Members' Edge - October 12, 2016

Safety

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Read The Leading Edge: AGC Houston's Safety Newsletter

Launched in January, The Leading Edge is a bimonthly newsletter dedicated to updating AGC Houston members about safety issues in the commercial construction industry.

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AGC Houston Supports Construction Safety Network

AGC Houston members are supporting this new network, which is an alliance of Houston construction companies, associations and related businesses. The Construction Safety Network meets monthly.

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AGC News

Help Predict Future Of Construction; Enter To Win Apple Watch By Completing Survey

As AGC of America approaches its Centennial Year in 2018, we are taking steps now to make sure the association continues to meet the present and future needs of the industry. As part of that effort, we are asking for your help in gaining a better understanding of the construction industry is and will continue to evolve and the steps we need to make to ensure we continue to help member firms thrive.

Please take a few moments to complete a relatively brief survey we have prepared, and we will gladly enter you into a drawing for an Apple Watch. Please contact Brian Turmail at turmailb@agc.org or 703-459-0238 for more information.

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AGC Education And Research Foundation Scholarship Accepting Applications

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 opened July 1, 2016 and closes November 1, 2016.

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.

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Alliant Build America And AGC In The Community Competitions Now Open

AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of our 2017 project award competitions! The Alliant Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category) and AGC in the Community competitions are now accepting applications.

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Member News

JE Dunn Construction Breaks Ground On New School; Helps Ronald McDonald House

JE Dunn Construction announced in early September the groundbreaking ceremony held at the Awty International School for a new Early Learning Center building. Designed by Shelpley Bulfinch Architects, the event featured key donors, staff, parents and students.

On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, volunteers from JE Dunn’s Houston office served dinner to and played bingo with the guests at Ronald McDonald House. This bi-monthly event has quickly become a favorite event among the company volunteers who look forward to being able to give the children and parents a little bit of fun and relaxation in an otherwise hectic schedule.

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News you can Use

Join Houston Revit Users Group!

AGC Houston members are invited to join the Houston Revit Users group, which meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Revit and BIM application users range from beginner to expert skill levels. Since 2002, the Houston Area Revit Users Group (HARUG) has been the main resource in the area for Revit Users, AutoCAD Architecture (previously Architectural Desktop), AutoCAD and other BIM-related tools.

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Healthcare Design Expo Examines Innovative Products And Services

If you are involved in building healthcare buildings, this is where the architects, engineers and healthcare owners are. Come learn and network!

Owners, healthcare providers and the A/E/C industry are coming together on November 12-15, 2016 at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference.

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Membership Benefits

A "Bona Fide" Association Medical Plan

+Savings from 20 to 30 percent on employee benefit premium costs

+Significant reduction in administrative duties

+Complies with ACA requirements

+Limited fiduciary liability

Contact Brian Stevenson for qualification criteria and for more information: (281) 752-9303 or by email at bcstevenson@onedigital.com

A "Bona Fide" Association Medical Plan

+Savings from 20 to 30 percent on employee benefit premium costs

+Significant reduction in administrative duties

+Complies with ACA requirements

+Limited fiduciary liability

Contact Brian Stevenson for qualification criteria and for more information: (281) 752-9303 or by email at bcstevenson@onedigital.com

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Membership Orientation Offers Insight To AGC Houston Services & Benefits

Thursday, October 20, 2016

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

AGC Houston

Make Your AGC Membership Work for You! We encourage all members to attend the Member Orientation to learn about the many benefits AGC offers and how to get more involved with the chapter! You'll hear from AGC Houston staff, active members and company representatives about the many benefits AGC offers.

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Learn About The 401(k) Plan October 27

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Verizon Deals Through The End Of The Month

Receive a $100 bill credit when you activate any new 4G LTE smartphone on a two-year plan of $34.99 or higher. This includes the new iPhone 7, which is now available through Verizon.

You can also get a minimum $100 trade-in account credit on a smartphone with the purchase and activation of any new 4G LTE smartphone. This applies to new two-year device payment activation or renewals.

For more information or further details, contact Office Depot customer service at: mynpp@officedepot.com.

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Here's Looking at You

Leadership AGC Class Of 2017 Kicks Off New Program

Fifteen young professionals, representing the next generation of leaders, headed to the Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston, September 29 and 30, 2016 to kick off the Leadership AGC program. In its third year, the eight-month program is designed to develop and grow future construction industry leaders and gives participants an intensive experience that encompasses a broad scope of community and industry concerns. The program was developed by officers and members of the Construction Leadership Council with guidance from Mike Holland, Marek Brothers Systems, Inc. and Jason Kopke, Marek Sawing & Drilling, LLC as well as member of the Leadership AGC Class of 2015.

Congratulations to the third-year participants:

Robert Allard, McCarthy Building Companies; Robert Brown, Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd.; Abby Bryant, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.; Kyle Busa, Marek Brothers Systems, Inc.; Andy Chien, Marek Brothers Systems, Inc.; Dustan Foley, Pepper Lawson Construction, LP; Matthew Guderian, Tellepsen; Alex Kindschuh, CRX, Inc.; Brian Mahoney, Tellepsen; Daniel Morrison, Slack & Co.; Jonathan Schnacke, Slack & Co.; Ryan Shults, Gilbane Building Co.; Danny Struzick, Balfour Beatty Construction; Bryson Wallace, Linbeck Group, LLC; Shannon Zweifel, Marek Brothers Systems, Inc.

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Have You Voted For Your Favorite APEX Entry?

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