Quick Read for Industry Leaders

AGC Meets with State Representative Castro

Castro and Doggett expected to face off in tough congressional race

There is still an outside chance that the boundaries of the new Austin to San Antonio congressional district could change, but AGC joined with local prominent business leaders early to support State Representative Joaquin Castro over U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin in what will undoubtedly be a closely watched contest. Doggett has a 30% Lifetime AGC voting record. The contest will be decided March 2012.

AGC leaders met with Castro July 28 at the chapter office to discuss 3% withholding, immigration reform, and his congressional campaign. Other issues will be addressed after the campaign.

To find out more about the campaign or efforts to elect more construction industry-friendly candidates to the U.S. Congress, call 210 349-4921.

National IPD and Lean Construction Conference Coming to Town

Event to be held at the Westin La Contera September 21-24

The national AGC IPD and Lean Construction Building Conference will bring together

high-level leaders in San Antonio to discuss two of the most intriguing issues in the construction industry today: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Lean Construction. These industry processes have both their own unique approach to delivering more collaborative and efficient construction projects, and, at the same time, are intrinsically linked in many ways. This conference will benefit those new to IPD and Lean Construction, as well as those with a deeper understanding of these concepts.

Targeted sessions will cover IPD and Lean Construction from its history and philosophy to present-day applications. Case studies, best practices, legal and risk issues, and perspectives from the design, construction, and owner communities will expose attendees to all aspects of IPD and Lean Construction. Attendees will also hear presentations and participate in discussions on other key issues such as the current building construction market, owners' roundtable, and industry best practices.

This conference will also feature numerous networking opportunities. Senior-level building contractors, large project owners and other key industry stakeholders will gather at the breakfasts, keynote luncheon, evening receptions and golf tournament featured during the conference.

For more information visit www.agc.org.

Mark Your Calendar

Chapter events and activities

Aug. 3 - UTSA Student Chapter Meeting, Chapter Office, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 5 - CM-BIM Test, Chapter Office, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Aug. 9 - P6 Workshop, UTSA Downtown, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Aug. 10 - CM-BIM Test, Chapter Office, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Aug. 11 - CLF Happy Hour, Wurzbach Ice House, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 12 - Education Committee Meeting, Chapter Office, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Aug. 18 - P6 Workshop, UTSA Downtown, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Aug. 18 - Safety & Health Committee Meeting, Chapter Office, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Aug. 19 - First Aid/CPR Class, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Aug. 22 - AIA/AGC Joint Meeting, The Bright Shawl, 12:00 noon

Aug. 23 - CLF Steering Council Meeting, 12:00 noon

Aug. 25-26 - PMDP Module 4: Risk Management, Chapter Office, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 26 - Board of Directors Meeting, The Petroleum Club, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call 210 349-4921.

Save 25% First Aid/CPR Class
Offer Expires: August 15, 2011

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