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Education/Training
2021 Leadership AGC Applications Now Open Creating the Building Blocks for Our Future Leaders Designed to develop and grow our industry’s future leaders, this program will provide a forum for and increase the awareness of potential AGC leaders by giving them an intensive experience that encompasses a broad scope of community and industry concerns. The 12-session series will connect Leadership AGC participants with leaders in the construction, development, business, medical, industrial, political and educational arenas. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/pdf/2021_Leadership_AGC_FAQ.pdf to view the full article online.
Safety
This course is designed to provide entry-level construction workers general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. This class covers the safety requirements as contained in 29 CFR 1926. Last 30-hour class of the year, this course will be held Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2020.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=645782&issueID=69082 to view the full article online.
The 2021 Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) competition is now open. Click here to access the application; you will be directed to Formsite, AGC of America's application platform. You must create an account to view/complete the application. You will also see an option to download an application PDF. Applications are due on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=645428&issueID=69082 to view the full article online.
AGC News
Construction firms reported diverging views over the past month about when business will “return to its normal level of operations relative to one year ago,” based on results from Census’s latest weekly Small Business Pulse Survey, released by AGC of America with responses from October 4 to 12. The share of firms that expect returning to normal will take more than six months edged up to 33.6% from 32.0% in the September 6-12 survey. View the full report here. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/pdf/AGC_Texas_Construction_Econ_Impact.pdf to view the full article online.
The 2021 AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference is going virtual Jan. 13-15. Join us, from wherever you are, for the same superior educational content and peer-to-peer engagement that you have come to expect from AGC. We have reduced the registration fees for this conference to reflect the virtual delivery format. And, if you are unable to join us on those dates or for a specific online session, your registration gives you access to recordings of the education sessions.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-safetyMatters/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=639493&issueID=72699 to view the full article online.
Industry recruitment and retention are essential to the future of the construction industry. Just as important as finding craft workers, project managers and supervisors is ensuring that these essential workers are properly educated and trained. Efforts through AGC and its network of chapters and industry partners are focused on the goal to attract, retain and train the future construction industry workforce.
Visit https://workforce.agc.org/ to view the full article online.
Member News
Several AGC Houston members turned up on the golf course in full costume to play in the Torneo De Los Muertos golf tournament October 26 at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. This event benefits We'll Get This!, a non-profit organization supporting children with cancer and their families with transportation costs and other challenges. Some of the supporting member firms included W.S. Bellows Construction, Corp.; Dynamic Systems, Inc.; i.e.SmartSystems, LLC; Fisk Electric Company, JE Dunn Construction Company; Humphrey Company, Ltd.; McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Rogers-O'Brien Construction; SpawGlass Construction Corp.; TDIndustries, Inc.; and Tellepsen. Pictured from left are W.S. Bellows Construction Corp.'s Tommy Kubin, Tommy Lee, David Kubin, Nick Mathews.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=645940&issueID=69082 to view the full article online.
News you can Use
According to the latest Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) published by PAS, Inc., Open Shop contractors anticipate skilled craft hourly wage increases of 2.64% in 2020 (2.91% excluding zeros). Actual increases for 2019 were 3.25% (including zeros) and 3.26% (excluding zeros). These increases are across the board for all craft, contractor types, sizes, and regions of the country.
Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2020/10/22/open-shop-wages-anticipated-increase-264 to view the full article online.
For the past two year, ConsensusDocs has been working with industry leaders to offer a standard prefabricated construction contract document. Industry leaders representing the Modular Building Institute (MBI) as well as individual volunteers and staff from National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), Off-Site Construction Council, worked through “the new ConsensusDocs Prefabricated construction contract advances the understanding and risk allocation desperately needed because prefabricated construction is revolutionizing the way construction will occur in a post pandemic construction world."
Visit https://www.consensusdocs.org/new-prefabricated-contract-documents-eases-use-to-contract-for-prefab-and-modular-buildings/ to view the full article online.
Monday, November 9,2020 5-6:30 p.m. on Zoom $40 individual ticket To register, click here You are invited to join us for a UNIQUE GAME NIGHT HAPPY HOUR EXPERIENCE to support the ACE Mentor Program Houston! There will be games, prizes, the opportunity to spend quality time together with our ACE Houston network AND delicious drinks! Yes, REAL drinks! Once you register for this event and provide your address, our team will deliver a small gift box in advance of the Happy Hour.
Visit https://secure.givelively.org/event/ace-mentor-program-of-america-inc-houston-tx/happy-hour-game-night to view the full article online.
The US has led the world with 55,000 hotel rooms added during the coronavirus pandemic, but the country has seen a 56% year-over-year increase in deferred hotel construction, according to STR. "We expect that new construction will slow further as hotel demand isn't expected to return to 2019 levels," said Jamie Lane, an econometric adviser at CBRE.
Visit https://skift.com/2020/10/20/u-s-leads-the-world-in-hotel-construction-during-pandemic/ to view the full article online.
Membership Benefits
AGC of America is happy to announce a new member discount program with Michelin Tires. This program covers Michelin, BFGoodrich, UNIROYAL and TWEEL tire brands as well as automatic enrollment in Michelin ONCall. With MICHELIN® ONCall, drivers can get roadside assistance all day, every day, no matter where they are. This gets your trucks back up and running, whether it is tires, mechanical, or towing, to ensure that you maximize your productivity. AGC MEMBERS SAVE UP TO 31%
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=645433&issueID=69082 to view the full article online.
Resources
Discover a multitude of information related to trenching and excavation, including OSHA's trenching and excavation construction regulations, hazard recogition, possible solutions and general resources. The website provides technical bulletins, hazards and solutions, as well as industry resources. Visit https://www.osha.gov/trenching-excavation/construction to view the full article online.
OSHA has published additional frequently asked questions and answers regarding the need to report employees’ in-patient hospitalizations and fatalities resulting from work-related cases of the coronavirus. These FAQs are the latest effort by OSHA to provide employers and employees with more information about how it will enforce its standards and regulations during the pandemic. OSHA has also previously published revised enforcement guidance detailing how OSHA will enforce the recordkeeping requirements of 29 CFR 1904 for employee coronavirus illnesses for all employers.
Visit https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/09302020 to view the full article online.
Here's Looking at You
As in past years, a few AGC Houston staff members showed their carving and creativity skills in our pumpkin-carving contest. We've posted each one in our Facebook album and it's up to our friends to determine the winning "Curcubita Pepo" (its Latin nomenclature). The votes will be open through Friday morning, so cast your ballot today!
Visit https://www.facebook.com/AGCHoustonChapter/photos/10158203719144117 to view the full article online.
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