West Texas AGC News & Resources
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Safety Tip: Suicide and Occupation | |
- What is suicide?
- What do we know about the suicide problem?
- What factors are linked to increased risk of suicide for some occupations?
- What are ways to reduce and prevent suicide in the workplace?
Need Help? Know Someone Who Does?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
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Find out more about Group Health Care Plan through SANA |
Monday, August 29th at 10 AM
Association Plans of Texas Webinar.
The new plan launched in April 2022 includes AGC Chapters throughout the State of Texas. Member companies are offered a 10% discount off the quoted street rates. Average savings off current premiums are significant. Click on flyer for topics of discussion and register to learn more about this promising program.
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Women In Construction Hits 1 Million, A Record 14% Of Industry Workforce | |
As the construction industry's labor shortage intensifies, the number of women stepping into the industry has reached an all-time high.
The number of women working in U.S. construction hit 1 million this year for the first time, and women made up a record 14.1% of the sector's workforce in July, Bloomberg reports.
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Free Webinar - Utilizing Field IoT Data (Internet of Things)
Tuesday | 09/13/2022 | 2:00 PM EDT
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The construction industry has been challenged with labor shortages, stagnant productivity, risk, and safety. Then comes a global pandemic. Technology has evolved to meet these challenges with a more connected jobsite. With an influx of tracking devices, reality capture solutions, and other on-site technologies, there are many ways to collect data on the jobsite. Learn how contractors and technology providers are partnering to leverage these tools to collect critical data points that serve as key indicators for project performance, health, and risk.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe how connected devices can be utilized to provide jobsite insights.
- Identify applications of IoT and new digital technologies.
- Discuss best practices for implementation and adoption of new technology.
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Professional Webinars & Training FREE for Members - Take Notice! | |
How to Utilize Emotional Intelligence as
Your Business Development Superpower
September 28, 2022 | 1:00 PM
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A Deep Dive Into the Difference Between Pre-Fabrication and Modularization
September 14, 2022 | 1:00 PM
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Trenching & Excavation Safety Training
September 14, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET (Spanish)
September 15, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET (English)
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Behind the Scenes...The AGC Construction Innovation Awards
September 8th, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT
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The Benefits of Adopting a Construction Platform
September 20, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT
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November Elections - Bond Elections on the ballots | |
West Texas AGC will highlight bond elections in our chapter territory in the coming weeks with an additional message. Each of us can prepare now, to be educated voters, on November 8th for ISSUES, CANDIDATES AND THE BOND PROPOSALS. If you do not vote, do not complain.
YOUR RIGHT | YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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The Fort Stockton ISD School Board unanimously voted at a special meeting on August 17 to hold a bond election on November 8.
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Proposition A will have a value of $84 million and be used for school facilities. The proposition will include upgrades to the district-wide safety and security, renovations to all campuses, construction of a new intermediate classroom campus wing, and updates to the transportation fleet. There will be other facilities impacted by this proposition that was not named above.
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Proposition B will have a value of $16 million and be used for school stadium facilities. The proposition will include a new turf, a new field house, renovating the 55-year-old field house, and upgrading the track. There are other parts of the stadium complex that will also be renovating with the money from the bond.
Marfa ISD Board of Trustees calls for bond election in November 2022
If the bond is approved, $57 million will be distributed out to some proposed projects for the district. Some of the proposed projects include a new k-12 campus, a career and technical education addition at the high school, and some new district-wide additions.
Abilene City Council orders a bond election November 8 for a new fire station
Council chose to move a bond vote for new recreation centers and a walking trail to the next city election in May. The fire station is an $8 million project and is one that requires immediate consideration, City Manager Robert Hanna told the council.
The council chose to move consideration of $32 million in other projects, including replacements for the G.V. Daniels and Cesar Chavez recreation centers, to a later date, citing a need for community education.
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West Texas AGC Members and 'their' Employees are saving Money | |
Our members are saving money on the purchase of new GM vehicles and sharing these incentives with employees! Are you putting your membership to work for you and those who work for you? Find out more, Click AGC General Motors. | |
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When it comes to your company's bottom-line, your membership pays dividends.
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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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2022 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT - RHETT DAWSON | Henthorn Commercial Construction , LLC
VICE-PRESIDENT - JAMES BISHOP | Associated Contractors
SECRETARY/TREASURER - SAM WALDROP | Waldrop Construction
STATE AGC-TBB REPRESENTATIVE - CHAD HENTHORN | Teinert Construction, Inc.
AREA REPRESENTATIVES - KEVIN DARNELL | M & F Litteken Co. & JOHN W. COOPER | Cooper Construction Co., Inc.
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