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| 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 | | |
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.
BIM UNIT 3 - CONTRACT NEGOTIATION AND RISK ALLOCATION -
July 19, 2011
This is a full-day course that examines BIM and contract terminology to determine best practices for integrating BIM use into project contracts. Hot-button issues such as standard of care, intellectual property rights, and insurance and surety bonding coverage are discussed to help participants become BIM champions within their organizations. Click here for details.
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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.
Click here for details.
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| EVENTS | | |
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. Sponsorship deadline is June 24, 2011. Thank you to the following SPONSORS for their generous support: Underwriters: J.E. Dunn Construction Company T.A.S. Commercial Concrete Construction, LLC Print Sponsor: A&E - The Graphics Complex REGISTER NOW: TOP GUN FISHING TOURNAMENT July 22, 2011 The 19th Annual Fishing Tournament is filling up quickly. 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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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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WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK
We want to hear from you! Please participate in our ONE question survey regarding monthly membership meetings. The survey will close on Friday, June 17th. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to cast your vote on AGC Houston hosting monthly networking events. Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to share your opinion. Click here to access the survey.
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!
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