Associated General Contractors of Colorado

What Associated General Contractors of Colorado does

Associated General Contractors of Colorado (AGC of Colorado) is a private non-profit trade association headquartered in Denver, Colorado, operating as the state chapter of the national Associated General Contractors of America. The organization represents 650+ member companies across Colorado's commercial construction sector, including general contractors, specialty contractors, and associated service providers, and delivers value through a bundled platform of advocacy representation, professional development, safety programs, workforce development, and structured networking. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by 92+ annual touchpoints including Safety Council meetings, the regional General Contractor Showcase Series, golf outings, the Future Leaders Forum, and the signature 39-year-old ACE Awards Gala.

Core offerings are organized around a membership portal that distributes training (AGC Edge curriculum spanning PMDP, CSF, BIM, Lean Construction, and AI-adjacent estimating courses; Project Engineer and Superintendent Bootcamps; Executive Leadership Academy), safety initiatives (OSHA 10/30 training via ClickSafety, STOP the DROP OSHA alliance, CSEP stormwater program recognized by EPA and CDPHE, CSEA/CHASE/NASA safety award programs), recognition platforms (ACE Awards, Jack Mincher People's Choice Award), and wellness programs (Culture of CARE with Mental Health, DEI, and Supplier Diversity working groups). Strategic partnerships with Youturn Health, Health Links, Vital Cog, Pinnacol Assurance, and OSHA extend capabilities without internal buildout.

Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring annual membership dues (with a discounted $500/year tier for emerging small businesses), training and education fees (e.g., Executive Leadership Academy at $1,995 for members), ACE Award entry fees at $300 per submission, Future Leaders Forum dues at $750 per member, and event sponsorships and registrations. Distribution is primarily direct through the website, member portal, and a small membership sales function led by Membership Director Stephanie Godwin, with operations concentrated entirely within Colorado and member governance exercised through a Board of Directors and committee structure.

Name

Associated General Contractors of Colorado

Legal name

Associated General Contactors of Colorado

Website

https://agccolorado.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associated General Contractors of Colorado is a Denver-based non-profit trade association serving 650+ member companies in Colorado's commercial construction industry through advocacy, training, safety programs, and structured networking events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from general contractors, specialty contractors, and other construction industry members. Special discounted rates available for emerging small businesses ($500/year for up to 3 years for companies established less than 5 years with volume under specified thresholds).
2. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from professional development programs including Executive Leadership Academy ($1,995 members / $2,195 non-members), AGC Edge courses, Project Engineer Bootcamp, Superintendent Bootcamp, Blueprint Reading courses, and OSHA training through ClickSafety partnership.
3. ACE Award Submissions: Entry fees for the annual ACE Awards program recognizing excellence in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. Submissions priced at $300 per project entry with a maximum of 3 submissions per company.
4. Future Leaders Forum Membership: Annual dues of $750 per member for the FLF program targeting emerging construction industry professionals under age 40 with 3-5 years experience.
5. Event Sponsorships and Registration: Revenue from event sponsorships, corporate table sponsorships, and individual event registration fees for networking events, golf outings, showcase series, and the annual ACE Awards Gala.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

AGC of Colorado is a non-profit trade association that represents commercial construction firms and suppliers across Colorado. Its core offerings include industry advocacy at the state legislature, OSHA-related safety training, workforce development initiatives (such as the Future Leaders Forum), member networking events, mental health and suicide prevention resources, and recognition programs including the annual ACE Awards.

