The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a membership organization dedicated to furthering the ever changing agenda of commercial construction contractors, improving job site safety, expanding the use of cutting edge technologies and techniques and strengthening the dialogue between contractors and owners. Through member surveys and a thorough dialogue with key AGC constituencies, the association gathered important information on the issues and priorities it should address now and gleaned feedback on how best to position itself for the future. The following strategic plan outlines the goals and objectives that will guide the association's direction for the next three years. Download the 2007–2009 Strategic Plan.

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.

Strategic Goals & Objectives

Focus AGC of America Activities

Focus AGC on delivering core services that meet critical member and industry needs:

• Government Relations - AGC influences all three branches of the federal government: Congress, the Federal Agencies and the Courts;
• Safety - AGC provides comprehensive and contemporary training products and programs;
• Education - AGC provides industry leading education programs both online and in-person that include both cutting edge technologies and techniques; and,
• Industry/Owner Relations - Construction owners know that AGC leads the industry in innovation and outreach; that's what brings them to AGC.

To continue to hone its message and offerings, AGC is undertaking the most extensive membership research program in the history of the association, which will determine what services are valued most by the membership and use the research results to develop a strategy to further enhance the AGC brand nationwide.

Refine AGC of America Governance

Improve the strategic focus of AGC's Executive Board by:

• Ensuring that the Executive Board oversees the implementation of the strategic plan;
• Conducting a more extensive Executive Board orientation and self assessment program; and,
• Organizing Executive Board members into oversight groups to monitor and champion the activities of AGC committees.

Focus on the Future

Continue to make AGC involvement attractive to the next generation of constructors by:

• Creating a mentoring program for first-time attendees at AGC meetings.
• Evaluating the image and name of the YCF to ensure it recognizes the professionalism of the next generation of AGC members.
• Creating best practices for Chapter YCF programs;
• Pursuing an accreditation program for AGC meetings and programs; and
• Encouraging YCF to pursue and appropriate national mission.

Strengthen the National/Chapter Partnership

Enhance the partnership with and among AGC Chapters through a model Chapter partnering agreement to continue to bring best in class service to AGC members nationwide. The agreement includes the following key elements:

• AGC commits to active representation of chapters and members before Congress, the federal agencies and the courts.
• AGC and Chapters will partner in the delivery of AGC programs and products at the chapters.
• AGC will promote membership in cooperation with the Chapters.
• AGC will maintain critical relationships at the national level with owners groups and other groups representing the construction industry.
• AGC will improve communications with the Chapters and AGC members.
• AGC and its Chapters will continue to expand their relationship to continuously offer members the best possible experiences and value.

Enhance Membership Recruitment and Retention Plan

Undertake a jointly developed and managed, goal-oriented membership recruitment and retention program between AGC and the Chapters by:

• Creating a joint Executive Leadership Council/AGC membership marketing task force;
• Using information from the membership research project to develop a membership marketing plan; and,
• Undertaking joint membership development activities between AGC and interested chapters.

Increase Effectiveness of AGC Meetings

Increase member value by increasing participation in and improving the quality of AGC meetings by:

• Establishing criteria for AGC meetings that enhance member value and increase participation.
• Creating an AGC Leadership Week in Washington, D.C., every year that combines the Chapter Leadership Meeting, the Federal Construction Meeting and a Legislative Fly-in; and,
• Enhancing distance learning opportunities by expanding online offerings, audio conferences and other electronic communications.