AGC Association News

AGC's STP Instructor Training Workshop, Aug. 7-8, Kansas City

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 23, 2008

The Supervisory Training Program (STP) Instructor Training Workshop is a two-day event that provides the skills essential to effectively instruct STP courses -- specifically how to teach adult learners, encourage interaction among STP participants and use the STP manuals to deliver a class. Participants will also learn how to incorporate visual aids into the curriculum and get the most out of the instructor materials. The course will be held Aug. 7-8 in Kansas City, Mo. Learn more and register!

AGC of America makes it easy to be green

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 23, 2008

AGC has worked with the foremost experts in environmental management and compliance to create an authoritative and current collection of publications. Find out what you need to create an EMS, how to keep stormwater from destroying your project and how to prevent your profits from being drained. Visit the environmental section of the AGC Bookstore and discover all you need to be green. www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "Green."

New ConsensusDOCS contract first to address BIM

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 21, 2008

ConsensusDOCS has just released a groundbreaking Building Information Modeling Addendum which marks a significant step forward in utilizing BIM as a collaborative tool. This new document will bring the construction industry's future into reality. The ConsensusDOCS 301 BIM Addendum is the first and only industry standard document to address the legal uncertainties associated with utilizing BIM. For more information on the BIM Addendum and ConsensusDOCS, visit www.agc.org/Contracts, or to purchase go to www.agc.org/bookstore.

Take the steps to reducing injuries on stairs and ladders

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 18, 2008

Did you know that every year thousands of construction workers are injured and hundreds die while working on ladders or stairways? AGC addresses this safety hazard with the new video Take the Steps: Stairway and Ladder Safety for the Construction Industry. This video explains industry standards for stairway and ladder construction and reviews techniques and practices for their safe use. The goal of the video is to help you understand what steps to take each and every time you use or work on stairways and ladders. Check it out today at www.agc.org/E-STORE! (Item No. 404)

AGC releases new Supervisory Training Program

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 16, 2008

AGC of America recently released the new Supervisory Training Program Unit 7: Accident Prevention & Loss Control, seventh edition. Unit 7 was rewritten to reflect changes in OSHA standards and safety philosophies in the construction industry over the past several years. Visit the AGC bookstore to learn more.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 15, 2008

This manual (EM385-1-1) prescribes safety and health requirements for all Corps of Engineers activities and operations, including Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) construction contracts. Following this manual will help all contractors working on Defense Department projects meet all the necessary safety requirements to ensure success on all their current and future federal projects. To purchase copies, visit www.agc.org/bookstore, keyword "Federal."

Keep Safe -- use AGC

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 15, 2008

AGC of America has more than 70 resources that will help you keep your company safe and compliant. With DVDs on avoiding back injuries, books on proper techniques for working with cranes, backhoes, personal protective gear, and others, and downloadable papers on accident prevention, hazard communication and powered industrial truck operation -- to name just a few -- AGC works hard to keep construction contractors safe, compliant and profitable. Check it out for yourself! www.agc.org/Bookstore, keyword "Safety"

Over 400 construction resources -- yours at a click

AGC SmartBrief | Jul 09, 2008

Over 400 titles are at your fingertips: books, DVDs, videos, contract documents, recordings, downloads on essential topics like equipment safety, risk management, supervisory training, environmental management, labor relations -- everything a successful construction contractor could need. Continuously updated with the current available titles! Visit www.agc.org/Bookstore and see for yourself.

AGC of America se habla Espanol, offers wide range of Spanish products

AGC SmartBrief | Jun 25, 2008

With over 20 titles offered in Spanish, AGC of America helps to ensure that everyone in your company understands how to prevent injuries, manage risks and keep on the job and out of the hospital. Visit www.agc.org/Bookstore, keyword "Spanish".

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