Product overview

Associated General Contractors of Colorado operates as a membership-based trade association offering a unified platform of programs and services for construction industry professionals. The core offering is the AGC Colorado Membership Portal providing access to training, events, advocacy, and networking. Key programs include leadership development through the Executive Leadership Academy and Future Leaders Forum, professional training via AGC Edge courses (covering PMDP, CSF, BIM, Lean Construction, and AI topics), safety initiatives including OSHA training, STOP the DROP, and the Colorado Stormwater Excellence Program. The association also runs wellness initiatives through Culture of CARE focusing on mental health, DEI, and supplier diversity. Annual events include the ACE Awards Gala and various networking golfs and clay shoots. Safety recognition programs include CSEA, CHASE, and NASA awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGC of Colorado Membership Annual membership in the AGC of Colorado trade association, providing Colorado commercial construction firms access to advocacy, safety resources, workforce development, networking events, and recognition programs.
• Safety Training and MSHA/OSHA Education Safety training programs (including MSHA/OSHA-related education) and safety council programming for Colorado commercial construction member firms and their safety leaders.
• Future Leaders Forum A leadership development program that develops high-potential employees of member construction firms through structured cohort-based professional development.
• ACE Awards Annual awards program celebrating Construction Excellence (ACE) among member firms, providing industry recognition and visibility across the Colorado commercial construction market.
• Industry Advocacy and Government Affairs State-level industry advocacy on construction-related legislation, labor, codes, and regulation, provided by the association on behalf of its member firms.
• Construction Industry Mental Health Resources Mental health awareness and suicide prevention resources tailored to the construction industry workforce and made available to member firms.
• Workers' Compensation (CAW) Discount Program A group workers' compensation program offered through CAW (Construction Association of Workforce) providing eligible member construction firms with premium discounts and related safety incentive benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• $540,000+ raised for workforce development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Youturn HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Partnership began summer 2021 to provide confidential virtual mental health support for members and their families. Youturn Health bridges the gap between inaction and clinical help for stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, and suicidal ideation. AGC membership taskforce identified this program for easy access to confidential, private support.
• Health LinkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership began 2021 to provide workplace health certification and assessment tools. Health Links uses evidence-based Total Worker Health strategies to improve employee health, safety, and wellbeing. AGC members receive 10% discount using code AGCCARES.
• Vital CogcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Suicide prevention training partner providing 2-hour training sessions for AGC members. Part of the Mental Health Taskforce recommendations alongside Youturn Health and Health Links.
• Pinnacol AssurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkers compensation insurance partner for the Safety Group Program. Qualifying policyholders receive 4% upfront discount, eligibility for safety program dividend, and access to resources. Multiple appointed brokers including Brown & Brown, CCIG, Holmes Murphy, and others.
• Rocky Mountain Steel Construction Association (RMSCA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Breakfast with the Board and Specialty Contractor Showcase events. Collaborative partnership connecting AGC and ACEC Colorado members.
• ClickSafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline training partnership providing OSHA 10 & 30HR, EM385, and other safety courses. AGC members receive 10% discount on courses available in English and Spanish.
• OSHAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance partnership for STOP the DROP campaign addressing struck-by incidents, the second leading cause of fatalities in construction. OSHA representatives participate on the Stop the Drop Taskforce.
• Brown & BrownminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety Group appointed broker providing workers compensation insurance services to AGC members.
• Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety Group appointed broker providing workers compensation insurance services to AGC members.
• Construction Education Foundation (CEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership providing training and recruitment connections through Careers in Construction and Construction Careers Now Programs.
• Denver Small Business Opportunity (DSBO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Denver agency partnership providing resources for Supplier Diversity Working Group. Includes access to DEEC (Equity & Empowerment Council) and Citywide Mentor-Protégé Program.
• WipflimajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for 2026 ACE Industry Awards & Gala. Financial and professional services firm serving construction industry clients.
• Hyatt Regency DenverminorOthersVenue host for 2026 ACE Industry Awards & Gala at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St, Denver, CO 80202.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): ABC is a national trade association representing merit-shop contractors. Its Rocky Mountain Chapter competes directly with AGC of Colorado for the same pool of commercial construction firms, GCs, and specialty contractors across Colorado, offering overlapping services such as training (CWA), safety awards (STEP), and workforce development.
• AGC of California: AGC of California is one of the largest state chapters of the national AGC, operating the same membership model, training catalog (PMDP, CSF, BIM), safety programs, and advocacy structure targeting commercial contractors in California. It is a same-format sister chapter useful for direct benchmarking of operating metrics, staffing, and member services.
• AGC of Texas (Associated General Contractors of Texas): AGC of Texas (formerly AGC of Texas Highway, Heavy, Utilities and Industrial Branch) is another state-level AGC chapter operating the same membership, training, and advocacy model targeting commercial contractors in Texas. Comparable in scale and program breadth to AGC of Colorado and a useful reference for chapter operating comparables.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: AGC of America is the national umbrella organization of which AGC of Colorado is a state chapter. It provides the same membership-based trade association model at national scope, delivering training (AGC Edge), national safety awards (CSEA, NASA), and federal advocacy that state chapters like AGC of Colorado channel to local members.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): ASA is a national trade association representing specialty trade contractors in the construction industry. It is closely comparable to AGC of Colorado's specialty contractor member segment, delivering similar advocacy (prompt payment, contractual risk), training, and networking services to subcontractors across multiple state chapters.

Regional players

• AIA Colorado: AIA Colorado is the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects serving Colorado design professionals. It is a close partner comparable to AGC of Colorado (collaborating on ACE Awards judging) and competes for the same construction-project value chain by serving the architecture side of Colorado's AEC community through advocacy, networking, and continuing education.
• ACEC Colorado: ACEC Colorado is the American Council of Engineering Companies' state chapter representing consulting engineering firms in Colorado. It partners with AGC of Colorado on the Breakfast with the Board and Specialty Contractor Showcase events while serving engineering firms through similar advocacy, networking, training, and recognition programs targeting the same Colorado AEC market.

Emerging players

• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): NAWIC is a national trade association supporting women in the construction industry through education, networking, and leadership programs. Its Colorado chapter overlaps with AGC of Colorado's Culture of CARE/DEI working group and Future Leaders Forum in serving workforce development and DEI priorities within the same Colorado construction community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agcc
• Instagraminstagram.com/agc_colorado
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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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