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Media Contact:
Angela Robbins
713.999.1032
angela@constructioncareercollaborative.org

​HOUSTON – Construction Career Collaborative (C3), is excited to announce WECan, a construction camp for girls, offered in conjunction with National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Houston Chapter, and Aldine ISD.
 
The event will host more than 1,000 girls in grades 6-12 on Oct. 17, 2019 at the M.O Campbell Event Center (1865 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77032). Students will have an opportunity to use construction tools, learn safety techniques, participate in construction activities as well as hear from local women in the industry at all levels. Former Aldine ISD alumna and City of Houston councilwoman Amanda Edwards will also join the students for a day of exciting learning experiences at the one-of-a-kind event.
 
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• Date: Thursday, Oct. 17
• Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. (grades 9-12); 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. (middle school)
• Location:  M.O. Campbell Event Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Road, Houston, TX, 77032

 
“Our company competes against all industries to attract the best and brightest to our field,” Angela Robbins, Associate Director of C3 said. “We want young women to know that construction is a viable option with career paths that begin right out of high school, trade school, junior colleges and universities.”
 
TDIndustries and Hoar Construction are underwriting the event. Both companies have a long history of encouraging diversity in the field.
 
 
About C3
C3 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit collaboration of owners, contractors, specialty contractors, industry associations and the design professions with the mission of developing a safe, skilled and sustainable craft workforce in commercial construction for the Houston region.
 
About NAWIC
NAWIC provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service and more.
 
About Aldine ISD
Aldine Independent School District is among the top 10 largest school districts in Texas, with more than 66,000 students. The district is home to 82 schools and covers 115 square miles in North Houston. Aldine ISD believes that every Aldine student deserves a high-quality education. These goals will ensure we provide a rigorous and enriching educational experience that prepares every student for success in college, career, and life. For more information about Aldine ISD, please visit our website at aldineisd.org.
 
About Hoar Construction
Hoar Construction, established in 1940, has offices in Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, and Washington, D.C. The firm provides professional services in general construction, construction management, and design/build, serving clients in retail, multifamily, commercial, higher education, healthcare, industrial, hospitality, entertainment, and government markets.  Hoar currently has projects in 11 states. For more information about Hoar Construction, please visit our web site or visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube.
 
About TDIndustries
 
TDIndustries is committed to growing all its Partners and offering the best facilities, service, and mechanical construction support to its customers. TD’s Houston branch took this a step further in 2018, creating a new onboarding program specifically for women. With women composing more than 20 percent of its board, TD earned Women on Boards 2020’s “winning” designation. A Fortune magazine “Best Company to Work For” Legend, TDIndustries provides opportunities for both women and men in the full life-cycle of a building: engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance. To find out more, visit www.tdindustries.com.
 
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Press Release 
January 21, 2019

​Houston, TX, January 21, 2019 – Brookfield Properties recently announced that they have partnered with Construction Career Collaborative or C3, to make the planned redevelopment of Houston Center a C3 Project.

The four-building, 4.2 million square foot, five-block-long, 9.5-acre LEED Gold mixed-use development in downtown Houston was acquired by Brookfield in 2017.

“We welcome Brookfield as a C3 Owner and know that their dedication to providing a construction team of safe, skilled craft workers will ensure the type of finished office, retail space and streetscape that Brookfield brings to its tenants across the country and around the globe,” said C3 Executive Director, Chuck Gremillion.

The Brookfield redevelopment team includes the architecture firm, Gensler, and contractor, D.E. Harvey Builders, both companies that are actively involved in the C3 initiative. Brookfield is committed to use the C3 process on this major project that includes the redevelopment of 3 high-rise office towers and a 16-story office building, entertainment and retail spaces, major outdoor spaces and the redevelopment of a major streetscape that will enhance the pedestrian possibilities on the campus in downtown Houston.

By partnering with C3, Brookfield has committed that all construction craft workers on the project are OSHA safety trained, are W2 employees, not independent subcontractors, who are paid by the hour and eligible to earn overtime pay. These craft workers will also be provided with on-going safety training during the project’s construction, which is scheduled to begin in February of 2019, and they will be protected by workers compensation insurance in the event of an injury while working on the project.

Brookfield joins 10 owners and 350 contractors and specialty contractors who are committed to creating a sustainable workforce in Houston. To date, there have been 29 C3 Projects with a total construction value exceeding $2.1 billion in construction value.

​About C3 – The Construction Career collaborative is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit alliance of owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, construction industry trade organizations and design professionals dedicated to creating a safe, skilled and sustainable construction craft workforce in the Houston Region.

Press Release
November 27, 2018
                                                                                               
 
Houston - Chuck Gremillion, C3 executive director, today announced that Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance, has awarded a $100,000 grant to C3 to help strengthen craft training programs throughout the Houston region.
 
Gremillion said, “We are honored to partner with Texas Mutual and to have their support to provide new career opportunities for future construction craft workers in the Houston region.”
 
The grant funds will support several C3 efforts, including the C3 accredited employer scholarship program for new and existing C3 accredited employer training classes that cover OSHA safety, craft skills, jobsite leadership, crew leadership and more. The grant will support C3 efforts to identify small businesses and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) businesses in construction and to advise them on their craft worker and safety training programs.
 
The grant will also help fund a Career Fair for the Construction industry in the Spring of 2019 and on-going C3 initiatives with local Career & Technical Education programs as well as the coordination of “career signing days” for students who commit to joining a construction company prior to graduation.
 
