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Time Is Running Out To Register for AGC Houston’s Bad Santa Casino Night on December 10th!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

SPJST Lodge 88
1435 Beall Street
Houston, TX 77008

 

It's that time again! Join us for AGC Houston's Bad Santa Casino Night on December 10th! This isn’t your average holiday party... and it definitely isn’t a high-stakes casino. If you're a serious poker pro or counting cards in your sleep - this probably isn't your scene. But if you’re here for laughs, light-hearted competition, and some good ol’ holiday chaos, you’re in the right place.

 

We’ve got:

  • Casino games for the festively unhinged
  • Holiday “spirits” (the drinkable kind) – your admission includes two drinks
  • Delicious bites to fuel your gambling mischief
  • Hilarious prizes for our lucky winners
  • The legendary Bad Santa Costume Contest - the wilder, the better!
  • And bringing the vibes all night long: the amazing DJ Eddie – so make sure to bring your best moves to the dance floor!

Whether you’re a Naughty List Gambler or a Nice List Looker, grab your ugliest Santa suit, bring your best (or worst) holiday game face, and join us for a ridiculously fun night of fake fortune and festive fails. Let’s sleigh this season, AGC-style!

 

Are your CPR/AED training credentials current? Register Now and Save $45 per Student on CPR, First Aid, & AED Training on December 11th!

 

Thursday, December 11, 2025

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

AGC Houston

3825 Dacoma St., Houston, TX 77092

 

The American Red Cross Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED class is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to respond to a variety of emergencies, including:

 

  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): Learn how to perform CPR on adults, including chest compressions and rescue breaths, to help maintain blood flow and breathing during cardiac emergencies.
  • First Aid: Gain the ability to recognize and care for various first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, and back injuries, as well as heat and cold-related emergencies.
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillator): Understand how to use an AED to deliver a shock to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, which can help restore a normal heart rhythm.

 

This course combines instructor-led training with hands-on practice. Upon successful completion, participants will receive updated credentials that meet OSHA workplace requirements.

 

Applications Are Open for AGC of America’s 2026

Construction Safety Excellence Awards!

 

Applications are due on Friday, December 31, 2025.

 

The purpose of AGC of America's Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) is to recognize those construction companies who excel at safety performance. The CSEA closely examines each candidate's commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. Unlike other safety award programs that limit the criteria to frequency rates, the CSEA selection process is considerably more comprehensive.

 

Each application will be reviewed for evidence of:

  • Company management commitment
  • Active employee participation
  • Safety training
  • Work site hazard identification and control
  • Safety program innovation

 

Participants will be required to complete the application form and submit it directly to AGC of America. Members of the national AGC Safety & Health Committee will review and judge the submittals at the Construction Safety & Health Conference, held in January each year. The finalists in each divisional category will then be invited to compete in-person at the AGC Annual Convention for either a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place award. Finalists will give an oral presentation in front of five judges. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be determined after oral presentations. The grand award winner will be selected from among the 1st place winners. The winners will be announced at the Safety Awards Ceremony during the 2026 AGC National Convention.

 

 If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Nazia Shah at [email protected] or (703) 837-5409.

 

Call for Nominations: 2025 AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award

 

If you know someone who rocks at their job in the construction industry, we want to hear from you! The AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award started in 1998 and honors a construction industry employee who shows the best qualities of: teamwork and professionalism, creativity and innovation, commitment and cooperation, customer service and quality, and community service.

 

Anyone who works in the construction industry can apply, whether you work for a general contractor, subcontractor, supplier, service company, architect, or engineer.

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is Jan. 31, 2026, and the winner will be announced at our 2026 Annual Meeting.

 

Applications Are Now Open for the Patrick J. Kiley

Excellence in Leadership Scholarship

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

 

AGC Houston will be awarding the Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship in the spring of 2026 to college-bound and university students who are majoring in a construction-related discipline.

 

Since its inception in 1996, the AGC Houston Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship program has awarded over 331 scholarships amounting to $833,500. 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must pursue a degree relating to a career in construction.
  • Applicant must be an employee, intern, or dependent of an employee of an AGC Houston member firm or an AGC Student Chapter member.
  • Applicant must be enrolled in a college, university, or accredited training program during fall semester 2026.
  • Current high school seniors and college students are eligible to apply.
  • The deadline to apply is January 30, 2026.

 

For questions about the AGC Houston Patrick J. Kiley Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, please contact Charlene Anthony at [email protected].

 
 

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.

 
 

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!

Upcoming Education & Professional 

Development Courses:

12/2/2025: Construction Law - Virtual Edition 

12/3/2025 - 12/17/2025: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program - Virtual Training 

12/4/2025 - 12/18/2025: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals - Virtual Training 

12/6/2025 - 12/13/2025: AGC Edge Supervisory Training Program Unit 6 Managing Risks - Virtual Training 

15/2026 - 1/13/2026: AGC Edge Supervisory Training Program Productivity and Managing Project Costs (STP Unit 5)

1/7/2026 - 1/23/2026: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals

1/7/2026 - 1/23/2026: Fundamentos en Supervisión de la Construcción (CSF Spanish)

1/8/2026 - 1/22/2026: AGC Edge Supervisory Training Program Leadership and Motivation (SPT Unit 1) 

1/12/2026 - 2/2/2026: AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program 

1/30/2026 - 2/27/2026: AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program 

2/2/2026 - 2/10/2026: AGC Edge Supervisory Training Program Managing Risks (STP 6) 

2/2/2026 - 2/11/2026: AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals 

 
 

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.

 

12/8/2025 - 12/11/2025: OSHA #2045 Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards 

12/8/2025 - 12/11/2025: OSHA #510 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction

12/11/2025: SEASON'S SUPER SAVINGS! ADULT FIRST AID/CPR/AED SAVE $45 PER STUDENT

12/15/2025 - 12/18/2025: OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction 

12/16/2025 - 12/17/2025: Seasons Savings! OSHA 10-Hour in Construction Only $90!

 
 
 

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. 

 

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]

 
 
 
 

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1575 Crescent Pointe Pkwy
College Station, TX 77845
Phone: (979) 846-8980
Website: https://www.ssccpa.com/

Next 150 Construction Services, LLC

811 Main Street Suite 2450
Houston, TX 77002

Phone: (713) 301-2068
Website: https://www.gilbaneco.com/

Zedcor Security Solutions 

6522 Glenhill Dr
Spring, TX 77389
Phone: 1 (877) 511-9332
Website: https://zedcor.com/

Automated Building Solutions 

1181 Brittmoore Rd. Suite 100
Houston, TX 77043

Phone: (713) 817-2622
Website: https://www.abscontrols.net/

Planera

258 Bent Creek Ln
Georgetown, TX 78628
Phone: (512) 680-8299
Website: https://www.planera.io/

ADP, Inc.

4650 Westway Park Blvd 
Houston, TX 77041

Phone: (888) 871-0155
Website: https://www.adp.com/

AGC Houston 3825 Dacoma St. 
Houston, TX 77092-8707
www.agchouston.org
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