Events
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March 25 - Good Friday (AGC Houston closes at 3 p.m. on March 24 and will reopen March 28)
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Barbecue Cook-Off Sponsorship Opportunities End Tomorrow! AGC Houston's largest event of the year is right around the corner! The 25th annual barbecue cook-off will take over Sam Houston Race Park's West parking lot April 1 and 2.
Get your company's name in front of thousands of commercial construction industry representatives. Be part of the excitement as a sponsor and gain recognition for your company. Click here for sponsorship details.
All sponsors receive 20 wristbands for access on Friday and Saturday.
Visit http://agchouston.org/pages/2016_agc_houston_barbecue_cook-off_1909.asp to view the full article online.
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 7:30 - 9 a.m.
AGC Houston is pleased to announce the launch of the Employment Practices Committee Human Resources Roundtable. This specialized group will discuss issues facing human resource and training professionals in an open forum. Please contact Charlene Anthony for details.
Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=2098 to view the full article online.
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April 7: APEX Awards Entry Submittal Luncheon Thursday, April 7, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. AGC Houston
The Awards for Project Excellence (APEX) honor firms in our industry for their excellence in constructing. This year, the process to submit entries will be done electronically. There will be no project binders nor thumb drives to load with files and submit to AGC Houston.
Please join us for a hands-on demonstration that will explain the submittal process. The discussion is free but registration is highly recommended. All APEX entries will be due May 27, 2016.
Visit http://agchouston.org/calendar.asp?pageid=901&calid=2129 to view the full article online.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The HESS Club
AGC Houston is pleased to present several college and university students who are pursuing a construction-related degree with a Patrick J. Kiley Excellence In Leadership Award scholarship. We are particularly honored to receive Dr. Robert "Bob" O. Segner, Jr. ‘69, Professor and Associate Department Head, Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University who will present the scholarships.
Visit http://agchouston.org/files/14741_2016_pkeil_sponsor_and_reg_form_regular.pdf to view the full article online.
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Save the date! A tradition for 21 years, this tournament brings owners, architects and the construction industry on the green at the private Champion's Golf Club.
Monday, April 25, 2016 Champions Golf Club 11:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. - Dinner and Awards
Registrations and sponsorships end April 15, 2016.
Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/assets/agc_aia%20golf_2016_registration.pdf to view the full article online.
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Safety
Save the date: The annual construction industry Safety Stand-Down, focusing on fall protection, occurs May 2-13, 2016. There are numerous resources available to plan a toolbox talk, safety activity and training for workers. Numerous free materials and resources are available from OSHA (available in several languages) at www.osha.gov/stopfalls.
AGC Houston Safety Consultants Offer Free Safety Demonstrations Would you like to have an AGC Houston member company come to your jobsite and hold a Safety Stand-Down demonstration? Click here for details.
Visit http://agchouston.org/pages/2016_safety_stand_down_1801.asp to view the full article online.
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Membership Benefits
Thanks to AGC Houston's partnership with NPP, AGC member companies and their employees have access to multiple discounts from a variety of products and services such as: Verizon Airgas Best Buy Expedia Staples Legalzoom Impac Sherwin Williams
Many more products and services are available! This is a FREE service. Click here to get started.
Visit http://agchouston.org/files/14354_151013_agchouston_vendorsummary_allvendors.pdf to view the full article online.
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The AGC Bookstore offers a variety of safety products for construction. From safety booklets and DVDs to OSHA regulation manuals, these products will provide a safer worksite for construction. These resources are invaluable for educating supervisors and construction employees alike. These products will provide essential information to keep the worksite safe and hazard free. Save 20% off all safety products with promotional code SAFE20 during checkout.
Visit http://store.agc.org/Safety to view the full article online.
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Great Safety Records Earn Dividends - $65 Million Awarded Since 2000 An effective safety program can help keep your employees on the job, reduce your premium and earn your company dividends. CompGroup AGC was created in 1993 by various Texas members of the Associated General Contractors of America to provide a better option for workers’ compensation coverage. Take advantage of this AGC member benefit today! Contact your insurance agent and tell them you want a CompGroup AGC quote or contact program administrator Roberts & Crow at 800-406-9614 — ask for Julie Schatz. - Health Care Network Discount
- "A" Rated Carrier – Texas Mutual Insurance
Visit http://www.compgroupagc.org/ to view the full article online.
