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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. 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. AGC members OR non-members can save 5% off the following virtual programs. Don't miss your chance to save on construction training this summer — just use code Aug5Edge when signing up! Upcoming Courses8/10/2023: Employment Law - Virtual Edition 8/14/2023 - 8/18/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 9/12/2023 - 10/19/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training 9/20/2023 - 9/29/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 9/27/2023 - 10/25/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 10/2/2023 - 10/13/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 10/6/2023: Texas Sales and Use Taxes - Virtual Edition 10/9/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal Insulation 10/13/2023: Texas Lien Laws 10/13/2023: Advanced Texas Lien Laws 10/16/2023 - 11/13/2023: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents 11/1/2023 - 12/1/2023: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program - Virtual Training 11/6/2023 - 11/9/2023: Supervisory Training Program Unit 2: Oral and Written Communication 11/6/2023 - 11/17/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 12/4/2023 - 12/20/2023: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 12/5/2023: Fundamentals of Building Trades - MEP Systems 12/5/2023 - 12/14/2023: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 12/11/2023 - 12/20/2023: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training
AGC of America Education & Research Foundation Scholarship Applications 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, 2023. 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
Join the AGC Houston Safety Committee on July 28th for its Monthly Safety Committee Meeting! Are you passionate about workplace safety and eager to learn about the latest advancements in safety tech software? Do you want to gain valuable insights on mitigating heat stress and preventing traumatic brain injuries? Then mark your calendars and make sure to join us for an informative and engaging Safety Committee Meeting! 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. JULY7/24/2023 - 7/27/2023: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 7/25/2023 - 7/27/2023: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY 7/27/2023 - 7/28/2023: AIR #201 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT 7/31/2023 - 8/3/2023: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AUGUST 8/1/2023 - 8/22/2023: OSHA 30-HOUR COURSE 8/7/2023 - 8/10/2023: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 8/8/2023 - 8/10/2023: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS 8/14/2023 - 8/16/2023: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 8/14/2023 - 8/17/2023: OSHA #521 OSHA GUIDE TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE 8/14/2023 - 8/18/2023: SH #702 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 8/16/2023 - 8/17/2023: OSHA 10-HOUR COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION 8/16/2023 - 8/18/2023: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 8/18/2023: OSHA #7500 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT 8/21/2023 - 8/24/2023: OSHA #2045 MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING STANDARDS 8/21/2023 - 8/31/2023: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION - EVENING CLASS 8/21/2023 - 8/24/2023: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 8/28/2023 - 8/31/2023: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Safety first at AGC Houston! It's Safety Month, and we're committed to keeping you protected. As temperatures rise, remember the golden rule for outdoor work: Water. Rest. Shade. Stay cool and stay safe! If you need assistance with your written heat stress plan, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We've got the expertise to ensure you're fully prepared to beat the heat and keep your projects on track! For more valuable tips on staying safe in hot weather, Please click the following links: https://lnkd.in/dQ4DxXE
Construction workers, who often work outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot, enclosed spaces, are at risk for heat-related illnesses and, in severe cases, death. Rising global temperatures in recent decades increase that risk. However, these illnesses and deaths are preventable. The resources below are organized by topic and contain information about heat hazards in construction and ways to prevent related illnesses. The sections correspond to the following new checklists from the CPWR-OSHA Alliance: Overall Heat-Illness Prevention Program Checklist for Construction Prevention Strategies:
Events
AUGUST 3: Summer Luau Member Mixer AUGUST 14: CLC Golf Tournament (Teams sold out! Sponsorship opportunities still available — Contact Charlene Anthony at charlene.a@agchouston.org for more information.) SEPTEMBER 28: Vets in Construction Shooting Competition (Anyone can attend!) OCTOBER 2: Champions Golf Tournament OCTOBER 11: Orientation AGC NOVEMBER 2: 2023 HR & Safety Professionals Day Message from the President/CEO
Kyle's Weekly UpdatesStay 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! News you can Use
2023 Autodesk and AGC of America Workforce SurveyAGC of America is seeking to understand the current state of the construction labor market and also gauge how supply chain problems and materials price spikes are impacting your firms and the industry. We also want to understand how these and other recent economic developments are impacting your operations. Your answers will better equip us to advocate for measures to help the industry’s labor needs in both the short and long term. That is why we are asking you to take a few minutes to complete the following workforce survey that we and our partners at Autodesk have prepared: 2023 Autodesk and AGC of America Workforce Survey (surveymonkey.com) Your responses will be kept confidential; only aggregated results will be reported. The results will help us better outline the current situation to elected and appointed officials, the media, educators and your peers within the business community. The more people understand the scope — and consequences — of current construction labor market and supply chain conditions, the more likely they are to enact measures to support the industry. We hope you, as well, will find the results useful in comparing your situation and expectations to those of your peers. Thank you in advance for your time and support. And please do not hesitate to contact Brian Turmail, our vice president for public affairs and strategic initiatives, with any questions or comments about the survey. He can be reached at (703) 459-0238 or brian.turmail@agc.org. Click HERE to take the survey!
Membership Benefits
Maximize Your Membership Benefits this May: Unlock Exclusive Opportunities with Our Member BenefitsAGC 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-plus 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:
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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:
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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. Please click the image below to learn more.
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. Please click the image below to learn more.
New Members
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