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October 1, 2026

AGC NEWS FROM HOUSTON AND BEYOND

Make the Most of Your AGC Houston Membership and Join Us on October 7 for our Membership Orientation!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

AGC Houston

3825 Dacoma St., Houston, TX 77092

Join us for a light lunch and our Membership Orientation on October 7th! This free event is open to current, new, and prospective AGC Houston members. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning how to make the most of your AGC Houston membership.

What to Expect:

Insights into AGC Houston’s role in government affairs at the local, state, and national levels
Overview of membership benefits and ways to get involved
Guidance on communication tools and publications from AGC Houston
Highlights of educational programs for personal and professional growth
Introduction to safety services, including Safety Stand Down events, training courses, and OSHA Education Center resources
Opportunities for networking and connecting with other members
Information on cost-saving partnerships, including AGC's 401(k) Plan, workers’ compensation insurance, Reliant Energy discounts, and more

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy light bites with fellow industry professionals. Registration is required, so secure your spot today!

For questions, please contact Sharon Box at [email protected].

Time Is Running Out To Register for Our New and Improved Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents Course!

This in-person, five-session course introduces participants to the fundamentals of reading and understanding commercial construction plans and specification documents. Using a current commercial construction drawing set, participants will learn how the different disciplines work together and how to locate, interpret, and coordinate information across a complete set of construction documents.

Classes will be held on five consecutive Mondays: October 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9, 2026.

Course Objectives

Through instructor-led discussion and hands-on plan-reading exercises, participants will learn how to:

Understand the organization and purpose of construction drawings and specifications
Navigate a complete commercial construction document set
Recognize common drawing symbols, abbreviations, scales, legends, callouts, and references
Read and interpret civil/site, structural, architectural, and MEP drawings
Understand how drawings, details, sections, schedules, and specifications work together
Become familiar with the organization of the CSI MasterFormat® divisions
Locate information within the project manual and technical specifications
Coordinate information across multiple drawing disciplines
Apply a practical, step-by-step approach to reading construction documents

The course progresses from foundational concepts to hands-on application, concluding with practical exercises that require participants to navigate and interpret information across the construction document set.

For questions about this course, please contact Charlene Anthony at [email protected].

Join Us on October 15 for Our Vets in Construction

Sleeves Down Mixer!

Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
VFW Post 8790

1560 Veterans of Foreign Wars Way, Houston, TX 77055

Join AGC Houston’s Veterans in Construction for our Sleeves Down Mixer - a relaxed, after-work gathering bringing together veterans in the construction industry and the colleagues, companies, and friends who proudly support them.

As our second and final Vets in Construction mixer of 2026, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, make new industry connections, and continue building momentum for AGC Houston’s Veterans in Construction community.

Whether you’re a veteran, work alongside veterans, or simply want to support those who have served, everyone is welcome. Come enjoy great conversations and good company while connecting with others who share a commitment to supporting veterans throughout Houston’s commercial construction industry.

Roll your sleeves down, bring your crew, and join us as we close out this year’s mixer series together!

Time Is Running Out To Register for AGC Houston's Rock & Mingle Member Mixer on October 22!

October 22, 2026

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Kirby Ice House - Gessner

1015 Gessner Rd., Houston, TX 77055

Get ready to rock, mix, and mingle with AGC Houston! Join us for our Rock & Mingle Member Mixer on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Kirby Ice House - Gessner. We’re turning up the volume on networking and inviting all AGC Houston members and prospective members to join us for an evening to network with fellow construction industry professionals.

Break out your favorite rock band T-shirt or take it up a notch and dress like your favorite rock artist! Whether you’re representing a legendary classic rock band, an ’80s icon, a ’90s favorite, or today’s biggest rock stars, come ready to show off your music style. We hope to see you there!

For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities and registration, please contact Brenda Roman at [email protected].

Join Our AGC/AIA Joint Committee for a

Lunch & Learn on October 27!

October 27, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

AGC Houston

3825 Dacoma St., Houston, TX 77092

As design and construction projects become increasingly complex, early collaboration between architects, contractors, and project teams is more important than ever. Join the AIA/AGC Committee for an engaging program featuring real-world case studies that highlight common project challenges and the collaborative solutions that helped overcome them. Presenters will explore practical processes for identifying and addressing project risks early in the design phase, along with best practices for architects and contractors to work together to develop complete, constructible solutions from the start. Attendees will gain insight into how stronger communication, better planning, and early collaboration can help teams reduce rework, minimize risk, prevent costly claims and change orders, and ultimately deliver more successful projects. Whether you are involved in design, estimating, preconstruction, or construction, this program will provide valuable strategies you can apply to your next project.

Key Takeaways:

Identify and mitigate project risks early in the design phase
Strengthen architect-contractor collaboration through effective communication, coordination, and planning
Develop more complete, constructible solutions that reduce rework, change orders, and claims
Apply real-world lessons and best practices to deliver more successful projects

Join us for Trades Day on October 29!

