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OSHA Offers Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for CoronaVirus APEX Award Entries Now Open! Gala To Honor John Kirksey Coronavirus (COVID019):AGC of America Provides Resources for Employees AGC Houston Captures National Safety Awards Mauricio Rivera Captures AGC of America Scholarship AGC Champions Golf Tournament Early Bird Registration Ends Monday Members Network At First Mixer of the Year Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers How Employers Can Incorporate Steps To Prepare For Corona Virus Risk At Work
March 26: Employment Quarterly Business Meeting CANCELLED
April 6: Champions Golf Tournament
May 29: APEX Entries Due
Sept. 19: APEX Gala - Save the Date!
Education/Training
March 25: First AID/CPR/ AED CANCELLED
April 9: Stormwater Education Program
April 14-June 16: Construction Supervision Fundamentals
May 6: Contract Law
May 20: First Aid/CPR/AED Training
May 29: CM-BIM Credentialing Exam
May 29: CM-Lean Credentialing Exam
June 5: Texas Lien Laws
June 5: Advanced Texas Lien Laws
Begins April 14! Details here. Led by seasoned commercial construction industry professionals! Zeke Smith, Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. This 25-hour instructor led course consists of nine highly-interactive classroom sessions that focus on the knowledge and skills every supervisor needs to be an efficient manager of people, time, equipment and materials. This course includes case studies, group activities, and provides jobsite exercises for skill development. Learners will partner with company sponsors to apply the skills learned in the course, evaluate progress, and create a path to advance the student’s career. Safety
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).
In addition to the guidance, OSHA recently launched a COVID-19 webpage that provides infection prevention information specifically for workers and employers, and is actively reviewing and responding to any complaints regarding workplace protection from novel coronavirus, as well as conducting outreach activities.
For further information about Coronavirus, please visit the HHS’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
View the full list of OSHA courses here. March 16: OSHA 510: Standards for Construction CANCELLED March 19-20: OSHA 10-Hour Safety Course for Construction CANCELLED March 19: Ladder Safety Awareness Symposium - FREE - online March 23-26: OSHA 511: OSHA Standards for General Industry CANCELLED March 30-April 2: OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction CANCELLED April 6-9: OSHA 501: Trainer Course OSHA Standards for General Industry April 7-9: OSHA 2264: Permit Required Confined Space Entry April 7-9: OSHA 3115: Fall Protection April 13-23: OSHA 3095: Electrical Standards April 14-17: OSHA 510: Standards for Construction AGC News
AGC of America's Chief Economist Ken Simonson released the following report on the construction industry's year-end outlook and projections for 2020.
Construction spending decreased 0.2% from November to December as declines in public and private nonresidential projects outweighed a large rise in single-family homebuilding, according to a new analysis of federal data released by AGC of America. Ken Simonson noted that its recent survey found widespread optimism about prospects for projects available to bid on in 2020 but they urged officials in Washington to follow through on announced plans for infrastructure spending increases. Associated General Contractors of America announced that 21 construction firms will be awarded grants to provide more than 300 fall protection safety harnesses designed for women. The grants are designed to address one of the most significant safety hazards for construction craft professionals and recruit more women into high-paying construction careers.
“We recognize the need for more women to join the construction industry to help fill the labor gap, and keeping them as safe as possible must be top priority,” said Allison Scott, director at Autodesk Construction Solutions. “For three hundred women in construction, AGC and Autodesk are highlighting this need, and this is a first step in drawing attention to the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other customized equipment for women.”
AGC TBB's convention will be taking place June 15 through June 17, 2020, at the Beauport Hotel in Gloucester, MA. Click here for more details. Conference registration ends May 29, 2020.The last day to book hotel rooms is May 10, 2020.
Registration includes a Monday evening reception, Tuesday and Wednesday sessions and luncheons, and Wednesday night dinner. Optional events include a 9-hole shoot-out golf tournament, Taste of Gloucester Foodie Tour, and a whale-watching sailing trip.
