What AGC of Michigan does

AGC of Michigan is a regional chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, operating as a nonprofit professional trade association headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Formed in 2007 through the merger of the Michigan Chapter AGC (founded 1927) and the AGC Greater Detroit Chapter (founded 1916), the association serves more than 400 member commercial construction firms across five membership tiers, and connects those firms to a national network of 27,000+ contractors across 89 AGC of America chapters. Its member base ranges from large general contractors to specialty trade firms operating throughout Michigan.

The association's core products are member services rather than physical or software products: education and training delivery (including the AGC EDGE virtual training platform and quarterly Technology & Innovation Forum), labor relations and collective bargaining representation through a Labor Relations Division administering more than 30 agreements, workforce development via an Educational Endowment Fund exceeding $1.08 million and nine student chapters at Michigan universities, government advocacy at federal, state, and local levels, safety training under a formal MIOSHA Alliance partnership, and affinity programs (insurance, fuel, supplies) that return rebates to members. The association is led by President Damian Hill and Chairman Brad Kimmel (Commercial Contracting Corporation), with a staff of approximately 11 supported by member-driven committees and the NextGen Leaders Forum.

AGC of Michigan's revenue model is that of a membership-based nonprofit: annual dues across five tiers, event and registration fees (e.g., the annual Meeting, golf outings, awards programs), sponsorship of programs and events, affinity-program rebates, and supplemental state grants (notably a Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs workforce development grant). Specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

AGC of Michigan

Legal name

Associated General Contractors of Michigan

Website

https://agcmichigan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGC of Michigan is a nonprofit trade association serving more than 400 commercial construction firms in Michigan, delivering education, labor relations, safety, workforce development, and government advocacy as a chapter of AGC of America.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Dues: AGC of Michigan generates revenue through annual corporate membership fees. Membership categories include General Contractor/Construction Manager, Constructor Associate (subcontractors/specialty trades), Professional Service Provider (law firms, accounting, design firms), Supplier, and Labor Relations Division member option. All company employees receive member pricing on events and programs upon enrollment.
2. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from registration fees for events including Golf Fore Education, Sporting Clays, Cornhole Tournament, Annual Meeting, Safety Training Day, and various educational programs. Corporate sponsorships for these events and annual sponsorships provide additional revenue.
3. Affinity Program Rebates: Revenue or rebates from affinity program partnerships where member firms receive negotiated discounts on fleet management, fuel, materials, equipment, business services, and travel. The association benefits through program fees or volume-based rebates from partners such as Enterprise Fleet Management, Michelin, BP, Home Depot Pro, Milwaukee Tool, Cintas, Office Depot, Exaktime, Autodesk, Dell, Procore, FedEx, UPS, Avis, Budget, and CLC Lodging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AGC of Michigan is a professional trade association representing Michigan's commercial construction industry through corporate membership services. It delivers education and training programs, collective bargaining and labor relations support, safety and health services, legislative advocacy, workforce development pipelines, networking events, and volume-based affinity discount programs to its 400+ member firms and their employees.

