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Member News
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Here's Looking At You
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Need to know AGC's scheduled holiday closures? Click here to download a calendar of the office closure dates. On behalf of AGC leadership and staff, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season!
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January 18, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
AGC Houston
Do you understand all the various factors involved in protecting your projects and your best interests? Attend this free luncheon and hear what the AIA/AGC Joint Committee has prepared to save you time and money.
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Jan. 21, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
AGC Houston
Please join us for this information-packed luncheon! You'll hear from AGC Houston staff, active members and company representatives about the many benefits of AGC Houston.
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Please join us for our premier chapter business meeting of the year. AGC Houston will recognize the 2015 and 2016 Board of Directors, active committees and hear about our accomplishments and plans for 2016. Sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Shannon Giordano for more information.
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In 2016, AGC Houston will be awarding Patrick J. Kiley Excellence In Leadership scholarships to deserving students pursuing degrees in a construction-related discipline. Do you know of anyone who could use the money for higher education? Apply today.
Scholarship application deadline is February 1, 2016.
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AGC Houston and the Texas Building Branch have been fielding a lot of questions regarding the new gun laws, which passed earlier this year: House Bill 910 and Senate Bill 11. House Bill 910 allows a license holder to "open carry" a handgun in a holster beginning on January 1, 2016. Read a helpful article here written by Tony Stergio, Andrews Myers, PC. See more resources on link below.
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Beginning in early 2016, information reporting provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act require many employers to file annual information returns with the Internal Revenue Service and provide annual statements to employees containing health plan coverage information.
AGC Houston has helpful information for employers regarding Forms 1094 B & C and Forms 1095 B & C.
• Login to the Members Only section of the AGC Houston website.
• Then click on the Employment Practices Committee Articles submenu and Health Insurance Reporting Requirements.
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AGC Houston is committed to helping employers and workers address safety and health issues through the OSHA Strategic Partnership program. To date, AGC Houston members Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.; Brookstone, LP; W. S. Bellows Construction Corp., Linbeck Group, LLC; SpawGlass Construction; Tellepen; Allstate Commercial Flooring; Keystone Concrete; TAS Commercial Concrete Construction, LLC; and Trio Electric, Ltd. have signed a formal partnership agreement.
AGC Houston and OSHA are still accepting applications from members wanting to reduce occupational-related fatalities and serious injuriesand achieve self-compliance through cooperative efforts. Contact Kim Mason for details.
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This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safeguards, and related OSHA regulations and procedures.
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This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standards, and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching.
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This course helps participants gain the skills necessary to conduct more effective accident investigations at their workplace.
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This course will provide an overview of the risk management and insurance profession from the health and safety program perspective.
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Membership Benefits |
 Show your AGC pride with a hard hat sticker! Free and available to all AGC Houston members.
Call (713) 843-3700 or come by the office today.
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AGC Houston partners with NPP to provide discounts on products and services. NPP negotiates the rates, and makes them
available to AGC Houston members. NPP Membership Is Free!
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AGC News |
For several years, AGC Houston has conducted the Labor & Materials Cost Survey. And every year, increasing numbers of construction firms, architects, engineers, and owners request the results throughout the year. It is a valuable tool to all industry members, and it is especially helpful in educating owners about possible increases/decreases in costs and potential shortages that may affect their projects . Please take a moment to fill in the form and return it by December 30, 2015. We want to continue to report on these matters.
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Join more than 150 industry professionals and participate in the development of regulatory and legislative activity on the national and local levels, assist in the development and creation of new safety training programs and products and hear the latest initiatives from OSHA and other industry experts.
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Join your fellow AGC members at the 97th Annual AGC of America Convention and cheer on Chuck Greco, Linbeck Group, LLC, who has served as AGC President for the past year. Show your Texas pride and reserve your spot at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, March 9-11, 2016. The convention features more than 15 education breakouts, terrific networking events and industry leading speakers, all in a perfect location for business, culture, family and fun!
