The Builders, A Chapter Of The Agc

What The Builders, A Chapter Of The Agc does

The Builders, A Chapter of the AGC (also referred to as "The Builders") is a nonprofit commercial construction trade association headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1887, it operates as a regional chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and ranks among the top 10 of 89 AGC chapters nationally. The organization serves approximately 650 member companies that collectively employ more than 25,000 workers across the commercial construction sector, providing a unified industry voice for contractors, specialty trades, and service providers in the region.

The Builders' core service portfolio spans labor relations, workforce development, government and political advocacy, and training. It negotiates 27 collective bargaining agreements with trade unions, co-administers 28 fringe benefit funds holding more than $3 billion in assets, and operates four service and training centers across its territory. The organization maintains a lean staff of 20-25 employees and engages in political advocacy through its Builders Association Political Action Committee (BAPAC). Recent workforce development initiatives include the Hard Hat Ready Program and the Construction Development & Education Center (CDEC), launched in partnership with Burns & McDonnell.

The business model is membership-based, with revenue generated through member dues, training and event fees (e.g., $20-$40 for individual events), administrative fees from fringe fund management, and sponsorships. The organization does not sell a product in the traditional sense; rather, it monetizes collective bargaining representation, benefits administration, and workforce training as bundled services to its member companies. The Builders is also positioning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a planned Contractor Resource Hub intended to channel infrastructure opportunities to member firms.

Name

The Builders, A Chapter Of The Agc

Legal name

The Builders, a chapter of the AGC

Website

https://thebuildersagc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Builders is a nonprofit commercial construction trade association headquartered in Kansas City, MO, serving 650 member companies employing 25,000+ workers. Founded in 1887 and ranked a top-10 AGC chapter, it negotiates labor agreements, co-administers $3B+ in fringe funds, and provides training and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Construction safety training
• Labor relations services
• Construction plan room
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

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: Annual membership dues from general contractors, subcontractors, material or service providers and associate members. Dues information requires contacting membership staff - not publicly disclosed.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees for training events, conferences, and educational programs. Example: $20 for members and $40 for non-members for Lunch & Learn events.
3. AGC Edge Training Programs: Virtual education and professional development programs including Construction Supervision Fundamentals, Project Management Development Program, Lean Construction Education Program, and BIM Education Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Builders, a chapter of the AGC is a nonprofit commercial construction trade association that delivers safety, craft and management training; employment, labor and government relations; and construction plan room and technology tools to its member companies. It serves over 650 member companies employing 25,000+ people across mid-America through four service and training centers, negotiating 27 collective bargaining agreements and co-administering 28 fringe funds with over $3 billion in assets.

Product overview

The Builders, a chapter of the AGC is a nonprofit commercial construction trade association that operates as a service platform offering multiple interconnected member benefits and programs. The core offerings include the Builders Electronic Plan Room for project bidding, Safety/Health/Environmental Services training, Workforce and Professional Development through AGC Edge and apprenticeship programs (1,500+ apprentices), Labor and Employment Relations (27 collective bargaining agreements, 28 fringe funds with $3B+ in assets), and Government Relations services. The association also operates the Career Development & Exploration Center (CDEC) for hands-on training and the Hard Hat Ready Program for high school students. Additional programs include the Midwest Construction Safety Conference (MCSC), Building Excellence Awards, and Modern Builder magazine. The organization serves nearly 600 member companies employing over 20,000 people in the Kansas/Missouri heartland region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Builders Electronic Plan Room (EPR) An online plan room service enabling contractors to bid on building projects in Missouri, Kansas and surrounding areas. Features project search and sorting, saved searches, a message board for instant project information, daily email updates on project reports and seminars, and a knowledge base with help screens and staff contacts.
• Safety, Health and Environmental Services Safety training and certification programs for construction industry workers, including 3,000+ safety trainees annually and services supporting occupational safety compliance.
• Workforce and Professional Development (AGC Edge) Professional development and training programs including AGC Edge virtual education, Construction Supervision Fundamentals, Project Management Development Program, Planning and Scheduling, Leadership and Motivation, Managing Risks, Communication, Productivity and Project Costs, and Lean Construction Education Program.
• Labor and Employment Relations Collective bargaining agreement negotiation and administration services, including negotiation of 27 collective bargaining agreements and co-administration of 28 fringe funds with over $3 billion in assets.
• Government Relations Services Government relations services at local, state, and federal levels including lobbying, legislative bulletins, political action committee (BAPAC), and advocacy for the construction industry.
• Career Development & Exploration Center (CDEC) A 3,300-square-foot educational and training facility in North Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to training the next generation of construction professionals. Features hands-on exhibits, practical career information, construction safety training including PPE, fall protection, and energy isolation, plus an 8-foot-by-32-foot industrial training module.
• Hard Hat Ready Program A workforce development program for high school students interested in architecture, engineering and construction careers. Provides exposure, engagement, and credentials for jobsite readiness, with industry ambassador mentorship and school district partnerships.
• Midwest Construction Safety Conference (MCSC) Annual regional construction safety conference and expo featuring education from safety experts, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities. Held at Stoney Creek Event Center in Independence, Missouri.

