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Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa - Bastrop, Texas AGC Houston members will be receiving awards at the Texas Building Branch Convention on June 9-12, 2014. The convention will feature guest speakers Dr. Ray Perryman, The Perryman Group; John Sharp, Chancellor Texas A&M University; Sen. Glenn Hagar, Texas Senate and candidate for Texas comptroller; as well as Attorney General and Republican candidate for Texas governor Greg Abbott. Stay tuned for more information.
Visit http://www.agctbb.org/#!agc-tbb-convention/cken to view the full article online. |
Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/events/2014_agc_environmental_conference to view the full article online.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/pdf/APEX_-_Judge_Confirmation_Form.pdf to view the full article online.
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AGC of America will be presenting a webinar on June 24, 2014, that will provide employers in the construction industry with a better understanding of how the Affordable Care Act will affect their companies and employees. This webinar will cover the latest information regarding the Affordable Care Act, how it will impact construction companies, and what employers can do to stay prepared.
Visit https://events.agc.org/EventCalendar/Event?eventId=f5ae2461-8b37-407f-baa5-951972466258 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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The Junior League of Houston
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Don't miss this year's 2014 Midyear Meeting, featuring keynote speaker First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, hero of the renowned film Black Hawk Down. In addition, the 2014 AGC Safety Excellence Awards will be presented, honoring all member companies who took part in the Safety Stand Down event June 2-6! Register today by completing and submitting the registration form to Meaghan Pier.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/pdf/Midyear_Meeting_-_Registration_Form.pdf to view the full article online. |
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Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona AGC's Construction HR and Training Professionals Conference provides two days of education and networking for HR, training, and workforce development professionals in the construction industry. Educational sessions cover the most cutting-edge techniques in training and development currently in use and envisioned for the future in the industry.
Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/events/conferences/training_education_conference 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.
Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1802&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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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 with lien and bond claims.
Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1670 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. Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1671 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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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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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 course is designed for individuals who respond to releases or potential releases for hazardous substances for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment.
Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=1739&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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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. PJD also agreed to pay $44,000 in civil monetary penalties.
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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ATTENTION AGC MEMBERS: AGC members can benefit from discounts on their Verizon phone plans. Benefits include up to 22% off corporate calling plans. Employees receive up to an 18% discount (15% plus an additional, 3% discount if enrolled in online billing) on their plans. Pricing options are also available on data plans, accessories, and devices. If you have any questions or would like to have a Verizon business sales representative reach out to you, please call NPP at 800-810-3909 or email customerservice@mynpp.com. Visit http://agchouston.org/files/11639_smartphones.construction.pdf to view the full article online. |
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On May 2, 2014, The Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor has updated its model notices that inform workers of their eligibility to continue healthcare coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
Visit http://news.agc.org/2014/06/05/new-cobra-notices-add-affordable-care-act-info/ to view the full article online. |
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The National Labor Relations Board and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have entered into a program together for the referral of untimely whistleblower claims. The new program could result in a significant uptick in unfair labor practice charges in the construction industry, both in the union and open shop sectors.
Visit http://news.agc.org/2014/06/05/osha-to-refer-stale-whistleblower-claims-to-nlrb/ to view the full article online. |
Visit http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=be1462217f49e9f4f2f23af7e&id=53620a4d6d&e=0e6d20bf50 to view the full article online.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, AGC of America has reported that Texas' construction injury rate has come down by almost half in the last decade. Texas had a construction injury rate of 4.4 incidents per 100 workers in 2003. By 2012, the construction-injury rate was 2.3 incidents per 100 workers — a decrease of 48 percent. The new statistics regarding construction injury and fatality rates has bolstered new efforts by the AGC to make the industry even safer.
Visit http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2014/06/texas-reduces-construction-injury-rates-by-nearly.html to view the full article online. |
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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."
Visit http://www.snl.com/Interactivex/article.aspx?CdId=A-28168375-11562 to view the full article online. |