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January 3, 2012

Greetings!  

 

"Happy New Year" from your friends at AGC Houston!  We invite you all to attend our Annual Meeting on January 12, 2012.
     

Sincerely,

Tamara Hancock

Director of Communications

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT AGC HOUSTON 

Calendar of Events/Programs 

January 4, 2012: OSHA 30-Hour

January 5, 2012: 1st Thursday Networking Mixer

January 6, 2012: Silica Safety Update

January 12, 2012: Annual Meeting

January 14, 2012: 401(k) Education Series

January 18, 2012: First Aid / CPR / AED Training

January 20, 2012: AGC/CEFPI Annual Meeting

January 26, 2012: BIM 101: An Introduction to Building Information Modeling

January 27, 2012: CM BIM Exam 

 

2011-2012 AGC Houston Holiday Schedule

 

Visit the AGC Houston calendar of events for information on 2012 Education/Training programs.

 

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EVENTS
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MEMBERS ONLY MONTHLY NETWORKING MIXTER - January 5, 2012
Lupe Tortillas, 1511 Sheperd Drive. Click here for details.
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AGC HOUSTON ANNUAL MEETING - January 12, 2012
Join us on Thursday, January 12th for our 2012 Annual Meeting. We are pleased to once again host Mayor Annise Parker for a State of the City update as well as Mr. Ken Simonson, Chief Economist from AGC of America, for a State of the Industry update. You won't want to miss this important event. Sponsorship and registration information can be found here.
 
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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EDUCATION / TRAINING

OSHA 30-HOUR - January 4, 2012

This course is designed for project management, site supervision, & field employees involved in theconstruction industry. Many owners are now requiring that site supervision obtain the 30 Hour constructionoutreach training program as an orientation to occupational safety and health covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.

Click here for details. 

 

AGC HOUSTON PRESENTS A SILICA SAFETY UPDATE - January 6, 2012

This session is a MUST for every construction company: Silica not only affects those companies working in concrete and masonry, but those working in the same environment as these companies. AGC of America has studied these conditions revealing contrast to OSHA's findings. The impact of OSHA's proposed standard, regarding this issue, will affect every construction employee on a jobsite. Click here for details.

 

FIRST AID - CPR - AED TRAINING - January 18, 2012

Meet the requirements of OSHA Paragraph 1926.50 which calls for a person on the jobsite to have a valid certificate in first aid training in the absence of infirmary, clinic, or physician that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite. Completion of this course meets the requirements of this standard, and participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED wallet card valid for two years upon course completion. Click here for details.

 

BIM 101: AN INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING - January 26, 2012 

The full-day course will give participants a comprehensive overview of BIM, supported by case studies to help participants comprehend each session's learning objectives. BIM 101 will introduce important concepts that will be necessary for future BIM courses. Click here for details.

 

 

CM BIM EXAM - January 27, 2012   

 

For AEC professionals, the AGC Certificate of Management-Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM) is an assessment-based certificate credential that denotes knowledge and understanding of concepts related to BIM adoption, practice and process transformation outlined in the AGC BIM Education Program. Successful candidates will carry the CM-BIM designation. Click here for details.  

 

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AGC HOUSTON 401(K) MULTIPLE EMPLOYER PLAN 

401(k) EDUCATION SERIES - New in 2012

Robert W. Baird & Co. will be hosting an education series all year - providing you with relevant information regarding the specific features and benefits of the AGC Houston 401(k) MEP plan.  Click here for details.

 

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MEMBERSHIP

2012 Scholarship Progam

We are now accepting scholarship applications for the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship program. In addition, nominations are also being accepted for the annual Standard of Excellence award. Click here for details on both. 

 

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NEWS YOU CAN USE 
Davis Bacon Wage Survey Extension 
The deadline for participating in the Department of Labor's Davis Bacon Wage Survey for building construction in the State of Texas has been extended to January 20, 2012.  Click here for more information. 

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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.