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AGC of America's annual awards competitions are now underway and submittal deadlines are soon approaching!
The AGC/Alliant Build America Awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, municipal  and utilities, and federal and heavy divisions. The 2012 Alliant Build America competition is now accepting entries from member companies in good standing. Click here to begin your submission.
Named for AGC's 1991 President Marvin M. Black - an ardent supporter of the partnering process-the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize the successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects. The 2012 Liberty Mutual Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards is now accepting entries, click here to submit yours.
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Tamara Hancock
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| HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT AGC HOUSTON | | |
Calendar of Events/Programs
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 18, 2011: OSHA 500 Trainer Course for the Construction Industry
Octobe 19, 2011: OSHA 30-Hour
October 20, 2011: Basics of Commercial HVAC Training
October 21, 2011: Texas Lien Laws Seminar
October 26, 2011: Raising Safety Awareness (taught in Spanish)
October 31, 2011: Construction Career Collaborative (C3) Golf Tournament
November 3, 2011: OSHA 10-Hour
November 3, 2011: 1st Thursday Monthly Mixer
November 3, 2011: ACE Poker Tournament
November 8, 2011: BIM Unit 3: Contract Negotiation and Risk Allocation
November 10, 2011: AIA/AGC Annual Joint Meeting
November 11, 2011: Understanding Insurance Certificates
November 17, 2011: Technology Lunch and Learn
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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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| 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!
TECHNOLOGY LUNCH AND LEARN - November 17, 2011
This informational lunch will focus on ways in which wireless technology can improve the efficiency of how work gets done. From jobsite solutions to network enhancements, this Lunch and Learn will provide valuable information for how your team can work smarter in these continuously evolving techological times. Register here.
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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.
ACE MENTOR POKER TOURNAMENT - November 3, 2011
Come enjoy food, drinks, fun, networking with A/E/C colleagues and try your hand at Texas Hold'em all while helping to support the Houston Chapter of the ACE Mentor Program. Click here for details.
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| SAFETY | | | NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Deadline to Enter: November 18, 2011
The AGC of America Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) recognizes companies who have developed and implemented outstanding safety and loss prevention programs.
The program examines each candidate's commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. Judges look for evidence of company management commitment, active employee participation, safety training, work site hazard identification and control, and safety program innovation.
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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. |
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