AGC 101

AGC of America

Founded in 1918 at the request of President Woodrow Wilson, the Associated General Contractors, (AGC) represents more than 35,000 firms associated with the construction industry. AGC is founded on growing construction markets, reducing regulatory burdens, shaping emerging industry issues and trends and honing contractors’ business practices from the office to the job trailer. AGC has helped contractors improved their bottom line for nearly 90 years. Through a network of 96 chapters that serve each member firm, AGC has presence in every state and local community, ultimately binding the seamless relationship between members and their association. Together with the AGC of Utah, AGC of America partners in delivering quality services to enhance the value of membership.

AGC of Utah

Since AGC of Utah’s beginning in 1922, leaders of Utah’s construction industry have turned to the AGC to help improve their bottom line and achieve personal and corporate success. With more than 500 local members comprised of General Contractors, Specialty Contractors and Service/Supplier members, AGC is Utah is the largest and most comprehensive association servicing the commercial construction industry.

AGC is dedicated to improving the construction industry by:

  • Educating the industry to employ the finest skills
  • Promoting use of the latest technology
  • Advocating building the best quality projects for owners – public and private

With a focus on providing our members

  • Legislative support, representation and lobbying.
  • Information and access to cutting-edge ideas, insights to trends and developments, how-to information, professional development and skills training.
  • Value. Direct and measurable benefits saving members more than they are spending on their membership dues.
  • Industry advocacy
  • Training for: crafts (BAT approved apprenticeship programs); leadership (Supervisory Training Programs); Safety (lunch & learn programs and conferences); licensing.

The AGC of Utah welcomes all General Contractors, Specialty Contractors, and Service/Suppliers who are committed to the principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility in their business and are committed to the support of the construction industry.

Skill – the possession and application of the necessary technical and practical experience to execute the projects undertaken in a professional and efficient manner.

Integrity – The character to comply with the spirit and letter of contracts undertaken and to handle every transaction with fairness and honor.

Responsibility – The possession and application of the necessary finances, cash or credit, together with the needed equipment and organization and manpower to fulfill all commitments promptly and completely.

Board of Directors

15 Member Board comprised of:

  • Executive Committee
  • Building/Highway Division
  • Specialty Contractors
  • Service/Supplier Membership
    • Southern Utah Representative

AGC of Utah Offices/Staff

  • Salt Lake Office/6 – Professional Staff
  • Southern Utah Office/3 – Professional Staff

AGC Committees

  • Activities
  • Aggregates & Environmental
  • Apprenticeship (builders & highway)
  • Builders
  • Construction Education
  • Convention
  • Highway
  • Legislative
  • Municipal Utilities
  • Ready-Mix
  • Safety
  • Service/Supplier
  • Specialty Contractors

AGC Publications

  • AGC in Action
  • AGC Monthly Newsletter /Intermountain Contractor
  • AGC Annual Magazine
  • Periodic Bulleins
  • Membership Roster
  • Constructor Magazine
  • Annual Publications Guide

AGC Endorsed Service Providers

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Association Value

If you’re like most construction professionals, you have little time, but plenty of challenges, needs, questions and concerns. If there was only one resource that allowed you to easily expand and strengthen your business, facilitate knowledge, provide solutions, protect your interests and serve as your “partner” – that resource is AGC. Our collective wisdom, experiences and expertise create and define the “think tank” for Utah’s local construction industry.

Joining AGC is your chance to support the organization that works every day to make the construction industry strong. Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged…” If you are currently not a member of AGC join us today and help make this industry stronger.