AGC Houston’s CLC Visits Locke Solutions for an Educational Field Trip

 The AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council (CLC) gathered at Locke Solutions on June 27, 2024, where innovation meets precision in the field of precast concrete, for an educational field trip and happy hour. Construction professionals had the opportunity to witness firsthand the advanced processes that elevate the standards of construction materials. A big shoutout to the incredible team at Locke Solutions for their warm welcome! Interested in joining the CLC? Please contact Charlene Anthony at charlene.a@agchouston.org.

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Highlights From AGC Houston’s Safety Committee Meeting

We had a full house at our safety committee meeting on June 27, 2024. Those who attended received an OSHA update, advice on preparing for inclement weather from Misty Gunn with the Harris County Office of Emergency Management, legal guidance from Anthony Stergio of Andrews Myers, P.C. on OSHA interviews and drug testing, and insights on jobsite safety trends from Lee Hart, owner of Safety by Design, Inc. Huge thanks to Safety by Design, Inc. for sponsoring breakfast!

The AGC Houston Safety Committee members are dedicated to supporting the enhancement of jobsite safety at every level. Each meeting is structured to provide timely information and training to address the challenges of maintaining a safe workplace in today’s fast-paced environment.

Want to get involved? Contact Kim Mason at kim.m@agchouston.org for more information. 

 

Win a Free Hole Sponsor at Our CLC Golf Tournament
by Completing a Brief Survey

The company that has the most people complete the survey below
will win a free hole sponsor at this sold out event!

As a valued member of AGC Houston, your input is crucial in helping us tailor our education and professional development offerings to better serve your needs. We kindly request your participation in our brief survey to gather insights on your past experiences and preferences regarding AGC Houston education courses. 

 Click here to launch survey! 

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AGC’s Advanced Management Program Heads to Houston For the First Time: Register Now for the PremierEducational Experience for Construction Executives

October 20 - 25, 2024 | Houston, TX

AGC’s Advanced Management Program (AMP) is making a trip to a new city and venue, Houston, Texas! The Advanced Project Manager course is the construction industry's premier educational experience for chief executives and senior-level management.

Suited for chief executives and senior-level management in construction, this course challenges attendees to think outside the box to solve some of the most common obstacles for leaders in the industry. Whether your company is looking to perfect its succession plan, improve client communication or learn how to avoid contract disputes, AGC's AMP connects your team with the industry experts to help you reach your goals.

This 40-seat program sells out annually, so register today to save with the early bird rate
and use AGC Houston's chapter code "45D" when registering! 

Click here to register today!

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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! Use code
"$EDGE2024" for 10% off all AGC Edge courses through June 30.

  

Upcoming Courses

7/15/2024 - 7/18/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

7/23/2024 - 8/2/2024: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training

8/5/2024 - 8/16/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

8/19/2024 - 8/23/2024: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

9/4/2024 - 9/30/2024: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training

9/9/2024 - 10/7/2024: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents

9/10/2024 - 10/3/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

10/18/2024: Texas Lien Laws 

10/22/2024 - 10/24/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

10/28/2024 - 11/8/2024: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training

11/5/2024 - 11/14/2024: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training

12/4/2024 - 12/18/2024: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training

12/9/2024 - 12/12/2024: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training

Upcoming Safety Classes

AGC 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.

JULY

7/8/2024 - 7/11/2024: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

7/8/2024 - 7/12/2024: SH 702 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

7/9/2024 - 7/10/2024: OSHA 10 HOUR IN CONSTRUCTION

7/9/2024 - 7/11/2024: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS

7/15/2024 - 7/18/2024: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

7/16/2024 - 7/18/2024: OSHA #2255 PRINCIPLES OF ERGONOMICS

7/22/2024 - 7/24/2024: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

7/22/2024 - 7/25/2024: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION

7/23/2024 - 7/25/2024: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION

7/24/2024 - 7/26/2024: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

7/29/2024 - 8/1/2024: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

7/30/2024 - 8/1/2024: OSHA #3085 PRINCIPLES OF SCAFFOLDING

Did You Know Your AGC Houston Membership Automatically
Makes You an AGC of America Member?

Make the Most of Your Membership With AGC of America’s Free Virtual Member Orientation!
Tuesday, July 9 | 2 PM ET

AGC of America hosts virtual member orientations on a quarterly basis to provide an overview of the member benefits, resources and opportunities available from AGC of America. Whether your company has just joined, or has been a member for years, this informative session will help ensure that you are maximizing your membership. Register today to learn more about how AGC can help you and your colleagues grow your business and your career. Questions? Contact Michelle Ewing, Director of Member Engagement at michelle.ewing@agc.org.

Click here to register today!

JULY 16: AGC Houston Advocacy Breakfast with Mayor John Whitmire

JULY 16: CIAC - Lunch & Learn Summer Series

AUGUST 1: AGC Houston Retro Rewind 80's Member Mixer

AUGUST 12: AGC Houston CLC Golf Tournament – Teams SOLD OUT! Sponsorships still available!  

AUGUST 22: 2024 Mid-Year Safety Meeting

SEPTEMBER 27: AGC Houston APEX Awards Gala

SEPTEMBER 30: AGC Houston Champions Golf Tournament

OCTOBER 31: 2024 HR & Safety Professionals Day

Missed Last Week's Hawaiian Shirt Friday Video? Watch it Now!
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 15 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. 

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 more than $450 million in assets, making it the largest AGC plan in the country. Please click the image below to learn more.

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Reliant Energy Discount Program

Setting up electrical service at a site is one of the tedious details you must 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

Please click the image below to learn more.

 

 

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. 

Martin Industrial Contracting Services, LLC
10055 Grogans Mill Rd., Ste. 225
The Woodlands TX 77380
Phone: (346) 589-3070
Website: https://www.martinics.com

Sunstate Equipment
21229 FM 529 Rd.
Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: (281) 768-1338
Website: https://www.sunstateequip.com

Vita Industrial
295 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 100
Broomfield, CO 80021
Phone: (810) 689-0324
Website: https://www.vitaindustrial.co

BuzzBID
2001 Timberloch Pl., Ste. 500
The Woodlands, TX 77386
Phone: (713) 244-8762
Website: https://buzzbid.com

Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.
9950 Woodloch Forest Dr., Ste. 1100
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: (713) 330-9988
Website: https://www.howardhughes.com

Perpetual Development, LLC
3608 Market St. #A 
Houston, TX 77020
Phone: (713) 742-3336
Website: https://perpetualhomes.com