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Member's Edge is now a weekly publication - bringing you updates on AGC events, education/training programs, AGC OSHA Education Center (OEC) offerings, and any time sensitve industry information that may affect your business. This once-a-week email will replace the multiple emails you have gotten from various departments in the past. Watch for it in your inbox every Tuesday. Your feedback is important to us. Please direct it to me at tamara.b@agchouston.org. Sincerely, Tamara Hancock Director of Communications |
| THIS WEEK AT AGC HOUSTON | | |
Calendar of Events/Programs
April 20, 2011: Complying with Storm Water Regulations - SWPPP
April 26-28, 2011: OSHA 3010 -Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
April 26-29, 2011: Trainer Course for Disaster Site Worker
April 29, 2011: OSHA 7100 - Introduction to Machinery & Machine Safeguarding
May 3-6, 2011: OSHA 501 - Trainer Course for General Industry
May 5-6, 2011: OSHA 10-Hour
May 9, 2011: Introduction to Construction Plans & Documents Reading
May 11, 2011: First Aid / CPR / AED
May 12, 2011: BIM 101 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling
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COMPLYING WITH STORM WATER REGULATIONS - SWPP
Begins April 20, 2011
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has recently approved the renewal of TXR15000, effective March 5, 2008. With renewal come numerous reveisions and additions to the permit. Many of these are simple clarifications, but some are significant and will require change in many aspects of project compliance.
Click here for details.
INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND DOCUMENTS READING - Two-week course begins May 9, 2011
Students will learn: the "language"; working with plans; contract documents; sitework and foundations; building structures; masonry and finishes
BIM 101 - May 12, 2011
BIM 101 is designed specifically for construction professioals eager to learn the essential concepts of BIM. The full-day (8-hour) course explains the benefits of improved visualization on a construction project through the use of 3D, 4D and 5D models, establishes a knowledge base of BIM teminology and outlines case studies succesful BIM implementation.
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SAFETY STAND-DOWN - May 11, 2011
You and your company are invited to stand-up and show your commitment to safety by participating in our 8th annual Safety Stand-Down. The construction industry, along with OSHA's support, has agreed to take the lead in asking the industry to Stand-Down their projects in a unified effort to focus on the reason for working without injury. Stand-Down participants will be recognized at the annual AGC Houston Mid-Year Meeting.
FIRST AID / CPR / AED - May 11, 2011
Meet the requirements of OSHA Paragraph 1926.50 which calls for a person on the jobsite to have a valid certificate in first aid training in the absence of infirmary, clinic, or physician that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite. Completion of this course meets the requirements of this standard, and participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED wallet card valid for two years upon course completion.
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| EVENTS | | |
PKEIL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PRESENTATION: May 4, 2011
Featuring: Dr. Larry Faulkner, President, Houston Endowment
AGC Houston is proud to present scholarship awards to several students pursuing a career in architecture, engineering and/or construction.
Click here for details.
ACE MENTOR AWARDS PROGRAM: May 17, 2011
Featuring: Patrick Jankowski, VP Research, Greater Houston Partnership
Join the construction industry as we celebrate those who are working hard to educate our future workforce.
ANNUAL CLC POKER TOURNAMENT: May 26, 2011
Texas Hold 'Em!
This tournament, hosted by the Construction Leadership Council, benefits AGC Houston construction education initiatives.
TOP GUN FISHING TOURNAMENT: July 22, 2011
Save the Date!
The date has been set for the annual AGC Houston Fishing Tournament. As in the past, there will be a Captain's Dinner held the Wednesday (7/20) before the tournament where the fishing captains will be paired with registered teams. More information and registration to follow. If you would like to join the Fishing Committee, please contact Meaghan Higgins at 713-843-3705 or meaghan.h@agchouston.org.
PAST EVENTS
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BIM WORKS LOUNGE: May 3, 2011
An Evening of Informal Discussion on Real and Practical BIM Use
The AGC Houston Chapter BIM Leadership Task Force has been organized to promote Building Information Modeling through local discussion, thought-leadership, and education for Contractors and Owners while fostering a "teaming" relationship with the Houston design community to develop local best practices.
Click here for details.
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| ARTICLES OF INTEREST | | |
DAVIS-BACON WAGE SURVEY STARTS MAY 2, 2011
US Department of Labor Begins Long Awaited Study in Texas
AGC Houston staff recently met with DOL representatives to collaborate in gathering as much survey data as possible for the new Davis-Bacon Wage Survey. A survey of this magnitude has not been conducted in over 20 years. Contractors will be encouraged to submit data on all commercial building projects (both federal and private) which were underway between March 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010. More information coming soon.
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| MEMBERSHIP | |
Did you know AGC Houston recently added Reliant Energy to our growing list of affinity partnerships? Reliant Energy will provide discounts for AGC Houston members as well as incentives for referrals to sign up new Commercial, Residential and Temp-to-Perm power. Stay tuned for more details as the program is rolled out in the coming months. For immediate information, contact Jeremy Pawlak at Reliant Energy at 713-537-2276 or jpawlak@reliant.com. |
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