| January 6, 2015
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Upcoming Events
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Industry News
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Safety
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Trainings & Forums
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Member Discount Programs
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Thursday, January 15
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
7:30am - 5:00pm
Owners make their money by operating/using the constructed project and Contractors make their money by building the project. Contractors have bid cycles within which they have to identify and manage risk in a competitive environment. Join TEXO and CFMA on January 15, for a review of best practices & what we often see and don’t see in Project Governance. Learn more and register.
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Thursday, January 22
8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Presenters: Stephen D. Harrison and Andrew B. Piel with Harrison Steck, P.C.
Join TEXO on Thursday, January 22, for a seminar that will help your company meet the challenges of today’s economic environment for construction. A construction industry member’s top challenges include: getting paid for the materials and services you provide, paying only once for materials and services you receive, and knowing what legal tools under Texas law exists to achieve these goals. To learn more and register, click here.
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Deadline for submission is Friday, January 30, 2015
We want to recognize the great projects that our members work on each year. You can now begin submitting your projects for a 2015 TEXO Distinguished Building Award. These awards are nationally recognized and widely respected. You can begin the application process today and come back to it after the holidays. Don't miss this chance to get recognized for the great work you do!
Submit for a TEXO Distinguished Building Award
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Thursday, February 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: TopGolf - The Colony
Cost:
$200 / Twosome - ASA or TEXO Members
$400 / Foursome - ASA or TEXO Members
$300 / Twosome - Non-Members
$600 / Foursome - Non-Members
Join ASA and TEXO at the first TopGolf Tournament on Monday, February 12. Teams will compete as a foursome in this exciting and unique golf tournament. Each hole will include a different variation "Bay Game" that will challenge your team in every aspect of your golf game. Dinner and networking opportunities will be provided for all attendees. Earn your bragging rights by competing against 250 other players and walking away with some great prizes.
Learn more and register here
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The most recent Wage Survey has been released. Have you ever needed to know the basic hourly rates, health and welfare or pension rates? We've got you covered. Visit www.texoassociation.org/wagerates.html to view the most recent survey today. To download the PDF, click here.
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Construction Industry Outreach Advisory Council (CIOAC) is ramping up to start recruiting for the coming 2015 summer internships. We are excited to announce again this summer the opportunity for students to learn more about the construction industry. We welcome all of our partners in the Constructions industry to be part of the selection for this year’s Summer Internships.
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.jpg) 2015 TEXO Safety First Courses are now available. Click here to register and view additional available courses.
English
January 15
January 22 (limited to 20 people)
January 26
January 29
Spanish
January 14
January 20
January 21 (limited to 20 people)
January 27
January 28
OSHA 10-Hour Additional Completion Hours (All dates include English & Spanish)
January 16
January 23
January 30
REGISTER NOW!
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
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Deadline for Submission - February 1, 2015
The National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) program has been an ongoing effort to offer members an opportunity to evaluate their safety record. NASA compares a member’s safety record with other AGC Chapter members according to the member size and construction type. Additionally, NASA provides a great opportunity for contractor members to compete for nationally recognized awards that have excellent safety records.
Download the Program Package
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Wednesday, January 7
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Cost: Complimentary
Don't miss the January Safety Superintendent Forum! With OSHA ramping up its compliance efforts, accurate record keeping has never been more important. You will learn how to interpret the rules, complete forms, the requirements of restricted work, and how to use electronic reporting in record keeping.
Learn more and register!
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Thursday, January 8
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Cost: Complimentary
No se pierda el Foro de superintendente sobre seguridad en Enero! Con OSHA aumentara gradual de sus esfuerzos de cumplimiento, mantenimiento de Registros exactos nunca ha sido más importante. Usted aprenderá a interpretar las normas, registros de trabajo restringidos, y modo de uso informes eléctricas en mantenimiento de registros.
Registrase hoy!
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Monday, January 12
8:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Cost:
$65 - TEXO Contractor & Industry Members
$185 - Non-Members Register Now!
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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.
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You can get the best 401k on the market. 100% Unconditional Money Back Guarantee, Superb Investment Options, Award Winning Customer Service, and Significant Fee Discounts. For a Free Evaluation and a Free Compliance Checkup of your current 401k, call Steve Heussner, Steve@MogulWealth.com, at 469-450-4663 or Kirk Quaschnick, Kirk@MogulWealth.com, at 214-420-7152 and mention TEXO.
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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
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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!
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