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National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.4% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.09 trillion.
Spending was up on a monthly basis in 12 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased by 0.3%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.6% in August. - ABC National
Declines in office building and single-family home construction this year aren’t slowing Dallas-Fort Worth construction hiring. D-FW led the country in construction employment gains during the 12 months through the end of August, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. A total of 19,700 construction sector jobs were added in the year. Construction employment grew in more than 60% of U.S. metro areas during the same period. - Dallas Morning News
Have you heard? KidsBuild is back at Tailgate 2023! KidsBuild is a fun, interactive experience for children, so be sure to bring your kiddos out to Silver Lake Marina with you on Saturday, Oct. 21. Want to be a construction superhero? Register your company to participate and host a hands-on activity of your choice (ex. sandbox, touch-a-truck, construction art, etc).
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: Silver Lake Marina | 2500 Fairway Dr #1, Grapevine, TX 76051
Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, Oct. 4 for our monthly Safety Forum, as we hear about Reasonable Suspicion and Controlled Substance Regulations. Lunch will be provided for this complimentary event, but we ask that you please click below to RSVP.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 Applications for the TEXO Executive Development Partners Class of 2024 are CLOSING SOON! This elite leadership group of rising executives and middle and senior managers gathers on a monthly basis to build relationships, troubleshoot challenges and hear from high-caliber speakers. Each cohort is capped at 30-40 top performers, so be sure to get your application in before the Oct. 6 deadline for your shot at joining the best of the best in our industry.
The two-day TEXO OSHA 10-Hour course serves as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. Workers must receive additional training on the specific hazards of the job when required by OSHA standards. After completing the course, participants are mailed an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Outreach wallet-sized card.
WHEN: Oct. 12-13 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 Recognizing this need for growth and advancement, The Lean Builder and Mountain Movers are thrilled to introduce the Builder 2.0 Workshop, tailored to prepare you for the next evolution of what it means to be a great builder. Throughout this immersive experience, we will delve into three key areas crucial for success in today's construction landscape: Planning & Time Management, Communication & Listening, and Leadership & Motivation.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 13 | 7:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 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. 13 | 8 a.m. - noon WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Center | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76014 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. 16-19 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 The 2023 TEXO Board of Directors would like to invite you to a New Member and Potential Member Breakfast on Wednesday, October 18th. Please join us for an informal gathering to introduce you and your company. This breakfast is open to anyone interested in TEXO. We hope you will join us!
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 8-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
Advance your career and earn continuing education credits. All courses feature a 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! Lean Construction Education Program | Sept. 12 - Oct. 19 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Program | Sept. 20-29 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) | Sept. 27 - Oct. 25 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Construction Supervision Fundamentals | Oct. 16-30 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
BBQ teams are SOLD OUT, but we still have washer teams available, as well as KidsBuild activity spots and other sponsorships. Click below to secure your firm's today!
Judge Sponsor: Spring Valley Construction Co.
Field Sponsor: Rudick Construction Group
Prize Sponsor: Miller Group
Platinum: Milwaukee Tool
Gold: Andres Construction, CORE, Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, SitePro Rentals Silver: Austin Commercial, Brasfield & Gorrie, Chamberlin, Hill & Wilkinson, Ridgemont, Rogers-O'Brien Bronze: Campos Engineering, Dee Brown, GMi, Griffith Davison, Humphrey & Associates, KPost, Northstar Builders, PCL Bonding, Talley-Riggins
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.
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.
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11101 Stemmons Freeway | Dallas, TX 75229
www.texoassociation.org | texo@texoassociation.org | 972-647-0697 |
