical Skills Refresher (8 CEU) - T & Th - 9/30 - 10/2
Electrical Master Exam Prep - Th - 10/2 - 11/20
 
To view upcoming Fall 2014 courses, click here. For more information about CEF and how they can help train your workforce, visit www.ntcef.org.

English

November 3

November 17
December 8

Spanish

November 5

November 19

December 10

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About the Program
The TEXO Safety First program is a hands-on, interactive orientation for commercial construction employees in all divisions so they can learn the essentials of jobsite safety. This unique program provides an industry specific orientation in safety which all commercial contractors can use. Endorsed by industry leaders in the field of construction safety, during each instructional session, participants handle the equipment they are being trained to understand and operate. Participants also have real-time conversations with the instructor and other class participants on the components of each module.
Learn More about TEXO Safety First

TEXO is now offering advanced OSHA courses for those seeking to further their knowledge on construction safety. The following courses are offered as a part of the OSHA Education Center from the UTA Division for Enterprise Development Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS). To learn more about each class and to register, click below. 

Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers - OSHA 502
October 6-8
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Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers - OSHA 503
October 8-10
Learn More and Register

Safety, Health, and Environmental Risk Management (SHERM) Principles
October 28-31
Learn More and Register

Friday, October 3
7:30am - 4:45pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Cost:

$250 - TEXO Contractor & Industry Members
$275 - Architects
$300 - Subscribers
$375 - Non-Members

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Monday, October 13
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TEXO Fort Worth Offices
Cost:

$65 - TEXO Contractor & Industry Members

$125 - Subscribers
$185 - Non-Members
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Friday, October 17
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
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As a TEXO Member, you have access to some of the best industry deals and services available. Below are just a few highlighted Member Benefits services. To learn more visit our Member Benefits page on the TEXO Website.

Through Reliant Energy’s partnerships with AGC Texas Building Branch, TEXO members receive exclusive benefits for using and promoting Reliant Energy for electric service. Learn More

As a long standing partner of the AGC, Enterprise Fleet Management would like to offer a special promotion to AGC members to save 20% on commercial truck rentals to all first time renters!  Enterprise Commercial Truck provides a cost effective rental program that drives efficiency without sacrificing productivity.  AGC members can rent a variety of commercial vehicles including: heavy duty pickup trucks, cargo vans, stake beds and box trucks. Learn More by contacting Tyler Slaughter with Enterprise today!