We Want To Hear Your AGC Story!

 AGC Houston means something different to everyone. We want to hear what it has meant for you! Have you connected with a mentor? Found an industry friend? Brought in new business? Learned a key skill from one of our classes? We want to know! We would love for you to record a short (30 second) video about your AGC story, and share it on social media. Let us know what you've received from being an AGC Houston member.

Here are some tips for making a compelling video: 

• Prop your phone up horizontally: slightly above your face
• Make sure your camera lens is clean
• Sit in a well-lit place where the light hits your face (not coming in from behind you)
• Record in a quiet place

 Post your video on Linkedin and tag AGC Houston using (@AGCHouston)

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Mark your calendar for the highly anticipated AGC Houston 32nd Annual BBQ Cook-Off, returning on April 5-6!

We invite you to be a part of this exciting event and contribute to its success. Whether you're representing your company as a cook team or participating in the networking fun, there are numerous ways to get involved. Please take a moment to review the opportunities outlined below. Registration is now open for BBQ Cook Teams and Sponsors, but hurry, spots are limited and filling up fast. Don't miss this chance to join the hottest event of the year!

Join a BBQ Cook-Off Planning Committee
Want to get involved in the planning processes for the AGC Houston 32nd Annual BBQ Cook-Off? Committees will meet January-March and will work with the AGC Houston team to coordinate all components of planning, marketing, and sponsorship/volunteer recruitment.

Click here to join a committee!

Cook Team Opportunities
Do you love BBQ? Do you want to show off your skills and compete with other teams in the construction industry? Do you want to support a good cause and have fun at the same time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should sign up for the AGC Houston BBQ Cook off! 

Click here to register a cook team.
Click here to view a description of what's included with your cook team.

Discover Sponsorship Opportunities
This year’s event brings some big changes to our sponsorship opportunities, and we are excited to announce all new sponsorship level designations. You can find information about sponsorships below.

Flamin' Sponsor - $3,000
Carl Lee Judging Sponsor - $2,500
Kid Zone Sponsor - $2,000
Grillin' Sponsor - $1,000
People's Choice Sponsor - $500
In-Kind Sponsor - (Please contact Charlene Anthony for in-kind sponsorship opportunities at charlene.a@agchouston.org)

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The Winter 2023 Cornerstone Is Now Live Online

Deadline Approaching to Apply for the AGC Houston Patrick J. Kiley Excellence In Leadership Scholarship

AGC Houston will be awarding the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship in the spring of 2024 to college-bound and university students who are majoring in a construction-related discipline.

In its 27th year, the AGC Houston scholarship program has awarded over 200 scholarships totaling more than $700,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must pursue a degree relating to a career in construction.
• Applicant must be an employee or dependent of an employee of an AGC Houston member firm or an AGC Student Chapter member.
• Applicant must be enrolled in a college, university, or accredited training program during fall semester 2023.
• Current high school seniors and college students are eligible to apply.

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.
Click here to apply. 

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Join the AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council for 2024

Are you interested in joining the AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council? The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is a national AGC initiative designed to address the needs of young professionals in the industry. To date, more than 95 chapters have established a CLC.

Through educational programs and events that focus on the professional development and leadership skills of the industry’s future leaders, the CLC offers members the opportunity to exchange ideas and to learn from experts about issues facing construction professionals. Individuals who are interested in personal growth, in their company growth and in the construction industry, are encouraged to apply.

We're excited to collaborate with The Young Engineers in ASHRAE for our first event of the year at The Flight Club on January 31st. We have a variety of amazing events planned for this year that you won't want to miss, including our CLC Golf Tournament, CLC Poker Tournament, CLC Cornhole Tournament, educational field trips/happy hours, and more! If you have any questions about joining, please contact Charlene Anthony at charlene.a@agchouston.org for more information.

Please click here to pay for 2024 CLC dues online.

$100 AGC Houston Member

$125 Non-AGC Houston Member

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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. 

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. Use code "EDGE24LEAP" for 15% off all AGC Edge courses!

