AGC of Washington

What AGC of Washington does

AGC of Washington is a professional trade association founded in 1922 that serves as the leading membership organization for commercial construction contractors in Washington State. Operating as an affiliated state chapter of AGC of America (a national network of 27,000+ member firms), the organization represents general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, small/disadvantaged businesses, and young construction professionals across four geographic districts (Seattle, Northern/Bellingham, Central/Yakima, and Southern/Fife). Its core technology infrastructure is a member-facing portal at app.agcwa.com supporting renewals, contract documents, and event registration, paired with a content platform at agcwa.com and standard email/event management tooling.

The association delivers a portfolio of approximately 14 service lines, with the most distinctive being the AGC Retro Program — a 35-year-old performance-based workers compensation incentive program that has delivered 50%+ net individual premium refunds to participating members, supported by safety services and underwriting from a dedicated Program Director and Safety Director. Other product lines include government relations advocacy at local, state, and federal levels; group health and retirement plans; AGC contract documents; labor relations and open-shop resources; the Construction Leadership Council; the AGC Education Foundation; the Build WA Awards; BUILD PAC political action committee; the Culture of CARE diversity initiative; and Small-Business Connections.

AGC of Washington operates on a subscription-based membership revenue model with five pricing tiers (General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Associate, Small/Disadvantaged Business, Young Constructor), supplemented by managed services revenue from the Retro Program and advertising/sponsorship revenue. Distribution runs through a field sales model with dedicated district managers per region, plus a self-service member portal. As a member-governed nonprofit guided by a Board of Trustees, the organization has no external investors or venture backing, deriving its operations entirely from member dues and program fees.

Name

AGC of Washington

Legal name

Associated General Contractors of Washington

Website

https://agcwa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGC of Washington is a 1922-founded professional trade association serving commercial construction contractors across Washington State, delivering membership services, the AGC Retro workers compensation program, safety resources, government advocacy, and workforce development as the state chapter of AGC of America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AGC generates revenue through annual membership dues from contractors. Membership levels include General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Associate, Small/Disadvantaged Business, and Young Constructor categories. Dues support access to all member benefits including safety services, government relations, health and retirement plans, and group purchasing programs.
2. Group Retro Program: The AGC Retro Program is a performance-based industrial insurance incentive program that helps member companies lower workers' compensation costs by improving workplace safety culture and claim outcomes. The program delivers premium refunds (50% or more in net individual premium refunds) to participating members and has been operating for 35 years.
3. Sponsorship & Advertising: The organization generates revenue through sponsorship opportunities and advertising placements on the AGCW website and publications, with partners such as Waye's Roofing, DJC, and others featured on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AGC of Washington is a nonprofit professional trade association that provides membership-based services to commercial construction contractors across Washington State. Its core offerings include the Group Retro Program (a performance-based workers compensation incentive program), safety services, government relations advocacy, group health and retirement plans, standardized contract documents, and workforce development programs through the AGC Education Foundation.

Product overview

AGC of Washington is a professional association of contractors offering a comprehensive suite of services to the commercial construction industry in Washington State. The organization provides membership-based programs including the core AGC Retro Program (workers compensation incentive program), Safety Services, Government Relations advocacy, Health and Retirement Plans, Labor Relations resources, and the Construction Leadership Council. Additional services include the AGC Education Foundation for workforce training, Small-Business Connections for disadvantaged business enterprises, BUILD PAC political advocacy, Culture of CARE diversity initiative, and the Build WA Awards program. The association also provides AGC Contract Documents and AGC Federal Agencies Meeting access for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGC Retro: Performance-based industrial insurance incentive program designed to help member companies lower their workers' compensation costs by improving workplace safety culture and claim outcomes.
• AGC Education Foundation
• BUILD PAC
• Culture of CARE Initiative

