Associated General Contractors of America

What Associated General Contractors of America does

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1918 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, representing more than 27,000 member firms across the U.S. commercial construction industry. Its membership spans 6,500 general contractors and tens of thousands of specialty contractors, service providers, and suppliers, organized through a nationwide network of local chapters and a separately incorporated Education and Research Foundation. The association exists to provide four core functions: federal and state advocacy, education and credentialing, safety programs and recognition, and member commercial benefits.

AGC generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues (40.08% of total), programs, products and services such as conventions, education courses, and the ConsensusDocs contract library (32.96%), investment income (12.62%), and the Construction Advocacy Fund (5.95%). Its product portfolio includes the EDGE virtual learning platform, BIM/Lean Construction/Project Management certifications, the Construction Safety Excellence Awards, the Culture of Care diversity and mental health program, the AGC Career Center, the Highway Work Zone Safety Survey, and the annual Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey. Technology partnerships — most notably a 2026 national Capstone agreement with PlanHub covering 500,000+ construction professionals — extend member value into preconstruction deal flow, while platinum convention sponsorships from Procore, United Rentals, Hilti, and Oracle/NetSuite anchor a substantial event business.

AGC's distribution is multi-channel: local chapters, the agc.org hub, a mobile app (AGC Connect), the ConstructorCast podcast, social media reaching nearly 178,000 followers, 65+ annual webinars, and the annual convention. The organization operates a parallel advocacy infrastructure through the AGC PAC (raising $574,490 from 548 donors in 2021) and the Construction Advocacy Fund ($884,850 from 209 contributors in 2021), which together underwrite lobbying on infrastructure, labor, and procurement policy. AGC's strategic significance is anchored in its century of regulatory relationships — it has successfully passed the $1.2T infrastructure bill, blocked the PRO Act and Build Back Better, secured construction's essential-industry designation during COVID-19, and won the Davis-Bacon Act lawsuit vacating three Biden-era provisions.

Name

Associated General Contractors of America

Legal name

The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.

Website

https://agc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Associated General Contractors of America is a 108-year-old nonprofit trade association representing over 27,000 U.S. commercial construction member firms, delivering federal advocacy, education and credentialing, safety programs, and member commercial benefits through a national chapter network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Construction industry advocacy
• Construction workforce development
• Construction safety training
• Construction professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from over 27,000 member firms representing approximately 40-47% of total association revenue. Dues provide access to chapter services, advocacy representation, educational programs, and member discount programs.
2. Programs, Products and Services: Revenue from conventions, management conferences, consensus documents, product line sales, committee meetings, and credentialing programs. Represents approximately 33-34% of total revenue.
3. Strategic Alliances and Sponsorships: Partnership revenue from Capstone supporters, preferred providers, and event sponsors supporting AGC programs, conventions, and initiatives.
4. Construction Advocacy Fund: Tax-deductible contributions from members supporting advocacy efforts, representing approximately 5-6% of revenue.
5. AGC PAC Contributions: Political action committee contributions from members to support pro-construction candidates and advocacy efforts.
6. Member Discount Programs: Affinity partnerships providing members discounts on vehicles, shipping, technology, and educational programming, with AGC receiving revenue share from partner companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Associated General Contractors of America is a nonprofit trade association that sells membership services to over 27,000 commercial construction firms. Its core offerings include federal and state advocacy representation, education and certification programs (BIM, Lean Construction, Project Management, Safety), member discount programs, industry surveys and economic data, workforce development resources, an annual convention, and standardized construction contract templates (Consensus Docs).

Product overview

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a trade association representing over 27,000 member firms in the commercial construction industry. Rather than offering a unified software product, AGC provides a portfolio of member services including: education and training programs (BIM, Lean Construction, Project Management, Safety), the Construction Demo Days virtual technology showcase program, the PlanHub preconstruction platform partnership, Consensus Docs contract templates, the AGC Career Center job board, over 21 member discount programs, the Culture of Care workplace inclusion program, Construction Safety Excellence Awards, workforce development initiatives, the annual AGC Convention, and regular industry surveys (Construction Hiring and Business Outlook, Highway Work Zone Safety Survey). These services are delivered through AGC's website, learning management system, virtual event platforms, and in-person programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGC Connect: Mobile application for construction industry professionals
• Culture of Care
• ConstructorCast
• AGC Charities
• AGC Education and Research Foundation

