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. 

Discover the Art of Masonry: Join Us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Masonry Systems on June 20th!

This program will be held offsite at Camarata Masonsry Systems, Ltd. 

The Fundamentals of Building Trades – Masonry/Stone course is a one-session, in person course designed to provide a general overview of commercial Masonry/Stone Façade. 

Learn about the various types of exterior and interior masonry/stone and their applications in construction.
Gain general design insights and understand the implications of different warranty types for masonry/stone.
Discover the procurement processes for masonry/stone, and learn how to coordinate and sequence projects to prevent damage and ensure smooth construction.
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 Master the Art of Drywall Installation: Join us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall on June 27th!

 

This program will be held off site at Drake Interiors, Inc.

The Fundamentals of Building Trades – drywall course is a one-session, in person program designed to provide a general overview of commercial drywall finishing, framing, and sheathing systems. 

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Unlocking the Key to Efficient Construction: Mastering Scheduling and Sequencing with AGC Houston on July 12th!

The Fundamentals of Building Trades – Scheduling and Sequencing led by Kendall Pouland of Build Better Ways, is an in-person class designed to provide you with practical tools and techniques for optimizing project scheduling and sequencing, including the latest trends and best practices in the commercial construction industry.

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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.

Gain Your Competitive Edge with AGC's Building Information Modeling Program from June 12th - 23rd!

Classes will be held every day: Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM ET

This program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels in BIM concepts and processes. The highly interactive virtual program provides 32-hours of instruction via Zoom, and training to prepare construction industry professionals at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of BIM. After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management - Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM)

Unit 1 – An Introduction to Building Information Modeling (3rd Edition)
Unit 2 – BIM Technology
Unit 3 – BIM Project Execution Planning
Unit 4 – BIM Adoption, Implementation, and ROI

These four courses build on each other to combine the latest information on BIM processes and technologies, step-by-step procedures for integrating BIM into the project delivery process, real-life case studies of successful BIM implementation, and the practical issues all parties need to understand when using BIM on a construction project. These classes are offered virtually by AGC of America for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Owners or others who are interested in earning their CM-BIM credential.  

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Cool Down This Summer and Join Us for Cocktails and Texas Construction Law Basics on July 13th!

Led by Denis Ducran of Peckar & Abramson, PC, and Russell W. Smith of Cokinos|Young, this program provides construction industry professionals with an interactive sampling of various legal issues that frequently arise in today’s construction projects. The discussion includes a healthy blend of risk-shifting construction contract provisions, case law, statutes and adult beverages, all of which play an important part in contractors’ lives every day. Consumed in the proper proportions, the attendees should leave armed with awareness of these areas of risk, as well as options for avoiding and/or managing such risks.

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Upcoming Courses

6/12/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual 

6/20/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Masonry Systems (AGC Houston Exclusive)

6/27/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall

7/10/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training

7/12/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

7/13/2023: Texas Construction Law Basics: A Legal Happy Hour

7/26/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Scheduling and Sequencing

8/10/2023: Employment Law - Virtual Edition 

8/14/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training