Products and services

• AGC of Washington Membership Professional association membership offered to commercial construction contractors in Washington State across General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Associate, Small/Disadvantaged Business, and Young Constructor tiers, providing access to safety, advocacy, group insurance, and member benefits.
• AGC Retro Program Group Retro workers compensation incentive program that helps member companies lower industrial insurance costs by improving workplace safety culture and claim outcomes, returning 50% or more in net individual premium refunds to participating members.
• Safety Services Comprehensive safety resources and consulting for construction industry members, including silica-compliance resources, mental health and suicide-prevention resources, record-keeping tools, grant-funded safety resources, and safety team member company coordination.
• Government Relations Advocacy services at local, state, and federal levels covering transportation, infrastructure, taxation, and regulatory policy affecting construction contractors, including legislative huddle calls and political endorsements.
• AGC Health Plan Group health insurance benefits program offered to AGC member companies and their employees.
• AGC Retirement Plan Group retirement benefits program offered to AGC member companies and their employees.
• AGC Contract Documents Standardized construction contract documents and templates available to members through the AGC Contract Documents platform.
• Labor Relations Open-shop labor relations services and resources that help members navigate workforce management and labor regulations.
• AGC Education Foundation Workforce development and education programs serving current industry employees, career seekers, students, and teachers through training and partnership programs.
• Small-Business Connections Resources for small and disadvantaged businesses including small-business search, best practices, and connections with general contractors.
• Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Sponsorship and advertising placements on AGCW website and publications available to industry partners.
• Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Leadership development program connecting emerging construction professionals for networking, advocacy, and industry engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ net individual premium refunds delivered through AGC Retro Program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC of Washington is the state chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the largest and most influential construction trade association in the United States with over 27,000 member firms. This affiliation provides access to national advocacy resources, research, and the broader AGC network.
• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for annual Distinguished Service Awards, joint advocacy for transportation funding, coordination on infrastructure projects including the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, and collaboration on workforce development initiatives.
• CALSTARTminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCALSTART administers the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP) for WSDOT, helping businesses transition to cleaner vehicles. CALSTART works with WSDOT to manage the $112 million voucher program for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
• AGC Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AGC Education Foundation is the premier education resource for Washington's construction industry, serving current industry employees, adults interested in construction careers, students, and teachers through various workforce development programs.
• Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP), a $112 million voucher program funded through the Climate Commitment Act to help businesses and fleet operators transition to zero-emission vehicles and equipment.
• Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing regulatory relationship regarding workplace safety standards, prevailing wage requirements, crane rules, and independent contractor compliance. AGC works with L&I on rulemaking stakeholder processes and provides input on behalf of members.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AGC of America (Associated General Contractors of America): National umbrella organization and parent affiliate of AGC of Washington, representing 27,000+ member firms across the U.S. Comparable as the broader trade association providing advocacy, contract documents, and member benefits in the same vertical.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Largest national trade association representing the residential construction industry, with overlapping member-benefit, advocacy, and education offerings. Comparable as a peer construction trade association, though residential-focused rather than commercial.

Direct peers

• Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS): Regional construction-industry association headquartered in Washington State that competes with AGC of Washington for the same Puget Sound general and specialty contractor members, providing overlapping education, advocacy, and networking services.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National, open-shop construction trade association that competes directly with AGC chapters for the same contractor and supplier members, offering overlapping services including training, insurance, and advocacy. Closest competitive peer in the same trade-association space.
• AGC of Oregon: Sister state chapter of AGC operating in the adjacent Pacific Northwest market with a similar district-manager structure, membership tiers, and group benefits programs. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and product mix to AGC of Washington.
• AGC of Colorado: Another comparable state chapter operating with the same AGC model, providing membership tiers, district-based outreach, and group benefits for commercial contractors. Useful benchmark for chapter-level scale and program design.
• AGC of California: Large West Coast sister state chapter of AGC offering the same membership, advocacy, and group benefits model on a larger scale. Comparable in business model and core member services to AGC of Washington.

Regional players

• Construction Industry Training Council of Washington: Washington-based apprenticeship and craft-training organization closely tied to the signatory (union) side of the construction industry. Comparable as a regional industry-support organization serving the same contractor base, though representing a different labor-relations philosophy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agc-of-washington

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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