CompGroup AGC offers workers' compensation coverage exclusively for commercial construction contractors and sub-contractors. Through our partnership with Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the state's leading writer of workers' compensation insurance, CompGroup AGC is able to offer competitive rates, responsive customer service, expert claim handling and extensive loss prevention training and safety programs.
HURRICANE HARVEY EXPECTED TO HAVE A "STRONG IMPACT" on CENTRAL TEXAS CONSTRUCTION THROUGH 2018, SAY 46% of INDUSTRY FIRMS
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recent survey of Austin AGC members found that 46% of responding firms believe that Hurricane Harvey rebuilding efforts will have a "strong impact" on the Central Texas construction market through 2018. Another 30% say it will have a "little impact" on our local construction market. Specific areas expected to face an "extreme" impact are the drywall (52%) and general labor (59%) markets, according to responding firms.
Looking ahead to expected demand in Central Texas for commercial construction in 2018, 60% of responding firms anticipate a "slight" increase in their workload, while 27% believe it will remain "about the same" as 2017. Among the t
ext comments provided, a tight labor market was consistently noted as a major issue impacting construction.
For more information, contact Phil Thoden with the Austin AGC.
AGC SUBMITS COMMENTS on AUSTIN PAID SICK LEAVE PROPOSAL
The City Council of Austin recently approved a resolution calling for the City Manager to collect input from stakeholders about the impact of a paid sick leave policy for Austin workers. There have not been any specifics provided as to who would be covered under such a policy, but the City Council will receive a summary of stakeholder input on December 5th and proceed from there.
Who will be subject to this new requirement? Will it only apply to construction companies based in Austin, or will it apply to any construction worker on an Austin jobsite?
Many companies offer paid time off (PTO) that is available to employees for any reason. Will these firms be forced to switch to a sick leave policy?
Will prime contractors be liable for subcontractor violations?
Will companies working under a collective bargaining agreement be exempt?
Will different cities around Texas begin offering varying forms of sick leave?
Who will monitor/enforce this new policy?
What about the benefit of overtime pay?
In what increments can sick time be used?
The Austin AGC urges you to share your views with the City about a paid sick policy. For now, you can submit them at the SpeakUp Austin site here. Feel free to use our AGC comments as a basis for yours.
For more information, contact Phil Thoden at the Austin AGC.
HAVE YOU GOTTEN A HEALTH INSURACE QUOTE?
We are very excited about our new health insurance plan for Austin AGC member companies. The Chapter is switching to the new plan and saving over 20% in annual premium cost for coverage that is even more generous than our current insurance plan!
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.
