AGC’s Advanced Management Program Heads to Houston For the First Time: Register Now for the Premier Educational 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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Join us for Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents!
This class will focus on the fundamentals of construction plans and specification document reading. Each of the class session meets every Monday for five consecutive weeks on September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and October 7th, 2024.
Course Objectives:
The following topics are covered in this class: Construction Plans and Specification Documents; Language and Symbols; CSI Divisions; Scales; Substructures Superstructures; Interior Finishes; Conveying Systems and MEP Systems. This course is designed to give professionals, craftspeople, drafters, or anyone on a construction project, a better understanding of how to read a set of construction documents.
Target Audience:
Project team members including but not limited to: Superintendents, Project Managers, Subcontractors, Project Executives, Owners, Craftspeople, or anyone wishing to expand their current skillset.
Click here to register today!
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AGC of America’s New Supervisory Training Program
10/2/2024 - 2/19/2025
Join us for the new edition of AGC’s six-unit STP program right from your job sites. Participating in classes has never been more convenient. These engaging sessions are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, from 2 PM to 6 PM Eastern Time (11 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time).
The time-tested STP program has helped develop construction field leaders for over 40 years. This new, 10th edition incorporates time tested subject matters updated with current industry best practices, methods, and tools to help field leaders know where the industry has been, learn where it is now, and how to lead their teams into the future.
What makes this program particularly impactful for students is its dual role in fostering professional development and futureproofing their knowledge base. Supervisory skill — or the lack of it — directly affects every company’s bottom line. You make your money in the field, and STP can help you improve your organization’s bottom line.
Topics Addressed
- Unit 1: Leadership and Motivation
- Unit 2: Communication
- Unit 3: Planning and Scheduling
- Unit 4: Contract Documents
- Unit 5: Productivity and Project Costs
- Unit 6: Managing Risk
Click here to register today!
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AGC of America Education & Research Foundation Scholarship
Applications Now Open for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year
Each 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, 2024.
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.
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Upcoming Courses
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
10/2/2024 - 2/19/2025: AGC of America’s New Supervisory Training Program
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
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