AGC Houston's Leadership AGC Class of 2024 Tours the Thermal Energy Corporation Facility in the Texas Medical Center 

On September 19th, the Leadership AGC class of 2024 had an amazing time visiting Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO), the powerhouse behind the Texas Medical Center's chilled water and steam supply. Our exclusive plant tour was a behind-the-scenes experience like no other, and we were privileged to gain insights from some of the industry's most influential leaders. Huge thanks to TECO for hosting us!

Thanks to the speakers:
Michael Manoucheri, P.E., President and CEO, Thermal Energy Corporation
Mycah Jewell, P.E., VP of Engineering and Maintenance, Thermal Energy Corporation
Pat Kiley, Kiley Literary Legacies
Abbey Roberson, AICP, VP of Campus Planning, Texas Medical Center

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AGC Houston's Distinguished Speaker Series Breakfast Launches with Leo Linbeck III, Chairman and Founder of Fannin Innovation Studio and President/CEO of Aquinas Companies, LLC

On September 20th, we kicked off our highly anticipated Distinguished Speaker Series Breakfast with an incredible keynote from Leo Linbeck III, Chairman and Founder of Fannin Innovation Studio and President/CEO of Aquinas Companies, LLC. At this event, Leo shared groundbreaking insights on how Fannin Innovation Studio is developing early-stage pharmaceutical and medical device assets that address vital unmet medical needs.

Huge thanks to everyone who attended this event. This series consists of quarterly breakfasts featuring speakers from a variety of different fields, all of which benefit the Patrick J. Kiley Education in Leadership Scholarship fund.

Thank You to Our Donors:
Adams Insurance Service, Inc.
Alliant Insurance  Services, Inc.
American Fire Systems, Inc.
Andrews Myers, PC
Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
Brookstone, LP
Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd.
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Ltd.
FMI Corp.
Karsten Interior Services, LP
Linbeck Group, LLC
Marek Brothers Systems, Inc.
Marek Sawing & Drilling, LLC
Peckar & Abrasom, PC
Pieper-Houston Electric, LP
TDIndustries, Inc.
Tellepsen
Travelers Companies

Are you interested in becoming a donor? Please contact Charlene Anthony at charlene.a@agchouston.org. 

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AGC Houston Women in Construction Committee Hosts Networking Happy Hour at Joystick Games Houston

On September 17th, the AGC Houston Women in Construction Committee gathered at Joystick Games for a fun networking happy hour! A big thank you to Hays Electrical Services, Inc., for sponsoring this fantastic event.

Want to be a part of the AGC Houston Women in Construction Committee? Please contact Catherine Morgan at catherine.m@agchouston.org for more information on how to get involved!

Click the following link to view event photos. 

Sustaining Sponsors:
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
W. S. Bellows Construction Corporation
Enterprise Electrical Co.
Harvey | Harvey-Cleary
JE Dunn Construction
Joeris General Contractors, LLC
Linbeck Group, LLC
Marek Brothers Systems, LLC

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Time Is Running Out To Register for CPR/First Aid/AED on September 30th! For a Limited Time, Register One Person and Get the Second Person 50% Off.

Registration closes Friday, September 27th!

This is a great opportunity to equip yourself and your team with life-saving skills, including:
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): Learn how to perform CPR on adults, including chest compressions and rescue breaths, to help maintain blood flow and breathing during cardiac emergencies.
- First Aid: Gain the ability to recognize and care for various first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, and back injuries, as well as heat and cold-related emergencies³.
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator): Understand how to use an AED to deliver a shock to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, which can help restore a normal heart rhythm.

Choose between the morning or afternoon session, and earn a two-year certification that meets OSHA workplace requirements. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!

Click here to register for the AM session. 

Click here to register for the PM session. 

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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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