Want to Have a Voice in the Legislative Process?
As an individual voter you have only 1 vote, but as an active PAC contributor you can have an impact on races across the state of Texas. Read more
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CEF plays a vital role in making sure TEXO members have a variety of avenues available to broaden their skill levels and provide classes that will enable them to further advance within their current employment situation or to further advance their Construction Industry Careers.
Classes Begin August 19
Click here to view the 2013 Fall Catalog. For more information click here or contact CEF at 972-574-5200.
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August Safety / Superintendent Forums 120+ in Attendance
This month’s Safety/Superintendent Forum saw more than 120 people in attendance. The focus this month was Fall Protection. Click here to view/print the handouts from the forum.
Toolbox Talks
This Series of Toolbox Talks is designed to help you plan how to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls among your crew and provide training to your workers. This 3-part Fall Protection Series includes:
• Ladder Safety
• Scaffolding Safety
• Roofing Safety
Click here to view/print this weeks’ topic, Scaffolding Safety.
OSHA announces changes to recordkeeping rule for federal agencies to improve tracking of federal workplace injuries, illnesses
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued a final rule that will require all federal agencies to submit their OSHA-required injury and illness data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics every year. Read more
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TEXO’s YCC Hosts 4th Challenge Cup Event
If you want industry bragging rights and the TEXO Challenge Cup under YOUR roof in 2014...Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 19th for the 3rd Annual Washers Tournament Trawick Pavilion in Oak Grove Park at Lake Grapevine. Registration is open and sponsorships are available but going fast. Click here for more information.
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Registration is open for the following Webinars
"Optimizing Energy Performance & Sustainability in New and Existing Buildings through the Whole Building Design Guide" on Aug. 13 will highlight the Whole Building Design Guide, which provides resources to optimize energy performance, enhance sustainability, and apply leading edge technology to new construction and renovation projects. Register
"The Basics of Lean" on Aug. 15 will teach attendees how to enhance productivity and margins by integrating lean into daily operations and business strategies. Register
"The Fundamentals of Green Building" on Aug. 21 is intended for contractors with limited prior knowledge of green building. It will include a comparison of green and traditional building, a brief overview of the LEED rating system and an overview on the business case for sustainability. Register
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