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Welcome

We are currently accepting users for our beta.

As a beta user, you agree to provide feedback through periodic surveys about your experience and how we can improve AGC Connect.

The purpose of the following application is to gather data to determine eligibility and to assess a firm's current capacity. Upon completion, your application will be reviewed and you will be notified of your account activation.

For questions or concerns, please contact William Martinez at william.m@agchouston.org.

This application should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

Create Your Profile

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Username*

Password*

Confirm Password*

Company Information

AGC Houston Membership Status*

MemberNon-Member

Company Name*

County Service Area*

Phone Number*

Legal Structure of Business*

Company Website

Business Start Date*

Company Address*

Do you have a separate mailing or legal address?*

YesNo

Which apply?*

Mailing AddressLegal Address

Mailing Address*

Legal Address*

Company Type/Trade*

SiteworkConcrete

MasonryMetals

Wood & PlasticsThermal & Moisture Protection

Doors & WindowsFinishes

SpecialtiesEquipment

Furnishings & AccessoriesSpecial Construction

Conveying EquipmentFire Suppression

PlumbingHeating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Integrated AutomationElectrical

Communications SystemsElectronic Safety and Security

EarthworkExterior Improvements

UtilitiesTransportation

Waterway and Marine ConstructionProcess Interconnections

Material Processing and Handling EquipmentProcess Heating, Cooling and Drying Equipment

Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification and Storage EquipmentPollution Waste Control Equipment

Industry-Specific Manufacturing EquipmentWater and Wastewater Equipment

Electrical Power Generation

CSI Code(s)/Division(s)*

Certifications*

MBEWBE

SBEDBE

METROHUB

VOSBOther

If other, please specify:*

You must complete the following questionnaire in order to activate your account.

Your responses are confidential.

Project Management & Superintendent

As the company owner, do you personally manage and supervise the work on your projects?*

YesNo

How many superintendents and project managers do you employ?*

Do your project managers and superintendents manage the day-to-day operations of your projects?*

YesNo

N/A

Do your project managers and superintendents participate in monthly cost/budget projection updates?*

YesNo

N/A

Do your project managers manage the change order process on their project(s)?*

YesNo

N/A

Do you use standardized project management software (ex. Prolog) on your projects?*

YesNo

Do you have an established risk assessment/management program in place?*

YesNo

Estimating

Do you only quote your estimate (bid) as a unit cost in lieu of itemized estimate?*

YesNo

Do you track and record your estimates?*

YesNo

Do you review and do manual take-off quantities from the drawings that pertain to ONLY your scope?*

YesNo

Do you use external 3rd party estimating?*

YesNo

Do you provide an estimate that details the cost breakout in the proposal?*

YesNo

Do you review and take-off quantities from all contract documents (contract drawings, specifications, special instructions)?*

YesNo

Do you list qualifications, conditions and exclusions with your detailed line-itemed estimate?*

YesNo

Do you maintain, track and record your estimates utilizing computer software?*

YesNo

How many in-house estimating staff do you have that are direct, full-time employees?*

Do you provide conceptual estimates based on your company’s historical data?*

YesNo

Scheduling

Do you provide your work crews with a schedule for completion of your projects?*

YesNo

Do you prepare schedules utilizing computer software where a critical path is generated for your activities to complete the scope of work?*

YesNo

Do you conduct internal schedule reviews to ensure completion per the contractual due dates?*

YesNo

Do you consistently complete your projects ahead of schedule or on time?*

YesNo

Safety

Do you furnish appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) to all of your personnel on the job site?*

YesNo

Do you communicate and enforce following all safety rules and regulations of the entity with which you are contracted to your personnel on the jobsite?*

YesNo

Do you have an in-house safety program that you communicate, train and enforce with all of your personnel?*

YesNo

Do you require all field craft workers to have OSHA 10-Hour training?*

YesNo

Do you require all of your supervisory personnel to have OSHA 30-Hour training?*

YesNo

Craft Workforce Quality

Do you self-perform work with your own labor?*

YesNo

Do you always subcontract your work to others?*

YesNo

Do you use contract or piece workers?*

YesNo

Do you provide in-house craft training?*

YesNo

Do you use an outside party to provide craft training?*

YesNo

Financial Management & Bookkeeping

Have you contacted an independent, professional insurance agent, a construction-oriented CPA, banker, and attorney for advice about your organization?*

YesNo

Do you have sufficient working capital to meet financial obligations when due?*

YesNo

Do you make a distinction between recording revenues for tax purposes versus financial reporting purposes?*

YesNo

Do you have a formal business plan in place which you actively follow and update?*

YesNo

If you subcontract your work out, do you have a qualification process in place to help determine which subcontractors to hire?*

YesNo

N/A

Are you working with your CPA to balance your need for sufficient working capital and equity to support your operations against personal distributions and potential tax liability?*

YesNo

Do you have contingency plans in place in the event of an unforeseen incident (sudden/accidental death of a key person, bad owner/job, subcontractor default, etc.)?*

YesNo

Do you prepare a 3rd party audit/review on an annual basis?*

YesNo

Are you or a non-professional (including a friend or family member) manually tracking your expenses, revenues, payables and receivables?*

YesNo

Are you using a Business Accounting software system to: generate financials; track payroll/benefits; match job costs to specific job revenues; generate professional invoices; backup the data daily; accept credit cards; etc.?*

YesNo

Do you outsource your accounting to a bookkeeper who tracks expenses and prepares the data for a certified public accountant (CPA)?*

YesNo

Do you hire a certified public accountant (CPA) to prepare and file your tax return?*

YesNo

Do you have an in-house accounting department?*

YesNo

Staffing

What is your full-time employee count on your payroll (not including yourself)?*

Do you issue W-2’s?*

YesNo

How many employees do you have who work less than 30 hours/week?*

Do you issue 1099’s to your workers?*

YesNo

Do you pay social security benefits for any employee?*

YesNo

Do you provide financial incentives to your employees on a regular basis?*

YesNo

Volume Range

What is your average annual gross revenue?*

Typically, how many projects do you complete in one year?*

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