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TEXO’s 2022 Construction Safety Professionals Day is your chance to enhance your toolbox with the strategies and connections you need to advance your career and your organization. This program has been approved for CEUs by the University of Texas at Arlington Division for Enterprise Development for safety professionals to receive credit for their participation.
 
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 27 | 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Silverlake 2200 | 2200 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051
  
TEXO Foundation raises funds to support the construction industry through the generous support of our TEXO members. Our goal is that, through university support via scholarships and grants, high-quality employees will be attracted to the Dallas/Fort Worth construction market. In 2021, the TEXO Foundation awarded $25,000 in scholarships to students from regional universities, and we look forward to them starting their career in the North Texas area for employment through internships and upon graduation.
 
Please share the link below with any construction students you know! 
  
Nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in August due to rising costs of both financing and delivering construction services, reflecting a persistent disparity between high contractor confidence and gloomy macroeconomic trends. Spending shrunk on a monthly basis in 10 of 16 nonresidential subcategories in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau. 
   
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Peckar & Abramson
   
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The Essentials of Field Management / Superintendent Bootcamp is designed to expand the knowledge of construction professionals who are looking to grow in their career. Ideal candidates for this course include field and project engineers, forepersons, assistant superintendents and anyone looking to gain a thorough understanding of the commercial construction building process. Sessions include a deep dive into building a project from the ground up.
 
WHEN: 
Unit 2: Core & Shell | Oct. 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 | 4-6:30 p.m.
Unit 3: Finishes & Building Systems | Nov. 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 | 4-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Course
  
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, Oct. 14 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  
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.
 
WHEN: Oct. 17-20 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  
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. 
 
When registering for any of the classes below, be sure to list TEXO as who referred you to the program!
 
Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) | Oct. 18 - Nov. 3 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) | Nov. 2-18 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Lean Construction Education Program | Nov. 15 - Dec. 20 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Dec. 5-20 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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"We know trade partners are the backbone of the construction industry. They are the experts of their trades, crucial to building skilled construction professionals, and a key part of bridging the growing workforce gap. We have a duty to build substantial partnerships and procurement opportunities with our trade partners so they can continue to grow their capacity and experience.
 
Innovation and ingenuity come from the diversity of ideas, experiences, and perspectives, and this is what these firms bring to push us all forward into the next generation of construction."
   
Slates Harwell LLP
      
Old Republic Surety Company
   
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All cook teams are SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who signed up to participate! Sponsorships are still available, so click below to secure yours today. 
 
Event Sponsor: BakerTriangle
Field Sponsors: Cadence McShane, Cherry Coatings
Platinum: Milwaukee Tool
Gold: The Demo Company, Humphrey & Associates, Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, Rogers-O'Brien, TDIndustries
Member Discount ProgramsMember Discount Programs
AGC's membership discount programs provide members access to high-quality services, cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line products. From discounts on vehicles to office supplies to cloud-based construction management solutions. AGC has partnered with some of the best to give you the most for your money and improve your daily business operations.
Don't miss out on all the discounts that ABC National offers to you as a member of TEXO! ABC Members received more than $35 million in savings in 2019.
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The 2022 Labor Law poster will include the following state- and federal-required posters for all businesses into one laminated 25.5” X 39.5” poster.
 
Texas-Required Posters
Bilingual Discrimination Notice
Bilingual Notification of the Ombudsman Program
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 10 – Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 5 – Non-Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 6 – Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 7 – Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Child Labor Law
Texas Payment Notice & Unemployment Compensation
 
Federal-Required Posters
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law (EEOC) – Includes GINA
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Federal Minimum Wage
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Act – 8.5" x 14"
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)
   
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