AGC San Diego

What AGC San Diego does

AGC San Diego Chapter, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional trade association, founded in 1927 as the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, that serves the commercial construction industry in San Diego County and parts of Southern California. The organization provides membership-based services to general contractors, specialty contractors, and affiliate (supplier/service) members across four primary councils: General Engineering, General Building, Specialty Contractors, and Affiliate Members. Its core service portfolio spans advocacy and government affairs, education and safety training (CQM-C certification, fall protection), a state-approved multi-trade apprenticeship program, labor relations support, an Online Plan Room for construction documents, and professionally administered trust funds delivering health/welfare, dental/vision, retirement, and other benefits (the Employee Medical Plan covers 1,500+ individuals).

The association generates revenue through five streams: recurring annual membership dues (subscription), training and education fees (professional services), event income (golf tournaments, awards dinners, hiring fairs, safety conferences), subscription-based Online Plan Room access, and managed-services revenue from administering multi-employer fringe benefits plans. Distribution is hybrid: direct enrollment for enterprise contractor members, a self-serve member portal (web.agcsd.org), and four physical training/administrative sites in Lakeside (HQ and East County apprenticeship center, opened 2021), San Diego (government affairs and safety training), Riverside, and Santa Ana. The technology footprint is conventional association software plus a Construction Technology Committee–run "Tech Think Tank" speaker series (launched May 2025) that showcases third-party construction-tech vendors (e.g., Looq AI, Need2Say, Zebel, Hyperframe, SubSmart, Contracts Connected, Egnyte); AGC San Diego itself does not develop or productize AI or proprietary technology platforms. The Build San Diego Foundation, a 501(c)(3) workforce-development affiliate, complements member services with scholarships and K–12/community outreach.

Go-to-market is community-led and committee-driven: members engage through voluntary committees (CLC, Specialty Contractors' Council, Affiliate Members' Council, Construction Technology Committee), recurring events, and content channels including the Monday Morning Quarterback newsletter and the Voice of Construction podcast. The organization is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, led by CEO Eddie Sprecco, and is funded entirely by membership, program fees, and sponsorships — there are no external investors or private equity ownership.

Name

AGC San Diego

Legal name

AGC San Diego Chapter Inc.

Website

https://agcsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGC San Diego is a nonprofit professional trade association, founded in 1927 as a chapter of AGC of America, serving general contractors, specialty contractors, and affiliate members in San Diego County through advocacy, apprenticeship training, safety education, an online plan room, and multi-employer benefits administration covering 1,500+ individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from general contractors, specialty contractors, and affiliate members supporting the association's operations and services
2. Training and Education Programs: Fees from construction education, CQM-C certification, safety training, and fall protection courses
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from member events including golf tournaments, awards ceremonies, hiring fairs, and networking functions
4. Plan Room Services: Subscription-based access to the Online Plan Room for construction project documents and specifications
5. Employee Medical Plan: Group health insurance plan administered through trust fund covering 1,500+ individuals with multiple program options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AGC San Diego Chapter Inc. is a nonprofit professional trade association serving the San Diego County construction industry since 1927. It provides its members with advocacy, construction education and safety training, apprenticeship programs, an online plan room for project documents, labor relations support, fringe benefits administration including health insurance and retirement plans, and member events and recognition programs.

