5430 Westheimer Houston, Texas 77056 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. $25 per ticket Seven deserving college students pursuing degrees in a construction-related discipline will be awarded a Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, totaling $45,000. Support your industry's future and hear guest speaker Jim Furr, Managing Principal Emeritus, Gensler. Established 19 years ago, the Excellence in Leadership Scholarship was named in honor of Patrick Kiley, who served as AGC Houston Executive Vice President for 21 years until 2004. Since its inception in 1996, AGC Houston has awarded more than $307,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in construction-related disciplines.
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2220 Bevis Street Houston, Texas 77008 3:30-4:00 p.m.: Member Orientation 4:30-6:00 p.m.: Member Mixer Join us at our members-only networking mixer! This popular event draws a large crowd of industry professionals. $20 per person—complimentary for general contractors! Includes reception food, beverage and two raffle tickets for an iPad mini! Want to sponsor the event? Contact Meaghan Pier today at (713) 843-3705.
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AGC Houston
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This year's conference, June 12-13, 2014, in Arlington, Virginia, is your chance to get up-to-date information on environmental compliance and sustainability issues. Federal agency representatives will be onsite participating in the conference—and ready to answer questions. Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/events/2014_agc_environmental_conference to view the full article online. |
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For AEC professionals, the AGC Certificate of Management - Building Information
Modeling (CM-BIM) is an assessment-based certificate credential that denotes knowledge and understanding of concepts related to BIM adoption, practice and process transformation outlined in the AGC BIM Education Program. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1420 to view the full article online. |
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Completion of this course meets the requirements of OSHA Paragraph 1926.50, and
participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED wallet card valid for two years upon course completion. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1398 to view the full article online. |
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This presentation will address the complexities of the bidding process,
including how long a bid remains binding and what should be done when you find a bid mistake. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1690 to view the full article online. |
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This course covers the role and responsibility of the employer to develop and
implement an energy-control program, or lock-out/tagout (LOTO) for the protection of workers while performing servicing and maintenance activities on machinery and equipment. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1766 to view the full article online. |
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AGC Houston is excited to bring this new, hands-on course for supervisors and
workers involved in rigging or hoisting operations while using cranes, heavy equipment, truck cranes or other equipment in any industry. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1783 to view the full article online. |
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This course is designed to provide an entry-level construction worker's general
awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1788 to view the full article online. |
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This course covers OSHA Electrical Standards and the hazards associated with
electrical installations and equipment. Course topics include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plug-connected and fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters, and safety-related work practices. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1710 to view the full article online. |
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This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safeguards,
and related OSHA regulations and procedures. Program highlights include the ability to recognize hazards and provide options for control and hazard abatement through machines safeguarding inspection workshops. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1737 to view the full article online. |
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This course covers the OSHA Standards, policies and procedures in the
construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction that are most hazardous. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1718 to view the full article online. |
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The AGC Houston Employment Practices Committee constantly strives to improve the value of these programs to members. Thanks to EPC member Tony Stergio, Shareholder, Andrews Myers, PC, the Employment Law Summary has been recently updated and contains valuable information that defines your obligations under the various employment-related laws. All AGC Houston members can access this document, located in the Members Only Section of the AGC Houston website, in the Labor & HR Publications submenu.
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Leadership and management strategies are essential items for any environmental professional's toolbox. We invite you to join your peers at the 2014 AGC Contractors Environmental Conference (CEC) on June 12-13, 2014, in Arlington, Virginia.
This year's conference will focus on developing and honing these strategies—based on the feedback received from past attendees and responses to a survey from AGC's Environmental Forum members. The 2014 CEC will provide invaluable resources for contractors in the building, highway and transportation, federal and heavy, and utility infrastructure markets.
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Memorial Hermann Health System is set to break ground on a $650 million expansion and renovation project at its Texas Medical Center campus and this is just one of several projects in the city's construction pipeline. Currently more than $1 billion worth of health care projects are in various stages of development in the city, including a project for Methodist Hospital. "We're expanding capacity where parts of the community are growing," said Sid Sanders, Methodist's senior vice president. "It's really being driven by demand. We're trying to find a balance and staying ahead of the curve." Visit http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2014/04/16/memorial-hermann-to-kick-off-650m-project-in-the.html to view the full article online. |
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AGC updates and maps the states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, that have state law authorizing CM At-Risk, Design-Build, and P3 projects through the Construction State Law Matrix at www.agc.org/slm. In 2013, the Matrix reported 10 new states with laws allowing CM At-Risk on transportation projects. This brings the total of jurisdictions with at least some authority for CM At-Risk for transportation projects to 35. As of 2014, 39 jurisdictions now have at least some form of P3 authority. New reference maps show legal authority for design-build, CM At-Risk and P3 state authority under the AGC construction law page. Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/news_media/press_room/press_release?pressrelease.id=1528 to view the full article online. |
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has increased its focus on identifying and resolving instances of employer retaliation against workers in the Southwestern U.S. In fiscal year 2012, the division concluded seven cases where employers were accused of retaliating against workers.
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Construction employment expanded in 197 metro areas, declined in 87 and was stagnant in 55 between March 2013 and March 2014, according to a new analysis of recently released federal employment data by AGC of America. Association officials noted, however, that construction employment stands to suffer if Congress allows federal highway funding to stop this summer. "Much of the country experienced relatively robust growth in construction employment during the past year," said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. "But the fact construction employment remains below prior peak levels in most areas shows just how hard hit the industry was during the downturn and how vulnerable it is to disruptions, such as a potential lapse in federal highway funding."
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