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January 24, 2012

Greetings!  

 

 AGC Houston has started out 2012 with a bang with two sold-out crowds!  The Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast with the Mayor was held on January 12th, followed by the AGC/CEFPI Annual Joint Meeting on January 20th.  Don't miss out on future events - check our calendar for updates.
 

Sincerely,

Tamara Hancock

Director of Communications

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT AGC HOUSTON 

Calendar of Events/Programs 

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

January 27, 2012: CM BIM Exam 

February 2, 2012: 1st Thursday Monthly Mixer

February 7, 2012: CEE 201 Fundamentals of Air Quality

February 14, 2012: OSHA 502: Update for the Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

February 15, 2012: First Aid / CPR / AED Training

February 17, 2012: AGC Sporting Clays Tournament

 

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EVENTS
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February 2, 2012
Join us the first Thursday of every month for a members only networking mixer!
Lupe Tortilla
1511 Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77007
Click here for details.
 
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4th ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT- February 17, 2012
Join us at the Greater Houston Gun Club for our 4th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament. Last year's weather could not be beat and we're hoping for the same wonderful Chamber of Commerce day for you to enjoy shooting and networking with your colleagues. Sponsorships are available and registration is open. RSVP here.

 


21st ANNUAL FAIR & BBQ COOK-OFF - March 23, 2012
Fair LogoBack by popular demand, this year the Fair will return to the format of past years with a client party on Friday night! Our competition cookers will compete for bragging rights during the day on Friday which leaves ample time to prepare your victory celebration with clients that evening. Cook team/tent spaces will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces are limited. Returning teams have the right of first refusal on their tent locations. Sign up today and join us as we host over 4,500 attendees at our largest event of the year! Register here.

 

SAVE THE DATE - APEX 10 AWARDS GALA - September 22, 2012
It only happens biennially and we don't want you to miss it. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 22nd and stay tuned for more information as we roll out the APEX Project Submission applications and our Gala invitations later on this year.

 

2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
We know you're busy - that's why we're posting our 2012 Events Calendar online. Please take the time to mark your calendar and plan to join us at your favorite events. For any event related questions, contact Meaghan Higgins.

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

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.    

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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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.