agchouston.org Fall 2025 Cornerstone 31 AGC Houston White Linen Member Mixer On August 14, 2025, more than 120 AGC Houston members gath- ered at Kirby Ice House – Memorial for our White Linen Member Mixer. Huge thanks to our members and sponsors for making this event possible — we couldn’t do what we do without you. Let’s keep bringing people together to advance the issues important to the commercial construction industry! Sponsors: Mercator.ai Houston Restore Pros Preactive IT Solutions, LP Reliant Energy Houston Interiors, LLC AGC Houston Smart Solutions Series This summer, AGC Houston hosted its new Smart Solutions Series, providing industry professionals with practical insights on key topics affecting commercial construction. The series began with AI Code: Navigating Policy Considerations for Contractors, featuring Jack Koop (ANDRES Construction), Adam Robertson (Andrews Myers, P.C.) and Ryan Shults (Gilbane Building Co.). The session explored AI policy frameworks, including data privacy, security and ethics, and offered strategies for contractors to adopt AI responsibly throughout all phases of construction. The second session, Doors, Frames and Hardware: The Myster- ies Unhinged, was led by AGC Houston’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and included presentations by Cameron McElhany (LaForce, Inc.) and Natasha Osmanbhoy (Flipside Specialties), with moderation by Tara Moore (Linbeck Group, LLC), Randi Fronczek (McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.), Matthew Gressler (Marek Brothers Systems, LLC) and Brandon Gauger (TDIndustries, Inc.). Participants learned practical skills to navigate the complexities of door systems. The final session, Insure IQ: Demystifying Insurance, featured Ed Durham (Anslow Bryant Construction, Ltd.), Steve Pierce (Alliant Insurance Services), Bobby Taylor (Bowen, Miclette & Britt Insurance Agency, LLC) and Aaron Clark (Lockton Companies, LLC). Attendees gained a better understanding of surety and bonding, general liability, builder’s risk and project-related policies, leaving with actionable knowledge to help protect their projects and businesses. AGC Houston thanks all presenters, moderators and attendees for contributing to the success of the series and looks forward to offering Smart Solutions again next year, addressing additional topics critical to the commercial construction industry.