Product overview

AGC of Michigan is a trade association offering a portfolio of member services rather than a unified product platform. The core offerings span professional development programs (AGC EDGE, Supervisory Training Program, Construct-ED On Demand), workforce development initiatives (Student Chapters, Summer Work Program, SCAN events, Scholarships), award programs (Build Michigan, Cornerstone, Apprentice of the Year, Safety Awards, SPARK Award), safety services (Safety Training Support, MIOSHA Alliance), labor relations services, affinity discount programs, and networking events (Golf Fore Education, Summer Conference). The association also provides publications (Michigan Constructor magazine) and a Technology & Innovation Forum for peer learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGC EDGE Live virtual training program offering construction-specific courses including BIM Education Program, Construction Supervision Fundamentals, Lean Construction Education, and Project Manager Development Program for member company employees.
• Supervisory Training Program (STP) Six-course construction-specific training curriculum for developing field leaders covering leadership, communication, planning, contracts, productivity, and risk management. Now in its 10th edition.
• Construct-ED On Demand Online learning management system offering on-demand courses including personal finance and credit score education for construction professionals.
• Michigan Constructor Magazine Member magazine produced in partnership with The Wyman Company, showcasing people, projects, and progress shaping Michigan's construction industry.
• Michigan Construction Safety Training Day Annual one-day safety training event featuring customizable breakout sessions covering silica hazards, mobile equipment safety, fall protection, and air monitoring, combined with an exhibitor trade show.
• Safety & Health Training Support Program Onsite safety training, advanced training, regional public forums, and outreach services for new personnel, funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
• Student Constructor Awareness Night (SCAN) Annual October event held in both Lower and Upper Peninsulas connecting students from civil engineering and construction management programs with industry professionals to discuss careers in construction.
• Student Chapters Program Support for student chapters at nine Michigan universities (Eastern Michigan, Ferris State, Lawrence Tech, Michigan State, Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan, Wayne State, Western Michigan, plus additional chapter) offering leadership development and industry connections.
• Summer Work Program Cooperative program between AGC Construction Industry Advancement Program and Michigan colleges providing construction work experience for undergraduate students with minimum $600/week salary plus tuition fellowships.
• Educational Endowment Fund (EEF) Scholarship Program Scholarship program providing undergraduate scholarships for students pursuing construction management or civil engineering degrees at Michigan universities since 1984, offering $2,500 or more toward tuition and books.
• NextGen Leaders Forum (NLF) Early- to mid-career professionals group providing networking, education, community service, and leadership development opportunities for future construction industry leaders.
• Future Construction Leaders of Michigan (FCLM) 12-month program building leadership skills and industry networks for high-potential next-generation professionals, including four full-day workshops, site tours, and committee participation.
• Build Michigan Award Annual award program recognizing excellence of entire project teams in categories including building construction, heavy construction, construction management, design-build, and environmental.
• Cornerstone Award Award recognizing companies demonstrating outstanding records for advancing employee quality through training, in both General Contractor and Specialty Contractor categories.
• Apprentice of the Year Award Annual award honoring outstanding apprentices from six civil trades (Bricklayers, Carpenter/Millwrights, Cement Masons/Plasterers, Ironworkers, Laborers, and Operating Engineers) for commitment to craft excellence.
• Michigan Outstanding Safety Performance Award Chapter safety award recognizing AGC Michigan companies with the lowest injury incidence rates, broken into General Contractor and Specialty Contractor categories by work hours.
• SPARK Award Award recognizing K-12 schools that have implemented construction training for tomorrow's workforce, judged on uniqueness, relation to the Michigan construction industry, and how well they prepare students for the future workforce.
• Golf Fore Education Annual golf outing fundraising event supporting scholarships for Michigan students pursuing construction management and civil engineering degrees.
• Labor Relations Division Services Services including collective bargaining, grievance resolution, wage data, labor relations education, and union directory for contractors signatory to building trade union agreements, covering 30 collective bargaining agreements.
• Affinity Programs Discount programs with partners providing negotiated pricing on fleet management, fuel, materials, equipment, business services, technology, and travel for member firms, including Enterprise Fleet Management, Michelin, BP, Home Depot Pro, Milwaukee Tool, Cintas, Office Depot, Exaktime, Autodesk, Procore, Dell, FedEx, UPS, Avis, Budget, and CLC Lodging.
• Technology & Innovation Forum Quarterly Zoom meetings exploring construction software and services, discussing current topics, and sharing best practices among technology practitioners from member firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Educational Endowment Fund has grown to over $1.08 million, supporting over 170 students since 1984
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Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Enterprise Fleet ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnterprise Fleet Management provides fleet management and vehicle maintenance solutions to AGC of Michigan members through the AGC national affinity program. Members receive negotiated pricing and fleet management solutions for company vehicles.
• MichelincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMichelin provides tire and fleet solutions to AGC members through the AGC-Michelin Advantage Program affinity partnership, offering cost savings on tires and related services for member company fleets.
