With the new year upon us, the U.S. presidential election decided and the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle anticipated, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will update contractors on the latest economic conditions, pulling insights from materials prices, jobs and unemployment reports, construction wages, the most recent ABC Construction Confidence Index and Construction Backlog Indicator reports and more. Basu will also make his predictions for 2025, which will be tailored to commercial contractors.

 

WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 1-2:30 p.m. CT

As the political landscape shifts following the recent election, construction professionals in the industry face new challenges and compliance requirements. Join us for a timely and informative webinar that will explore the potential impact of post-election policies on immigration compliance and workforce management within the construction sector.

 

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 1-2 p.m. CT

Submit your best projects completed in 2024 within the state of Texas for one of our region's most prestigious awards. Application instructions and guidelines may be found here. Winners will be announced in mid-March and will be celebrated at our 2025 Distinguished Building Awards Recognition Night on Thursday, April 24 at the Fort Worth Zoo.

 

Step right up for the Greatest Gala on Earth! Ladies & gentlemen - we look forward to having you join us Friday, Dec. 6 at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort for our annual Holiday & Awards Gala and experience a night under the big top that you'll never forget!

 

Be sure to bring a fuzzy blanket for Dallas Children's Advocacy Center's Holiday of Hope program.

 

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 6 | 5-10 p.m.

WHERE: Omni PGA Frisco Resort | 4341 PGA Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75033

This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive. Skills covered in this course include first aid for sudden illnesses, injuries and protection from blood-borne pathogens, choking relief and sudden cardiac arrest for adults. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.
 
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 13 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76014

TEXO and AIA Dallas are delighted to welcome the leader of FMI's Research and Analytics Practice, Jay Bowman, to present a state and national economic overview for 2025.

 

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 9 | 7:30-10 a.m.

WHERE: Humphrey & Associates | 1501 Luna Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006

Advance your career and earn continuing education credits. All courses feature live instruction via Zoom and are available in a variety of days and time blocks to accommodate your learning schedule. Ideal for construction professionals looking to learn without the hassle of traveling. 

 

Platinum: Milwaukee Tool

Gold: Adolfson & Peterson, Southwest Construction Services

Silver: Brasfield & Gorrie, Byrne Construction Services, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors, Ridgemont Commercial Construction, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, SitePro Rentals

Bronze: Buyers Barricades, Campos Engineering, GMi, Griffith Davison, Humphrey & Associates, Northstar Builders Group, PCL Contract Bonding Agency, Spring Valley Construction Company

CompGroup AGC is a registered safety group formed to administer the workers' compensation program underwritten by Texas Mutual for building-construction contractors that are members of the AGC. They offer expert claim oversight and specialized loss-prevention services, including extensive practical safety information, workshops and special educational events. Call Julie Schatz at 972-770-4444, or send an email to CompGroupAGC@RobertsandCrow.com to get information on how your agent can access this competitive program.

By joining TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, you can provide an outstanding plan, save money, and spend less time administering it. TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, from a government reporting standpoint, is treated like one large plan. The end result for you is a 401(k) plan with competitive investments, outstanding service, and someone else doing a majority of the plan maintenance legwork. Have all the advantages and flexibility of a stand-alone plan sponsor, but avoid the expenses and administrative burden associated with sponsoring a single-employer plan.