About AGC
Located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.
AGC was established in 1918 after a request by President Woodrow Wilson. Wilson recognized the construction industry's national importance and desired a partner with which the government could discuss and plan for the advancement of the nation. AGC has been fulfilling that mission for the last 90 years.
A full service national trade association with a nationwide network of exceptional chapters, AGC represents more than 32,000 leading firms in the industry - including general contractors, specialty contractors and service providers and suppliers. AGC members play a powerful role in sustaining economic growth, in addition to producing structures that add to productivity and the nation's quality of life. AGC is truly the "voice and choice" of the construction industry.
Vision Statement
AGC's vision is to promote a better industry for the professionals who build America's future.
Mission Statement
AGC serves our nation's construction professionals by promoting the skill, integrity and responsibility of those who build America.
About AGC Student Chapters
AGC student chapters exist to encourage and support student interest in the professional construction industry. Exposure to the working industry is vital to the preparation of future industry practitioners. AGC of America in conjunction with AGC's local chapters supports over 150 student chapters nationwide.
AGC Student Chapter History
AGC student chapters have a long and rich history dating back more than 75 years.
AGC's records indicate that the first nationally chartered AGC student chapter was located at North Carolina State College (University) receiving its charter on April 28, 1930. Later that year the students traveled to Washington, D.C. and visited with President Herbert Hoover on the White House lawn. AGC's second student chapter was approved by its Executive Board in May 1931 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.