West Texas AGC News & Resources
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Safety Services for
West Texas AGC Members
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- Are weekly safety meetings part of your 2023 SAFETY PROGRAM?
- West Texas AGC can provide Toolbox Talks and Safety handouts/guidelines on 100's of topics. Contact us today, to assist you with your safety program.
- Is your company Safety Manual and Fleet Policy up to date? Call West Texas AGC to update your policies at 325.676.7447
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Safety Tip: 3 Point Contact Rule - Getting On - Getting Off |
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Twisting, turning, a miss-step can all lead to a injured back, twisted ankle, fall with more serious injury or even death. The three-point contact rule is basic safety for getting in/on and out/off of equipment including ladders, platforms or elevated surfaces. Use today's Toolbox Talks for your next safety meeting on this basic yet important safety training. |
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AGC Contractor Testifies Before Congress |
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AGC contractor testifies to the need for Congress to address supply chain challenges fueling construction material price increases and shortages, environmental permit streamlining and more. |
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On February 1, Jeff Firth, Vice-President of Hamilton Construction based in Oregon and Vice-Chair of AGC’s Highway and Transportation Division, testified on behalf of AGC of America before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Firth highlighted the importance of Congress’s passage of increased infrastructure investment levels under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the ongoing challenges that inflation and supply chain constraints pose to the success of IIJA. He stressed that project costs continue to climb as material prices rise and many in the industry continue to face shortages and allocations.
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BE RECOGNIZED FOR SAFETY
NASA | National AGC Safety Award DEADLINE FEBRUARY 13TH
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NATIONAL AGC SAFETY AWARDS (NASA)
Participation in the NASA Awards Program is for EVERY
West Texas AGC General Contractor and Associate/Sub-contractor
How do you participate?
Transfer the information from your OSHA 300A form to the submittal form.
Let this award participation be part of YOUR Safety Program.
Return attached form by February 13, 2023 to abilene@wtagc.org.
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Submit Your Outstanding Construction Projects from 2022 |
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Announcing
AGC-TBB 2022 OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARDS
NOW OPEN | DUE DATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023
West Texas AGC General Contractors and Sub-Contractors are encouraged to seek recognition with this prestigious award opportunity.
Projects completed during the calendar year 2022 are eligible.
There are 27 categories for General contractors and 9 categories for Specialty Contractors to showcase completed projects, workers, and other sub-contractors!
West Texas AGC Members submit their applications directly to AGC-TBB
Instructions and submittal requirements can be found at
For assistance or questions at the chapter level, contact Cassie Hughes,
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Spring Training Opportunities |
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Colorado AGC in partnership with West Texas AGC is offering online training to West Texas AGC members at Colorado AGC member prices |
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Courses include:
- Commercial Print Reading Fundamentals - Begins February 10th
- Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Print Reading - Begins March 24th
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Essentials of Field Management / Superintendent Bootcamp - 3 Units (Begins Unit 1 February 28th, wrapping up Unit 3 middle of May)
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Construction Sector Adds 25,000 Employees in January as Firms Raise Pay Faster Than Overall Private Sector to Attract More Workers |
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Construction firms added 25,000 employees in January and raised wages for hourly workers more steeply than other sectors, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials said the industry was benefitting from relatively strong demand for construction projects as firms struggle to fill available positions in the sector.
“Construction employment and pay gains outpaced the economy as a whole in the past year, showing that demand for projects remains strong,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “In fact, most contractors would like to hire even more workers and are raising pay in an effort to attract them.”
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GOLF TOURNAMENT | SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER EARLY! |
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West Texas Chapter AGC
Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
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Monday | May 22, 2023
1:00 PM Shotgun Start
LakeRidge Country Club - Lubbock
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Gather your star golfers for a great event that supports students pursuing a career in construction in both technical and college programs with Scholarships from West Texas AGC!!
Each year the tournament has grown to a must participate event. See the attached flyer for Sponsorship and Golfer Registration information.
Questions contact Cassie Hughes at chughes@wtagc.org or Bryan Walters at bryan@henthorncommercial.com.
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West Texas Chapter AGC 2023 Scholarship Applications Available |
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WEST TEXAS AGC SCHOLARSHIP
2023 Undergraduate scholarship
Academic Scholarships are available for graduating seniors, current college undergraduates or others who will pursue post graduate work at a university, two-year college or technical trades school, with all pursuing degrees for a career in a construction related field.
2023 West Texas AGC Scholarship
West Texas AGC members – please share this information with employees and friends.
Encourage students to consider programs that will allow them to pursue a career in construction.
DUE DATE – APRIL 14, 2023
For additional information or to request an application by mail or email contact abilene@wtagc.org or call (325) 676-7447
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Webinar - West Texas AGC Group Medical Plan | Learn More | Save More |
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West Texas AGC encourages our members to contact the agents within the chapter who have a first-hand knowledge of the SANA Benefits plan that can assist you with the Census, quotes and benefits of the program. Click below for contacts. |
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WebEd: The Good, the bad, the ugly – How to bring together a General Contractor and Specialty Contractor Safety Program |
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February 22, 2023 | 1:00 PM CT
FREE - AGC Members
Join members of AGC of America’s Specialty Contractors Council and Safety and Health Committee in this townhall style webinar as General Contractors and Specialty Contractor safety professional discuss the successes and pain points of harmonizing two safety programs on the jobsite.
During this webinar, the GC and SC will cover the following:
- Prequalification/Job Start
- Jobsite Orientation
- Scheduling Pressures vs. jobsite safety
- Success stories
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Register now for the premium conference to network with others in the commercial construction industry! Click the Banner to go directly to AGC registration and information website for hotels and conference agendas. |
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New Virtual AGC EDGE Training Opportunities - New 2023 Schedule |
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It's a new year and there's never a better time to start virtual training for your team.
From BIM and Lean Construction to Project Management and Supervision Fundamentals, AGC's live, instructor-led virtual education courses are the perfect way to invest in your team. And with code $EDGE2023, you can save 10% at checkout!
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Construction Supervision Fundamentals
NEW CLASS REGISTER QUICKLY
Feb.22 - Feb. 24 | 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM ET
(9AM-5:30PM CT)
Classes are held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Building Information Modeling Education Program
Feb. 6 - Feb. 17 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Classes are held Monday thru Friday from February
Mar. 7 - Apr. 6 | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET (1:30 PM-5:30PM CT)
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Benefits & Programs SAVING West Texas AGC members money & time!
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AGC Members Saved Over 14.5 Million Dollars Last Year Using
AGC Member Discount Programs
How much did you save using your membership?
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 aims to help our members succeed and grow.
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West Texas AGC • your Chapter | AGC • your Association
Working together on your behalf,
to be the most professional and profitable company,
in your specialized field and area of expertise
AGC of America • The Construction Association
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2023 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT - JAMES BISHOP | Associated Contractors
VICE-PRESIDENT - LIZ LONNGREN | Henthorn Commercial Construction, LLC
SECRETARY/TREASURER - SAM WALDROP | Waldrop Construction
STATE AGC-TBB REPRESENTATIVE - CHAD HENTHORN | Teinert Construction, Inc.
AREA REPRESENTATIVES - SHANE DARNELL | M & F Litteken Co. & GREG DURBIN | Sandia Construction
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