Benefits of AGCA Membership

For over 80 years, contractors have turned to AGC of America to help improve their bottom line. If you’re looking for information and products to help improve your productivity, protect you from legal battles, and keep you current, AGCA can help.

Legislative Representation: AGCA is well known and respected by all branches of the federal government including the White House, Federal agencies and Congress. By professionally and effectively representing the unique interests and concerns of all construction contractors, AGCA works to ensure that government understands the needs of the construction industry. Because of the strength and unity of its members, AGC of America is the voice of the construction industry, particularly on Capitol Hill. In fact, AGCA was ranked in the Top 50 of all interest groups who lobby Congress by Fortune magazine.

AGCA Committees: AGCA has over 30 different committees on subjects ranging from Electronic Information to Equal Business Access, Safety & Health to Surety Bonding. All employees of AGC member firms are eligible to serve on committees, and are urged to do so. Even if you are not able to attend all committee meetings, the information you will gain will be valuable to you and your firm.  For brief descriptions of the AGCA Committees, click here.  For a list of current AGC NYS Members serving on AGCA Committees, click here.  If you are not currently serving on an AGCA Committee and would like to, click here for a form to complete and send to the AGC NYS, so we can request your appointment.

AGCA Discount Programs: AGCA offers a variety of discount programs with vendors of products and services including employee benefit programs, mobile offices, information technology, package delivery, safety products and signage, office supplies and car rental.

AGCA Publications: AGCA publishes a wide array of books, videos, and other materials that should be in your library. They also publish a variety of contract documents for use in construction management and design-build, and between contractors and subcontractors and contractors and owners. For more information on these publications, call AGC NYS for a catalog or visit the AGCA’s website at www.agc.org. You can order AGCA publications directly from AGC NYS at 518-456-1134. Some AGCA publications, especially safety videos, are available to borrow from the AGC NYS library. Call us for details.