West Texas AGC News & Resources
CELEBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY
West Texas AGC offices will close Monday, July 4th
to celebrate Independence Day!

The United States enjoys 246 years of independence and democracy that must be sought after and fought for by every generation going forward.
Safety Tip: Assured Electrical Grounding Program Saves Lives
Every trade on most jobs is exposed to electricity. This may be by digging a trench, use of tools or installing the electrical system and the knowledge of how to determine if there is a safe electrical system, cord, tool or site is important to everyone.

That is why the chapter provides the Quarterly Assured Grounding Program. This is a simple yet thorough program for every contractor and supplier to evaluate and train for electrical safety with quarterly use of the program. Click below for the RED Third Quarter.
Advance your Career and Earn Continuing Education Units
Learn About NEW AGC Virtual Learning Below
HOW AGC EDGE WORKS?
The same high quality learning experience and expert instruction you expect from AGC in-person classroom training from the ease of your home or work computer.

  1. Find your upcoming course - Courses are available in different segments to fit your schedule
  2. Quick Sign-up - Register using your AGC account. If you do not have one, create one at agc.org. Register using the account of the person attending the courses.
  3. Registering a Group? Contact education@agc.org and they will assist you.
  4. Review Schedule - Plan to attend all segments of the courses scheduled.
  5. Receive your Zoom Lind and Attend the Course(s) - Start the courses prepared to learn with microphone and video capabilities

EDGE Courses: Building Information Modeling, LEAN Construction Education, Construction Superintendent Fundamentals and Project Management Development Program

Remember to identify West Texas AGC Chapter as your AGC Chapter!
Will EPA Regulate PVC as Hazardous Waste?
Environmentalists are pushing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to undertake a rulemaking to classify discarded polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) as hazardous waste under federal law and to revise the solid waste management guidelines on disposal of PVC. AGC filed comments on June 3 on a proposed consent decree that would settle the lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity in D.C. federal court, saying EPA unreasonably delayed responding to CBD’s 2014 petition that asked the agency to regulate PVC under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Under the proposed “sue and settle” agreement, EPA promised to decide within nine months whether to move forward with listing PVC as hazardous waste, which could have significant implications for the construction industry.
401 (k) Retirement Plan for West Texas AGC Members
Benefits to Hire and
Retain the Best
West Texas AGC employers can participate in one of the best 401 (k) retirement MEP plans in the country with no fees, minimal costs and liability. Plans can be customized for each company. Discover how to improve from your current plan or start a retirement program for your employees.
Dividend checks from Texas Mutual have been sent to qualifying policyholders
Texas Mutual's board of directors approved a $330 million dividend distribution. We're proud to share that dividend checks have been mailed to over 67,000 qualifying policyholders in recognition of their dedication to workplace safety and for choosing Texas Mutual. Texas Mutual policy holders with Online (TMO) accounts can now check to see if they are receiving a 2022 dividend check or contact your agent. 

If you are not with Texas Mutual and CompGroup AGC receiving dividend's, ask your agent to quote these savings for your company. With the policy - safety information and guidance is provided that will enhance your safety program. Find out more about CompGroup below.
Additional Discounts to Worker Comp Premiums with CompGroup
Click the flyer on the left to see the dividend history and opportunity for additional dividends for West Texas AGC members who are also Texas Mutual Policy holders. Safety group dividends are based on the group's loss history rather than a company's individual history.

Reach out to one of the chapter's Professional Service Insurance Agents today for a quote or compgroupagc@robertsandcrow.com
AGC Urgent Action Alert: Gas Tax 'Holiday'
Gas tax revenues help pay for transportation construction projects across the nation and keep many construction companies in business, workers on the job and the economy growing.
 
Americans and the construction industry need real relief, not a gimmick that only saves them about $2 per week or $25 over the full suspension and could add $10 billion to the national debt. 
 
Whether it is increasing domestic oil production or providing rebates to Americans, Congress should find REAL solutions to high gas prices – NOT gimmicks. For more information on the background of this issue, click here. 

NEW AGC benefit with PROCORE, Verizon 5G Business Internet through NPP,
Group Medical Plan and AGC SW 401 (k) with WEST TEXAS AGC Membership
A Few of the Benefits that SAVE our members money and time!
When it comes to your company's bottom-line, your membership pays dividends.
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Working together on your behalf,
to be the most professional and profitable company,
       in your specialized field and area of expertise
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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.