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The Associated General Contractors of America, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business groups, filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The lawsuit challenges the agency’s new “walkaround” rule, which forces contractors to let potentially anyone, regardless of safety training, construction experience or intent to accompany a federal safety inspector on a jobsite. - AGC National
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.3% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of recent data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.20 trillion.
Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased 0.3%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2% in April. - ABC National
TEXO member Bottom Line Equipment and Alex Lyon & Son Auctioneers are partnering to announce a new sales site and grand opening on Wednesday, June 12, at Bottom Line's Greenville, Texas, service center. TEXO Members are invited to view a wide variety of construction equipment, attachments and support equipment that will be available for purchase. Click below for more details.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 12 | 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Bottom Line's Greenville Service Center | 1990 US-380, Greenville, TX 75401
Join our TEXO Safety Forum when the TEXO Safety Committee hosts Tricia Kagerer, speaking on emergency response on the jobsite, as well as a panel of preconstruction managers from TDIndustries, DPR and Prism Electric. Please be sure to register to be counted for lunch, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool!
WHEN: Wed, June 5 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11101 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
This course is intended for individuals that will be performing any duties on construction projects and jobsites. The course will assist them in better understanding the importance of noticing and preventing heat stress symptoms. Upon completion of this course, participants will have: an understanding of the sign and symptoms of heat-related disorders, predisposing conditions, likely causes, prevention and first-aid, in order to provide guidance and training to employees, as well as the ability to audit compliance with the HIPP.
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WHEN: Thursday, June 6 | 7:30-9:30 a.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
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WHEN: Thursday, June 6 | 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 SPANISH
WHEN: Friday, June 21 | 7:30-9:30 a.m. WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ENGLISH WHEN: Friday, June 21 | 1-3 p.m. WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The TEXO OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program provides general awareness for entry or field-level construction workers. The training program covers recognizing, mitigating and preventing hazards on a construction site. We have incorporated a virtual reality component to enhance the participants' engagement and connection to the material.
WHEN: June 12-13 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
Ladies: join the TEXO Women in Construction for another insightful Breakfast Panel on Thursday, June 13! Our topic this year will be "Elevating Your Networking Skills" and our panel of expert networkers will be led by Norma Lehman, Certified Leadership & Strengths Coach. We look forward to building connections with our fellow women in construction while enriching our knowledge through engaging discussion and enjoying a yummy breakfast.
WHEN: Thur, June 13 | 7:15-9:45 a.m.
WHERE: Humphrey & Associates | 1501 Luna Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
Get ready to elevate your personal and leadership skills with Builder 2.0! Join us as we delve into the essence of Mountain Movers and The Lean Builder, igniting inspiration and motivation, and equipping you for a life of significance. In this transformative presentation, we'll guide you through essential topics, including:Planning & Time Management, Communication & Listening, and Leadership & Motivation.
WHEN: Friday, June 14 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 This course is intended for individuals that will be performing or are engaging in flagger duties on construction projects. The course will assist them in better understanding the importance and duties involved with flagging on a project.
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WHEN: Friday, June 14 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SPANISH WHEN: Friday, June 14 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 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, June 14 | 8 a.m. – noon WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Office | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Welcome to TEXO's new 2024 series dedicated to essential skills and knowledge for the next generation of builders. This series offers a unique opportunity to advance learning, development, exposure and comprehension of crucial design and building elements. Join us to explore key building components, engage with trade partners and network with peers.
MONTHLY TOPIC: Plumbing 101 WHEN: Tuesday, June 18 | 3-5 p.m. WHERE: Polk Mechanical | 2425 Dillard St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 TEXO Members – let's kick off the summer right by making some new connections with your industry peers at our second members-only happy hour event of 2024. There will be networking, drinks, and appetizers – register today!
WHEN: Thursday, June 20 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. WHERE: CORE Construction | 6320 Research Rd, Frisco, TX 75033 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.
Lean Into Safety | July 11 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program | Jul. 15-18 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Lean Construction Education Program | Jul. 23 - Aug. 2 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Construction Supervision Fundamentals | Aug. 5-16 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Check out this insightful article by Daniel Drohan of Microsol Resources.
Read more about how "cloud computing and Building Information Modeling (BIM) are two transformative technologies that are reshaping the construction industry by improving collaboration, efficiency and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle."
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.
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.
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