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AGC HOUSTON NEWS
How To Manage Immigration Enforcement Anxiety It has been reported that there has been a rise in anxiety over the potential presence of immigration enforcement officers in Houston. We understand that these developments may cause concern within our industry so please know that we are here to support you. Immigration enforcement can create complex legal and operational challenges for employers, and it’s crucial to have clear procedures in place to handle such situations appropriately and lawfully. Below Are Some Best Practices That Could Guide Employers if ICE Agents Arrive at a Jobsite Ask for Identification and a Warrant:
Limit Access Without a Valid Warrant:
Notify Key Personnel:
Do Not Provide Voluntary Information:
Train Employees:
Legal Counsel:
Please Click Below for Additional Resources: Please stay tuned for additonal information and resources on this pressing matter. _____________________________________________________________________________
Apply Now 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 2025 to college-bound and university students who are majoring in a construction-related discipline. In its 28th year, the AGC Houston scholarship program has awarded over 303 scholarships amounting to $783,000. Eligibility Criteria
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. ___________________________________________________________________
Submissions Are Open for the 2024 AGC-TBB Outstanding Construction Awards Calling all builders! Submit your top-notch projects for the 2024 AGC-TBB Outstanding Construction Awards! The deadline to apply is March 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. Only projects completed in 2024 are eligible to be submitted! Please contact Catherine Morgan (catherine.m@agchouston.org) or Pauline Preston (pauline@agctbb.org) for more information. Please click here to submit your application! ___________________________________________________________________
AGC Houston Partners With the Construction Industry Education Foundation for Its 2025 Design Build Competition AGC Houston is excited to partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation - Houston for its 2025 Design Build Competition on March 26th & 27th! This competition inspires high school students to explore careers in the construction industry, shaping the next generation of builders and innovators. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, this event is FREE for all participating students. Team sponsors are still needed to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate and discover pathways within the construction industry. Please click here to sponsor today! ___________________________________________________________________
Join the AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council for 2025 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 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. $100 AGC Houston Member $125 Non-AGC Houston Member Click here to pay for 2025 CLC dues online! ___________________________________________________________________
Do You or Someone You Know Want To Join the AGC Houston Women in Construction Committee? Calling all women in construction! Start the new year off right with the AGC Houston Women in Construction Committee! Enjoy exclusive savings on events, connect with other industry professionals, and discover everything our committee has to offer. Don’t miss out—join today! Questions? Contact catherine.m@agchouston.org to learn more. Education/Training
Looking for New Training Opportunities?Upcoming Courses2/4/2025 - 2/25/2025: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 2/4/2025 - 2/27/2025: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 2/26/2025 - 3/5/2025: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 2/26/2025 - 3/24/2025: AGC Edge New Supervisory Training Program 2024 Ed. Units 5 & 6 3/11/2025 - 3/27/2025: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 3/18/2025 - 3/27/2025: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training 3/31/2025 - 4/11/2025: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 4/1/2025 - 4/10/2025: AGC Edge Building Information Modeling - Virtual Training 4/7/2025 - 5/5/2025: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents 4/25/2025: Texas Lien Laws 4/25/2025: Advanced Texas Lien Laws _______________________________________________________________________
New in 2025: Project Engineer Bootcamp - Virtual Training March 5th - May 19th AGC Houston has teamed up with AGC of Colorado to offer an online Project Engineer Bootcamp. This Bootcamp picks up where higher education left off and is intended for interns or project engineers that are early in their construction careers, including graduates with up to five years of experience. The Bootcamp also benefits craft leaders or administrative staff looking to transition into a Project Engineering role. Each unit is standalone and can be taken individually, or you can choose to complete all three. Sign up today to take the next step in your career! Project Engineers (PEs) play a pivotal role in the success of construction projects, with many being recent graduates or interns. This Bootcamp bridges the gap left by higher education and targets interns or Project Engineers in the early stages of their construction careers, including those with up to five years of experience. It is also advantageous for craft leaders or administrative personnel aspiring to become Project Engineers. The Bootcamp is conducted by seasoned constructors and instructors eager to impart their work experiences and nurture the next generation of construction leaders. 
Safety
35th Annual (NASA) National AGC Safety Awards Deadline Approaching - Complete in Just 2 Minutes! Application Deadline: February 12, 2025 The National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) program has been an ongoing effort since 1991 to offer AGC members an opportunity to evaluate their safety record. The NASA compares an AGC member’s safety record with other AGC members according to the member size and construction type. Additionally, the NASA provides a great opportunity for members who have excellent safety records to compete for nationally recognized awards. AGC Member Awards: The AGC Member Awards are given to members who have a zero-incidence rate or who have an incidence rate 25 percent below each occupational division’s verage (AGC divisions include: Building, Highway, Federal & Heavy, Utility Infrastructure, and Associate/Specialty).
How to Enter: Each member company must submit this 1 page application to kim.m@agchouston.org by Feb 12, 2025 Click here to download NASA application!
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. FEBRUARY 2/3/25 - 2/7/2025: SH 385 EM 385-1-1 U.S. ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 2/4/25 - 2/5/25: SH 202 TRAINER COURSE FOR HEALTH & SAFETY INSTITUTE (HSI) FIRST AID AND CPR 2/4/25 - 2/6/25: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS 2/10/25 - 2/13/25: OSHA #2015 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2/10/25 - 2/13/25: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY 2/17/25 - 2/20/25: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 2/18/2025 - 2/19/2025: OSHA 10 HOUR IN CONSTRUCTION 2/18/25 - 2/20/25: OSHA #3115 FALL PROTECTION 2/24/25 - 2/27/25: OSHA #2045 MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING STANDARDS 2/24/25 - 2/27/25: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 
Events
FEBRUARY 4: 2025 Advocacy Sporting Clays Tournament
FEBRUARY 12: 2025 Annual Chapter Meeting FEBRUARY 13: Women in Construction Galentines Axe Throwing
FEBRUARY 26: AIA/ AGC Joint Committee February 2025 Lunch and Learn
FEBRUARY 27: AGC HOUSTON SAFETY COMMITTEE KICKOFF MEETING
MARCH 6: Coffee & Conversations
MARCH 13: Shamrockin' Member Mixer
APRIL 11-12: 2025 AGC Houston BBQ Cook-Off - Registration Now Open!
Message from the President/CEO
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