“Texas Mutual is proud to partner with C3 in working to ensure a safe, skilled and sustainable craft workforce in the Houston area, aligning with Texas Mutual’s mission of building a stronger, safer Texas,” said Eric Bourquin, vice president of safety services at Texas Mutual. “As the communities and economy in Houston continue to grow, it’s important to provide opportunities for training to build a safe workforce.”
 
To learn more about C3, and the scholarships available under the grant, please visit ConstructionCareerCollaborative.org. or call Angela Robbins at (713)999-1032.
 
To learn more about Texas Mutual Insurance Company, please visit TexasMutual.com.

Press Release    7/23/2018 

Hines joins C3 to continue culture of safe, quality construction

Houston – The Construction Career Collaborative (C3) is pleased to announce that Hines has named its new Block 58 construction project in Downtown Houston a C3-certified project.
 
“Hines is proud to partner with C3,” said Jerry Lea, Executive Vice President of Conceptual Construction at Hines. “In line with the Hines reputation for excellence, C3 is an organization that demands quality in the area of construction. We expect to see a better building, better value, and most importantly, a safe project.”
 
According to Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of C3, “The participation of Hines in the C3 program demonstrates that they recognize C3 is a leader in the development of a high-quality skilled trades workforce and are dedicated to applying the C3 principles to this project.”
 
The Block 58 project is the first C3-certified collaboration with Hines. The 47-story, one-million-square-foot project designed by Pelli, Clarke, Pelli will be built by Gilbane Building Company, a C3-accredited contractor. As a C3 project, all construction workers on the project will be employees, not independent subcontractors, who will receive hourly pay with overtime and workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Additionally, the workforce will be required to have OSHA safety credentials and will be provided with on-going safety and craft training.
 
About C3
 
C3 is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit collaboration of owners, contractors, specialty contractors, industry associations and the design professions with the mission of developing a safe, skilled and sustainable craft workforce in commercial construction for the Houston region.
 
About Hines
Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 201 cities in 24 countries. Hines has approximately $111 billion of assets under management, including $60 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services, and $51 billion for which Hines provides third-party property-level services. The firm has 108 developments currently underway around the world. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired 1,295 properties, totaling over 422 million square feet. The firm’s current property and asset management portfolio includes 506 properties, representing over 210 million square feet. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a pioneering commitment to sustainability, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information.

Press Release    2/27/2018 
Houston, TX – The Construction Career Collaborative (C3) was notified today that the San Jacinto College District Board of Trustees, at its February 5, 2018 meeting, approved a recommendation that the upcoming Central Campus Welcome Center will be a C3 certified project.
 
“San Jacinto College is proud to be the first C3 partner in higher education,” said Bryan Jones, San Jacinto College associate vice chancellor, facilities services. “In line with the College values of excellence and accountability, C3 is an organization that demands quality in the area of construction. We expect to see better buildings, better value, and most importantly, safe projects.”
 
According to Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director of C3, “The participation of the District in the C3 program demonstrates that San Jacinto College is a leader in the development of a high-quality skilled trades workforce and is dedicated to applying the C3 principles to their projects.”
 
The Central Campus Welcome Center is the first C3 certified project in the San Jacinto College District. The $22 million, 52,040 square-foot project designed by Page, will be built by Tellepsen Builders, a C3 accredited contractor. As a C3 project, all construction workers on the project will be employees, not independent subcontractors, who will receive hourly pay with overtime and worker’s compensation insurance coverage. Additionally, the workforce will be required to have OSHA safety credentials and will be provided with on-going safety and craft training.
 
C3 is a non-profit collaboration of owners, contractors, specialty contractors, industry associations and the design professions with the mission of developing a safe, skilled and sustainable craft workforce in commercial construction for the Houston region.
 
The San Jacinto College District serves a diverse enrollment of 30,000 students in East Harris County.

Press Release    2/22/2018                                        

Construction Career Collaborative(C3) Announces 2018 Leadership and Board
Houston, TX— Construction Career Collaborative (C3), a Houston based organization dedicated to building a safe, skilled and sustainable craft workforce in commercial construction, announces the election of four new officers and three new board members for 2018. 
Mike Holland, Chief Operating Officer at MAREK will serve as the Chairman. Pete Dawson, Senior Vice President of Facility Services at Texas Children’s Hospital will serve as Vice Chairman. Serving as Treasurer will be MD Anderson’s Vice President of Facilities Management, Serving as Secretary will be Ammie Hudson-Blahuta of Hudson Building Systems.
Joining the board for 2018 are:
 
Craig Peterson, Vice President at Peterson Beckner Industries (PBI) focuses on business development and sales. He is a 2003 graduate from the University of Virginia with an engineering degree and attained and MBA from the University of Texas and has worked on major energy projects across the US.
John Barnes Senior Vice President of Linbeck Group, LLC, has served in multiple construction / project management roles over the past 32 years including General Manager, Client Executive, Project Manager, Owner’s Representative, Superintendent, Project Engineer, Field Engineer and Design Manager. He has worked on over 75 construction projects and has achieved numerous honors for those projects and his dedication to the construction industry.
Steve Dishman President of Brookstone has over 40 years’ experience in the construction industry. Dishman, a graduate of Oklahoma State University, is committed to excellence and leadership for his company and the construction Industry.
“All three of our newest Board members embody the C3 mission and bring talent, expertise and energy to the table. We are very fortunate to have them on our side as we continue to change the commercial construction industry.”, said Chuck Gremillion, Executive Director.
Construction Career Collaborative an alliance of socially responsible Owners, Contractors and Specialty Contractors, we will positively affect the issues facing the craft worker for the commercial construction industry in the Greater Houston Region in order to create a safe, skilled and sustainable craft workforce. C3 is a not-for-profit 501c3.