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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.
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- 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.
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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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 level, 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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In this half-day program, attendees will gain a better understanding of today's complex construction schedule and delay claim analysis process.
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CM-BIM candidates must successfully complete the four AGC BIM Education Program courses, provide AGC with a record of completion and have an approved application in advance of the exam. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1421&utm_source=June%2FJuly+Ed+%26+Safety+Courses+%231&utm_campaign=ed_June-July+courses%231+-+05-08-14&utm_medium=email to view the full article online. |
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Among numerous topics, this class will cover notice deadlines and requirements for filing lien and bond claims; how to obtain project information; and how to avoid common problems when lien and bond claims.
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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. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1671 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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This course is designed for individuals who respond to releases or potential release for hazardous substances for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment.
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The OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course is intended for supervisors or for workers with some safety responsibility. It provides a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards than the 10-hour course.
Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1776&utm_source=June%2FJuly+Ed+%26+Safety+Courses+%231&utm_campaign=ed_June-July+courses%231+-+05-08-14&utm_medium=email to view the full article online. |
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On May 19, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division filed a consent judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona to collect $556,000 in overtime back wages and liquidated damages for at least 445 current and former employees of Paul Johnson Drywall.
Visit http://news.agc.org/2014/06/02/construction-company-to-pay-dol-600000-for-misclassified-workers-provided-by-labor-contractor/ to view the full article online. |
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Total construction spending rose modestly for the third straight month in April as a mix of increases and declines in public and private categories showed the sector’s recovery remains fragile and fragmented, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau data by AGC of America. Association officials said the industry could benefit from new federal investments in infrastructure to offset declining public sector demand.
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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.
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A new report released this week is sharply critical of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s estimates of probable costs and benefits associated with the proposed rule on "Waters of the United States," and finds that EPA significantly underestimates the economic impact the rule will have on local communities and businesses.
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ATTENTION AGC MEMBERS Benefit from financial strength and a 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 and ask for Julie Schatz.. Visit http://www.compgroupagc.org/ 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.
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On Monday, June 9, 2014, the AIA Houston Design Committee will host a reception for the new City of Houston Planning Director, Patrick Walsh. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
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The 2014 Katy ISD Bond Committee is now in the deliberation phase and will be selecting potential projects to be included in a 2014 bond package. Such projects include new schools, new student activity facilities, campus renovations, and safety and security, among other items. These meetings are open to the public. The Bond Committee will be making a recommendation for a 2014 bond package to the Katy ISD Board of Trustees on July 21. The last day to call an election will be August 26.
Visit http://www.katyisd.org/sites/bonds/Pages/default.aspx 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."
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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. |