Construction Suicide Prevention Week

It's Construction Suicide Prevention Week! Did you know the construction industry has the second highest suicide rate in the U.S., with 53.3 per 100,000 workers, according to the CDC?

In America, there are approximately 123 suicides per day—that’s one every 12 minutes. Together, we can change this. Let’s create a culture of support, awareness, and open conversation, prioritizing mental health both on and off the job site.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You're not alone.

Please click here for suicide prevention resources. 

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Celebrating Excellence: AGC-TBB Outstanding Construction Award Winners

Join us in congratulating Brookstone Construction, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Vaughn Construction, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd., Linbeck Group, LLC, O'Donnell/Snider Construction, Austin Commercial LP, and ANDRES Construction for winning an AGC-TBB Outstanding Construction Award last week in Georgetown, TX.

A special shoutout to ANDRES Construction for receiving the overall Best of Build Award for their Parkside Residences project!

The AGC-TBB Outstanding Construction Award celebrates excellence in construction and recognizes the hard work and dedication of our members and their teams. We’re incredibly proud of them for earning this prestigious award. Let’s continue bringing people together to advance the issues important to the commercial construction industry!

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Get Involved in Houston Trades Day 2024: An Opportunity to Shape Future Careers in Construction

We’re proud to partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation for the 2024 Houston Trades Day on October 10th! This event encourages trade, industry, and post-secondary education and training program partners to inspire local students to build careers in construction. At this event, you can teach students how to build something with their own hands or how to use a tool or piece of equipment. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to share what excites you about your work! Let's continue bringing people together to advance the issues important to the commercial construction industry!

Please click here to sponsor or register for this event and give back to the industry! 

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Did You Know Your AGC Houston Membership Automatically Makes You an AGC of America Member?

Make the Most of Your Membership With AGC of America’s Free Virtual Member Orientation!
Wednesday, September 18th | 2 PM ET

AGC of America hosts virtual member orientations on a quarterly basis to provide an overview of the member benefits, resources, and opportunities available from AGC of America. Whether your company has just joined, or has been a member for years, this informative session will help ensure that you are maximizing your membership. Register today to learn more about how AGC can help you and your colleagues grow your business and your career. Questions? Contact Michelle Ewing, Director of Member Engagement at michelle.ewing@agc.org.

Click here to register today! 

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Learn Spanish with the Austin AGC! 

Our colleagues at the Austin AGC are working with Freestyle Languages, an Austin-based company, to offer online Spanish classes to construction companies seeking to improve their company culture and productivity through the power of language. Freestyle is already working with leading construction firms to offer these same classes, and the Austin AGC is extending the offer to the Houston area.

When: Online classes begin September 23 and will be held Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM CST for 12 weeks, starting September 23 and ending December 11, 2024.

Cost: $985 per student. Max 22 students in class. Please note on the registration that AGC Houston is your home chapter.

More info: Click here to view the full 45-minute demo recording from the informational session the Austin AGC hosted in July.

Both Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 classes are offered and require a quick 5–7-minute placement quiz to determine your level of proficiency.

Click here to register today!