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Member Benefits for Utility Contactors: 

Member Benefits for Utility Contactors The Associated General Contractors of America Building Your Quality of Life

Who We Are: 

Who We Are Voice of the construction industry 98 Chapters nationwide 32,000 member firms 7,000 General Contractors Over 11,000 Specialty-Contracting Firms Over 13,000 Service Providers and Suppliers Capitol Hill office in Washington, DC nearby AGC HQ in Virginia AGC has over 80 years experience promoting the construction industry Building Your Quality of Life

AGC Service for Construction Contractors: 

AGC Service for Construction Contractors Municipal & Utilities Division Building Division Federal & Heavy Division Highway & Transportation Division Specialty Contractors Council Supplier/Service Providers 1,200 Volunteers Serving on Over 50 Committees Building Your Quality of Life

Municipal & Utilities Division: 

Municipal & Utilities Division Serving the needs of contractors engaged in: Water and wastewater construction and rehabilitation Line and plant work Underground utilities Site preparation Other public works construction Building Your Quality of Life

Liaison with Owner Groups: 

Liaison with Owner Groups American Public Works Association/AGC Joint Committee American Water Works Association/AGC Joint Committee American Council of Engineering Companies/AGC Joint Committee Building Your Quality of Life

Legislative Priorities: 

Legislative Priorities Investment in nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure Establishment of a permanent, off-budget funding mechanism for water/wastewater project funding Increase funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Increase funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Building Your Quality of Life

Water Infrastructure Network (WIN): 

Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) Broad-based coalition of: Local elected officials Drinking water and wastewater service providers State environmental and health officials Engineers and contractors “www.CleanWaterAmerica” – WIN’s public awareness program Building Your Quality of Life

Clean Water America: 

Clean Water America Advocates protecting and improving water in America Promotes the Clean Water Trust Act to establish a long-term funding solution to ensure clean and safe water Building Your Quality of Life

Liquid Assets “The Story of Our Clean Water Infrastructure”: 

Liquid Assets “The Story of Our Clean Water Infrastructure” Documentary to be broadcast on over 400 PBS stations Media toolkit for home, classroom and government use Highlights water infrastructure construction marvels Building Your Quality of Life

Common Ground Alliance: 

Common Ground Alliance AGC is a proud sponsor of Common Ground Alliance (CGA) AGC is the sole construction industry sponsor and serves on the CGA Board of Directors CGA promotes worker and public safety CGA promotes damage prevention practices 135 member organizations and 25 sponsors Open to all stakeholders Building Your Quality of Life

811“Know what’s below. Call before you dig.: 

811 “Know what’s below. Call before you dig. Nationwide one-call number 811 supplements existing one-call numbers Resource for homeowners, agriculture, and other non-professional excavators AGC has been instrumental in 811 development Building Your Quality of Life

Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT): 

Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Collects data nationwide Analyzes statistical data on underground facility damage All stakeholders contribute to DIRT AGC promoted recognition of contractor downtime damage Building Your Quality of Life

Locate AccuratelyUnderground Safety and Facility Damage Prevention “A Shared Responsibility”: 

Locate Accurately Underground Safety and Facility Damage Prevention “A Shared Responsibility” MARKS – AGC Initiated Message M embership in your local one-call center A ccurately locate and mark underground facilities R espond to locate requests as prescribed by law- and in a timely manner K eep accurate records of underground facility locations S afety is a shared responsibility Building Your Quality of Life

Benefits to All AGC Members: 

Benefits to All AGC Members Safety and Health Services Contract Documents Supervisory Training Program (STP) Labor & Human Resources Environmental Construction Economics Education & Training Construction Futures Surety Bonding Legal Issues Tax and Fiscal Affairs Building Your Quality of Life

Safety and Health Services: 

Safety and Health Services Keeping members’ jobsites safe and productive Local meetings, courses, and seminars across country Acclaimed videos and publications available in English and Spanish include: Survival in Excavation: Safe Working Around Existing Utilities Operating Techniques for the Tractor-Loader Backhoe Excavation and Trenching Competency Training Guide In the Trenches: Excavation Safety for Workers On Solid Ground: Safe Excavation and Trenching Construction Standards For Excavation Clearing The Air: Confined Space Video Building Your Quality of Life

AGC Contract Documents: 

AGC Contract Documents Available in Paper and Electronic Formats DocuBuilder Release 5.0 Allows you to create, amend and customize AGC standardized contract documents. Expansive array of standard form contract documents AGC is a full participating partner with the EJCDC Encompasses input from entire industry Building Your Quality of Life

Supervisory Training Program (STP): 

Supervisory Training Program (STP) Turnkey training curriculum designed to meet the needs of the construction industry 10 comprehensive courses focused supervisor skills Building Your Quality of Life

Labor & Human Resources: 

Labor & Human Resources Provides expertise on wages and benefits collective bargaining agreement negotiation and administration building trade activities government-mandated project labor agreements (GMLAs) prevailing wages affirmative action employee recruitment and retention employment policies and practices employment discrimination Building Your Quality of Life

Environmental: 

Environmental Compliance Assistance on environmental rules and regulations AGC comments on federal regulatory and legislative proposals Created construction environmental management systems Active in Green Construction and Recycling Building Your Quality of Life

Construction Economics: 

Construction Economics Latest construction economic news and data Monthly comprehensive summaries of Government Construction Data Construction Inflation Alert documents cost information on construction materials and industry segments. Building Your Quality of Life

Government Affairs: 

Government Affairs AGC's Legislative Priorities: Investment for infrastructure, less regulation and lower taxes so our members can preserve capital to grow their business Legislative Action Center – Grassroots Initiatives: Contact Members of Congress, register to vote, track legislation AGC’s Capitol Hill Legislative Office - closest trade association to Capitol Hill. AGC Political Action Committee - one of the largest in construction Contributes $1 million to pro-construction candidates Building Your Quality of Life

Why Become an AGC Member?: 

Why Become an AGC Member? 80 years of promoting the interests of the construction contractors One of the most respected voices in Washington, DC Advocacy on issues that impact your business Cutting edge information on trends that impact your success Building Your Quality of Life

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED: 

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED Visit www.agc.org to find out how you can contact your local chapter of AGC of America

The Associated General Contractors of America: 

The Associated General Contractors of America Building Your Quality of Life