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AGC Houston's Safety Committee Meeting Open To All Members Friday, May 30, 2014 - 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Through their knowledge and competence, AGC Houston Safety Committee members enhance the Chapter's safety programs. The committee meets the last Friday of each month and is open to all interested members. The committee is diverse in its makeup, representing general contractors, subcontractors, specialty contractors, consultants, and attorneys. Additionally, OSHA representatives from the local offices appear before committee members to provide updates on safety issues that arise in our area.This committee is a great place for up-and-coming safety professionals to find resources, training information and mentors. Attendees have an opportunity to network with the best in this field, share lessons learned, and take back information to their companies that can assist them to prevent worker injuries.Contact Kim Mason for details at (713) 843-3700. Visit http://agchouston.org/pages/safety_8.asp to view the full article online. |
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AGC Houston Members may submit any project(s) completed between April 1, 2012, and April 30, 2014, located in the Chapter territory. A panel of judges will tour the selected entry projects on Friday, June 27. The biennial event was created in 1994 to recognize AGC Houston members for their consistent excellence in construction, valuable contributions to the community and their demonstrated commitment to skill, integrity and responsibility.
Visit http://agchouston.org/files/11551_apex_-_call_to_entry_final.pdf to view the full article online.
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Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa - Bastrop, Texas Join the AGC Texas Building Branch at the annual convention on June 9-12. The convention will feature guest speakers Dr. Ray Perryman,The Perryman Group, John Sharp, Chancellor Texas A&M University, Senator Glenn Hagar, Texas Senate and candidate for Texas Comptroller, as well as Attorney General and Republican candidate for Texas governor Greg Abbott. The conference will also feature the AGC Safety Awards Luncheon and the OCA Awards.
Visit http://www.agctbb.org/#!agc-tbb-convention/cken to view the full article online. |
- Learn the management strategies, tools and technologies that will keep your firm on top of environmental requirements and goals, as well as save you time and money.
- Stay in the know about the most current legal risks associated with compliance and contractual requirements and ready your firm for upcoming changes in regulations.
Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/events/2014_agc_environmental_conference to view the full article online.
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AGC of America Safety and Health Committee Meeting Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Portland, Oregon Join more than 150 industry professionals and participate in the development of regulatory and legislative activity on both a 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. Visit https://events.agc.org/EventCalendar/Event?eventId=91ba7008-c12e-47f0-accc-a2cf003fdf0a to view the full article online. |
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This session will build on the Liens and Bonds speech with an advanced
discussion of liens and how they are enforced. The session will also cover a variety of payment topics such as spotting important issues in joint check agreements, the new law related to releases and the Construction Trust Fund Act. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1387 to view the full article online. |
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Scheduling and Claims Management offers up a practical guild for construction professionals to identify, analyze, notice, calculate, price and—if necessary—defend delay claims.
Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1802 to view the full article online. |
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This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the OSHA 10- and
30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1720 to view the full article online. |
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This course covers the OSHA standards, policies, and procedures in general
industry. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1721 to view the full article online. |
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This course is designed to provide entry-level construction workers general
awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1773 to view the full article online. |
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Learn to make your environmental management system (EMS) effective so that you
can reduce liability, ensure compliance, and improve operating efficiency. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1723 to view the full article online. |
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This new class has been developed for supervisors who have drivers in the
field.This class will provide excellent information for anyone in a supervisory role to recognize the signs of alcohol and drug abuse. You do not have to be a DOT-regulated carrier/employer to attend this class. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1798 to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/events/2014_agc_environmental_conference to view the full article online. |
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Construction labor and employment law best practices shared by specialists from around the country.
The AGC Labor and Employment Law Council held its 30th Annual Construction Labor Law Symposium on May 1 and 2, 2014, in Washington, D.C. Attorneys and chapter labor relations managers from across the country shared information and learned about the latest developments in construction labor and employment law. Visit http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/agcmmq/issues/2014-05-19/8.html to view the full article online. |
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Construction companies added jobs in 39 states including the District of Columbia during the past 12 months, and in 29 states and Washington, D.C. between March and April, according to an analysis by AGC of America of Labor Department data. Association officials welcomed the mostly positive figures but cautioned that the industry’s recovery remained fragile, with construction employment levels below prior peaks in every state except North Dakota.
Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/news_media/press_room/press_release?pressrelease.id=1570 to view the full article online. |
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ATTENTION AGC MEMBERS Benefit from financial strength and superior loss control program. This TDI-approved Workers' Compensation Purchasing Group is managed by a board comprised of CompGroup AGC members - General Contractors and Subcontractors from all parts of Texas. Dividends are available to members based upon a Program then Individual loss ratio.Contact Roberts & Crow at 800-406-9614 - ask for Julie Schatz. Visit http://www.compgroupagc.org/ to view the full article online. |
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The ConsensusDocs Coalition is publishing a new Construction Management Agency standard agreement. The ConsensusDocs 831 Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager (CM Does Not Provide General Conditions) provides an alternative to the recently released ConsensusDocs 830 Agreement, in which the CM provides General Conditions. The new agreement was created to provide greater clarity in defining costs, fees and profit to avoid potential claims.Through the AGC Contract Documents Forum, AGC is actively involved in writing and endorsing best practice standard construction in a coalition effort called ConsensusDocs. AGC endorses all 100+ standard construction contracts.
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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.
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Congratulations to Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing for having been recognized by The National Roofing Contractors Association for helping those affected by the devastating tornadoes that tore through Moore, Oklahoma, in the summer of 2013. The company received a Gold Circle Award for their generosity and is currently working on The Kirby Tower's renovation in Houston.
Visit http://www.chamberlinltd.com/2014-gold-circle-award/ to view the full article online. |
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM USGBC Headquarters - Green Building Resource Center (Check In on First Floor) Visit http://usgbctexasgulfcoast.org/meetinginfo.php?id=52&ts=1399930918 to view the full article online. |
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For more than two decades, teams of architects, designers, and engineers have taken their tools to East Beach in Galveston for one of the world’s largest sandcastle competitions. The Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been hosting this competition since 1986.
Visit https://aiahouston.org/v/site-home/Sandcastle/3m/ to view the full article online. |
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What's caused the shortage of a sustainable craft workforce around the country and how can we resolve the nationwide epidemic? According to Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director, Construction Career Collaborative, the problem is multifaceted.
Visit http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=454f60a765a8aede50e14c55b&id=92b95c8ac6&e=81d0e91fcc to view the full article online. |
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According to Toby Mack, president of the Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance, the hiring of construction workers could increase 60 percent from the 2012 level by 2025. He predicts that five percent of those opportunities will occur within the energy-producing regions. However, he warns "government action restricting shale energy production could undermine the viability of this sector."
Visit http://www.snl.com/Interactivex/article.aspx?CdId=A-28168375-11562 to view the full article online. |
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Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., lauds the House passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, and notes that the country's ports, locks and dams are essential if commerce is to flow efficiently.
Visit http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/206850-how-we-build-infrastructure-and-keep-america-competitive to view the full article online. |