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AGC HOUSTON NEWS
AGC Houston’s Leadership AGC Committee Visits Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO)On Wednesday, September 7th, the Leadership AGC committee visited Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO). At the event, LACG members had the opportunity to tour the plant that supplies the entire Texas Medical Center with chilled water and steam and hear from influential leaders in the construction industry. Huge thanks to TECO for hosting us. Thanks to the speakers:
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Take Advantage of ACG of America's Upcoming WebinarsAGC of America offers web based education throughout the year on various topics related to the construction industry. These topics range from newly released industry regulations to innovative processes and technology that can benefit your company. AGC’s WebEd program will deliver the information you need to the comfort of your home or office. September 20, 2022: WebEd: The Benefits of Adopting a Construction Platform September 22, 2022: WebEd: Using the Diversity & Inclusion Assessment to Drive your Strategic Efforts September 28, 2022: WebEd: Emotional Intelligence: Your Business Development Superpower! Education/Training
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSYou'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 ProgramsIntroducing 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. SEPTEMBER19 - 23: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 20: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Roofing Systems 30 - October 28: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training OCTOBER 3 - 14: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 7: Texas Sales and Use Taxes - Virtual Edition 11 - November 22: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training 18 - November 3: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 19 - November 16: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 21: Texas Lien Laws NOVEMBER 2 - 18: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 7 - 18: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 7 - December 5: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents 15 - December 20: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training 28 - December 1: Supervisory Training Program Unit 2: Communication DECEMBER 5 - 9: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 5 - 13: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training 5 - 16: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 5 - 20: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 6: Fundamentals of Building Trades - MEP Systems
The Nation’s Premier Event For Emerging Construction Leaders
Participants will have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, enjoy fun networking events, and engage in meaningful discussions about CLC best practices and how to grow local CLC groups. Click here for more information. AGC Education and Research Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship is Now OpenEach year, the AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. The application closes November 1, 2022. Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. Through endowments made by AGC members and supporters, as well as AGC Chapters, the Education and Research Foundation awards over 100 scholarships each year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry. Students can click here to apply. If you have any questions, please contact Paige Packard, Program Director, AGC Education and Research Foundation, paige.packard@agc.org. Safety
Upcoming Safety ClassesAGC 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. SEPTEMBER 19 - 22: OSHA #3095 ELECTRICAL STANDARDS 26 - 29: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OCTOBER 3 - 6: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 10 - 13: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 11 - 13: OSHA #3085 PRINCIPLES OF SCAFFOLDING 11 - 14: ETI #501 EPA OUTREACH TRAINER COURSE 12 - 13: SH #202 TRAINER COURSE FOR MEDIC FIRST AID AND CPR 17 - 20: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 17 - 19: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 19 - 21: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 24 - 27: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 24 - 28: SH #702 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 25 - 27: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION 31 - November 3: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY Events
Mark Your Calendar!SEPTEMBER 29: C3 & AGC Houston Workforce Development Conference OCTOBER 13: Member Mixer Membership Benefits
AGC Members Saved Over $24 Million Last Year Using AGC Member Discount ProgramsAGC'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. New Members
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