Events
March 26: Employment Practices Quarterly Business Meeting CANCELLED
Register Your Foursome Before the Event Sells Out! A tradition for 25 years, this tournament brings owners, architects and the construction industry on the green for fellowship and a great cause. Held on two courses, the event includes a box lunch, drinks during the game and the legendary awards dinner buffet. Early registration discount ends Monday, March 16, 2020. Check out the details.
Enter Your Construction Projects For The 2020 APEX Awards Easy Online Submittal Process. All submittals will be submitted electronically. Click here to view submission and judging criteria. AGC Houston Members can submit any project(s) completed between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2020 and located in the Chapter territory. Message from the President/CEO
Reports surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) have caused concern among AGC members and the general public. As of March 3, 2020, fewer than 90,000 people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19 with slightly more than 100 in the United States. While those numbers are sure to rise, keep in mind that this flu season the USA alone has seen over 32 million people come down with the flu and over 18,000 of them have died. There is no telling if the coronavirus will reach or exceed those levels, but it currently has a long way to go. Much like the flu, we can all take positive steps to prepare. AGC has assembled general guidance and links to information from our federal agency partners and health organizations. AGC will continue to monitor the situation and update the information on this page accordingly.
Member News
Tellepsen announced that it has appointed Steve Olson as Chief Operating Officer of the company's Commercial Group. "Steve will serve in a strategic role, working with our company leaders to take Tellepsen to the next level," stated Tadd Tellepsen, CEO of the firm.
Olson will oversee the company's divisions, which include Tellepsen Builders, Building Concrete Solutions, TI Constructors and Tellepsen Services. A graduate of Bradley University, Olson brings 38 years of construction industry experience including positions with Balfour Beatty and Hoar Construction.
Not many employers can celebrate employee milestones such as the one Linbeck Group, LLC recently did: 45 years of service by Joe Meschwitz. As Senior Superintendent, he was commended for his service on "a wide array of clients - from Prairie View A&M and Rice University to One Market Square and City Centre" - and for having "committed your life's work to serving the greater Linbeck family. We couldn't be more honored of your dedication, commitment, and drive to succeed and truly motivate those around you every single day." Congratulations, Joe, from AGC Houston!
Pictured from left are David Stueckler, Linbeck Group, LLC, President and CEO; Leo LInbeck III, President and CEO at Aquinas Companies; LLC; and Joe Meschwitz, Senior Superintendent, Linbeck Group, LLC.
News you can Use
After an economic impact statement and safety rules are completed, the Texas High-Speed Train may begin construction before the end of 2020.
David Hagy with Texas Central said The Texas High-Speed Rail, a 240-mile high-speed rail line meant to make a 90-minute commute from Houston to Dallas, is expected to complete its Economic Impact Statement and safety guidelines by this summer.
AGC Houston Is Proud to Support the 2020 Census to Ensure that People in the Houston Community Are Accurately Counted and Represented. For the first time, in 2020 the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure. You can respond to the census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. You’ll still be able to respond by mail. To learn more about what to expect, visit 2020census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau hiring thousands of people to fill temporary positions. Click here for details. 
Membership Benefits
The Winter 2020 issue of Cornerstone is now available!
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Check out the 2020 Board of Directors and read about our newest members.
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Thank you to all of the AGC Houston members who came out to celebrate our first Member Mixer of the year! A special thanks as well to Board of Director members Brian Cook, Hoar Construction; Steve Mechler, TI Constructors; John Marshall, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Co.; and Nikki Morgan, TDIndustries, Inc. for partaking in the festivities. A THANK YOU to OneDigital for sponsoring our event!
Check out the photos here.
Please consider doing business with these new AGC Houston member companies!
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Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing |
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Belmont Enterprises, Inc. |
ISK Industries |
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CIVE, Inc. |
SMT Houston, LLC |
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