Associated General Contractors
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The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a membership organization
dedicated to furthering the ever-changing agenda of commercial construction contractors, improving job site safety, expanding the use of cutting edge technologies and techniques and strengthening the dialogue between contractors and owners within the construction industry.
Founded in 1918, AGC is a full-service national trade association
with a nationwide network of chapters. AGC represents more than 33,000 firms including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors, nearly 12,500 specialty contractors and more than 13,000 service providers and suppliers.
Over 33,000 members of AGC have constructed commercial and public buildings, airports, shopping centers, factories and industrial plants, schools, dams and flood control facilities, highways, roads and bridges, ports, public transit, underground facilities, water and wastewater treatment facilities, multifamily housing projects, military and defense related facilities, rail and transit facilities, tunnels, housing developments and mining operations.
AGC Senior Vice President: Kristine L. Young (2010)
AGC Vice President: Joseph Jarboe (2010)
AGC Treasurer: Norman J. Walton (2010)
(CEO): Stephen E. Sandherr
Chief Operating Officer
(COO): David R. Lukens
The Board of Directors
is the governing body of the Association. The Board has full authority to define policy governing its own conduct and the affairs of the Association. A primary responsibility of Directors is to facilitate communication between AGC of America and Chapters. The Board is composed of the Officers, the Executive Board, Elected Directors, Past AGC Presidents and Additional Directors.
The AGC/Aon Build America Awards honor construction projects built by AGC members ranging across the building, highway and transportation, municipal and utilities, and federal and heavy divisions.
Named for AGC's 1991 President Marvin M. Black - an ardent supporter of the partnering process - the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects.
AGC created this awards category in 2008 to recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs throughout the construction industry.
AGC of America has established several award programs to recognize the achievements of its local chapters.
Annually, the AGC Foundation awards three different prizes; Klinger Research Award, Outstanding Educator Award and the Student Essay Competition.
The AGC Electronic Information Systems (EIS) Committee conducts Technology Showcases to help AGC contractors maintain their knowledge by promoting contractor-to-contractor exchange of information, ideas, and real world experience with information technology.
AGC in the Community is an initiative of AGC Charities, Inc., designed to showcase the community service projects of AGC of America's chapters. Debuting at AGC of America's 90th Annual Convention, it recognizes charitable chapter projects through actual hands-on service and donations to charitable organizations that local members are involved with. The AGC in the Community Awards will be given each year during the Opening Session at AGC of America's Annual Convention in March.
presented to an association. According to the National Building Museum
, who presents the award annually, AGC was selected for "building America’s quality of life and promoting construction excellence, including safety, through training, advocacy, and the dissemination of best practices to contractors nationwide."
AGC's legal advocacy staff monitors nationally significant legal cases that either promise to improve or threaten to damage the business environment in the construction industry. In addition to the government affairs and legal staff, AGC maintains a $1 million political action committee - AGC PAC and a network of grassroots activists.
8-, 24- AND 40-hr program, DOT 60/60 Supervisory Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training.
AGC's 92nd Annual Convention is scheduled for March 21–25, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada
AGC in the Community Awards Program, designed to showcase AGC chapters' and its member's charitable activities and endeavors, is one of the highest responsibilities of AGC Charities. The awards are given at the Opening Session of AGC of America's Annual Convention, which convenes in March of each year.
The AGC SmartBrief is the official newsletter of the AGC.
is a family of standard contract documents written and endorsed by a coalition of 23 leading construction industry organizations (the ConsensusDOCS Coalition). ConsensusDOCS offers more than 90 different construction contract documents covering all methods of project delivery.
Membership organization
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dedicated to furthering the ever-changing agenda of commercial construction contractors, improving job site safety, expanding the use of cutting edge technologies and techniques and strengthening the dialogue between contractors and owners within the construction industry.
Founded in 1918, AGC is a full-service national trade association
Trade association
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
with a nationwide network of chapters. AGC represents more than 33,000 firms including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors, nearly 12,500 specialty contractors and more than 13,000 service providers and suppliers.
