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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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CLC PRESENTS... DOORS, FRAMES & HARDWARE: MYSTERIES UNRAVELED - June 9, 2011
Please join us for an informative discussion on how doors, frames and hardware systems differ in the various types of construction, i.e., schools, churches, hospitals,office buildings.
Click here for details.
BIM TECHNOLOGY - June 14-15, 2011
Pre-Requisite: BIM 101 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling
BIM Technology explores the major applications and classes of BIM tools across all project phases; how BIM processes for QTO, shop drawing and fabrication, and construction scheduling can improve projects; and the impact models have for improving estimating, scheduling, and coordinating. This two-day (16-hour) course is designed specifically for construction professionals to establish a solid process for selecting BIM tools and to investigate the significant impact models have for improving estimating, scheduling and coordinating.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR - June 30, 2011
The 2011 Hurricane Season is projected to produce up to 18 tropical storms - and, some might be severe. Are your job sites prepared for this? Join us for a FREE informational seminar on preparing for bad weather.
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OSHA 500 TRAINER COURSE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - June 21-24, 2011
This trainer course is designed for personnel interested in teaching the OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Outreach courses. Special emphasis is placed on required topics in the OSHA Outreach Program. Various instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts will also be covered. Course participants will work in groups or independently to practice their presentation of selected topics.
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401(K) BREAKFAST BRIEFING: June 24, 2011
We invite you to join us for breakfast at AGC Houston on Friday, June 24th at 8:00 am to learn more about the Association's new 401(k) program. The plan has been in place for a year now and we have had a tremendous response from our members. The investment advisors for our plan from R.W. Baird & Co. will facilitate the informative session, which should last no more than 30 minutes. Please click here for further explanation of this new benefit available to all of our member companies. Please RSVP to Meaghan Higgins by June 20th if your company will attend the breakfast on the 24th.
REGISTER NOW: MID YEAR MEETING, FOCUS ON SAFETY
July 7, 2011 (7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Junior League Houston)
The Mid Year Safety Meeting will feature keynote speaker, Peter Davis, Chief of Galveston Beach Patrol and of the Park Board Police Department. In addition, the AGC Houston Safety Awards will be presented and Safety Stand Down participants will be recognized. Click here for details. Thank you to the following SPONSORS for their generous support:
Underwriters:
 
Breakfast Sponsors:J.E. Dunn Construction Company
T.A.S. Commercial Concrete Construction, LLC
REGISTER NOW: TOP GUN FISHING TOURNAMENT
July 22, 2011
The 19th Annual Fishing Tournament is filling up quickly. Registration has been open for only a week and we are over halfway full. If you're interested in fishing with us, turn in your registration form ASAP to guarantee your spot. Sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsor deadline is July 1st. Click here for details.
Thank you to the following SPONSORS for their generous support:
Sharks:
Tarpon:
Steel Masters, LP
Mullet:
Cokinos, Bosien & Young
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ALDINE ISD SUMMER TEACHER INTERN PROJECT
June 13-16
The Aldine Independent School District's Career and Technical Educational Department is looking for a few interested construction companies willing to host approximately six CTE teachers during their 2011 Summer Teacher Intern Project. The purpose of the project is to expose teachers to the actual world of construction so that they can gather data to write curriculum for lessons in math, writing, reading and building trades.
DAVIS-BACON WAGE SURVEY HAS BEGUN
US Department of Labor Begins Long Awaited Study in Texas
The DOL began a mass mailing of surveys yesterday in order to get feedback for upcoming changes to the Davis-Bacon wages in Texas. Contractors are encouraged to submit data on all commercial building projects (both federal and private) which were underway between March 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010. Watch for your survey documents in the mail, or find them here:
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