Members' Edge - June 21, 2017

Education/Training

Visit http://agchouston.org/files/15696_022317_tech_talk_1.0.pdf to view the full article online.

Watch a video to learn what participants are saying about AGC's credentialing program and find out how you can earn your own certificate.

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Safety

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Emergency Preparedness Plan Available For AGC Members

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AGC Houston Supports Construction Safety Network

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

Visit http://www.csn-houston.com/ to view the full article online.

AGC News

Construction employment Increases By 11,000 In May To Eight-Year High, But Labor Shortages Likely Limited Number Of New Jobs Added

Construction employment increased by 11,000 jobs in May to the highest level since October 2008, and average weekly hours set a series high for May as contractors struggled to find enough workers to meet demand for projects, according to an analysis of new government data by AGC of America. Association officials urged lawmakers and other public officials to address the growing shortage of available qualified workers by funding and reinvigorating career and technical education programs.

Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2017/06/02/construction-employment-increases-11000-may-eight-year-high-labor-shortages-likely to view the full article online.

Openings, Hires, Compensation Growth, Commercial ‘Momentum’ Index Hit Multi-Year Highs

Read AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson's latest DataDIGest, a one-page summary of economic news relevant to construction.

AGC Study Highlights Risk Of Work-Zone Vehicle Crashes

Forty-four percent of highway contractors have experienced a work-zone vehicle crash in the last year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. More than 80 percent say the risk of such crashes has increased in the last decade.

Visit http://www.constructiondive.com/news/agc-majority-of-contractors-say-risk-of-vehicle-crashes-in-work-zones-is-o/443675/ to view the full article online.

AGC-Texas Building Branch Scores Big And Wins On Three Major Bills

Following months of hard work, the AGC-TBB team would like to thank and congratulate the authors and sponsors of three key pieces of legislation that have survived the Texas Legislature and now await the governor's approval.

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include: State Breach of Contract – House Bill 2121; School Background Checks – House Bill 3270; and Contractor Liability for Defects – Senate Bill 1215.

AGC-TBB staff will coordinate letters from individual AGC chapters and member companies urging Gov. Greg Abbott to sign the bills. We will need to copy Lt. Gov. Patrick, Speaker Straus, and the bills' authors and
sponsors on those letters. AGC members attending the Texas Building Branch convention June 18-21 at the
C'oeur d'Alene Resort in Idaho will be briefed about the Legislative Session and the upcoming Special Session.

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Member News

Gilbane Building Co. Celebrates Topping Out At Texas A&M

On Friday, June 9, 2017, Texas A&M held a topping out ceremony for the new 250-room, 250,000 square-foot hotel and 23,000 square-foot conference center being built by Gilbane Building Company.

Located directly adjacent to Kyle Field on the corner of Wellborn Rd. and Joe Routt Blvd., the eight-story facility will feature 12 suites, a bar, restaurant and retail. The conference center will will be anchored by a glass and brick tower, containing a full-service restaurant and adjoining 12th Man Lounge at street and terrace levels. The targeted occupancy is August 2018.

Visit http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/Texas-AMs-new-Hotel-and-Conference-Center-taking-shape-427543053.html to view the full article online.

News you can Use

ICE Is Coming For Undocumented Workers – How To Prevent Corporate Frostbite

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OSHA's Safe And Sound Campaign Assists Employers In Keeping Workplaces Safe & Healthy

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched its Safe and Sound Campaign recently, calling on employers to review their safety and health programs to protect workers, and reduce workplace injuries and deaths.

Visit https://www.osha.gov/shpcampaign/?ct=t(The_Leading_Edge_03_17_17_Members_3_16_2017) to view the full article online.

OSHA & NIOSH Release Heat Safety Tool

OSHA has announced the release of the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool. The new app, available for Android and iPhone, is a collaborative effort between OSHA and NIOSH to update the OSHA Heat Safety Tool.

Anyone using the current OSHA Heat Safety Tool is encouraged to download the new OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool. The OSHA Heat Safety Tool will be available through September 30, 2017.

Click here for Apple link Click here for Android link

Visit https://www.osha.gov/heat/index.html to view the full article online.

Wood Products Council Bringing Moisture Mgmt. & Building Enclosure Detailing Workshop To Houston

On June 23, 2017, experts in wood science and building enclosures, will be leading seminars focused on the effects of moisture on wood as a building material, as well as design considerations and best practices associated with detailing for durable wood structures. The first half of the workshop will focus on how wood is affected by moisture, how moisture travels through wood, and wood’s relationship with humidity and liquid water. The second half will highlight wood-frame assemblies for walls, low-slope roofs and balconies.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/pdf/$FRA-630_Texas_Moisture_WorkshopDMail_June2017-H_Web.pdf to view the full article online.

AGC Members Invited To Be Part Of San Jacinto College's Career Fair

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