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Education/Training
 Have you developed an innovative means to collect, monitor and interpret data? Share your expertise, implementation successes and practical tips with your industry peers.
AGC Houston is now accepting submissions for presentations for our 2019 quarterly Jobsite
Innovation Forums. Deadline for consideration: Feb. 28. March 21 — Data Collection June 13 — Data Monitoring Sept. 26 — Data Interpretation Dec. 12 — Interactive Workshop on Data Uses in Construction Safety
Friday, Feb. 22 — AGC Houston Safety Committee Meeting: 7:15 - 9 a.m. Contact Kim Mason for details. ALL WELCOME!
AGC Members receive a 10 percent discount on all UTA OSHA-taught classes. Call (866) 906-9190 and provide the member code (AGCHOU).
View the full list of OSHA courses here.
Feb. 18-21: OSHA 500: Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction Feb. 18-28: OSHA 510: Occupational Safety & Health for Construction Feb. 19-21: OSHA 2264: Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Feb. 19-21: OSHA 3015: Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics Feb. 25-27: OSHA 502: Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers Feb. 25-28: OSHA 510: Occupational Safety & Health Standards AGC News
SIGN UP FOR THESE UPCOMING WEBINARS Dealing with Frivolous Underground Utility Damage Claims and Collections Tuesday, Feb. 26 | 1 - 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 | 1 - 2 p.m. ET After a year marked by numerous price spikes, construction costs declined in December but remained elevated compared to year-earlier prices, while prices of new buildings also moved higher, according to an analysis by AGC of America. The cost of many construction projects is increasing as firms cope with labor shortages and increased costs for many of the materials they need for projects.
For more than 100 years, the AGC Annual Convention has been the event successful contractors around the country count on for practical knowledge and industry-leading information to guide business decisions, improve operations and shape the industry. Registration details here. 
Events
We're sending out smoke signals - if you are thinking about entering the Second Largest Barbecue Cook-Off in Houston, then it's time to sign up today! Only a few more spaces available!
This prestigious award recognizes a construction industry employee who exemplifies the highest standards of excellence. Nominations now being accepted! Contact Charlene Anthony for details or click here.
Member News
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Southern Region has promoted Al Gomez to vice president, operations of the Houston division. In this role, Gomez is responsible for integrating McCarthy’s various departments, while leading management and operations on all projects. Gomez’s responsibilities include coordination of preconstruction strategies, ensuring excellent client service and overseeing safety for the division.
A Leadership AGC Class of 2015 graduate, he has worked with McCarthy for more than 14 years. Gomez relocated to Houston in 2011 where he continued his focus and worked on major projects including Texas Children’s Hospital, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and CHRISTUS Spohn Health System.
News you can Use
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the launch of an enhanced electronic version of its Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new online version of one of the Wage and Hour Division’s most popular publications is intended to assist American employers and workers with a simple, easy-to-follow resource that provides basic WHD information, as well as links to other resources.
OSHA's civil penalties amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards will increase in 2019 to adjust for inflation. The adjusted maximum penalty amounts will take effect upon publication in the Federal Register. New penalties for willful and repeat violations will be $132,598 per violation; serious, other-than-serious, and posting requirements are $13,260 per violation; and failure to abate violations are $13,260 per day beyond the abatement date.
Construction spending is set to reach $1.35 trillion in 2019 and increase to $1.46 trillion by 2022, according to FMI. While a downward trend is expected for multifamily construction this year and next, areas such as public safety, education, lodging and office will grow during the period, according to FMI
Houston's $28 billion in construction starts was the highest value by total volume in the U.S. in 2018, ConstructConnect says. Providence, R.I., led the way in year-over-year percentage change with 71%, jumping from $2.3 billion in 2017 to $4 billion in 2018.
Despite dropping 4.3 points, the American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index stayed positive for the 15th month in a row in December. "Given the concerns over the ongoing tariff situation, it is not surprising to see a bit of a slowdown in progress on current projects," AIA chief economist Kermit Baker says.
Membership Benefits
Whether you recently joined AGC Houston, are a seasoned member or are a new employee interested in learning more about what AGC offers, sign up today for the Membership Orientation!
Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch Provided
Here's Looking at You
More than 175 novice shooters and marksmen braved the cold winds on February 12, 2019, for our annual clay shoot. Thanks to all who came out and especially to our Sporting Clays Committee, our generous sponsors and raffle prize donors for making this tournament so successful! Congratulations to the tournament and raffle ticket winners! To view tournament photos, click here. New Members
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On February 6, 2019, AGC Houston hosted its Annual Meeting at the Briar Club, recognizing the newly-elected Board of Directors, Chairman Tony Mansoorian, W. S. Bellows Construction, Ltd. and outgoing Chairman, James Bryant, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd. The event featured keynote speaker Dan Bellow, JLL-Houston, who led a spirited discussion on Leadership and his experience working for Henry S. Miller Cos. and The Staubach Company. During his presentation, Bellow highlighted the eight characteristics and a leader must have. To view a recapitulation of the presentation penned by Jim Kollaer of Construction Citizen, click 
