AGC’s Advanced Management Program Heads to Houston For the First Time: Register Now for the Premier Educational Experience for Construction Executives

October 20 - 25, 2024 | Houston, TX

AGC’s Advanced Management Program (AMP) is making a trip to a new city and venue: Houston, Texas! The Advanced Project Manager course is the construction industry's premier educational experience for chief executives and senior-level management.

Suited for chief executives and senior-level management in construction, this course challenges attendees to think outside the box to solve some of the most common obstacles for leaders in the industry. Whether your company is looking to perfect its succession plan, improve client communication, or learn how to avoid contract disputes, AGC's AMP connects your team with the industry experts to help you reach your goals.

This 40-seat program sells out annually, so register today to save with the early bird rate,
and use AGC Houston's chapter code "45D" when registering!

Click here to register today!

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Call for Nominations: 2025 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.

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 Dec. 31, 2024, and the winner will be announced at our 2025 Annual Meeting.

Please click here to apply!

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2025 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 actively participate and ultimately 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 Nov. 30, 2024.

Please click here to apply.

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AGC of America Education & Research Foundation Scholarship

Applications Now Open for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year

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, 2024.

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.

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