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Are you planning on doing some online holiday shopping? Buy your presents on AmazonSmile and donate to your favorite charity, AGC Charities, at the same time. You will receive all the usual Amazon benefits and see all the same prices, but Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your purchase to AGC Charities whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. This program is a gift that keeps on giving, so please support AGC Charities today, and happy shopping!
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Member News |
After a career that has spanned 45 years with the W. S. Bellows Construction Corp. as Vice President of Estimating, Jack Roberts is retiring and looking forward to spending time on his farm and with his family. When Roberts began his career with W.S. Bellows Construction Corp. in 1970, he had just earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A & M. He was hired first as an intern by Jack Bellows and started full time, progressing through the company, from project engineer to vice president of estimating in 1995.
Roberts recalled one of his favorite projects: the Marathon Oil Tower where he served as superintendent for the first time. He credits two of his most influential mentors, George Bellows and Warren Bellows, Jr., for giving him not just a job, but a career in which he looked forward to going to work everyday.
Roberts leaves his legacy in good hands: Brent Miller who has been with the company for 19 years and is currently Chief Estimator, will take over in Roberts' capacity.
Jack and his wife Wanda plan on spending more time with their three sons and extended family. Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone and on a successful career!
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Here's Looking At You |
 On Monday, December 7, 2015, AGC Houston Board of Director members along with current and past leaders headed to Trinity restaurant to celebrate the chapter's successes and accomplishments. Houston's commercial construction industry was well represented at this special event underwritten by Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. and Transamerica Retirement Services.
Prior to dinner, AGC Houston Chairman Bill Scott, III, thanked all present and recognized Charlie Nelson, Gilbane Building Co. as one of the industry's icons. He also encouraged and challenged each attendee to become more involved with the chapter, particularly for the younger generation of leaders. Bill touched upon a membership survey that will be launched in 2016 to determine the course of action for a strategic plan, which will be undertaken later next year. He also recognized current and past leaders present and thanked Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. and Transamerica Retirement Services for sponsoring the dinner.
AGC Houston deeply appreciates all members who have and continue to give their time and expertise to help advance the issues important to the commercial construction industry. Happy holidays and all our best wishes for 2016.
On December 8 and 9, 2015, students taking part in the Project Management Development Program heard from Jason Kopke, Marek Sawing & Drilling, LLC and Coy McKinney, The Howard Hughes Corporation about the difference between leading and managing, and understanding the importance of communication.The five-course program covers the essentials of project management for emerging project managers and provides a solid foundation for long-term career development. For details about the 2016 program, please contact Charlene Anthony.
 Safety professionals representing every aspect of the commercial construction industry headed to Onion Creek Café on Thursday, December 10 for the first Safety Professionals Happy Hour. Besides networking, the attendees heard from the Safety Committee Board Liaison Tony Mansoorian, W. S. Bellows Construction Corp., Tommy Lee, W. S. Bellows Construction Corp., Jerry Nevlud, and Kim Mason, AGC Houston about the committee's history, achievements, significant and impact at the local, state and national levels. Susan Phillips, Tellepsen and David Hale, Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc. were recognized for their leadership as Safety Committee Chair and co-chair respectively.
A special thank you to our event sponsors: DeWalt Power Tools; Empire Steel Erectors, LP; Fast Trak Specialties, LP; Keystone Concrete; Peterson Beckner Industries, Inc.; Reliant Safety Solutions, LLC; Safety By Design, Inc.; Tellepsen; Trio Electric; and Wayne Workwear. The next Safety Committee is slated for Friday, January 29, 2016 at 7:15 a.m. Contact Kim Mason for details.
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AGC Houston's building, along with key buildings in the Brookhollow Business park, is part of a special photographic exhibit curated by Delaney Harris-Finch and Anna Mod. The exhibit is currently on display at Architecture Center Houston through February 24, 2016.
An exhibit featuring 100+ photos will be on view. Churches, office buildings, business parks, donut shops, schools and gas stations show off the design and materials of these overlooked architectural resources of Houston’s sprawling and often underappreciated cityscape.
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