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General Contractors and Specialty Contractors: Enter Your Exceptional Construction Projects in the APEX Awards!Calling all General Contractors and Specialty Contractors: Enter your exceptional construction projects in the AGC Houston APEX Awards! Deadline for Entries Eligibility Projects submitted must be located in the AGC Houston Chapter territory. Counties include Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Freestone, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Leon, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, and the west half of Liberty. To begin the submission process, you will need to create an OpenWater account. If you participated in the 2022 APEX Awards, you can use the same login. Submission Criteria: Judging Criteria: ____________________________________________________________________ AGC Houston Triumphs in Construction Safety Excellence Awards at AGC 2024 Annual ConventionIn a triumphant display of commitment to safety, Brookstone Construction, W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation, and Millis Development & Construction have secured first place at the prestigious Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) ceremony. Hosted during the Associated General Contractors of America 2024 Annual Convention in San Diego, California, this achievement showcases their dedication to safety excellence. Join us in celebrating this remarkable accomplishment. The purpose of the CSEA is to recognize construction companies that excel in safety performance. The CSEA closely examines each candidate's commitment to safety, occupational health management and risk control. Unlike other safety award programs that limit criteria to frequency rates, the CSEA selection process is considerably more comprehensive. Join us in celebrating Brookstone Construction, W.S. Bellows Construction Corporation, and Millis Development & Construction on their dedication to safety excellence. 1st Place: Brookstone Construction - Construction Management Division (Under 250,000 Work Hours)
____________________________________________________________________ Linbeck Group, LLC, Receives Merit Award at the 2024 AGC's Build America AwardsLinbeck Group, LLC, was honored with a Merit Award at the prestigious Build America Awards ceremony, held during the Associated General Contractors of America 2024 Annual Convention in San Diego, California. This recognition celebrates their exceptional work on The University of Texas at Austin MRI Replacement project, located at the Norman Hackerman Building. The Build America Awards distinguish AGC members who demonstrate excellence in construction across various sectors, including building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions. Congratulations to Linbeck Group, LLC, on this remarkable achievement. Education/Training
Join the AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council for 2024Are 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 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 ____________________________________________________________________ Empowering Future Builders: ACE Mentor Program Celebrates 15 Years of Inspiring High School Students in Design and Construction CareersMark your calendar to join ACE Houston for a celebration of 15 years in the making! Invitation and details to follow. Click here to learn about ACE Mentor. ____________________________________________________________________ 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! Upcoming Courses3/18/2024 - 3/22/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 3/26/2024 - 3/28/2024: AGC Edge Field Leadership - Leadership and Motivation 4/4/2024 - 4/26/2024: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 4/8/2024 - 4/10/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - 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 4/16/2024 - 4/18/2024: AGC Edge Field Leadership - Leadership and Motivation - Virtual Edition 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 5/2/2024 - 5/23/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 5/13/2024 - 5/23/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 5/14/2024: Employment Law - Virtual Edition 5/15/2024: Texas Sales and Use Taxes - Virtual Edition 5/16/2024: Contract Law - Virtual Edition Safety
Upcoming Safety ClassesAGC Houston is proud to partner with 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. APRIL 4/1/2024 - 4/3/2024: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 4/3/2024 - 4/5/2024: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS 4/8/2024 - 4/11/2024: OSHA #3095 ELECTRICAL STANDARDS 4/8/2024 - 4/11/2024: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 4/15/2024 - 4/18/2024: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 4/16/2024 - 4/17/2024: OSHA 10 HOUR IN CONSTRUCTION 4/16/2024 - 4/18/2024: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY 4/22/2024 - 4/25/2024: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 4/22/2024 - 4/25/2024: RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT 4/23/2024 - 4/25/2024: OSHA #3085 PRINCIPLES OF SCAFFOLDING 4/26/2024: OSHA #7515 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA) 4/29/2024 - 5/2/21024: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 4/30/2024 - 5/2/2024: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS Events
APRIL 5-6: AGC Houston 32nd Annual BBQ Cook-Off APRIL 18: AGC Houston Women in Construction Poker Clinic MAY 2: AGC Houston Superhero Member Mixer MAY 16: AGC Houston CLC Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament AUGUST 22: 2024 Mid-Year Safety Meeting Message from the President/CEO
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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 Members Saved Over 14.5 Million Dollars Last Year Using AGC Member Discount Programs
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. 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
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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