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Burns & McDonnellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023Partnership to open the Career Development & Exploration Center (CDEC), a 3,300-square-foot educational and training facility in North Kansas City, Missouri. The CDEC features hands-on exhibits for construction trades training, safety exhibits, and an industrial training module fabricated by AZCO (a Burns & McDonnell company). Burns & McDonnell will bring 100-200 early-career professionals annually for training. The partnership supports The Builders' mission to improve lives through construction.
• Kansas City Chapter, AGCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2022The Builders' Association and Kansas City Chapter of AGC merged on January 1, 2023 to become The Builders, a chapter of the AGC. The merger created one of the top ten largest AGC chapters with over 600 construction firm members. The unification aimed to strengthen the region's commercial construction industry's voice regionally and nationally.
• OSHA Region VII OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Workers' Memorial Day event partnership with OSHA Region VII Office and OSHA Kansas City Area Office to honor workers who died on the job. The event includes speakers from OSHA and The Builders, and commemorative performances.
• AGC of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Builders is a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States with 89 chapters. This affiliation provides national representation, advocacy, research, and access to AGC Edge education programs.
• AGC EdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual education platform providing construction industry training programs including Construction Supervision Fundamentals, Project Management Development Program, Lean Construction Education Program, and BIM Education Program. Available to members for professional development.
• SageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Construction Hiring & Business Outlook survey partnership with Sage for releasing national and state construction industry forecasts and technology adoption data during virtual media briefings.
• Construction Inclusion WeekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year-old industry-led initiative asking construction firms to organize activities designed to make teams more inclusive. The Builders participates with toolbox talks, diversity sessions, and stand-downs. Thousands of member firms participate nationwide.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Largest U.S. trade association for the residential and light commercial building industry, providing training, advocacy, and member services similar to The Builders but focused on residential builders and remodelers rather than commercial general contractors.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA): Trade association for the electrical construction industry, providing labor relations, training (apprenticeships), and advocacy. Comparable in service model to a single trade; The Builders serves many of these specialty trades collectively at the regional level.
• North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU): Labor federation representing unionized construction trade contractors, the counterpart to AGC on the union side. Comparable in advocacy and apprenticeship training scope; The Builders negotiates 27 CBAs with affiliated local unions.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Membership organization promoting the design-build project delivery method in commercial construction. Overlaps with The Builders' membership base in advocacy, education, and credentialing but is methodology-specific.

Direct peers

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association for specialty trade subcontractors, overlapping with The Builders' subcontractor member segment. Comparable in advocacy, education, and member-service focus but specialized to the subcontractor constituency.
• AGC of Missouri: Sister AGC chapter in Missouri providing the same model of training, labor relations, government affairs, and plan room services. Directly comparable in structure, services, and member segments.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association competing directly with AGC chapters for commercial contractor members, with a particular focus on merit-shop/open-shop contractors. Highly comparable in mission, member services, training, and advocacy.
• ABC Heart of America: Regional ABC chapter serving the Kansas City area, directly competing with The Builders for the same pool of commercial general contractors, subcontractors, and supplier members through training, networking, and advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America): National parent body of The Builders, the largest and oldest U.S. construction trade association with 89 chapters. Operates as a broader industry incumbent providing national advocacy, research, and the AGC Edge education platform that The Builders delivers locally.

Regional players

• AGC of St. Louis: Adjacent AGC chapter serving the St. Louis metro with a similar service mix of training, labor relations, and advocacy. Comparable in mission but operates in a different metro territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheBuildersAGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheBuildersAGC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-builders-agc
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebuildersagc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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