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Industry OrganizationsThe Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) The
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is America's oldest and largest
construction industry trade association. The AGC was organized in 1919 to address
problems discovered during World War I with the country's inability to mobilize
construction companies in response to national emergencies.
Since then, the
AGC has evolved into the leading construction industry trade organization in Washington
DC. They coordinate with OSHA, EPA and other government agencies on regulations,
lobby politicians to influence legislation and participate in judicial actions
that affect the industry. The national organization maintains a staff of 85 people
in Alexandria, Virginia to support its 35,000 members nationwide. The AGC is
also represented by 100 local chapters around the United States. The Dallas Chapter,
the first AGC Chapter in Texas, was formed in 1924; the Fort Worth Chapter was
established one year later. These chapters merged in 2001 and were named QUOIN.
In 2009 the organization changed its name to TEXO. For more information
about this organization, please visit the AGC website at www.agc.org.
Bob Moore Construction company has provided an extensive article
on AGC which is available at General
Contractor.com. Bob Moore Construction Company and AGCBob Moore
Construction company has been one of the most active commercial construction companies
in Texas in TEXO / AGC / QUOIN for many years. Larry
Knox, Vice President of Preconstruction, was chosen to serve a three-year term
ias a member of TEXO's Board of Directors. As a member of the Board of Directors,
Larry provides leadership, oversight and direction to the chapter. Initiatives
taken on by the board include representing the industry's interests in the development
of federal, state and local legislation; driving better business practices in
the community regarding environmental control, safety and productivity; working
with community officials to improve business development opportunities in the
region; and expanding the organization's membership. Bob Moore Construction
company has supported a variety of TEXO activities and fundraisers, including
participation in the Fall Classic Golf Tournament and sponsorship of a skeet shoot
to raise funds for QUOIN's Education and Research Foundation. For two years,
the construction company sponsored the Design / Build portion of the Student Competition,
providing the case study for the competition, coordinating selection of judges,
organizing the event and participating in the competition and awards ceremony.
Two Bob Moore Construction company employees, Jason Cole and Matt Bauer,
participated in QUOIN's Young Constructors Council, participating in a variety
of group activities including a Meet the Legislators event in Austin, Texas. Jason
Cole was chosen to serve as Vice Chair for the Young Constructors Council in 2008. Bob
Moore Construction company is heavily involved with TEXO's various safety programs.
Safety Director Dino Sideris served on QUOIN's Safety Resource Leadership Group,
a select group of QUOIN safety professionals who drive greater quality and awareness
in safety throughout the local AGC community. A sign of his standing and stature
with the group, Dino
was elected by its members to serve as Vice Chair for this prestigious committee. On
the legislative front, Mr. Sideris is a member of the Texas
Building Branch - AGC Safety Committee; in this capacity he has the opportunity
to influence laws and regulatory requirements that impact the industry throughout
the entire state. Sideris has also participated regularly on QUOIN's Safety Forum,
a group of local AGC members who meet monthly to discuss and resolve common safety-related
issues in a consistent manner. | 
