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Education/Training
April 21: Texas Sales and Use Taxes for Contractors May 11: Tech Talk 1.1 - Taking Technology to the Jobsite May 15-24: Introduction To Construction Plans & Spec Documents (Rescheduled) May 17: First Aid/CPR/AED May 19: Texas Lien Laws May 19: Advanced Texas Lien Laws May 31: Contract Law (Rescheduled) Safety
April 28: Safety Committee - Contact Kim Mason for details April 17-20: OSHA 500: Trainer Course for OSHA Standards in Construction April 18-20: OSHA 3115: Fall Protection April 18-21: AT 191: Safety and Health Authorized Trainer April 24-27: OSHA 511: Occupational Safety/Health, General Industry April 25-27: CPT 101: Fall Protection for the Competent Person April 28: OSHA 7410: Managing Excavation Hazards May 1-3: OSHA 502: Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers May 1-4: RM 101: Safety, Health, Environmental Risk Mgmt Principles
AGC Houston members support this new network, which is an alliance of Houston construction companies, associations and related businesses. The Construction Safety Network meets monthly.
Open to all AGC Houston members, this committee of safety professionals meets on the last Friday of the month to discuss issues and regulations that affect the commercial construction industry. RSVP to Kim Mason.
AGC News
The Associated General Contractors of America unveiled a new study designed to improve the safety of construction workers as it announced that two-thirds of metro areas added construction jobs during the past 12 months. Association officials said the new safety study is designed to help construction firms prevent workplace fatalities and injuries.
The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of commercial construction. Students in technical or approved craft training programs will have until June 1 to apply for $1,000 scholarships (renewal for up to two years) from the AGC Education and Research Foundation.
The Associated General Contractors of America urged state and local officials in California to reject or repeal proposals to punish companies and their employees for working on border security projects on behalf of the United States government. Association officials also noted, in a letter to the state and local lawmakers, that the federal courts will strike down any such discriminatory and obstructive measures.
   
Events
 Submission deadline is Wednesday, May 31, 2017 12:00 pm CST Download Submittal Guidelines Download The Submittal Form Member News
The Construction Financial Management Association and Brookstone, LP announced the election of Samantha M. Hutchison, CCIFP, as its 2017-18 Executive Chairman.
"I am honored to represent CFMA as Chairman this year," stated Hutchison. "Along with the other officers, I am committed to providing outstanding leadership for CFMA as we continue to grow by delivering exceptional value for our members and stakeholders. I believe in CFMA as the foundation for success for our membership, and look forward to giving back to the association and to the industry as Chairman."
Slack & Co. Contracting, Inc. welcomed Kevin Johnson as a Project Manager. With approximately 10 years in the workforce, Kevin has extensive experience in civil earthwork, deep foundations, structural concrete and industrial building projects. Previously, Johnson worked for
Group Contractors as a Project Manager.
Ken Terveen joined the the company as a Senior Estimator. He brings more than 18 years of experience in estimating and project management.Most recently, he was a senior estimator for J R Caskey in Oilville, Va.
Specifier specific continuing education credits will be offered throughout the day and include a variety of presentations such as Lighting For The Museum Environments; Selecting The Right Lighting; Codes and Controls; and much more.
In keeping with Bell & McCoy's 2017 Craft Brewed Circuit Theme of Keeping It Local, the event will include a happy hour featuring three of Houston's very own: Southern Star Brewing, Yellow Rose Distilling, and Solaro Urban Winery. News you can Use
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new rule on silica exposure will go into effect Sept. 23, instead of June 23, to give the agency time to develop "guidance materials and training for compliance officers."
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched its Safe and Sound Campaign recently, calling on employers to review their safety and health programs to protect workers, and reduce workplace injuries and deaths.
Contractors must be well-acquainted with Federal Aviation Administration rules on drone use before attempting to include them in construction activities, writes Emily Peiffer. Contractors should decide who will fly the drones, develop company guidelines for their use and set up an insurance plan before moving forward, she says.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 98,000 in March, below economists' average expectations, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The construction sector gained only 6,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate decreased from 4.7% to 4.5%, while revisions to January and February numbers led to a decrease of 38,000 jobs from earlier reports.
Membership Benefits
 Associated General Contractors of America is pleased to provide AGC members and their employees with a private offer of up to $1,000 off the purchase or lease of most new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles. Association members can combine this offer with most current incentives, including the National Fleet Purchase Program and Business Choice Offers for an even better deal.
Here's Looking at You
AGC Houston and Louisiana AGC 401(k) plan members and chapter leaders headed to Minute Maid Park on April 5, 2017 to watch the Astros take on the Seattle Mariners. Although the Astros eventually lost 4-2, AGC members enjoyed the event in the remodeled and renamed Budweiser Patio, under a beautiful, clear evening sky.
Jerry Nevlud and Ken Naquin, AGC Houston and Louisiana Chapter Presidents, respectively, celebrated the annual event with plan participants and special guest, Steve Sandherr, AGC of America CEO. For more information about the 401(k) plan, contact Ginger Gray, ggray@rwbaird.com, or Steve Ellsworth, Sellsworth@rwbaird.com.  The AGC Houston Political Action Committee and Government Affairs Committee hosted an advocacy breakfast on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 with special guests Mayor Sylvester Turner and Corbin Van Arsdale, Texas Building Branch. The event featured an overview of the TBB legislative issues at hand, the current state of affairs at the Capitol, and some of the current bills being discussed in House and State committees. Mayor Turner focused on hot issues the city is solving, including the Houston municipal employees' pension funds.
At the meeting's conclusion, AGC Houston presented Mayor Turner with a hardhat and a check for Hire Houston Youth, his summer jobs program for high school youths.
To
all the teams, sponsors and volunteers, a huge Thank You for making the 2017
Barbecue Cook-Off & Fair a tremendous success on March 24 and 25, 2017.
More than 8,000 people attended the two-day event at the Sam Houston Race
Park, enjoying the festivities at the Friday night client networking
parties - hosted by 38 cook teams - as well as family day on Saturday. New Members
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