Austin Chapter AGC
Austin Chapter AGC Monthly News Update
February 2016
In This Issue
Upcoming Chapter Events
Two Contractors Up for Reelection
CLC Austin Steering Committee
AGC Convention in Two Weeks
Outstanding Construction Awards
ACE Mentor Program
Resumes and Job Listings
Quick Links
 
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UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS
AGC of America Convention (San Antonio) - March 9-11
Spring Golf Tournament at Barton Creek - May 2

Safety training available on demand!  Contact Larry Connelly to schedule. 
TWO CONTRACTORS UP for REELECTION on MARCH 1

Early voting for the Texas primary elections is underway through February 26, and election day is on March 1.
 
Fellow AGC contractor John Cyrier, President of Sabre Commercial, is a candidate to retain his position as the Texas Representative from House District 17 that covers Bastrop, Caldwell, Gonzales, Karnes and Lee Counties.
 
Former contractor Paul Workman is a candidate to retain his position as the Texas Representative from House District  47 that covers most of Western Travis County. 
 
Every vote counts! Learn more at the Texas Secretary of State website or contact Phil Thoden at the Austin AGC.
MEET THE CLC AUSTIN STEERING COMMITTEE at HAPPY HOUR on FEBRUARY 25

Members of the Austin CLC Steering Committee are busy planning a full year of networking and educational programs for young construction professionals in Austin.  
 
Are you a young professional in the Austin area construction industry?  Are you looking to enhance your construction skills?  |  Do you enjoy expanding your network and meeting new people?  Then the CLC Austin Chapter is for you! 

The next CLC gathering is Thursday, February 25, at the Container Bar from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  No cost to attend!  Details available here.

This year's Steering Committee members are:
  • Chair - Tamara Savinas, Marketing Manager at Spire Consulting Group 
  • Professional Development - JD Holzheauser, Attorney, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
  • Marketing & Networking - Caroline Hall, Attorney, The Chapman Firm, PLLC
     
  • Finance - Jason Fletcher, Project Engineer, Hensel Phelps
  • Membership - Tim Rosenberg, Project Estimator, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing
  • Education & Community - Danny Rothe, Business Analyst, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Click here to learn more about the Steering Committee.

AGC CONVENTION in SAN ANTONIO is ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY!

Join your fellow construction industry professionals at the 97th Annual AGC Convention, March 9-11, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio.

The AGC Annual Convention and Technology & Construction Solutions Expo is the ideal opportunity to see everything AGC can do for you and your business.  Join us for more than 15 education breakouts, terrific networking events and industry leading speakers, all in a perfect location for business, culture, family and fun ... San Antonio. 
 
Easy access and limited travel expense for Central Texans!  Over 2,000 people will attend, including more than 200 from Texas!
 
TOP 4 REASONS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS
THE 97th ANNUAL AGC CONVENTION
 
1.     Take Home a New Network - 2 1/2 days to network with the top decision makers and influencers the construction industry. 12 networking events covering over 12 hours of opportunity that could buoy your company's future success.
2.     Take Home Implementation and Impact - 15 professional development sessions covering executive & financial management, process, technology, innovations, risk management, talent recruitment & retention, lean implementation and much more.
3.     Take Home Solutions - 100+ technology and construction solution providers in the AGC Expo ready to take problems off your hands and make you look awesome to your organization.
4.     Take Home Perspective and Vision - 60 hours outside the office with industry peers and subject matter experts. Gaining true perspective of your business can be a difficult task given only an inside look. This is your opportunity to take a step outside and get a true sense of the present and a head start on what's to come in the future.
 

CONGRATULATIONS to OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION AWARD WINNERS!
 
AGC contractors and project teams gathered on February 12 at the  AT&T Conference Center to celebrate the 2015 Outstanding Construction Awards. This year's winners are noted below and were also featured in the Austin Business Journal. All event photos are on the Austin AGC Facebook page, thanks to JJ Photography.

Category Building 1:  Braun and Butler Construction for Eagle Bank Round Rock Branch

Category Building 2: Braun and Butler Construction for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Category Building 4:  Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. for San Marcos CISD Bonham Pre-Kindergarten School

Category Building 5: Rogers-O'Brien Construction Company for Lamar Central

Category Building 6: Austin Commercial for Austin Bergstrom International Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility

Category Design Build 1: The Beck Group for Domain II Plaza Redevelopment

Category Design Build 2: Rogers-O'Brien Construction Company for Rankin County Replacement Facilities - Hospital & Wellness Center

Category Design Build 3: Hensel Phelps for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Terminal East Infill

Category Health Care 1: Sabre Commercial, Inc. for St. David's South Austin Medical Center Hybrid Operating Room

Category Industrial/Warehouse 1: Sabre Commercial, Inc. for PODS Warehouse Facility

Category Interior Finish-Out 2: Sabre Commercial, Inc. for The University of Texas at Austin, Perry CastaƱeda Library, New Learning Center

Category Specialty Construction: Chasco Constructors for Lexus of Lakeway

Category Interiors: Lasco Acoustics & Drywall, Inc.- Austin for Georgetown Public Safety Operations & Training Center
ACE MENTOR PROGRAM FUNDRAISER on MARCH 2

The Austin AGC is proud to help support the new ACE Mentor Program, an excellent national organization that has finally made its way to Austin. This program is important to our industry as it aims to develop the next generation of construction industry professionals.

A silent auction with live music, food and drinks will be held on March 2 at Gensler to support this new organization.  More information available here.

CONSTRUCTION RESUMES and JOB LISTINGS 

AGC Chapters around Texas have formed a partner website called texasconstructioncareers.com  to help you find employment or an employee.  Check out the job bank page to post your resume or review potential hires.