Over 33,000 members of AGC have constructed commercial and public buildings, airports, shopping centers, factories and industrial plants, schools, dams and flood control facilities, highways, roads and bridges, ports, public transit, underground facilities, water and wastewater treatment facilities, multifamily housing projects, military and defense related facilities, rail and transit facilities, tunnels, housing developments and mining operations.
Board of Directors
AGC President: Ted Aadland (2010)AGC Senior Vice President: Kristine L. Young (2010)
AGC Vice President: Joseph Jarboe (2010)
AGC Treasurer: Norman J. Walton (2010)
Executive Staff
Chief Executive OfficerChief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
(CEO): Stephen E. Sandherr
Chief Operating Officer
Chief operating officer
A Chief Operating Officer or Director of Operations can be one of the highest-ranking executives in an organization and comprises part of the "C-Suite"...
(COO): David R. Lukens
Membership
AGC member firms have the benefit of AGC of America's 90 years of experience representing the interests of the construction industry. AGC of America provides its members with a menu of products, services and features including:- Proven Advocacy and Influence
- Essential News and Information
- Dynamic Networking Opportunities
- Nationally Accredited Educational Programs
- New and Innovative Products and Services
- Industry Specific Publications and Resources
- Member Discounts
Structure
AGC of America is governed by a Management Committee, Executive Board and Board of Directors. These governing bodies represent member firms from every state and construction market.The Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
is the governing body of the Association. The Board has full authority to define policy governing its own conduct and the affairs of the Association. A primary responsibility of Directors is to facilitate communication between AGC of America and Chapters. The Board is composed of the Officers, the Executive Board, Elected Directors, Past AGC Presidents and Additional Directors.
Honors and Awards
AGC's awards programs recognize the nation's most pioneering projects and talented contractors with outstanding performance in safety training, partnering, innovation and education.- AON Build America Awards
The AGC/Aon Build America Awards honor construction projects built by AGC members ranging across the building, highway and transportation, municipal and utilities, and federal and heavy divisions.
- Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards
Named for AGC's 1991 President Marvin M. Black - an ardent supporter of the partnering process - the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards recognize successful partnerships and collaborations that work to improve construction projects.
- Safety Awards Programs
- Construction Safety and Excellence Awards
- National AGC Safety Awards
- Construction Industry Safety Excellence Awards
- Education Excellence Awards
AGC created this awards category in 2008 to recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs throughout the construction industry.
- Chapter Awards
AGC of America has established several award programs to recognize the achievements of its local chapters.
- AGC Foundation Awards
Annually, the AGC Foundation awards three different prizes; Klinger Research Award, Outstanding Educator Award and the Student Essay Competition.
- Technology Awards
The AGC Electronic Information Systems (EIS) Committee conducts Technology Showcases to help AGC contractors maintain their knowledge by promoting contractor-to-contractor exchange of information, ideas, and real world experience with information technology.
- AGC in the Community Awards
AGC in the Community is an initiative of AGC Charities, Inc., designed to showcase the community service projects of AGC of America's chapters. Debuting at AGC of America's 90th Annual Convention, it recognizes charitable chapter projects through actual hands-on service and donations to charitable organizations that local members are involved with. The AGC in the Community Awards will be given each year during the Opening Session at AGC of America's Annual Convention in March.
Awards Received
In 2008 AGC received the first Honor AwardHonor Award
The National Building Museum promotes excellence in architecture, engineering, construction, planning, and design. In furtherance of that mission, the Museum instituted an annual Honor Award in 1986 to recognize individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to the U.S.'s...
presented to an association. According to the National Building Museum
National Building Museum
The National Builders Museum, in Washington, D.C., United States, is a museum of "architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning"...
, who presents the award annually, AGC was selected for "building America’s quality of life and promoting construction excellence, including safety, through training, advocacy, and the dissemination of best practices to contractors nationwide."
