AGC Houston Hosts Annual Advocacy Breakfast with Mayor Sylvester Turner and AGC Texas Building Branch President Corbin Van Arsdale
On June 20th, we had the honor of hosting Mayor Sylvester Turner and AGC Texas Building Branch President Corbin Van Arsdale at our 2023 Advocacy Breakfast! We want to express our gratitude to everyone who attended and to our amazing sponsors for their generous support. We're passionate about advocating for our industry, and we invite you to learn more and get involved with our advocacy efforts by clicking here. Together, we can make a difference!
Special shout-out to our Sponsors:
Andrews Myers, PC.
Marek Brothers Systems, Inc.
Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.
TDIndustries, Inc.
Alliance Reprographics, LLC.
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AGC Houston Hosts Annual A4LE Joint Committee Meeting
 
Over 150 attendees gathered at Dave & Buster's on June 21st for the 2023 AGC/A4LE Annual Joint Meeting.A big shoutout to our sponsors, speakers, and panelists for making it a resounding success!
Panelists:
Easy Foster, Conroe ISD
Carolina Fuzetti, Fort Bend ISD
Lisa Kassman, Katy ISD
Brenda Garcia, Goose Creek CISD
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Durotech, Inc. - Lunch Sponsor
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors - Community Sponsor
Paradigm Consultants a CMT Technical Services Company - Community Sponsor
VLK Architects, Inc. - Community Sponsor
Crossville Studios - Raffle Sponsor
HKS, Inc. - Raffle Sponsor
GPD Group - Raffle Sponsor
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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.
Master the Art of Drywall Installation: Join us for the Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall on June 27th!
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This program will be held off site at Drake Interiors, Inc.
The Fundamentals of Building Trades – drywall course is a one-session, in person program designed to provide a general overview of commercial drywall finishing, framing, and sheathing systems.
Program Objectives:
- One-session, in-person course on the fundamentals of drywall installation.
- Provides a general overview of commercial drywall finishing, framing, and sheathing systems.
- Ideal for staff new to the construction industry or management, supervisory, or estimating staff seeking additional knowledge of drywall, finishing, framing, and sheathing in the commercial construction building sector.
- Covers exterior and interior wall types, mock-ups, general design insights, warranty types and implications, procurement processes
- Explores constructability topics such as coordination, sequencing, and preventing damage
Click HERE to register today!
Unlocking the Key to Efficient Construction: Mastering Scheduling and Sequencing with AGC Houston on July 26th!
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The Fundamentals of Building Trades – Scheduling and Sequencing led by Kendall Pouland of Build Better Ways, is an in-person class designed to provide you with practical tools and techniques for optimizing project scheduling and sequencing, including the latest trends and best practices in the commercial construction industry.
Program Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive project plan that includes all critical activities and milestones.
- Identify potential scheduling and sequencing challenges and proactively mitigate them.
- Learn project planning techniques to allocate resources effectively.
- Understand critical path analysis to identify the most important activities for project success.
- Gain knowledge and skills in project monitoring and control to ensure project progress and make necessary adjustments.
- Engage in interactive exercises to apply learned concepts in real-world situations.
- Improve your ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by meeting project deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
- Learn effective resource management techniques to optimize project performance.
- Minimize project risks by identifying and addressing potential issues early on.
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Looking for New Training Opportunities?
With AGC's live, instructor-led courses, it's never been easier to build your skill set and access the training you need. Group pricing available.
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Cool Down This Summer and Join Us for Cocktails and Texas Construction Law Basics on July 13th!
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Led by Denis Ducran of Peckar & Abramson, PC, and Russell W. Smith of Cokinos|Young, this program provides construction industry professionals with an interactive sampling of various legal issues that frequently arise in today’s construction projects. The discussion includes a healthy blend of risk-shifting construction contract provisions, case law, statutes and adult beverages, all of which play an important part in contractors’ lives every day. Consumed in the proper proportions, the attendees should leave armed with awareness of these areas of risk, as well as options for avoiding and/or managing such risks.
Program Objectives:
- Review of Contract Documents/Concealed Conditions
- Delays and Extensions of Time
- Change Management
- Getting Paid: Lien and Bond Claim Overview
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Upcoming Courses
6/27/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Drywall
7/10/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training
7/12/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training
7/13/2023: Texas Construction Law Basics: A Legal Happy Hour
7/26/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Scheduling and Sequencing
8/10/2023: Employment Law - Virtual Edition
8/14/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training
Kyle's Weekly Updates
Stay tuned on #HawaiianShirtFridays for updates from Kyle Holland on LinkedIn that focus on all the value that AGC Houston can offer members. If you've missed any of our insightful videos, fret not! Head over to our YouTube page for a catch-up session. Stay connected, stay informed!
Houston Regional Equity and Inclusion Assessment
By participating in the assessment, your company will be able to:
- Measure and compare current efforts across a set of 15 standardized categories and 270 global benchmarks.
- Develop a roadmap aligning internal policies and practices with established commitments to embody respect and provide opportunity for all.
- Receive a confidential, detailed scorecard with industry benchmarking and access to the aggregate regional report and industry fact sheets after the assessment closes.
- Assess progress against industry peers and the Houston business community overall.
- Demonstrate your DEI commitment to internal stakeholders, customers, and the community.
Click HERE to take the assessment now!
Maximize Your Membership Benefits this May: Unlock Exclusive Opportunities with Our Member Benefits
AGC Houston is a full service membership organization providing more than 500 member companies with access to advocacy, networking opportunities, safety services, and education and training programs.
An AGC Houston membership automatically enrolls your company in Associated General Contractors of America, providing additional valuable benefits and access to resources and training. Our membership includes general contractors, specialty contractors, associates (suppliers), and affiliates (professional services firms). AGC Houston’s membership territory reaches 24 counties and our members represent a $2.3 billion market.
AGC Southwest Chapters Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan
Beginning with just a few companies in 2010, this plan has grown to 120+ companies and over $450 million in assets, making it the largest AGC plan in the country. Please click the image below to learn more.
CompGroup AGC
Benefit from financial strength and superior loss control program. Managed by a board comprised of CompGroup AGC members – Texas-based General Contractors and Subcontractors, it is a TDI approved Workers Compensation Purchasing Group.
Benefits Include:
- Discount – the benefit of the purchasing power of millions of workers’ comp dollars to give you the best premium discount.
- Claims Management – aggressively managed claims ensure that injured employees are paid promptly and fairly and fraudulent claims are dealt with accordingly.
- Loss Control – Safety plays a large role in this program. Members receive job site loss control visits to assist in controlling claims.
- Dividend – Dividends are available to members based upon a Program then Individual loss ratio. Under Texas law, dividends cannot be guaranteed until they have been declared.
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Reliant Energy Discount Program
Setting up electrical service at a site is one of the tedious details you have to handle before you can start work on a project. Let Reliant's program for AGC Texas Building Branch (www.reliant.com/agc) make it a lot easier.
The program provides the following to AGC members throughout Texas:
- A dedicated representative
- Concierge service
- Industry support
- Special pricing
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National Purchasing Partners
AGC Houston has teamed up with NPP to bring you discount pricing on wireless service, travel, office and maintenance supplies, and more. Access products and services while leveraging the power of group purchasing to get valuable discounts for your business, employees, and yourself. Membership is free, and NPP negotiates the rates and makes them available to AGC members.
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ConstructConnect
ConstructConnect is a leading provider of software solutions for the preconstruction industry. They help commercial construction firms streamline their workflows and maximize productivity by digitalizing their preconstruction process.
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