Upcoming Courses

1/22/2024 - 2/9/2024: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training - Use Code "EDGE24LEAP" for 15% off. 

2/6/2024 - 2/29/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

2/12/2024 - 2/16/2024: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

3/4/2024 - 3/8/2024: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training

3/18/2024 - 3/22/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

4/4/2024 - 4/26/2024: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

4/15/2024 - 4/18/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

4/15/2024 - 5/13/2024: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents

4/19/2024: Texas Lien Laws

4/19/2024: Advanced Texas Lien Laws

4/29/2024 - 5/15/2024: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training

 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.

JANUARY 

1/22/2024 - 1/24/2024: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

1/22/2024 - 1/25/2024: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

1/24/2024 - 1/26/2024: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

1/24/2024 - 2/14/2024: OSHA 30-HOUR COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION

1/30/2024 - 1/31/2024: OSHA SH #202 TRAINER COURSE FOR HEALTH & SAFETY INSTITUTE (HSI) FIRST AID AND CPR

FEBRUARY 

2/5/2024 - 2/8/2024: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

2/5/2024 - 2/8/2024: OSHA #5810 HAZARD RECOGNITION AND STANDARDS FOR ON-SHORE OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION

2/20/2024 - 2/21/2024: OSHA 10 HOUR IN CONSTRUCTION

2/12/2024 - 2/15/2024: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

2/13/2024 - 2/15/2024: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS

2/13/2024 - 2/15/2024: DR 560 ICS/NIMS FOR THE DISASTER RESPONSE SUPERVISOR & PROFESSIONAL

2/19/2024 - 2/22/2024: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 

2/19/2024 - 2/22/2024: OSHA #521 OSHA GUIDE TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

2/20/2024 - 2/23/2024: ETI 101 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

2/26/2024 - 2/28/2024: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

2/26/2024 - 2/29/2024: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

2/28/2024 - 3/1/2024: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

FEBRUARY 1: AGC Houston Centennial Celebration & 2024 Annual Meeting

FEBRUARY 5: SMPS Economic Forecast With Pat Kiley

FEBRUARY 6: AGC Houston Sporting Clays Tournament 

FEBRUARY 22: Mardi Gras Member Mixer 

APRIL 5-6: AGC Houston 32nd Annual BBQ Cook-Off – Registration is Open!

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!   

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 Members Saved Over 14.5 Million Dollars Last Year Using AGC Member Discount Programs 

The AGC Member Discount Programs offer a variety of benefits to our members, including access to high-quality services, state-of-the-art technologies, and premier products. Through our partnerships with leading companies, we are able to provide discounts on a wide range of products and services. These discounts are designed to help our members save money and improve their daily business operations.

Our value-added discounts provide a competitive advantage that can set your business apart from others in the industry. AGC Member Discount Programs are just one of the many benefits of being an AGC member that aim to help our members succeed and grow. Please reach out to Cindy Samons cindy.samons@agc.org to take advantage of these amazing discounts. 

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

ABC Supply
13945 Murphy Rd 
Stafford, TX 77477
Phone: (281) 261-7242
Website: https://www.abcsupply.com/

Pacesetter Personnel Services
3203 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (713) 529-0202  
Website: https://pps.com/

Brigade Fire Solutions
7110 Brittmoore Road Suite #350 
Houston, TX 77041
Phone: (281) 741-1006
Website: https://brigade-fire.com/

Texas Electrical Solutions Corporation
P.O. Box 692384 
Houston, TX 77269
Phone: (281) 580-1200  
Website: http://www.txelectricalsolutions.com

LC Personnel INC DBA Labor Finders
PO Box 1628 
Cedar Park, TX 78630-1628
Website: http://www.laborfinders.com

Patriot Erectors, LLC
13201 Northwest Fwy Suite 460 
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: (281) 984-9701
Website: http://www.patrioterectors.com

Alert 360 
8831 N Sam Houston Parkway West
Houston, TX 77064
Phone: (832) 760-5525
Website: http://www.videoshield.com