Advocacy
AGC is an advocate for the construction industry in Congress, before the federal agencies, the administration, and in the courts. AGC has a team of advocates located in a townhouse one block from the U.S. Capitol. These particular staff work directly with elected officials and government agencies to encourage additional investment in infrastructure, tax policies that promote investment, common-sense tort reform and immigration reform, which are among AGC's top priorities.AGC's legal advocacy staff monitors nationally significant legal cases that either promise to improve or threaten to damage the business environment in the construction industry. In addition to the government affairs and legal staff, AGC maintains a $1 million political action committee - AGC PAC and a network of grassroots activists.
AGC Education and Research Foundation
The AGC Education and Research Foundation, founded in 1968, provides educational and research programs. The foundation's primary purposes are to grant college students educational scholarships, recognize outstanding educators, sponsor an annual student essay competition, and support a wide array of industry-related educational programs.Supervisory Training and Project Manager Development Programs
AGC's Supervisory Training Program (STP) is a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated, and field-tested by and for contractors. Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is specific training for early-career project managers or those looking to move into such a role.Advanced Management Program
AGC's Advanced Management Program (AMP) has been active since 1986. AGC Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) explores 15 critical areas of project management that seasoned project managers tackle on a daily basis and provides practical solutions to current industry challenges.Distance Learning Program
AGC's Distance Learning program provides industry-specific professional development opportunities from a distance through AGC's online course offerings, webinars, and audio conferences. AGC offers online self-paced courses covering a variety of core safety issues and job responsibilities in the construction industry. Some Distance Learning courses include: OSHA 10- and 30-hr programs, HAZWOPERHAZWOPER
HAZWOPER is an acronym for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It refers to five types of hazardous waste operations conducted in the United States under OSHA Standard 1910.120 "Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response." The standard contains the safety requirements...
8-, 24- AND 40-hr program, DOT 60/60 Supervisory Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training.
BIM Education Program
AGC's BIM Education Program was developed in conjunction with leading BIM practitioners, technology firms and educators, and is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels on a range of topics they would encounter implementing and using a BIM.Green Construction Education Program
AGC's Building to LEED for New Construction course provides an overview of the LEED for New Construction rating system with a focus on the means and methods of construction.Annual convention
AGC's Annual Convention provides an opportunity for contractors to get information on current economic forecasts, rules and regulations, and best practices, and to hear first-hand from others on what they are doing to survive and thrive in this challenging economy.AGC's 92nd Annual Convention is scheduled for March 21–25, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
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AGC Charities
AGC Charities, Inc. was established in 2008 as a charitable organization to carry out the charitable activities of The Associated General Contractors of America and operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3).AGC in the Community Awards Program, designed to showcase AGC chapters' and its member's charitable activities and endeavors, is one of the highest responsibilities of AGC Charities. The awards are given at the Opening Session of AGC of America's Annual Convention, which convenes in March of each year.
Newsletters
AGC's newsletters provide members with a broad range of news within the construction industry. Current newsletters include:- Building Material
- Construction Legislative Week in Review
- DataDIGest
- Environmental Observer
- The Pipeline
- Federal Contractor Report
- Highway Facts Bulletin
- Human Resource & Labor News
- The Knowledge Source
- News & Views
- Specialty News
- TechBrief
The AGC SmartBrief is the official newsletter of the AGC.
Constructor Magazine
AGC's Constructor Magazine is published six times a year and offers readers in-depth information about the business of commercial contracting and the management of projects and companies. Articles explore critical industry trends and issues in areas such as human resources, legalities, safety, training and new products.ConsensusDOCS
ConsensusDOCSConsensusDOCS
ConsensusDOCS is a family of standard contract documents written and endorsed by a coalition of 35 leading construction industry organizations . ConsensusDOCS offers more than 90 different construction contract documents covering all methods of project delivery...
is a family of standard contract documents written and endorsed by a coalition of 23 leading construction industry organizations (the ConsensusDOCS Coalition). ConsensusDOCS offers more than 90 different construction contract documents covering all methods of project delivery.