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AGC HOUSTON NEWS
AGC Houston Hosts 2025 Annual Chapter Meeting On February 12, 2025, more than 300 AGC Houston members gathered at the Junior League of Houston for its Annual Chapter Meeting, which featured keynote speaker Gordon Fowler with 3fold Communications. Those who attended gained insights on bridging the generation gap in construction trades, strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent, and strengthening communication between team members. At the event, AGC Houston welcomed Jeremy Stovall with Brookstone Construction as Chairman of the AGC Houston Board of Directors for 2025-2026. Stovall has been actively involved with AGC at both the local and state level throughout his career, and his leadership will play a key role in guiding the chapter in the years ahead. The Standard of Excellence award was presented to Wes Juergen with Austin Commercial. Established in 1998, this prestigious award gives special recognition to an outstanding construction industry employee who exemplifies the highest standards of excellence. The award criteria is based on commitment to teamwork, professionalism, leadership, creativity and innovation, customer and community service, and passion for the industry. The William H. Scott III Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Richard Weinstein with Hilb Group. In honor of the AGC’s only two-time Board Chair, and longtime member volunteer, the William H. Scott III Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a member who has gone above and beyond to help support the chapter and industry. AGC Houston also honored the Leadership AGC class of 2024. Thank you to all attendees and sponsors for making the event a success! Sponsors: _____________________________________________________________________________
Tariffs and Construction What Federal and Federal-Aid Contractors Need to Know Tariffs are taxes imposed by governments on imported goods to protect domestic industries or generate revenue. They can be percentage-based or flat fees per unit. These taxes are paid at the point of entry into the United States by the importer of the products and affect the pricing of goods. Steel, aluminum, lumber, and electrical components are just some of the examples of the wide variety of construction materials that can be affected by import taxes and experience price fluctuations. To help contractors navigate challenges related to possible tariffs, AGC is creating resources, educating the construction community, and advocating for contractors on key considerations on the potential impacts as it relates to construction. AGC of America is working to provide contractors with the most up-to-date information on tariffs. Click here to view the Tariff Resource Center for Contractors. In January 2025, AGC developed a Tariff Memo outlining key considerations and potential impacts of the administration’s trade policies on the construction industry. It covers general circumstances that construction contractors may face in connection with an increase in tariffs and how contractors can work through them. Click here to view AGC's Tariff Memo Webinar: AGC is holding an upcoming webinar that takes a deep dive into tariffs. The February 27th webinar, “The Art of Dealing with Tariffs” will provide the best solutions and tactics for both your current contracts and best practices for contracts moving forward. While tariffs jeopardize construction companies’ bottom line, a well-drafted price escalation clause is your best answer. Click here to register for this webinar. _____________________________________________________________________________ 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 here for additional resources. _____________________________________________________________________________
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. Education/Training
Looking for New Training Opportunities?Upcoming Courses2/26/2025 - 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 5/5/2025 - 5/21/2025: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 2.0 - Virtual Training 5/6/2025: Employment Law - Virtual Edition 5/8/2025: Contract Law - Virtual Edition 5/13/2025: Texas Sales and Use Taxes - Virtual Edition _______________________________________________________________________
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
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 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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