EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

You're not going to want to miss out on AGC Houston's professional development programs! These courses are intended for the following construction professionals: Superintendents, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Accounting Staff, Project Support Staff, Project Executives, Business Development, Technology Support Staff and more! Please click here for more information. 

Navigating Labor Relations: Understanding the National Labor Relations Board Impact on Contractors

A Vital Webinar for Management, HR, and Supervisory Roles

About: The NLRB is the federal agency that oversees labor relations in the US. It has the power to decide cases involving organized labor, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, and strikes. President Biden has expressed his strong support for unions and workers' rights and has appointed judges who share his vision to the NLRB. This means that Contractors, whether they are unionized or not, need to be aware of the NLRB's rules and rulings, and how they affect their business.

Intended Audience: Anyone in a training, management, human resources or supervisory role and includes such positions such as project managers, assistant project managers, superintendents and safety personnel.  

This virtual, webinar program is taught by Frank L. Carrabba who has been engaged in the practice of labor and employment law for over 52 years. He began his career in 1971 in Washington, D.C. where he served as an attorney-advisor to a member (judge) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Thereafter, from 1973 to 1977, he was a trial attorney for the NLRB in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. The first case he tried at the NLRB, Eastex, Inc., resulted in a United States Supreme Court decision in 1978.

Co-instructing this program is Ved D. Chitale, Senior Associate, Andrews Myers, PC., who regularly advises individuals and businesses of all sizes on labor and employment laws including FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, ERISA, Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Texas law on non-compete and non-solicit covenants, and more, such as the Pay Day Act, employment torts, and wrongful termination.

Click here to register today!

Looking for New Training Opportunities?

With AGC's live, instructor-led courses, it's never been easier to build your skill set and access the training you need. Group pricing available.

AGC members OR non-members can save 5% off the following virtual programs. Don't miss your chance to save on construction training this summer — just use code Aug5Edge when signing up!

 

Upcoming Courses

10/16/2023 - 10/30/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

11/1/2023 - 12/1/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training

11/6/2023 - 11/9/2023: Supervisory Training Program Unit 2: Oral and Written Communication

11/6/2023 - 11/17/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

11/28/2023 - 11/30/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

11/28/2023 - 12/7/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

12/4/2023 - 12/20/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

12/5/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - MEP Systems

12/5/2023 - 12/14/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

12/11/2023 - 12/20/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

 

AGC of America Education & Research Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open

Each year, the AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate-level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction-related engineering programs. The application closes November 1, 2023.

Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. Through endowments made by AGC members and supporters, as well as AGC Chapters, the Education and Research Foundation awards over 100 scholarships each year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry.

Students can click here to apply.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Packard, Program Director, AGC Education and Research Foundation, paige.packard@agc.org.

Call for Nominations: 2024 AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award

If you know someone who rocks at their job in the construction industry, we want to hear from you! Fill out the nomination form and send it to us by email. Click here to download the nomination form.  

The AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award started in 1998 and honors a construction industry employee who shows the best qualities of: teamwork and professionalism, creativity and innovation, commitment and cooperation, customer service and quality and community service. Anyone who works in the construction industry can apply – whether you work for a general contractor, subcontractor, supplier, service company, architect or engineer.

The deadline to submit a nomination is December 31, 2023, and the winner will be announced at our 2024 Annual Meeting.

Please click here to apply!

2024 Leadership AGC Applications Now Open

The continuing growth of Houston’s commercial construction industry signals a need for the development of trained, informed and responsible leadership to sustain our organization’s future. Developing young leaders will be a key piece of the future success and growth of the construction industry in Houston.

Developed by construction industry young leaders for young leaders.

Unlike the typical leadership development program, Leadership AGC will focus on the experience. A limited group of 20 participants will develop a civic and professional network and emerge with an increased knowledge of our industry’s diversities. In addition to enhancing their professional and civic networks, program participants will also learn what they can do to participate actively and ultimately to become an influencer in the affairs of the industry and the community.

The Leadership AGC experience consists of educational sessions and experiential learning.
Beginning in January and ending in December, each session focuses on an integral aspect of the commercial construction industry specific to Houston and the surrounding region.

Past programs have included sessions pertaining to the following:

• Introduction to Leadership and AGC Houston
• Professional Development: Skills and Knowledge Development
• Community Service and Charitable Giving
• Texas Medical Center/Thermal Energy Corporation or TECO
• AGC Texas Building Branch and Legislative Issues Program
• Leadership and Teambuilding Development
• Roundtable Discussions
• Leadership Panel Discussions

The deadline to apply is November 30, 2023.

Please click here to apply.

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