The Federal Reserve has revised expectations for interest-rate cuts in 2024 to one from three, but the central bank has other, more subtle tools that could decrease rates to benefit businesses and households. The Fed can sway rates by communicating intentions, even without cutting its base rate. The yield on the 10-year Treasury has a strong influence on long-term loans and the yield declined from 4.7% in late April to 4.33% after the Fed's latest rate decision. Any further moves could affect conditions for borrowers. - The Wall Street Journal

AGC of America joined 70 organizations, employers, unions, patient and disease advocacy groups and health care stakeholders in reminding Congress of the value of employer-provided health care coverage and explaining why it should remain tax-free. - AGC National

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

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.

 

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

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: Monday, June 24 | 3-5 p.m. (RESCHEDULED DATE)
WHERE: Polk Mechanical | 2425 Dillard St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051

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: June 24-27 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
 
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental HealthFirst Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations and where to turn for help.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, June 25 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.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, June 28 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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: July 10-11 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 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. 

 

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program | Jul. 15-18 | 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."

Platinum: Milwaukee Tool

Gold: Adolfson & Peterson, Southwest Construction Services

Silver: Brasfield & Gorrie, 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.

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.