September 30
7:00am - 4:00pm
TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Complimentary training in partnership with AGC of America

What You Will Learn: Common Highway Work Zone Injuries/OSHA Standards for Highway Work Zones/Highway Work Zone Safety and Industry Best Practices/Highway Work Zone Set Up/Heavy Equipment and Crane Management

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The YCC’s goal is to create an environment where young constructors can learn about the industry, develop leadership skills, network, build relationships, and benefit from one another.

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Wednesday, October 7
11:30am-1:00pm
TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Complimentary
Topic:   The Body Harness

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Thursday, October 8
11:30am-1:00pm
TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Complimentary
Topic:   Temporary Workers On The Jobsite

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October 22nd
8:00am – 5:00pm
TEXO Dallas Conference Center
$195 for TEXO Members

In this training, learn how to lift your personal presence to grow your impact and become more intentional in conveying the goal you are trying to reach.  Click here for more information and to register!

October 23rd
8:00am – 12:00pm
TEXO Dallas Conference Center
$100 for TEXO Members
$75 for YCC Members

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Saturday, October 24th
7:00am-4:00pm
Lake Grapevine, Silver Lake Marina

The TEXO Tailgate is combining our final Challenge Cup events, which are the YCC Washer Tournament, Chili Cook-Off, and BBQ Cook-Off.  Come and hang out with over 500 TEXO members and their families at this can't-miss event!.

To learn about the different events, to sponsor, or to register click here!

Tuesday, November 10
2:00pm - 5:00pm
TEXO Dallas Conference Center
$125 – TEXO Members (limited to 30 people)

Now, more than ever, clients are relying on presentations to make crucial decisions on which team to hire for their project. Whether you are holding a small meeting or communicating with a coworker or presenting in front of panel of clients, you are making presentations daily.  For more information and to register click here!

This Construction Career Day at the DFW Education Center has been organized to introduce select, local students who have shown interest in construction to the exciting opportunities in our industry. Teachers will hand-pick students who have earned their chance to attend the event. By participating in the Career Day event, companies will be able to access potential new hires, tell students the real story of working in the industry and impact their career paths and futures.

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Awards will include $1000 Academic Scholarships for active students plus the $500 Certificates of Award for candidates who have completed the CCIFP or CPA exam.  These awards offer a great opportunity to encourage area students to participate in the construction industry or to recognize the professional development of current employees and future leaders.  For more information click here!

Over the past several weeks TEXO members have stepped up to contribute $58,340 towards the goal of $75,000 to the TEXO-PAC and $89,600 to the TEXO Advocacy Fund goal of $100,000.

TEXO–PAC, our Associations political action committee, is an essential part of the TEXO political policy and advocacy program. TEXO-PAC provides contributions in support of pro-business free market minded candidates for both statewide office and in local races. As state and local laws and regulations become an ever-increasing presence in your day-to-day business, TEXO-PAC works to make sure your voice is heard by lawmakers and those making public policy decisions. 

If you have not done so yet, you still have time to join the growing list of members who have committed to protecting our industry voice in the political arena. Please assist us in meeting our 2015 fundraising goals by clicking here. 

Thank you! 2015 TEXO-PAC and Advocacy Fund Supporters

It seems every major daily newspaper in Texas is reporting on the many job cuts in our state's oil and gas industry. AGC of America just released "Ready to Hire Again: The 2015 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook." In summary, the 10-page report describes the growing shortage of qualified workers-especially craft workers. That's one of the reasons an industry coalition developed a new statewide workforce development website, www.texasconstructioncareers.com. It is designed to connect laid off workers to meaningful, well-paying jobs in the construction industry.  Employers can post positions, check out industry job fairs, and take inventory of all the craft providers in Texas. To learn more about the program and website, click here.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new version of the "Job Safety and Health - It's The Law!" poster expanding the lists of employee rights and employer responsibilities, as well as providing additional information about training and injury reporting requirements.

Get the new poster in English and/or Spanish - (Note: OSHA requires that reproductions or facsimiles of the poster be at least 8.5" x 14" inches with 10 point type.)

October 5, 12, 19, 26 - The course is taught on Mondays for 4 weeks
7:00am - 3:30pm
TEXO Fort Worth Offices
$125 – TEXO Members
$250 – Non-Members

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 TEXO Safety First class.  Topics include recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards found in the workplace.  Click here to register!

English
October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22

Spanish
September 30
October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21

OSHA 10-Hour Additional Completion Hours (All dates include English & Spanish)
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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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

Dates:  October 9, 23
10:00am - 12:00pm
Construction Education Center (CEF)

The award winning TEXO Safety First program now has a Test Out option. By attempting the Test Out portion of TEXO Safety First, attendees will receive their TEXO Safety First badge and hardhat sticker after passing the test. For more information about requirements to participate in the TEXO Safety First Test Out program, click here.

Friday, October 9
7:00am - 5:00pm
Location: TEXO Dallas Conference Center
Cost:

$250 - TEXO Members
$275 - Architects
$350 - Non-Members

BIM Technology Learning Goals, Phases of a BIM project, Classes of BIM technology, Specific BIM applications, Need for planning/organizing to use BIM tools, Requirement to embed tools into process, Process for selecting relevant BIM tools.

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

$65 - TEXO Members
$185 - Non-Members

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Wednesday, October 14
7:30 - 10:30am
TEXO Dallas Conference Center
$75 TEXO Members, $140 Non-members

A six module training course has been created for Site Superintendents to gain a better understanding of the requirements of the Stormwater program. Training will include how to conduct oneself during a regulatory agency’s site inspection and how to conduct a site inspection themselves. Also, training will cover highlights of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the difference between a structural control and a non-structural control. By the end of the six modules, a Site Superintendent will be more familiar with the vernacular used by stormwater professionals and will be able to display their knowledge so that the regulatory agency is comfortable that their site is in compliance with the program. All module training courses are presented by a member and instructor of the International Erosion Control Associations (IECA).

Part 1 - Register Here 

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.

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.

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

Enterprise Fleet Management
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Enterprise Truck Rental
As a partner of the AGC, Enterprise Commercial Truck Rental 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 Blair Culley with Enterprise today!