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Greetings!
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 |
| CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INFORMATION BULLETIN (CPI) | | |
Take a look at the projects we have in our Plan Room
The AGC Houston Plan Room publishes a weekly bulletin - keeping members up-to-date on currently bidding projects as well as bid results. Get this week's bulletin.
Better yet, why read the bulletin when you can subscribe to the iSqFt internet plan room and get the information in real-time 24/7?
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| EDUCATION | | |
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.
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMITTEE HOSTS BROWN BAG BRIEFING - May 25, 2011 (Save the Date!)
This month's seminar will cover key cases decided by the Obama Board that impact how union and non-union companies can do business. Watch for details.
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| SAFETY | | | OSHA 10-HOUR - May 5-6, 2011
You asked for it - We delivered!
Construction 10-hour Safety course covers the safety requirements as contained in
29 CFR 1926. Specific OSHA requirements will be covered as well as easy tips on keeping your jobsite safe. Participants who complete the full 10-hour course will obtain a certificate of completion.
Click here for details.
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.
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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 | |
MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION - May 24, 2011
Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of your membership at AGC Houston? Please join us on Tuesday, May 24th for a free membership orientation luncheon. The event is open to new members looking to learn about their membership benefits, old members who need a refresher on the benefits of membership as well as potential new members interested in learning about who we are and what we do. Please download form to RSVP. |
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