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Education/Training

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.

Gain Your Competitive Edge with AGC's Live Virtual Training Programs

Introducing AGC’s Live Virtual Training. The same high-quality learning experience and expert instruction you expect from AGC in-person classroom training from the comfort of your home or work computer. Please click here for more information. 

JUNE

 27 - 29: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 

JULY

6 - 27: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 

11 - 22: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 

14: Texas Construction Law Basics - Virtual Edition

AUGUST

1 - 31: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training

2 - September 1: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

9 - September 9: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

10 - 22: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

11: Employment Law - Virtual Edition

30 - September 21: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

Architecture + Construction Science Career Fair Fall 2022

The Architecture and Construction Science Departments at Prairie View A&M University School of Architecture will hold their annual Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The event will take place in the Nathelyne Archie-Kennedy Building and the adjoining Fabrication Center. Students majoring in Architecture and/or Construction Science are encouraged to participate in this event. 

You are encouraged to join us and experience this opportunity to connect with potential employees. By accepting our invitation, your firm will receive:

  •  A booth located in the Kennedy Architecture Building or the Fabrication Center.
  •  Complementary parking and food (light breakfast and lunch) on the day of the fair.
  •  Rooms to conduct individual interviews of our students.
  •  Support/assistance from a Student Ambassador majoring in Architecture or Construction Science.

The deadline to register for the career fair is August 15, 2022. 

For more information, please contact Matthew Wilson (mwilson52@pvamu.edu).

Safety

Upcoming Safety Classes

AGC Houston is proud to partner with the The Region VI OSHA Education Center at The University of Texas at Arlington. The OSHA Education Center at The University of Texas at Arlington is the top-ranked OSHA Training Institute Education Center in the country. AGC Houston is not an OSHA Training Institute Education Center, but serves as a Host-Training Organization for The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

View the full list of OSHA UT-A courses here.

JULY

5 - 7: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

5 - 7: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION

11 - 14: OSHA #2015 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

11 - 14: OSHA #3095 ELECTRICAL STANDARDS

11 - 14: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

11- 13: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

13 - 15: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINER

18 - 21: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

19 - 21: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS

20 - 21: OSHA 10-HOUR

25 - 28: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

AGC HOUSTON NEWS

Join Us on June 30 for a Free Lunch & Learn and Learn About AGC Houston’s 401K Plan

Thursday, June 30, 2022
11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
AGC Houston
3825 Dacoma St.
Houston, TX 77092

In the construction industry, delivering a quality product while at the same time mitigating risk and reducing costs is everything. Our AGC Houston sponsored 401(k) plan does just that! Come have lunch and learn why over 130 companies participate in the largest association multiple employer plan in the country.

At this event you will learn:

  • How this plan removes more legal liability than an individual company 401(k) plan
  • Learn about services for both employers and employees in the plan
  • Receive a sample of the annual plan review done for every participating company
  • Learn about the cost associated with the plan

Please click here to register.

Slack & Co. Contracting, Inc.
Andrews Myers, PC
Peckar & Abramson
Old Republic Surety Company
Events

Mark Your Calendar!

JULY

14: Vets in Construction Shooting Competiton

 

AUGUST

15: CLC Golf Tournament 

24: AGC Houston HR & Safety Professionals Day - Registration Opening Soon

SEPTEMBER

24: AGC Houston APEX Awards Call for Entries

29: C3 & AGC Houston Workforce Development Conference

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Membership Benefits

AGC Members Saved Over $24 Million Last Year Using AGC Member Discount Programs 

AGC's Membership Discount Programs provide members access to high-quality services, cutting-edge technology, and top-of-the-line products. From discounts on vehicles to office supplies to cloud-based construction management solutions, AGC has partnered with some of the best to give you the most for your money and improve your daily business operations.

When it comes to your company's bottom-line, your membership in AGC pays dividends. These value added discounts will give you the competitive advantage over your competition.

AGC Houston Announces New – and Improved – Health Program

The Associated General Contractors Houston Chapter Plan Offers:

  • Wellness (Includes programs such as UnitedHealthcare Motion®, Real Appeal® and Rally®)
  • Significant member discounts
  • Multiple plan designs and options available
  • Discounted ancillary programs
  • Virtual visits

AGC Houston is excited to offer its member companies the Associated General Contractors Houston Chapter Plan in partnership with UnitedHealthcare. The new program will provide AGC members with the opportunity to choose from a broad selection of significantly discounted plans to meet their company's respective needs. Customization and flexibility for each member company is one of the benefits of the program.

Companies involved in most aspects of the construction industry are eligible for a proposal. To participate, contact our plan partner, The Stevenson Group, and they will guide you through the enrollment and underwriting process if you are interested in the program.

For More Information, Contact:
Brian Stevenson
Phone: 281-371-6061

Email: brian@thebcsg.com

New Members

Foster Fence Corp. 
P.O. Box 96116
Houston, TX 77213
Phone: (281) 456 7273
Website: https://www.fosterfence.com/

Decon, LLC
2180 North Loop West, Ste 221
Houston, TX 77018
Phone: (832) 917-0912
Website: https://www.deconeng.com

Cherry Coatings 
7926 Breen, Ste C 
Houston, TX 77064
Phone: (832) 331-8035
Website: https://cherrycoatings.com/

Reconstructive Orthopedic Center - Houston 
1200 Binz St., Ste 100
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: (713) 520-1210
Website: https://rocmd.com/

 

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