• BP (Fuel Discount Program)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBP provides fuel discount programs for AGC members, offering negotiated pricing on fuel purchases across their network of stations for member company vehicles and operations.
• Home Depot ProcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome Depot Pro provides AGC members with access to commercial pricing and supply solutions for construction materials and supplies through the AGC national affinity program.
• Milwaukee ToolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMilwaukee Tool partners with AGC through the Red Box program, providing AGC members with preferred pricing on Milwaukee tools and equipment for construction operations.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk provides preferred pricing on construction technology software including BIM, construction management, and design tools through the AGC preferred pricing program, helping members adopt digital construction practices.
• ProcorecoreTechnology or IntegrationProcore provides special pricing for AGC members on its construction management platform, offering project management, quality control, and safety solutions at preferential rates for member firms.
• FedExcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFedEx provides AGC members with discounted shipping rates through the AGC FedEx Advantage Program, offering savings on express, ground, and freight shipping services.
• UPS / YRC / Estes FreightcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUPS, YRC, and Estes Freight provide AGC members with freight and shipping discounts through the AGC affinity program, offering cost-effective logistics solutions for member operations.
• Avis and Budget (Rental Cars)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAvis and Budget provide AGC members with discounted vehicle rental rates for business and personal travel, accessible through the AGC travel benefits program.
• CLC LodgingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCLC Lodging provides AGC members with negotiated hotel rates and lodging solutions, particularly beneficial for members with projects requiring extended stays or travel.
• CintasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCintas provides AGC members with uniform, facility services, and first aid supplies at discounted rates through the AGC affinity program.
• Office Depot / OfficeMaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffice Depot provides AGC members with discounted pricing on office supplies and equipment through the AGC national affinity program.
• YouTurnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouTurn provides AGC members with safety training and compliance solutions, offering courses and resources to help member firms meet regulatory requirements.
• ConsensusDocscoreTechnology or IntegrationConsensusDocs provides AGC members with discounted access to their library of fair, balanced construction contract documents, offering industry-standard contracts developed by construction industry professionals.
• AGC Career Center (powered by constructorcareers.org)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAGC's career center provides AGC members with access to a construction industry-specific job board for recruiting talent. Available through the AGC national affinity program.
• The Wyman CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wyman Company produces AGC Michigan's Michigan Constructor member magazine in partnership with the association, showcasing the people, projects, and progress shaping construction across the state.
• MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AGC of Michigan / MIOSHA Alliance is a cooperative effort to promote construction site safety and health, train workers, and inspect construction projects to maintain safe workplaces. Member contractors can join the Alliance company-wide or on individual projects, agreeing to enhanced safety efforts, open-door MIOSHA CET audits, and job site safety orientations.
• Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Safety & Health Training Support for Construction program is funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, providing no-charge onsite safety training, advanced training, and regional public forums for MIOSHA updates.
• Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide PreventioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC of Michigan participates in the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, a partnership between CFMA, AGC of America, and industry partners to provide resources for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in construction. The industry has the highest suicide rate, making this a critical initiative.
• Construction AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction Angels provides immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the children and spouse left behind when a construction worker has a fatality on the job site. AGC Michigan is affiliated with the Michigan Construction Angels chapter, supporting families who have lost a loved one to a work-related accident.
• Sweet DreamzzzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC of Michigan's NextGen Leaders Forum (formerly CLC) has supported Sweet Dreamzzz annually since 2003. Sweet Dreamzzz is a non-profit improving children's health, well-being and academic performance by providing sleep education and bedtime essentials to economically disadvantaged students. The partnership has raised over $93,000+ since 2003.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC of Michigan is one of 89 chapters affiliated with AGC of America, which represents more than 26,000 firms. All AGC Michigan members are automatically members of AGC of America, gaining access to national resources, advocacy, education programs (AGC EDGE, STP), award programs, and a network of approximately 100 chapters throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
• 9 Michigan Universities with AGC Student ChapterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC of Michigan supports nine student chapters at Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University (2 chapters), Northern Michigan University, Wayne State University, and Western Michigan University. Student chapters exist at accredited (ACCE or ABET) two- and four-year schools offering construction management, construction technology, and construction-related engineering programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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