We are excited to partner with the Construction Industry Education Foundation - Houston Chapter for its 2026 Trades Day on October 29th!

Trades Day introduces high school students to career opportunities in construction, design, subcontracting, heavy equipment, engineering, and other skilled trades. We encourage our partners from the skilled trades, industry, training, and post-secondary programs to join us in inspiring local students to pursue careers in construction. Bring a hands-on activity that allows students to experience all the industry has to offer. Teach them how to swing a hammer, mix cement, scale a wall for roofing, or put on PPE and try welding. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to share what inspires you about your work. We’re excited about the future of construction in Houston, and this is where it all begins!

Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities!

Click here to volunteer!

Registration Is Now Open for AGC Houston’s CLC Cornhole Tournament on November 5!

November 5, 2026

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

AGC Houston

3825 Dacoma St., Houston, TX 77092

It’s that time again! Join us on our front lawn on November 5 for our annual Cornhole Tournament, hosted by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). Enjoy some friendly competition while supporting the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship Fund. Don’t miss your chance to show off your skills and win prizes! Only 32 teams can play, and everyone gets two games.

For questions about registration or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Charlene Anthony at [email protected].

HR HQ: WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

Employer Resources and Best Practices for Handling Immigration Enforcement at the Jobsite

Immigration enforcement can create complex legal and operational challenges for employers, making it crucial to have clear procedures in place to handle such situations appropriately and lawfully.

We understand that these developments may cause concern within our industry, and we want you to know that we’re here to support you. To help, we’ve gathered resources and best practices on our website to address these issues and provide guidance for both employers and employees.

Click here to view resources.

EDUCATION

Looking for New Training Opportunities?

With AGC's live, instructor-led courses, it's never been easier
to build your skill set and access the training you need!

Oct. 6 - 16, 2026: BIM Education Program - 4th Edition Pilot

Oct. 7 - 22, 2026: AGC Edge Advanced Safety Management Training Course

Oct. 9, 2026: Texas Lien Laws

Oct. 9, 2026: Advanced Texas Lien Laws

Oct. 12 - Nov. 9, 2026: Introduction to Construction Plan Reading & Specification Documents

Oct. 13 - 22, 2026: Blue Beam Essentials Bootcamp

Oct. 15 - 29, 2026: AGC Edge Supervisory Training Program and Scheduling (STP 3)

Oct. 19 - 30, 2026: AGC Edge Project Management Development Program

Oct. 27 - 29, 2026: Bluebeam Max Mini-Camp

Oct. 27 - 29, 2026: AGC Edge AI Workflow Systems in Construction

Nov. 3 - 18, 2026: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program

SAFETY

Upcoming Safety Classes

AGC Houston is proud to partner with the Region VI OSHA Education Center at the University of Texas at Arlington. The OSHA Education Center at the University of Texas at Arlington is the top-ranked OSHA Training Institute Education Center in the country. AGC Houston is not an OSHA Training Institute Education Center but serves as a host-training organization for the University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

View the full list of OSHA UT-A courses.

Oct. 5 - 8, 2026: OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction

Oct. 5 - 9, 2026: SH 702 Accident Investigation Certificate Program

Oct. 13 - 14, 2026: OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training

Oct. 19 - 22, 2026: OSHA #510 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Construction

Oct. 20 - 21, 2026: SH 202 Trainer Course for Health & Safety Institute (HSI) First Aid and CPR

Oct. 20 - 22, 2026: OSHA #2055 Cranes in Construction

Oct. 26 - 28, 2026: OSHA #502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

Oct. 27 - 29, 2026: OSHA #2264 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry

Oct. 28 - 30, 2026: OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

Missed Last Week's Hawaiian Shirt Friday Video?

Stay tuned on #HawaiianShirtFridays for updates from Kyle Holland on LinkedIn that focus on all the value that AGC Houston offers members. Head over to LinkedIn to watch Kyle's latest video.

MEMBER BENEFITS

AGC Members Saved Over 14 Million Dollars Last Year Using AGC Member Discount Programs

The AGC Member Discount Programs offer a variety of benefits to our members, including access to high-quality services, state-of-the-art technologies, and premier products. Through our partnerships with leading companies, we are able to provide discounts on a wide range of products and services. These discounts are designed to help our members save money and improve their daily business operations.

Our value-added discounts provide a competitive advantage that can set your business apart from others in the industry. AGC Member Discount Programs are just one of the many benefits of being an AGC member that aim to help our members succeed and grow. Questions? Please email [email protected].

Reliant Energy Discount Program

Setting up electrical service at a site is one of the tedious details you have to handle before you can start work on a project. Let Reliant's program for AGC Houston(www.reliant.com/agc) make it a lot easier.

The program provides the following to AGC members throughout Texas: