Minnesota Construction Association

What Minnesota Construction Association does

The Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1996 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving construction industry professionals across Minnesota and the broader Midwest. It represents more than 150 member companies encompassing over 700 construction professionals, including construction managers, project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, architects, attorneys, suppliers, and developers. MCA also operates a student outreach program (Construct*ium) engaging 12+ academic institutions and awarding scholarships to students pursuing construction-related degrees and skilled trades careers.

MCA's core offerings are organized around tiered annual memberships — Silver ($350), Gold ($825), Platinum ($1,100), and free Student memberships — that unlock access to networking events, education sessions, the Awards of Excellence Gala, an online member directory, and the quarterly Construction Views newsletter. Beyond membership, MCA generates revenue through event registrations (golf tournaments, boat cruises, clay shoots, education sessions, and the 30th Anniversary celebration), annual sponsorships at Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers, and newsletter advertising distributed to 1,400+ subscribers. Signature programs include the 31st Annual Awards of Excellence Gala (280+ attendees), the 18th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament (288 golfers, sold out in 2026), the Leadership Training Academy, and the Student Mentorship Program.

MCA does not develop proprietary technology and operates as a member-governed nonprofit under Executive Director Jen Wothe with a Board of Directors including President Ryan Klick, Vice President Justin Johnson, Secretary Matt Bergmann, and Treasurer Kerry Boyd. The association runs a lean team of 11 employees and uses standard off-the-shelf tools (WordPress, Constant Contact, Wufoo) for its website, email, and event registration infrastructure.

Name

Minnesota Construction Association

Legal name

Minnesota Construction Association

Website

https://mnconstruction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Minnesota Construction Association is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1996 serving 150+ member companies and 700+ construction professionals across Minnesota and the Midwest through tiered memberships, networking events, education sessions, industry awards, scholarships, and student outreach programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: MCA generates primary revenue through tiered membership fees (Silver $350, Gold $825, Platinum $1,100 annually) providing access to networking, education, awards, and member directory.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event registrations including Awards of Excellence Gala, golf tournaments, boat cruises, clay shoots, and educational sessions with member and non-member pricing.
3. Newsletter Advertising: Quarterly Construction Views newsletter distributed to 1,400+ members and professionals features paid advertising opportunities for member companies.
4. Annual Sponsorships: Annual sponsorships at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels provide brand visibility and relationship building with 500+ industry leaders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) is a nonprofit trade association that provides tiered membership programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Student) giving construction professionals access to networking events, education sessions, industry awards, scholarships, mentorship, and an online member directory. The association operates signature programs including the annual Awards of Excellence Gala, Scholarship Golf Tournament, Leadership Training Academy, Construction Views quarterly newsletter, and Student Outreach initiatives.

Product overview

The Minnesota Construction Association (MCA) is a nonprofit industry association offering a unified portfolio of membership services rather than a software product platform. The core offering consists of tiered membership programs (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Student) providing access to networking events, education sessions, industry awards, scholarships, mentorship, and an online membership directory. Key programs include the annual Awards of Excellence Gala, Scholarship Golf Tournament, Leadership Training Academy, Student Scholarship Program, Construction Views Newsletter, and Student Mentorship Program. These services collectively support networking, recognition, and education for construction professionals across Minnesota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Construct*ium: Student Outreach program of the Minnesota Construction Association focused on engaging students in construction careers.

Products and services

• MCA Membership Program Tiered annual membership program (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Student) that provides construction managers, contractors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, architects, attorneys, suppliers, and developers with access to networking events, education sessions, awards, committee involvement, member directory, and discounted event pricing.
• MCA Awards of Excellence Gala Annual gala event recognizing outstanding construction projects and member companies through categories such as Project Excellence Awards, MCA Choice Award, and individual company/person awards. Open to members ($100-115) and non-members ($130-160), with 280+ attendees annually.
• Scholarship Golf Tournament Annual sold-out fundraising golf tournament that supports MCA scholarships for students pursuing construction-related degrees and skilled trades careers, with 288 golfers participating in the 18th annual event at Emerald Greens Golf Course.
• Leadership Training Academy (LTA) Full-day professional development event combining leadership training, industry competitions, networking, and awards for students and young professionals in the construction industry. Pricing: Students/Faculty $15, Members $20, Nonmembers $25.
• Student Scholarship Program Scholarship program supporting students in 4-year programs and tech/trade schools pursuing construction-related careers, with partnerships spanning 19 colleges. $125,750 in scholarships awarded to 71 students since 2011.
• Construction Views Newsletter Quarterly newsletter distributed via email to 1,400+ members and construction industry professionals, featuring member news, project highlights, industry articles, and paid advertising opportunities.
• Student Mentorship Program Program connecting construction students with industry professionals for one-on-one mentorship, currently partnered with University of Minnesota-Twin Cities CCAPS Construction Management program.
• Online Membership Directory Member directory providing contact information for 150+ member companies and 700+ construction professionals, accessible to logged-in members for networking and business development.
• Education Sessions Expert-led educational meetings and panel discussions on current trends and critical developments in the construction industry. Free for members, $35 for non-members, and free for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ construction professionals connected through member directory and events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Minnesota CCAPS ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA partners with University of Minnesota's CCAPS (College of Continuing and Professional Studies) Construction Management program for student mentorship. MCA provides industry mentors to construction management students through this established program.
• Academic Institution PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA has established partnerships with 12+ academic institutions including University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, North Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, Dunwoody College of Technology, Dakota County Technical College, University of Wisconsin-Stout, and others for student outreach, mentorship, and scholarship programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council: Midwest chapter of ASA representing subcontractors in the construction industry. Directly competes with MCA for subcontractor memberships and offers similar networking and awards programs targeting overlapping member companies in the region.
• AIA Minnesota: Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects serving architects and building industry professionals. Overlaps with MCA on the design-construction interface and competes for some of the same owner/developer member relationships and project recognition events.
• Associated General Contractors of Minnesota: The most direct competitor to MCA, AGC of Minnesota is a statewide trade association serving general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in Minnesota's construction industry. Both associations compete for the same member companies, sponsorship dollars, and event attendance in the same geographic market.
• Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA): National association serving construction financial professionals, with strong regional chapter activity in Minnesota. Competes with MCA for the construction service-provider member segment (CPAs, financial managers at construction firms) and offers similar educational programming.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Minnesota & North Dakota: A regional chapter of ABC serving merit-shop contractors in Minnesota and North Dakota. Directly competes with MCA for general contractor and subcontractor memberships, offering similar networking, training, and advocacy services in overlapping territory.
• BOMA Minnesota: Minnesota chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association serving commercial property owners and managers. Overlaps with MCA on the owner/developer member segment and competes for industry engagement in the Minnesota commercial real estate market.
• NAIOP Minnesota: Minnesota chapter of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association. Serves developers and owners that MCA explicitly identifies as a customer segment, competing for membership of the same firms in the Minnesota CRE ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• AGC of America: The national trade association for the construction industry. While MCA operates at the state level, AGC of America represents the broader incumbent player whose member companies are also MCA members (McGough, Kraus-Anderson, JE Dunn), and offers national-level resources that can substitute for some MCA services.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Midwest: National organization promoting design-build project delivery with Midwest regional activity. Competes with MCA for design-build oriented construction firms and offers specialized training and certification programs that overlap with MCA's educational programming.

Regional players

• Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin: Wisconsin state-level AGC chapter serving a neighboring construction market. Operates the same association model as MCA but in a different geography; relevant as both a comparable benchmark and a potential expansion template for MCA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minnesota-construction-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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