Register for AGC of America's Susan Harwood Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training!
This class is available on two dates: September 10 and 11.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AGC Houston
3825 Dacoma St., Houston, TX 77092
Construction workers make up approximately five percent of the country's workforce but account for an average of 19% of all job related fatalities each year. In addition, falls account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry, especially among small businesses and businesses with Hispanic workers. Over the past 10 years, at least an average of 371 workers were killed from falls, slips, and trips, and fall protection violations continue to be among the most cited standards in the construction industry, consistently topping the list of OSHA's most frequently cited violations. AGC of America is pleased to offer this NO-COST one-day training program based on OSHA standards and best practices to answer the need for quality training within the industry.
Continuing education credits are available for this course. This course is approved for 0.8 IACET CEUs, for those attendees who are interested in continuing education credits. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS 8 HOUR TRAINING IS SPONSORED THROUGH A FEDERAL GRANT AND THE COURSE, MEDIA, AND MATERIALS ARE AT NO COST. THERE IS A SEPARATE $25 PER STUDENT FOOD AND BEVERAGE FEE (COVERING BREAKFAST/LUNCH/SNACKS/DRINKS) DUE AT REGISTRATION.
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Registration Is Now Open for Our Annual Advocacy Breakfast With Mayor John Whitmire and AGC-TBB President Corbin Van Arsdale!
Join us on September 23rd for our highly anticipated annual Advocacy Breakfast! We're honored to have the City of Houston Mayor John Whitmire and AGC-TBB President Corbin Van Arsdale as our distinguished speakers. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with industry leaders. This event benefits the legislative advocacy fund.
For more information, please contact Catherine Morgan at [email protected].
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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.
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Webinar: Tips on Communicating with Employees, Media and Other Audiences During Events Like ICE Raids and Enhanced Enforcement
Sign Up Today to Be Ready for When the Unexpected Happens
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (EDT)
Member Price: $0
Non-Member Price: $99
What happens if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents show up at one of your construction job sites? Beyond legal concerns, how you communicate during and after an ICE raid can define your company’s reputation. Sign up for this one-hour webinar at 2 p.m. eastern on August 27, where crisis communications expert Anthony Huey shares practical strategies to help contractors prepare for and manage the internal and external communications challenges of an ICE worksite enforcement action. You will learn how to develop internal communication plans, train site leaders on message delivery, handle media inquiries, and address employees and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
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Learn, Share & Solve Your Greatest Workforce & HR Challenges at the AGC of America Construction
Workforce & HR Conference
AGC’s Construction Workforce & HR Conference is the premier education and networking destination for workforce development, HR and training professionals in the construction industry.
- For Workforce Professionals: Explore the latest workforce development efforts underway across the country and share your own success stories.
- For HR Professionals: Find out whether you’re maintaining compliance with current employment laws and best practices.
- For Training Professionals: Stay up-to-date with the cutting-edge techniques being used in the world of training and development.
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Department of Labor Requests Feedback from Houston-Area Building and Construction Contractors on Wage Standards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division encourages employers, stakeholders, and others in Southeast Texas’ building and heavy construction industries to help establish accurate prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for workers on federally funded and assisted projects.
Required by federal law, the division is distributing an online survey that asks for information on wages paid for relevant construction projects from May 5, 2024, to Aug. 5, 2025. The areas covered include Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Milam, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, Waller, Washington, and Wharton counties.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts require the department to set prevailing wage rates that reflect the actual wages and fringe benefits paid to construction workers where the work occurs. Survey responses help the division publish accurate prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates in these areas. The more complete the survey, the more accurate the determinations, which in turn saves contractors time by reducing their requests for additional labor classifications. The department encourages all industry employers and stakeholders, not limited to those working on federally funded or assisted construction projects, to participate with the most complete data possible.
The division strongly urges online survey completion by Aug. 29, 2025, and will send notification emails to interested parties and contractors known to the agency with directions on how to access and complete the survey. To receive more information or request a survey by mail or email, contact the division’s Davis-Bacon Survey Center at (202) 343-2005 or email [email protected].
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Happy Hawaiian Shirt Friday!
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.
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AGC Members Saved Over 14.5 Million Dollars in 2024 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].
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