Products and services

• AGC Education and Training Programs Comprehensive education and training programs including BIM (Building Information Modeling), Lean Construction, Project Management courses (PMDP, PMC), Supervisory Training Program (STP), Construction Supervision Fundamentals, and Safety & Health training, offered both in-person and through the AGC virtual learning platform (EDGE).
• Construction Demo Days Virtual event program providing small to mid-size contractors opportunities to explore multiple construction technology solutions through 30-minute live demo sessions with real-time chat Q&A. Sessions cover areas like Pre-Construction Technology and Project Management.
• PlanHub Preconstruction Platform Partnership National Capstone and Member Discount partnership providing AGC's member firms preferred access to PlanHub's preconstruction tools including project discovery, bid management, and subcontractor connections, with exclusive pricing and benefits.
• AGC Career Center Online job board and career resources platform connecting construction professionals with employment opportunities at member firms across various construction sectors.
• AGC Consensus Docs Library of template construction contracts and legal documents developed collaboratively with industry stakeholders, providing standardized contract forms for various construction project types.
• AGC Member Discount Programs Over 21 different members-only discount programs offering savings on motor vehicles, shipping, technology, educational programming, and other business services. Members saved over $14.5 million using these programs in a single year.
• AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) One of the construction industry's most rigorous safety award competitions, evaluating companies on occupational health management, risk control, and worksite hazard identification.
• Culture of Care Program Workplace inclusion and mental health program offering training and education materials to help construction job sites create welcoming and inclusive environments, improve worker retention, and address mental health concerns.
• AGC Workforce Development Resources Comprehensive workforce development initiatives including the Construction Leadership Committee (CLC), student chapters, workforce recruiting websites, and national workforce summits to address construction labor shortages.
• AGC Annual Convention Annual flagship event featuring keynotes, policy updates, hands-on learning sessions, networking opportunities, and an expo showcasing construction technology, equipment, and services. 2026 convention scheduled for Orlando, Florida.
• AGC Foundation Scholarships Scholarship programs administered through the AGC Education and Research Foundation supporting students at 4-year and 2-year community and career colleges studying construction management, including HBCU scholarships and faculty internships at member firms. 133 scholarships totaling $440,000 awarded in 2021.
• AGC Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey Annual industry survey conducted in partnership with Sage that tracks contractor sentiment, hiring plans, market segment expectations, tariff impacts, and workforce challenges across 17 construction market categories.
• AGC Highway Work Zone Safety Survey Annual survey conducted in partnership with HCSS examining highway work zone dangers, vehicle crashes into work zones, distracted driving impacts, and safety recommendations.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit Resource library providing construction employers with vaccination guidance, workplace safety protocols, OSHA resources, EEOC information, PSA videos, and toolbox talks to address COVID-19 in the workplace.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• PlanHubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 January 2026PlanHub announced a national Capstone and Member Discount partnership with AGC, giving AGC's 27,000 member firms preferred access to PlanHub's preconstruction platform including project discovery, bid management, and subcontractor connections. PlanHub's network spans over 500,000 construction professionals. Partnership provides exclusive benefits, special pricing, and technology designed to help contractors discover opportunities and win more work.
• HCSScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCSS is a long-standing partner with AGC, jointly conducting the annual Highway Work Zone Safety Survey tracking dangers in highway work zones. Partnership produces comprehensive safety data used by contractors and policymakers nationwide.
• NCCERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC partners with the National Center for Construction Education and Research on workforce surveys and industry workforce development initiatives, including the annual Workforce Survey on hiring challenges.
• ProcoreflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerProcore is a Capstone Partner and sponsor of AGC's Annual Convention and programs. Procore has partnered with AGC on workforce development efforts and Culture of Care diversity initiatives, including co-creating the first matching scholarship for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
• ArcorominorGTM or Marketing PartnerArcoro, an HR technology provider, sponsors AGC workforce challenges reports and workforce surveys, providing content and research support for AGC's workforce development initiatives.
• Platinum Convention SponsorsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Convention platinum sponsors include The Baldwin Group, Milwaukee Tool, Procore, Starr, United Rentals, WTW Willis, Hilti, and Oracle/Netsuite - major construction industry suppliers and service providers supporting AGC's annual convention.
• AGC Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AGC Education and Research Foundation manages scholarships for construction students, with 133 scholarships totaling $440,000 awarded in 2021. Foundation receives contributions from member firms and corporate partners including Procore's $250,000 HBCU scholarship challenge gift.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): NAHB is the largest US trade association for the residential construction industry, representing builders, remodelers, and suppliers. Directly comparable to AGC in mission, advocacy model, and membership-driven services for the construction sector.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): ABC is the primary US trade association rival to AGC, representing merit-shop contractors across all construction sectors. Closely comparable membership model, advocacy posture, and educational/training programs targeting general and specialty contractors.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA): AIA is the leading professional association for architects and design professionals in the US. Comparable in representing a key stakeholder group within construction project delivery and operating as a professional membership organization with advocacy, education, and convention offerings.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA): NECA represents US electrical contractors and is one of AGC's closest sub-sector peers. Operates a similar chapter-based, advocacy-plus-education model for specialty trade contractors.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): ASA represents subcontractors and specialty trade contractors in the US construction industry. Comparable membership-based advocacy association structure serving a defined slice of AGC's specialty contractor segment.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA): MCAA is a national trade association for mechanical specialty contractors, sharing AGC's chapter network, advocacy focus, and education/training product model for a specific construction sub-sector.
• American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA): ARTBA represents US transportation construction firms and is the primary association aligned with AGC's Highway & Transportation Division. Comparable advocacy-driven model focused on infrastructure funding and transportation policy.
• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA): NRCA is a US trade association for roofing contractors, sharing AGC's labor and HR advocacy, safety programs (CSEA-style awards), and educational/certification programs for specialty trade contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): AED represents construction equipment distributors and manufacturers serving contractors. Comparable industry trade association model serving an adjacent stakeholder within the construction ecosystem rather than contractors themselves.

Emerging players

• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): DBIA promotes design-build project delivery and serves owners, contractors, and designers. A more narrowly scoped association within AGC's project innovation & delivery focus area, with overlapping educational programs and credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AGCofA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AGCofAmerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/AGCofA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/associated-general-contractors-of-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/agcofamerica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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