MEMBERSHIP

AGC of PA represents construction-related organizations across the state of Pennsylvania except for the five (5) county area surrounding Philadelphia (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia) and eleven (11) counties surrounding Pittsburgh (Alleghany, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington and Westmoreland). These organizations include: 

• General Contractors

• Subcontractors & Specialty Contractors

• Material Suppliers & Construction Services

Benefits of membership include:

Safety Services

Our professional Director of Safety is on call everyday to assist you with OSHA citation handling, jobsite training, consultation, seminars and other valuable resources.

Legislation

AGC of PA  stands ready to resolve contractor problems concerning payment, permits, and certificates of occupancy. The Government Relations Department publishes a quarterly report reviewing all current legislation that affects the construction Industry, including bills and initiatives in Washington, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

National AGC

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) in Washington, D.C. is the recognized spokesman for the building construction industry at the national level. AGC of PA is one of the 101 chapters throughout the country. All members in AGC of PA are enrolled automatically as national AGC members by virtue of their membership in AGC of PA and therefore may participate in all national AGC programs.

AGC of PA is well represented on national committees which gives our chapter a strong voice in national concerns. We are represented by one life director and one elected director who contribute much of their time reporting the local viewpoint.

Membership Roster

Is a comprehensive directory of all current members in three categories: Active (general contractors), Associate (subcontractors) and Affiliate (suppliers and services).

Member Profiles/Fact Sheets

If an owner or architect inquired as to the capability of YOUR firm, who would you like to respond to that question? We’re certain you can best market your firm and that is why the profile program was initiated. Pertinent information on YOUR firm, provided by YOU, is mailed to an architect or owner. When we take a call from a potential client looking for a contractor, the AGC of PA staff sends a set of Profile/Fact sheets and a Roster. The architect or owner can see first hand what your capabilities and specialties are. Profiles are updated on a regular basis.

Public Relations

Perhaps the most compelling reason for AGC of PA members to be interested in public relations is the nature of today’s construction market. The public sector of the market accounts for at least 40% of the AGC contractor’s total market. And government, be it local, state or federal, is almost always involved in some way within the 60% of the market that is private. Public attitudes shape projects and influence rules and regulations governing all construction, and ultimately, have a great deal to do with the success or failure of construction companies.

The goal of the PR committee is to communicate to the public the capabilities and benefits associated with "Building with the Best" – the members of the AGC of PA.

To receive further information on any of the above, please call Jud Vogdes, 215-568-7015.