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Greetings!
DEADLINE TO ENTER IS THIS SATURDAY! We're still accepting team photo entries from members for the 2012 AGC Houston calendar! Do you have a fabulous project team you'd like to recognize? Submit your photo for consideration! Deadlilne to enter is October 1. Click here for details.
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Tamara Hancock
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| HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT AGC HOUSTON | | |
Calendar of Events/Programs
September 29, 2011: CFMA: Cash Management & Risk Management
October 6, 2011: 1st Thursday Monthly Mixer
October 7, 2011: EXAM: Certificate of Management - Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM)
October 12, 2011: Brown Bag Briefing: Immigration Issues in the Construction Industry (Part 1)
October 14, 2011: Texas Sales & Use Taxes for Contractors
October 17, 2011: Introduction to Construction Plans and Documents Reading
October 18, 2011: BIM Technology
October 18, 2011: Legislative Breakfast Briefing
October 20, 2011: Basics of Commercial HVAC Training
October 21, 2011: Texas Lien Laws Seminar
October 31, 2011: Construction Career Collaborative (C3) Golf Tournament
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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?
Notice from Lone Star College System
Sealed electronic proposals will be received by Lone Star College System for Master Service Agreements on:
- Event 154- General Contractor Services
- Event 156- Electrical Services,
- Event 157-Mechanical/Plumbing Services,
- Event 158-Roofing Services,
- Event 159-Fire Protection Services,
- Event 160-Security/Fire Alarm Services,
- Event 161-Restoration/Remediation Services, and
- Event 162-Finishes (includes all work related to ceilings, walls and floors), electronic
Bids are due by 2:00 pm, on 10/05/11, Contact: nora.h.jerez@Lonestar.edu. Must Register to Bid: http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar.edu/istar/supplier.htm
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| HOUSTON MARKET DATA | | Keep up with economic indicators affecting construction
From building permits and construction contracts to construction employment and rainfall data, AGC Houston pulls all the data together for you in our new one-stop-shop. Members can click here for access. |
| MEMBERSHIP | |
AGC Houston Annual Directory Update and Membership Survey
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete and return the Membership Survey and Directory Update Form. For those of you who have not yet done so, please take a moment to review the information today. In order for your updates to be reflected in the 2012 Membership Directory, you must submit the Update Form by October 4, 2011. An online version of the survey is available HERE.
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| TRAINING | |
BASICS OF COMMERCIAL HVAC TRAINING - October 20, 2011
This half day program created especially for Construction Professionals will provide you with a broad understanding of the Basics of Commercial HVAC Systems. You will finally understand what your mechanical contractor is talking about!
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Our monthly mixers have been a great success and continue to grow in popularity with our members. Help us continue the positive momentum as we enjoy our next mixer on Thursday, October 6th at the Lupe Tortilla on Shepherd from 4:30-6:00 pm. All attendees receive 2 raffle tickets to win an Apple iPad. Special thanks goes to Enterprise Fleet Management for their exclusive sponsorship. RSVP here. To sponsor a future 1st Thursday, please contact Meaghan Higgins.
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST BRIEFING - Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Are you in the know about every legislative change that went into effect recently? Would you like to learn more? Join us on October 18th as we get an insider's look at the 2011 Legislative Session as well as a briefing from our legal panel about how the changes in law affect your business. Breakfast will be provided, registration is complimentary. RSVP here.
C3 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Monday, October 31, 2011
Please join us at the Construction Career Collaborative (C3) Fall Golf Tournament which will be held on Halloween at Northgate Country Club. The C3 Initiative is an industry wide effort to create a sustainable workforce for our industry. Learn more about this important effort while you enjoy a round of golf, cool weather and socializing with colleagues. Registration and sponsorship information is available HERE.
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TEXAS A&M CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE CAREER FAIR
The Construction Science Department at Texas A&M University will be hosting a career fair on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 for non Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) members. The career fair is designed to provide potential employers with an opportunity to meet students and conduct formal interviews for the purpose of hiring both interns and full time employees. More information and registration forms can be found at http://cosc.arch.tamu.edu/industry/career-fair/
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OFFERS FREE PREVAILING WAGE WEBINARS - October 4 and 5, 2011
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will host free
webinars exclusively tailored for Federal, State, and Local contracting agencies
to provide information on Federal rules concerning prevailing wages and other
labor law requirements. Click here for details.
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