The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the largest construction trade association in the US, established in 1918 at the request of President Woodrow Wilson. For 90 years, AGC has represented all facets of commercial construction, working with its nationwide network of chapters to provide services to its members. AGC advocates for contractors' interests in Washington DC and works to advance the industry through education, workforce development, and promoting innovation like building information modeling (BIM).

1. 90 Years of Quality Construction
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The Associated General Contractors of America is the largest and oldest
national construction trade association in the United States, established in
1918 after a request by President Woodrow Wilson, who recognized the
construction industry’s national importance and desired a partner with which
the government could discuss and plan for the advancement of the nation.
AGC has been fulfilling that mission for the last 90 years.
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A GC represents all facets of commercial construction for both
public and private entities including building, heavy, highway
and municipal projects. Members are responsible for building the
things we rely on every day, from highways and water infrastructure to
flood control and the nation’s most prized monuments and buildings.
Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters,
AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and
concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction
and protecting the public interest.
AGC works diligently to advance the industry and improve
contractors’ day-to-day operability by representing contractors’
policy agenda on Capitol Hill and within the federal agencies. The
association’s chief economist is the industry’s leading construction
economic expert, offering analysis and outlook on the latest industry
data.
AGC members place an emphasis on quality, evidenced through
immense interest in education and growth. Work force development is
a top priority for AGC and its members, who encourage and support
programs to help existing workers advance their careers and young
people learn the value of a career in the construction profession.
Innovation is the key to AGC’s dynamic educational offerings, which
include safety training, green building, supervisory training, estimating
academies, and a vast array of online courses and audio conferences
on the latest industry issues. AGC recently began development of a
Building Information Modeling (BIM) curriculum to be administered Constructor Magazine, August 1966
at its 96 Chapters nationwide. BIM is a technology that provides all
parties involved on a project with shared, up-to-date project data. With AGC and its Chapters are the proud recipients of the 2008 Honor
BIM, construction can move quickly into the 21st century and beyond. Award, given each year by the National Building Museum in recognition
AGC is also a proud member of ConsensusDOCS, an industry-wide of outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant
collaboration of 22 leading construction associations, dedicated to contributions in the fields of construction, planning or architecture.
publishing best practice contracts that allocate risk fairly among all AGC is the first association to receive the Honor Award, and was
parties. recognized for its leadership in shaping, defining and advancing the
construction industry for 90 years.
AGC and its Chapters are the proud recipients of the 2008
Honor Award, given each year by the National Building Museum in A full service national trade association with a nationwide network
recognition of outstanding individuals and organizations that have of exceptional Chapters, AGC represents nearly 33,000 leading firms
made significant contributions in the fields of construction, planning in the industry - including general contractors, specialty contractors and
Sundt Construction, Inc. & DPR Construction, Inc., The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University or architecture. AGC is the first association to receive the Honor service providers and suppliers. AGC members play a powerful role in
Award, and was recognized for its leadership in shaping, defining and sustaining economic growth, in addition to producing structures that
advancing the construction industry for 90 years. add to the nation’s productivity and quality of life.
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