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Greetings!
Do you have a smart phone? If so, you can now access the AGC Houston website on the go via our new mobile site: www.agchouston.mobi. Also, consider supporting our communications by sponsoring this newsletter. It is distributed to nearly 5,000 industry contacts weekly. For more information, click here.
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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. (Members can also request their website password via this link.)
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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RM101 SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT (SHERM PRINCIPLES) - September 6-9, 2011
This course will provide an overview of the risk management and insurance profession from the health and safety program perspective. Specific topics covered will include identifying and analyzing loss exposures; risk management alternatives; implementation and monitoring the effectiveness of selected risk management techniques; and suggested strategies for improving environmental, safety, and health programs using risk management principles.
TEXAS SALES AND USE TAXES FOR CONTRACTORS - September 9, 2011
Attend this program and learn: The different tax responsibilities for lump sum and separated contracts; the different tax responsibilities for real property repair, remodeling, and maintenance; to calculate and pay the appropriate local taxes; the effects of successor liability; and Audit tips.
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MONTHLY MIXER - September 1, 2011
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first member mixer in August. We had a wonderful turn out and great feedback from our guests. Mark your calendars for September 1st and plan to join us at Lupe Tortilla for food, fun, networking and a chance to win an iPad, courtesy of this month's exclusive sponsor, Baird. Click here to RSVP.
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| MEMBERSHIP | | 401(K) LUNCHEON BRIEFING - September 8, 2011
Join us for lunch and learn about the AGC 401(k) program which has been in place for over a year now. Investment advisors will facilitate the discussion. For details regarding this program, click here. To RSVP for the breakfast, contact Meaghan Higgins today!
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WANTED: ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
Currently, ACE Mentor Houston is looking for mentors for the 2011-2012 school year to begin mid-October and conclude in April. Mentors and students will meet bi-weekly, for two hours after school and work (5-7pm), at one of four locations to work on their year-long projects. The school year ends with a competition of project presentations and a scholarship awards program. Being a part of ACE Mentor is a great way to give back to your community and industry.
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