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AGC News
Staff from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) attended "Building Innovation 2016," the fourth annual conference presented by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The Institute presented two collaborative tracks to examine the efforts underway within multiple segments of the industry to address different facets of the built environment and developed coordinated strategies for resiliency.
Visit http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/agcbuild/issues/2016-02-15/5.html to view the full article online.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comments until March 21 on proposed changes to its general permit program for operators of municipal separate stormwater sewer systems (MS4s), which will ensure that cities are reducing pollutants in their runoff to the "maximum extent practicable" (MEP). The proposed rule addresses how small MS4s seek and incorporate public comment and agency reviews into their permits.
Visit http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/agcenv/issues/2016-02-24/2.html to view the full article online.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the comment period on its proposed rule on mandatory paid leave for federal contractors until April 12. Accordingly, AGC of America is extending the deadline for the member survey we're conducting to help us learn more about contractors' sick leave practices. The new deadline is C.O.B. this Thursday, March 17, and it's for all construction contractor members (general and specialty, federal and nonfederal). Please help us reach members by announcing the survey in chapter communications at your earliest opportunity. Click here to access the survey. For more info on the proposed rule, read the Labor Department's Fact Sheet here.
Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WXP9ZWM to view the full article online.
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Member News
Congratulations to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. on winning a 2016 Alliant Build America Award for the Texas A&M University Francis Hall Renovation. The project won in the Building Renovation Under $10 million category. Built in 1918, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. renovated the building's 32,500 square-foot interior to repurpose the facility for construction science studies, providing new classrooms, specialized labs, a state-of-the-art BIM studio, and other resources.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/?aid=367016&issueID=44504 to view the full article online.
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Congratulations to SpawGlass Construction Corp., Tellepsen, Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.,and to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. on winning a Construction Safety Excellence Award, which were presented on March 10, 2016 at the 97th AGC of America Convention in San Antonio. The CSEA recognizes companies that have developed and implemented premier safety and loss prevention programs that have achieved continuous improvements and maintenance of their safety and health management systems.
BUILDING DIVISION - First Place 200,000-300,000 work hours: SpawGlass Construction Corp.
First Place 400,000-600,000 work hours Tellepsen
CONSTRUCTION MGMT. Third place Under 200,000 work hours Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.
Third Place 200,000-900,000 work hours Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.
Congratulations and a special thanks to the members of the safety committee who worked so hard to help judge entries! The Willis Towers Watson/AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards program began 30 years ago to recognize the industry's elite safety programs within companies of all sizes and occupational divisions.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/?aid=367015&issueID=44504 to view the full article online.
Here's Looking At You
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Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing is among many local contractors that are helping to build the first-ever handicap-accessible waterpark in San Antonio, called Morgan’s Inspiration Island at Morgan’s Wonderland. The waterpark will consist of five water play areas and a riverboat ride.
The project is part of the construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc. which is partnering with local construction firms to help build "Morgan’s Inspiration Island," a new handicap accessible water park addition to non-profit Morgan’s Wonderland. As part of the charitable organization’s annual Operation Opening Doors effort, many construction firms will be donating time, expertise and money to build a first-ever handicap accessible water park in San Antonio.
The Chamberlin crew installed waterproofing on four different buildings for the water park addition. The project will be treated like an "Extreme Makeover," where numerous individuals come together to make a difference in a small amount of time.
John Walker, General Superintendent of Waterproofing & Caulking, says, "This project is very dear to my heart, as I have a granddaughter who is autistic."
Morgan’s Wonderland is a 25-acre accessible amusement park in San Antonio for children and adults with special cognitive and physical needs.
Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_hrqP6-61E&feature=youtu.be to view the full article online.
News You Can Use
Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between January 2015 and January 2016, while construction employment increased in 30 states and D.C. between December and January, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new employment figures show strong demand for construction except in a number of energy producing states.
"Construction remains vibrant in nearly every state and is adding workers at a faster clip than other industries in much of the country," said Ken Simonson, Chief Economist for the association. "Contractors report they are optimistic that demand for construction will continue, but they worry about finding enough qualified workers."
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/hca-nwl/articles/?aid=367103&issueID=44504 to view the full article online.
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The Houston Independent School District is hosting its fourth annual Career Readiness Expo on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White ESC, 4400 West 18th Street. All interested companies interested in providing career awareness and internships to high school students are encourage to exhibit at the career expo. No cost to participate!
Visit www.hisdcareerreadiness.org/meet/expo to view the full article online.
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