Associated General Contractors

What Associated General Contractors does

The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter is a nonprofit regional trade association founded in 1922, headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, that represents nearly 750 commercial construction member companies across Oregon and southwest Washington. Its core services span safety training and consulting, labor relations representation, workforce development programs, and legislative advocacy, supported by member benefit programs including workers' compensation insurance (in partnership with SAIF), group health insurance, retirement plans, HR advisory services (through HR Answers), and vendor discounts. The organization delivers both regulatory-recognized safety certification courses (CESCL, 24-Hour Fall Protection, Crane Rigging and Signalperson, Confined Space Entry, First Aid/CPR) and professional development programs (AGCA PMDP, AMP), offered in person at the Wilsonville facility and through an online learning management system. Members also access the Atlas platform for event registration, course enrollment, and membership management.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining recurring membership dues from contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and associate professional service providers, one-time training and certification course fees (typically $200-$1,445 for individual certifications, up to $6,590 for the executive AMP program), and program partnership economics from insurance and benefits distribution. The organization's go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-based: it engages members through an annual calendar including the Summer Convention in Bend, multiple golf tournaments, the SIR Awards ceremony, and a continuous training course schedule, with marketing amplification through website content, email newsletters, and active social media channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram). In 2026 the chapter announced a CEO succession, with Josh Tompkins joining in May 2026 and current CEO Mike Salsgiver retiring in January 2027.

Name

Associated General Contractors

Legal name

Associated General Contractors, Oregon-Columbia Chapter

Website

https://agc-oregon.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1922 that serves nearly 750 commercial construction member companies in Oregon and southwest Washington through safety training, labor relations, workforce development, advocacy, and member benefit programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

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Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD), Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES) (IMAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Construction safety training
• Labor relations services
• Workforce development programs
• Construction industry advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilsonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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: AGC generates revenue through membership dues from commercial construction companies, specialty contractors, manufacturers/suppliers, and associate members who provide professional services to the construction industry.
2. Training and Certification Programs: The organization offers fee-based professional development and safety training courses including CESCL certification ($350 members, $400 non-members), Fall Protection training ($825 members, $925 non-members), and other safety courses. Re-certification programs available at reduced rates.
3. Member Programs and Insurance: Programs including workers' compensation insurance partnerships, health insurance, retirement plans, and HR advice services provide value to members through group purchasing power and negotiated rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter is a nonprofit trade association serving commercial construction firms through core services in safety training and consulting, labor relations, workforce development, and legislative advocacy. It also delivers OSHA- and Department of Ecology-approved certification courses (CESCL, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Crane Rigging, First Aid/CPR) and group benefit programs including workers' compensation, health insurance, retirement, HR advice, and member discounts.

