Idaho Associated General Contractors

What Idaho Associated General Contractors does

Idaho Associated General Contractors (Idaho AGC) is a private, nonprofit membership-based trade association founded in 1934, operating as the Idaho state chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America). Headquartered at 1649 W. Shoreline Drive, Suite 100 in Boise, the organization represents more than 650 member companies across all 44 of Idaho's counties, organized into four membership tiers — General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Supplier, and Associate — covering prime contractors, specialty subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, and professional service providers such as insurers, banks, and bonding agencies. The chapter is led by CEO Wayne Hammon (a former Idaho Division of Financial Management administrator and D.C.-based lobbyist) with a small professional staff supported by a rotating slate of volunteer member Presidents (Matt Blandford, Darrin Dance, and predecessor Anna Sparrell of CM Company).

Name

Idaho Associated General Contractors

Legal name

Idaho Associated General Contractors

Website

https://idahoagc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Idaho Associated General Contractors is a nonprofit trade association and state chapter of AGC of America, serving 650+ construction industry member companies across Idaho's 44 counties through advocacy, workforce development, training, plan room services, and group benefits.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

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: Annual membership dues from construction companies across four tiers: General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Supplier, and Associate. Monthly and annual billing options available with discounts for annual commitment (save up to 26%).
2. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from safety training, environmental training, AGC Edge live virtual training, on-demand virtual training through LMS, and certification courses including OSHA certifications.
3. Event Sponsorships and Registrations: Revenue from numerous annual events including golf tournaments, Awards Gala, legislative receptions, poker tournaments, clay shooting tournaments, and other networking events.
4. Advertising and Marketing Services: Marketing opportunities including website advertising, annual print directory advertising, bi-annual industry magazine buildingIdaho advertising, and event sponsorship.
5. Plan Room Services: Access to the Northwest AGC Online Plan Room for contractors to view and download bid documents. Members receive free unlimited downloads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Idaho AGC is a membership-based trade association providing advocacy, networking, training, and resource services to commercial construction companies in Idaho. It offers the Northwest AGC Online Plan Room for accessing bidding project information, group health and retirement benefit plans, safety and environmental training courses, political advocacy through full-time lobbyists, workforce development programs, and member discount programs. Revenue is generated primarily through annual and monthly membership dues across four tiers.

Product overview

Idaho Associated General Contractors operates as a trade association providing a suite of interconnected services to construction industry professionals. The core offerings include the Northwest AGC Online Plan Room for project bidding information, group benefit programs (Health Plan and Retirement Plan), workforce development initiatives (WeBuildIdaho.org, Construction Combine, Education Foundation scholarships), and professional development through safety training and AGC Edge programs. Additional services include advocacy, discount programs, event networking, and the buildingIdaho magazine publication. The organization does not offer a traditional software product but provides member-based services and an online member portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• buildingIdaho: The organization's bi-annual industry magazine distributed to members and industry partners.

