Austin Chapter AGC
Austin Chapter AGC Monthly News Update
May 2015
In This Issue
Upcoming Chapter Events
Safety Stand Down
Advocacy Alert - Downtown Concrete Pours
Spring Golf
CLC Happy Hour
AGC Alternative Health Insurance
Resumes and Job Listings
Quick Links

Safety Services

Bidding Information

Construction Leadership Council 

 
 
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UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS
AGC TBB Convention - July 28-31
Top Golf Networking - August 12

Safety training available on demand!  Contact Larry Connelly to schedule. 
LOCAL CONTRACTORS STAND DOWN for SAFETY

Many AGC members are participating in the National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down during the weeks of May 4th through the 15th. Locally, the event kicked off in a big way with over 600 workers stopping for fall protection training at the Dell Medical School jobsite on Monday morning, May 4.  

 
Over 600 workers learning about fall protection at the Dell Medical School jobsite. 

 

AGC member companies Beck, JE Dunn and Hensel Phelps coordinated the event between their project teams at the site.  Attendees heard from OSHA and AGC about the importance of jobsite safety, then a safety instructor from

HD Supply Construction & Industrial - White Cap provided a class on fall protection in both English and Spanish.  

 

 

In addition to this large gathering, Stand Downs have also occurred on the jobsites of other AGC general and contractor members including Braun & Butler, Hill & Wilkinson and Rogers O'Brien.  Well over 1,000 local workers have received fall protection in the first week of this national event.  


To participate, employers and workers are encouraged to visit the  2015 Stand-Down page where they can find free fall prevention training materials in both English and Spanish, including the new  2015 Stand-Down poster, a list of local events, and also receive a certificate of participation signed by Secretary of Labor.
 

For more information, e-mail the Austin AGC safety director, Larry Connelly.   
ADVOCACY ALERT - CITY COUNCIL MAY PROHIBIT OVENIGHT CONCRETE POURS in DOWNTOWN!

Responding to a growing number of construction noise complaints, the Austin City Council may pass an ordinance to prohibit all nighttime concrete pour activity in downtown.   

 

Don't let the Council make a decision based solely on one side of this issue! Let them hear from our construction industry about the problems that will result if concrete cannot be poured overnight as needed.

 

Please take a minute read our recent Advocacy Alert and e-mail the City Council! 

 

City of Austin staff is expected to release a policy recommendation in advance of a May 18 Planning And Neighborhoods Committee meeting at City Hall.  Council action is scheduled for June 4.  AGC has been meeting with City Council members and staff to educate them about the construction industry and Austin community impacts of concrete pour restrictions. 

 

For more information, contact Phil Thoden at the Austin AGC.
SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT
Golfers enjoyed a sold out tournament on May 11 at the  Hyatt Lost Pines Wolfdancer Golf Club.   Despite rainy weather that morning, the course drained nicely and allowed for a beautiful afternoon of golfde. Thanks to all the players and sponsors who made the tournament a success!  
 
More photos available by clicking on either photo below.
 
 
  
CLC NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR - MAY 28

Help us expand the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) network. Join younger construction professional in Austin at Tacos and Tequila for a Networking Happy Hour event sponsored by Berg Electric.  


 

Please invite friends and co-workers who might be interested in joining the CLC. Potential new members are always welcome and encouraged to attend CLC happy hours!  
"AGC ALTERNATIVE" HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION

If your company has a June, July or August insurance renewal date, then contact the AGC Alternative now for a quote. 

AGC of America's new private exchange program is available exclusively to AGC member firms in Texas with 10+ employees.  It is a private insurance exchange that operates like an online store (think Amazon.com), making it easy for your employees to shop for health insurance and other benefits all on their own or through the help of our dedicated employee hotline. 

 

It is interactive, easily reproduced and available exclusively to AGC member companies interested in having its own insurance exchange - not only to offer a broad range of health and other insurance benefits to its employees but also to administer the benefits they select.

 

For planning purposes, firms should request a quote 90-120 days prior to renewal. 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.