AGC Houston Hosts Annual Chapter Meeting 

On February 1, 2023, more than 260 AGC Houston members gathered at the Junior League of Houston for our Annual Chapter Meeting.

Those who attended the meeting got to hear from Steve Sandherr, President of Associated General Contractors of America, on what AGC of America is doing at a national level and provided a political and economic lookahead from the national perspective. In addition to this, he explained the advocacy issues AGC of America is dealing with and how they're working to overcome them.

Members also got to hear from Corbin Van Arsdale, President of Texas Building Branch, who spoke of the upcoming Texas legislative session, gave a recap of the past Texas elections and explained how this could impact the session, and encouraged members to attend AGC-TBB Legislative Day (March 8th).

(Photographed from left to right: Kyle Holland, President/CEO of AGC Houston, Steve Sandherr, President of Associated General Contractors of America, and Corbin Van Arsdale, President of Texas Building Branch)

At the event, the Standard of Excellence award was presented to John Morvant of Tellepsen. Established in 1998, this prestigious award gives special recognition to an outstanding construction industry employee who exemplifies the highest standards of excellence. The award criteria is based on commitment to teamwork, professionalism, leadership, creativity and innovation, customer and community service, and passion for the industry.

In addition, the William H. Scott III Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Tara Kirkland of Ashton Sawing & Drilling, LLC. In honor of the AGC’s only two-time Board Chair, and longtime member volunteer, the William H. Scott III Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member who has gone above and beyond to help support the chapter and industry.

Thank you to everyone who attended and sponsored the event. We look forward to a great year with our members!

Please click here for event photos. 

2023 AGC PAC Call Day

Houston AGC PAC is the nonpartisan political action committee (PAC) of AGC Houston. 

Click here to learn more.

Supporting the PAC:
allows you to join others in the industry to speak with a united voice.
is the most effective tool you have available in helping elect pro-construction candidates to office. You can make a difference by joining our effort today.

The AGC Texas Building Branch will be hosting Legislative Day again this year on the morning of March 8th, for all AGC Members to visit the Capitol and meet with Legislators to discuss potential legislation relevant to the construction industry. There will also be a reception the evening before on March 7th at the Austin Club.

Click here to attend. 

Click here to donate. 

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.

Join us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal Insulation on February 22nd!

The Fundamentals of Building Trades - Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal course is the first in a four part series of the AGC Houston Fundamentals of Building Trades program. This in person program led by John Ryder of Marek Brothers Systems, Inc., is designed to provide a general overview of fire safety and building code requirements in commercial buildings.

Course Objectives:
One of the more difficult scopes to interpret from plans and specifications is the fireproofing. An even more difficult task is to ensure that the proper scope is bought out so that changes with cost impact are minimized, allowing for the work to proceed in accordance with the project schedule. The intent of this course is to assist the attendees in gaining a better understanding of the current building code requirements and present practical knowledge that will help get this scope of work done properly on time and in budget.

Target Audience:
Ideal candidates for this course include staff new to the construction industry; or management, supervisory, or estimating staff seeking additional knowledge of life and building safety in the commercial construction building sector.

Click here to register. 

Upcoming Courses

2/6/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling Education Program 

2/22/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal Insulation

2/22/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals 

2/27/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program

3/6/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program

3/7/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program

3/8/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling

3/16/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals

4/3/2023: Supervisory Training Program Unit 1: Leadership & Motivation

4/5/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program

4/7/2023: Texas Lien Laws

4/7/2023: Advanced Texas Lien Laws

4/18/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall

4/24/2023: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents

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.

FEBRUARY

6 - 9: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

8 - 9: OSHA 10 HOUR 

13 - 15: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

13 - 16: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

14 - MARCH 7: OSHA 30 HOUR 

15 - 17: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

20 - 23: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

21 - 23: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS

21 - 24: ETI #101 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

27 - MARCH 2: #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

Do You Have an Emergency Response Planning Program

in Place?

Start the new year off right with CPR Training. CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Be ready and train your employees to learn critical information that could help save a life.

• There are about 10,000 cardiac arrests in the workplace each year in the United States, according to a report from the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
• Did you know: only 50% of people can locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) at work?
• With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, knowing this small piece of information has the potential to save thousands of lives.

Click here for business training.

Click here for family training. 

Having APEX Withdrawls? 

Register for Associated General Contractors Texas Building Branch 2022 Outstanding Construction Awards!

The 2022 Outstanding Construction Awards Submission Portal is now open! Only projects completed during the previous calendar year (2022) will be eligible. Awards will be made in 36 categories.

Winning projects will be recognized during the AGC-TBB Annual OCA Dinner (September 14, 2023)
First place winners ONLY in all 36 categories from chapter awards are eligible to advance to the AGC -TBB Outstanding Construction Awards competition. Only one entry per chapter for each category will be eligible for judging.

Each entry must follow the requirements listed in the Judging Requirements. If you have any questions, please contact AGC-TBB at (512) 478-5629 or e-mail Pauline@agctbb.org. 

Click here to register. 

Take Advantage of ACG of America's Upcoming Webinars

AGC 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. 

February 16, 2023: WebEd: The Power of Robotics

US & TX Construction Outlook: Rotation or Retreat?

Click here to view US & TX Construction Outlook PDF 

Click here to view US & TX Construction Outlook results. 

FEBRUARY

7: 2023 ADVOCACY SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT - SOLD OUT!

MARCH 

31 - APRIL 1: AGC HOUSTON 31ST ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF

COOK TEAM REGISTRATION 

SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION 

APRIL 

11: ORIENTATION AGC 

Murcia Group International, LLC
6203 Williamsburg Way, Suite 315 
DeForest, WI 53532
Phone: (281) 699-5694
Website: https://murciagroup.us/

IronEdge Group
13501 Katy Fwy Suite 3160 
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (713) 574-5555 Ext#130
Website: https://www.ironedgegroup.com/

Convergentz 
10555 Westpark Drive
Houston, TX 77041
Phone: (713) 267-5790
Website: https://www.convergentz.com/

TX Premier
30855 Old Washington Rd 
Waller, TX 77484
Phone: (832) 742-9575
Website: http://tx-premier.com/

FLYD Limited
5 New Street Square London Great Britain EC4A 3TW
London, Great Britain EC4A 3TW
Phone: (817) 883-1615
Website: https://www.fyld.ai/

FallTech Fall Protection
14315 Kingston Falls Ln Humble TX 77396-1933
Humble, TX 77396-1933
Phone: 1 (800) 719-4619
Website: https://falltech.com/

Artificial Turf of Texas LLC
14511 Old Katy RD, Suite 200 
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (713) 259-9900
Website: https://artificialturfoftexas.com/

PRC Roofing Co., Inc.
3714 Osage St.
Tomball, TX 77063
Phone: (713) 782-0555
Website: https://commercialroofinghoustontx.com/