Products and services

• Northwest AGC Online Plan Room A full-service online resource providing access to the largest collection of projects bidding in Idaho and the Northwest region including Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and Nevada, with free unlimited downloads of bid documents, real-time project notifications, individual login credentials for each company employee, project tracking, and local customer service. Available to member company employees from any device with internet connection.
• Idaho AGC Health Plan Health coverage available to Idaho-domiciled members with at least 2 full-time employees, offering competitive rates and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short term disability coverage delivered through partner carriers.
• NW AGC Retirement Plan Cost-effective, high-quality retirement plan options available exclusively to members of the five Northwest AGC chapters (Alaska, Idaho, Inland NW, Oregon-Columbia, and Washington), offering attractive Prevailing Wage package deals.
• Safety and Environmental Training Training courses including Environmental Training (Water Pollution Control Management, Idaho Qualified Person), US Army Corps of Engineers Training (Construction Quality Manager), Safety Training (OSHA 10/30 Hour, Competent Person Series, First Aid/CPR/AED), and AGC Edge Live Virtual Training programs including on-demand virtual training through LMS and ClickSafety online courses.
• Discount Programs Member access to discounts on vehicles, computers, software, and other business services from over 50 leading national and regional suppliers and service providers including ADP, Dell, Microsoft, FedEx, Home Depot, ProCore, Sherwin-Williams, and Verizon, designed to offset or compensate for membership dues.
• WeBuildIdaho.org Job Board and Resource Center A one-stop resource center for students, parents, educators, and employers featuring career information, salaries, training opportunities, scholarships, and Idaho's only construction-specific job board.
• Construction Leadership Council (CLC) A leadership forum for construction industry professionals to network, address industry issues, and develop future leaders within the chapter.
• Construction Combine & Trades Day A free, two-day training and recruiting event providing students with hands-on skills from different construction trades where participants build sheds donated to local veterans.
• Idaho AGC Education Foundation Scholarships Scholarships awarded annually to full-time sophomore, junior, or senior students at Idaho colleges and universities who have declared a construction-related major.
• Idaho AGC Forums Online discussion forums for members to network and share industry information.
• Member Portal Online member portal for accessing exclusive member resources, event registration, and member-only content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 billion in additional funding for Idaho roads and bridges since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization representing the construction industry. Idaho AGC is one of 89 AGC chapters. The partnership provides access to federal advocacy, national training programs, and resources. Idaho AGC participates in national awards and initiatives.
• Idaho Transportation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation agency. Idaho AGC works collaboratively on transportation projects, policy, and funding. Conducts annual ITD/AGC Spring Kickoff events.
• Northwest AGC Chapters Retirement PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffordable retirement plan options exclusively for members of five Northwest AGC chapters: Alaska, Idaho, Inland NW, Oregon-Columbia and Washington. Offers Prevailing Wage package deals.
• Idaho AGC Health Plan Carriers (Blue Cross of Idaho, Delta Dental of Idaho, Vision Service Plan, Symetra)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance carriers providing health coverage, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short term disability for members through the association health plan.
• Numerous Discount Program Partners (ADP, Dell, FedEx, Sherwin-Williams, etc.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 50 national and regional partners offering discounts to AGC members on vehicles, computers, software, equipment, services, and more. Can offset or compensate membership dues.
• Idaho Workforce Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to reshape Idaho's talent pipeline from middle school through college to ensure students are trained in skills necessary for construction industry.
• ACE Mentor IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of annual Construction Combine & Trades Day event introducing students to construction trades and careers.
• Home Depot FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonates project materials, event space, and volunteers for Construction Combine events. Partners with Idaho AGC on workforce development initiatives.
• Idaho State University Continuing Education and Workforce TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped Construction Combine model to help reduce skilled worker shortage. Provides hands-on training and career pathways in construction.
• PortaProsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPortable sanitation company partnering with Idaho AGC for Construction Suicide Prevention Week, placing crisis hotline stickers in porta potties on construction sites.
• Idaho Association of Commerce and IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in multi-industry effort to reshape Idaho's talent pipeline for workforce development.
• Idaho Businesses for EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to advance workforce development and education initiatives for construction industry talent pipeline.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce: Regional business association that awarded Idaho AGC the 2023 Government Advocate of the Year. Comparable as a regional membership organization with advocacy, networking, and government-relations capabilities, though broader in scope than construction.
• Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI): Idaho's broader state chamber of commerce, partnering with Idaho AGC on workforce development but representing all industries. Comparable in advocacy and member-service model but with a multi-industry rather than construction-specific focus.

Direct peers

• AGC of Oregon-Columbia Chapter: Oregon-based AGC chapter sharing the same parent organization and operating the Northwest AGC Retirement Plan jointly with Idaho AGC. Directly comparable in member services, advocacy structure, and benefit offerings.
• AGC of Washington: Sister AGC chapter serving Washington state commercial construction industry. Shares the same national parent (AGC of America), membership tier model, advocacy focus, and participates in the multi-state Northwest AGC Retirement Plan with Idaho AGC.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Idaho Chapter: ABC is the principal competing open-shop construction trade association with an Idaho chapter. Targets the same commercial contractors with overlapping training, advocacy, and member benefits, and represents the primary competitive threat to Idaho AGC's membership base.
• AGC of Montana / Build Montana: Montana AGC chapter with overlapping regional Plan Room coverage and similar member-tier structure. Comparable in scale and serves a neighboring commercial construction market with similar regulatory and workforce dynamics.

Others

• ConstructConnect / BuildingConnected (Autodesk): Commercial construction bid-aggregation platforms that compete with Idaho AGC's Northwest AGC Online Plan Room. Adjacent technology-enabled peers rather than direct association competitors, but increasingly threaten the Plan Room's differentiated value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• AGC of America: National parent organization of which Idaho AGC is one of 89 chapters. Provides federal advocacy, national training programs, and the framework on which all state chapters operate, and is also the issuer of the James E. Cashman Trophy Idaho AGC won in 2023.

Emerging players

• Construction Combine / WeBuildIdaho-style Workforce Programs: Workforce development programs co-hosted by Idaho AGC and partners (ACE Mentor Idaho, Home Depot Foundation, Idaho State University). Represents an emerging model that other AGC chapters and trade associations are beginning to replicate.
• Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA): Specialty construction trade association whose 2024 award was won by Idaho AGC member Omega Morgan. Operates as a niche peer for the specialty contractor segment of Idaho AGC's membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/IdahoAGC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idaho-associated-general-contractors

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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