associated general contractors of virginia

Name

associated general contractors of virginia

Legal name

Associated General Contractors of Virginia

Website

https://agcva.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Allen

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. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for construction contractors who join the association to access networking, training, advocacy, and member discount programs.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from signature events, district activities, training programs, and conferences. Examples include PAC Golf Classic ($500 golfer), Summer Conference ($350 member), and ballpark nights ($17 member / $45 non-member).
3. Training and Professional Development: Fees for educational programs including CQM-C courses ($295-$395 member), Construction Supervision Fundamentals ($750 member), PMDP ($1,945 member), and Bluebeam training courses. Also includes AGC Edge online courses.
4. PAC and Advocacy Fund Donations: Political Action Committee (PAC) donations and Virginia Construction Advocacy Fund (VCAF) contributions from members supporting legislative advocacy efforts. Suggested PAC donation of $250.
5. Educational Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the AGCVA Educational Foundation (501(c)(3) organization) supporting workforce development and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AGCVA is a nonprofit trade association providing construction contractors in Virginia with advocacy representation at the state and federal level, professional development and certification training programs, safety programs, signature events, and workforce development resources. Membership is organized through eight geographic districts across Virginia, enabling localized networking, training, and legislative engagement for general contractors and specialty trade contractors.

Product overview

Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) is a trade association serving construction contractors across Virginia through eight regional districts. Rather than a unified software platform, AGCVA offers a portfolio of membership-based services including advocacy representation in Richmond and Washington D.C., professional development and training programs (Construction Supervision Fundamentals, Project Manager Development Program, Supervisory Training Program, Lean Construction Education, BIM Education, CQM-C, Bluebeam training, Spanish language training, and women's leadership program), signature events (Summer Conference, Convention, PAC Golf Classic, district networking events), safety programs (Virginia BEST, Safety Roundtable, online training), workforce development (scholarships, Educational Foundation, GRIT), and member benefits (401k program, discount programs). The association provides these services primarily through its website platform powered by Novi AMS association management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGCVA Educational Foundation: A qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that accepts donations to support educational initiatives for the construction industry.
• AGCVA PAC

Products and services

• AGCVA Membership Annual membership in the Virginia chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America that provides construction contractors with access to advocacy representation, professional development and certification training, safety programs, district networking events, workforce development scholarships, and member benefit programs.
• AGCVA Summer Conference Annual signature networking and professional development conference for AGCVA members, held at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville, VA in August 2025.
• PAC Golf Classic Annual fundraising golf tournament supporting the AGCVA Political Action Committee, with paid golfer registrations, hole sponsorships, and dinner-only tickets.
• Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) Nine-unit training program covering team management, project leadership, communication, time management, risk management, construction law, problem resolution, productivity, and skills development for construction supervisors.
• Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) 40-hour five-unit program covering project management basics including initiation, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and project closeout for construction professionals.
• Supervisory Training Program (STP) Six-session course covering leadership, motivation, communication, planning, scheduling, contract documents, productivity, cost control, risk management, and problem solving for construction supervisors.
• Lean Construction Education Program 36-hour program teaching Lean principles including Last Planner System, PDCA cycle, waste removal, 5S, and flow efficiency, preparing participants for the CM-Lean credential exam.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program 32-hour program covering BIM basics, technology, project execution planning, and implementation strategies, qualifying participants for the Certificate of Management-BIM (CM-BIM).
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Quality control course authorized by USACE and NAVFAC, required for government agency projects including VA, GSA, US Air Force, DHS, and NPS.
• UChapter2 Bluebeam Training Bluebeam Revu software training delivered in partnership with UChapter2, including Baseline Basics, Material Takeoffs & Estimates, Revu for Administrative Professionals, and Reading Construction Documents courses.
• Spanish Construction Language Training Six-week language training course with daily video lessons, workbook, flashcard app, and job site conversations for construction-specific Spanish communication.
• Empowered: A Leadership Program for Women Leadership development experience designed to elevate women in construction through structured learning, practical tools, and peer connection.
• Virginia BEST Safety Program Safety recognition and excellence program recognizing outstanding safety performance among Virginia construction companies, administered by AGCVA.
• AGCVA 401(k) Program Retirement savings program offered to members through a partnership with RBC Wealth Management (Ellsworth Fair) to provide retirement benefits to member companies.
• Foundation for the Future Initiative Yearlong initiative to shape an industry-driven vision for Virginia's construction future, delivering policy recommendations to the next governor and General Assembly.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGCVA holds a charter from AGC of America, extending the association's influence to the national level. This partnership enables access to AGC Edge online learning platform, national advocacy efforts, and industry-wide best practices. The relationship ensures Virginia contractors have voice in federal policy while benefiting from nationally-developed training curricula.
• UChapter2coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with UChapter2 (Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor) to provide Bluebeam Revu training programs including Baseline Basics, Material Takeoffs & Estimates, and Administrative Professional courses. Troy DeGroot trains over 2,000-4,000 students annually on Bluebeam software.
• Youturn HealthminorOthersMember benefit program providing health and wellness resources to AGCVA members through Youturn Health.
• AGC EdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationAccess to AGC Edge online learning platform offering nationally-developed construction training programs including BIM Education Program, Lean Construction Education Program, Construction Supervision Fundamentals, and certificate exams.
• RBC Wealth Management (Ellsworth Fair)minorOthersAGCVA 401(k) Program offered through RBC Wealth Management, providing retirement benefits to member companies.
• Culture of Care (Build Culture)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Build Culture organization to promote positive workplace culture in construction companies.
• Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI)minorOthersDOLI Resources referenced for safety compliance and regulatory guidance for Virginia construction contractors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association for specialty trade contractors in the construction industry. Represents a segment of AGCVA's contractor membership and competes for training, advocacy, and networking engagement from specialty subcontractors in Virginia.

Direct peers

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association competing for the same Virginia contractor membership pool. ABC offers parallel services including training, safety programs, and advocacy, making it AGCVA's primary competitive rival in the open-shop and merit-shop contractor segment.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National trade association for residential and commercial builders, with strong state and local chapter presence in Virginia. Overlaps with AGCVA's contractor membership base, particularly for residential and mixed-use development contractors.
• Associated General Contractors of America: The national federation of which AGCVA is a chartered chapter. AGC of America provides the AGC Edge online learning platform, federal advocacy, and nationally-developed training curricula that AGCVA distributes to its Virginia members, making it a direct parent-federation counterpart.

Regional players

• Associated General Contractors of Texas: Another AGC chartered chapter serving Texas contractors with comparable training, advocacy, and event-based member services. Operates a similar multi-district model but in a different, larger-volume geography.
• Associated General Contractors of California: Sister AGC chapter serving California's construction industry with the same multi-district organizational model, training portfolio, and advocacy infrastructure. Directly comparable operating model serving a different geographic market.
• Associated General Contractors of Metro Washington: Regional AGC chapter serving the Washington D.C. metro area, overlapping with AGCVA's National Capital (NOVA) district. Offers comparable services to contractors in the Northern Virginia market, creating direct competition in that sub-region.
• Virginia Building and Construction Trades Council: Virginia-based construction labor and union trade association representing building trades unions. Competes with AGCVA for influence over Virginia construction industry policy and workforce development priorities within the same state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AGCofVirginia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/associated-general-contractors-of-virginia
• Instagraminstagram.com/agcofva

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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