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February 28, 2012

Greetings!  

 

Are we on your company's mailing list?  If not, please add us! We want to hear all the great things your company and employees are up to these days.  If you're lucky, we'll even publish your news in our magazine.  Contact me for more information. 
  

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Tamara Hancock

Director of Communications

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT AGC HOUSTON 

Calendar of Events/Programs 

March 1, 2012: 1st Thursday Monthly Mixer

March 2, 2012: CM BIM Exam

March 6, 2012: OSHA 2225 Respiratory Protection

March 7, 2012: OSHA 30-Hour

March 12, 2012: OSHA 510 Standards for the Construction Industry

March 20, 2012: BIM Unit 3 - Contract Negotiation and Risk Allocation

March 23, 2012: Annual AGC Fair and BBQ Cook-Off

 

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EVENTS
1st THURSDAY MONTHLY MIXER - March 1, 2012
Join us at the Lupe Tortillas on Shepherd Drive the first Thursday of every month for a members only networking mixer.  Click here for details. Sponsored by:
 
21st ANNUAL FAIR & BBQ COOK-OFF -
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There is still time to register for the 21st Annual BBQ Cook Off. The event, being held March 23rd at the Houston Farm and Ranch Club, will include our regular competition cook teams, exhibitors and sponsors. In addition, this year we are offering a limited number of Lounge Tents for members who wish to participate in the event but who lack skills at the BBQ! Contact Meaghan Higgins for pricing and availability.  Register here.

 

Sporting Clays Tournament - New Date: May 14, 2012
The Sporting Clays Tournament scheduled for last Friday, February 17th was postponed due to inclement weather. The new tournament date is Monday, May 14th. Registered teams will remain on the current player list unless we receive a cancellation notice from the team leader. We will also open the registration once again for teams who were interested in playing but could not participate on the original event date. Registration forms 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

EXAM: CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT - BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING (BIM) - March 2, 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.

 

OSHA 30-HOUR - March 7, 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. 

 

BIM UNIT 3: CONTRACT NEGOTIATION AND RISK ALLOCATION - March 20, 2012

This full-day course examines BIM and contract terminology to determine best practices for integrating BIM use into project contracts. Hot-button issues such as standard of care, intellectual property rights, and insurance and surety bonding coverage are discussed to help participants become BIM champions within their organizations. Click here for details.

 

LEAN CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION PROGRAM

To help contractors develop the knowledge needed to build Lean, the Associated General Contractors of America developed the Lean Construction Education Program. Construction professionals at all experience levels, will learn the building blocks necessary to transform their projects and companies into a lean operating system. Click here for details.  Unit1: Variation in Production Systems will be held in Houston on April 17, July 17 and October 10.

 

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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.

 

*Please note that the March session has been moved to March 3rd.

 

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MEMBERSHIP

Welcome New Member

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NEWS YOU CAN USE

Huffman ISD's Hargrave High School Hosts College/Career Fair - April 5, 2012

Hargrave HS invites construction industry firms to participate in their College/Career Fair on April 5, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  All particpants will be treated to a gourmet breakfast and lunch sponsored by the Hargrave High School Culinary Arts students!  Contact Barbara Cates (281-324-7503) for details.

 

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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.