Product overview

AGC San Diego is a professional trade association (not a technology product company) that provides member services to the construction industry in San Diego County. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services organized around: membership and advocacy (membership directory, government affairs, labor relations, voter guides); education and workforce development (apprenticeship training, safety training, CQM-C certification, construction education programs, Workforce Bridge Scholarship); benefits administration (health and welfare plans, retirement plans through Multiple Employer Plans, Benefits Plus program); events and awards (member events, Build San Diego Awards, CSEA safety awards, CLC and committee activities); communications (Voice of Construction Podcast, Monday Morning Quarterback newsletter); and an online plan room. The Tech Think Tank program showcases emerging construction technologies to members. The organization operates the Build San Diego Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit workforce development arm. AGC San Diego has three training center locations (San Diego/Lakeside, Riverside, Orange County) and serves as the local chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, founded in 1918.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGC San Diego Membership Annual membership program for general contractors, specialty contractors, and affiliate members in San Diego County providing advocacy, collaboration, education, leadership, networking, and member services.
• Online Plan Room Digital platform providing AGC members with access to construction plans, specifications, addenda, and project documentation for bidding and project management.
• Education and Training Programs Comprehensive construction education including certification programs, safety training, and workforce development courses offered throughout the year to construction industry professionals.
• CQM-C Certification Construction Quality Management-Certification program for construction professionals, particularly those working on military and federal projects.
• Fall Protection Safety Training Specialized safety training focused on fall protection procedures and regulatory compliance for construction workers and supervisors.
• AGC Apprenticeship Program State-approved apprenticeship training program for open-shop contractors covering multiple construction trades, with training centers in San Diego/Lakeside, Riverside, and Orange County.
• Government Affairs Services Advocacy and policy representation for construction industry interests at local, state, and federal levels, including voter guides and engagement with public owners.
• Labor Relations Support Assistance with labor relations including grievances, prevailing wage issues, picketing, dual gates, labor negotiations, and access to labor agreements and wage rate information.
• Employee Medical Plan Group health insurance plan designed for construction employers covering more than 1,500 individuals, compliant with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements.
• Benefits Plus Comprehensive benefits program offering medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare and Kaiser, plus ancillary benefits including dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Plans Multiple Employer 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Money Purchase Pension Plan designed for prevailing wage compliance for construction contractors.
• Build San Diego Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit extension of AGC San Diego advancing workforce development, strengthening contractor readiness, and cultivating the next generation of builders through scholarships and outreach.
• Tech Think Tank Speaker series launched by the Construction Technology Committee to spotlight emerging construction technologies, including AI, reality capture, estimating, and content collaboration tools, transforming the construction industry.
• Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) Annual award program recognizing construction companies for excellence in safety performance and occupational health management across multiple divisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ individuals covered under the Employee Medical Plan

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1927AGC San Diego is a local chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the largest and most respected construction trade association in the United States. The national organization provides advocacy, resources, and standards that AGC San Diego leverages for local member benefit.
• Build San Diego FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit 501(c)(3) extension of AGC San Diego focused on workforce development, scholarships, and community initiatives. Strengthens connections between educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, and AGC member employers.
• San Diego Miramar CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with San Diego Miramar College for Diesel Technology Studies scholarship program supporting students entering construction-related fields.
• Palomar CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Palomar College for Diesel Technology Studies scholarship program supporting students entering construction-related fields.
• San Diego State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SDSU's JR Filanc Construction Engineering & Management Program for workforce bridge scholarships and Construction Leadership Council student preparation for ASC competitions.
• AlliantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor providing insurance and benefits services to AGC members.
• Casper CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor providing risk and insurance services to AGC members.
• Griffith CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor - general contractor member supporting AGC events and programs.
• Milwaukee ToolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor - tool provider supporting AGC events and programs.
• Moss AdamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor - accounting and consulting firm supporting AGC events and programs.
• Trench ShoringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor - equipment provider supporting AGC events and programs.
• West Coast BenefitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor - benefits provider supporting AGC events and programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: National parent organization of which AGC San Diego is a local chapter. Operates the same model of advocacy, education, networking, and member services for general/specialty contractors at the national level, providing industry resources and standards that local chapters leverage.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National federation of state and local home builders' associations that overlaps with construction trade association functions—advocacy, education, networking, and member services for builders. While focused on residential, it is a comparable trade-association model for construction industry professionals.

Direct peers

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association competing for similar general and specialty contractor members, particularly in the open-shop/merit-shop space. Operates with similar member services, training programs, apprenticeship offerings, and advocacy footprint.
• AGC of California: State-level AGC chapter providing advocacy, training, and member services to California construction contractors. Closely aligned with AGC San Diego's mission and serves a partially overlapping member base in California.
• AGC Los Angeles Chapter: Sister AGC chapter serving construction contractors in the Los Angeles region with the same member-services and advocacy model. Operates in an adjacent but separate Southern California geography, providing a directly comparable regional peer.

Regional players

• Building Industry Association of San Diego: Regional trade association serving residential and commercial building industry professionals in San Diego. Operates in an overlapping geographic market with overlapping membership segments (specialty contractors and affiliate members), providing construction industry advocacy and education.

Others

• Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): Trade association serving equipment distributors and manufacturers serving the construction industry. Comparable trade-association operating model (advocacy, training, networking) but focused on the equipment/supplier segment relevant to AGC's affiliate members.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): National membership organization promoting design-build project delivery in construction. Comparable member-driven association model offering education, certification, and advocacy for industry professionals in an adjacent niche of construction delivery methods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AGCSanDiego
• Facebookfacebook.com/AGCSanDiego
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/associated-general-contractors-sandiego

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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