Product overview

The AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter is a trade association offering a unified portfolio of services to the commercial construction industry. The core services include Safety (training and consulting), Labor Relations, Workforce Development, and Advocacy. Supporting programs provide Workers' Compensation (via SAIF), Health Insurance, Retirement benefits, HR Advice (via HR Answers), and Member Discounts. Training offerings include certification courses such as Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), 24-Hour Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Crane Rigging and Signalperson, First Aid/CPR, and Online Safety Training. The organization also provides an event registration and membership management platform (Atlas).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Services Safety training and consulting services including courses on fall protection, confined space entry, trenching and excavation, crane rigging, and first aid/CPR for commercial construction industry professionals.
• Labor Relations Services Labor relations support and representation for commercial construction contractors.
• Workforce Development Services Programs and training designed to develop and grow the skilled construction workforce.
• Advocacy Services Legislative and governmental representation for commercial construction industry members.
• Workers' Compensation Program Workers' compensation insurance program for construction industry employers delivered through a partnership with SAIF (Oregon's not-for-profit workers' comp insurer).
• Health Insurance Program Group health insurance benefits program for AGC member companies.
• Retirement Program Retirement benefits program for construction industry employees.
• HR Advice Program Human resources advisory services for construction firms delivered through a partnership with HR Answers.
• Member Discounts Program Discounts on products and services relevant to the construction industry offered through partner vendors.
• CESCL Training Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead certification course covering SWPPP planning, source control BMPs, and permit compliance under the Department of Ecology. Certification valid for three years.
• 24-Hour Fall Protection Training Comprehensive fall protection training with in-class instruction, physical demonstrations, and hands-on activities covering selection, inspection, installation, and use of fall protection equipment.
• Confined Space Entry Training Training on recognizing confined spaces, evaluating hazards, and controlling hazards for safe entry and exit from permit-required confined spaces.
• Crane Rigging and Signalperson Training Training covering all requirements per 29CFR1926.1400 for cranes on construction sites, qualifying riggers and signalpersons.
• First Aid and CPR Training First aid and CPR training covering fundamental principles, skills, and accident prevention for responding to typical construction workplace emergencies.
• Online Safety Training Web-based safety training modules allowing self-directed learning with certificate of completion upon successful exam completion.
• COVID-19 Safety Training Web-based interactive training module helping members meet Oregon OSHA's COVID-19 temporary rule employee training requirements.
• Atlas Event Registration Platform Online platform for event registration, membership management, and training course enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54% of contractors experienced project delays due to workforce shortages, outpacing supply chain challenges
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAIFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAIF is Oregon's not-for-profit workers' compensation insurance company and AGC's workers' comp insurance partner. SAIF has received more than three-quarters of COVID-19 workers' compensation claims in Oregon. SAIF provides safety resources, wildfire preparedness information, and mental health resources to AGC members. Partnership provides members with preferred insurance rates and access to SAIF's safety training resources.
• HR AnswerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR Answers provides HR advice services to AGC members as a partner program. Contact: 503-885-9815. The partnership helps construction firms manage human resources issues including hiring practices, compliance, and employment law.
• Cascade Employers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCascade Employers Association provided COVID-19 resource information and guidance that AGC shared with members during the pandemic response period.
• Maine Community College SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between AGC of Maine and Maine Community College System to develop a four-week construction training program across five community colleges, aimed at increasing skilled construction workforce by 2030.
• ArcorominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArcoro is an HR technology provider that sponsored the 2025 workforce challenges report produced by Associated General Contractors, identifying worker shortages as the sector's top obstacle.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Associated Schools of Construction (ASC): Network of universities with construction programs; AGC partners with ASC for student competitions and chapter development — adjacent ecosystem participant shaping the future contractor pipeline.

Others

• HR Answers: HR advisory partner that delivers HR advice services to AGC members — a service partner and ecosystem enabler, not a competing association, but comparable in serving construction-industry HR needs.
• SAIF Corporation: Oregon's not-for-profit workers' compensation insurer and AGC's flagship insurance partner; tightly coupled to AGC's member benefits stack and a critical ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: National umbrella organization to which AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter is affiliated; provides advocacy, training programs, and member services at a national level — the parent/peer in the same brand family.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National trade association for the broader building industry (residential and commercial) offering training, advocacy, and member benefits — an incumbent peer in the construction association space, though more residential-weighted.

Direct peers

• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): National construction training and credentialing organization offering standardized craft curricula and certifications to the same contractor audience — competes for training revenue and member engagement.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National non-union construction trade association with regional chapters offering competing safety training, certification, advocacy, and member benefit programs to commercial contractors — directly comparable membership-based model.
• AGC of Washington: Sister AGC chapter covering Washington state; offers the same core portfolio (safety training, advocacy, labor relations, member programs) to commercial contractors in an adjacent regional market.

Regional players

• Cascade Employers Association: Oregon-based employer association offering HR, compliance, and training services to regional employers including construction firms; a regional adjacent peer with overlapping training and HR support offerings.
• Oregon Building Trades Council: Union-side labor organization representing construction craft workers in Oregon; AGC and the Building Trades Council often engage on opposing sides of labor and apprenticeship policy in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AGCOreCol
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2sJcFDE1kQPsIYRaTE2HMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AgcOregonColumbiaChapter
• Instagraminstagram.com/agcorecol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/associated-general-contractors

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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