Monthly News Update - February  2020
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Chapter/Industry Events
Leadership andn Project Management Classes
Pilot Parking Program
New Safety Director
New Username/Password
Health Insurance
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Safety Services

Bidding Information

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 Construction Leadership Council 

 

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UPCOMING CHAPTER & INDUSTRY EVENTS
Safety Committee Meeting - March 2,11:30am (contact Michael)
AGC of America Convention - March 8-12 in Las Vegas
Networking Committee Meeting - March 11, 3pm (contact Toni )
CLC Quarterly Happy Hour - March 25 (location TBD)
Leadership Academy w/Ken Bradford - Starting April 21
Spring Golf Tournament - May 4 at Lost Pines/Wolfdancer

Safety training (OSHA 10/30, First Aid, etc...) available on demand. Contact Michael Welvaert to schedule.
LEADERSHIP & PROJECT MANAGER CLASSES COMING UP!
Students from the 2019 Leaders Course
The Austin AGC is hosting two upcoming professional development classes designed help your company's team excel in commercial construction.   First is the   Leaders Course  for your company's employees who are or will be leading your company, making proposal presentations, conducting meetings and serving on committees while directing the future of the construction industry. 
 
The instructor for this class is Ken Bradford , a charismatic coach and master mentor who has worked with many Texas construction firms, including Rogers O'Brien, Barlett Cocke, FL Crane, SpawGlass, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, and many more.  More information here .    

In May we are  partnering with t he Austin office of Procore to host the NEW 2nd edition of AGC's Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) , May 11-15, at Procore's Austin offices!
 
This 2nd edition of the PMDP is designed to specifically meet the needs of today's construction industry.  The curriculum combines activities and shared experiences to provide the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant's ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.  This recently updated 40 hour in-seat classroom training was developed by AGC member company project managers for aspiring and new construction project managers.
 
The revised PMDP curriculum takes participants through the management of the entire lifecycle of a construction project, and contains the following five units:
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management
  • Unit 2: Initiating and Planning, Part 1
  • Unit 3: Initiating and Planning, Part 2
  • Unit 4: Executing
  • Unit 5: Monitoring and Controlling, and Project Closeout
This class is taught by Ben Ashburn  who serves as a Construction Education Training Specialist in Procore's Austin office.  

More information about the PMDP class available here.   Contact Phil Thoden at AGC with any questions.
AGC SIGNS PARTNERSHIP with OSHA AREA OFFICE
  
This month the OSHA Austin Area Office area and the Austin AGC signed a strategic partnership agreement with the  common objective to provide a safe and healthful environment for workers involved in the construction industry through increased training, implementation of best work practices, improved safety and health programs, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.   All Austin AGC members general contractors and subcontractor firms are eligible to participate in this new partnership agreement.  

The partnership agreement will serve to establish a cooperative effort in ensuring a safe worksite and maintaining an open line of communication between OSHA, AGC, and the contractors that choose to join.  Being a partner will require monthly reporting regarding jobsite self-inspections, issues found and resolved, training and related data.  

For more information, contact the Austin AGC Safety Director Michael Welvaert.  

MEET THE NEW AUSTIN AGC SAFETY DIRECTOR
 
The Austin AGC is pleased to welcome Michael Welvaert on board as the Chapter Safety Director effective February 10th.   Michael will conduct site inspections as well as training on a wide range of topics including OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and First Aid, CPR, AED and safety leadership for Chapter members.   
Prior to joining the Austin AGC, Michael served as a Regional Safety Director at Comfort Systems USA, Inc., a specialty contractor focused primarily on commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, and he also served as the Safety Manager at Trio Electric, a commercial electrical contractor. 

Michael retired as a Navy SEAL of 23 years in January 2014 and continues to use the leadership, strategy, team-building, and mentoring skills he acquired in the Navy throughout his civilian career. In both of his civilian roles, Michael was a valued resource and helped multiple organizations develop and implement successful safety improvement initiatives. He looks forward to serving as a resource now for the Austin AGC's members.

Michael can be reached at the Chapter by phone (512.442.7887) or e-mail at  michael@agcaustin.org.
NEW USERNAME/PASSWORD for NEW AGC WEBSITE
  

Don'f forget that in order to access any password protected pages on the new Austin AGC website - including the ability to update your company profile information - you will need an updated username and password. E-mail Toni Osberry for your new info!  
GET YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE QUOTE TODAY!

GET A QUOTE FOR YOUR COMPANY TODAY!
 
Did you know that the Austin AGC, in conjunction with OneDigital Health & Benefits, offers a health insurance option for your company?  This health plan through the Aetna network allows association member companies with 2 or more employees involved in the construction industry the ability to band together to purchase group medical insurance. The buying power, the ability to circumvent Affordable Care Act community ratings, reduced administrative third-party fees, lower pharmacy costs, etc....create significant savings for many of our member companies.
   
For more information or to get a quote, please contact your company's insurance agent, or Maria Venegas with OneDigital at 713-365-3800 or via e-mail at mvenegas@onedigital.com.  Also, you can review the plan brochure here.