In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving construction market, technical expertise alone isn’t enough. Contractors must also master comprehensive business development (BD) strategies to thrive. Whether you're pursuing new clients, expanding into emerging markets, or strengthening existing relationships, BD skills are essential for long-term success.
BD Best Practices
Explore articles from AGC’s Business Development Committee featuring proven strategies, expert tips, and real-world examples to help contractors grow and compete more effectively.
Upcoming Webinars
Join live sessions to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas, and stay ahead in a changing market.
Business Development Bootcamp + Networking Breakfast
Hands-on learning. Real-world tools. Meaningful connections.
Join us at the AGC Convention for the Business Development Bootcamp and Networking Breakfast—a dynamic, half-day workshop led by seasoned professionals from the AGC Business Development Committee. This special pre-convention event delivers practical strategies and tools to help contractors strengthen their BD capabilities and future-proof their business.
Start the morning with a networking breakfast, then dive into interactive sessions covering topics like:
- Go/No Go decision-making
- Marketing and BD budgeting
- Proposal and pursuit management
- Structuring internal BD/Marketing teams
Interested attendees can learn more and add the Bootcamp to their Convention Registration.
Business Development Committee Meetings

AGC members can join us in-person during Convention at our Business Development Committee meeting, a great opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and explore how you can get involved. If you're passionate about growth strategy, client engagement, or marketing, this is your chance to learn more and meet industry peers.
Interested attendees can find the meeting time and location on AGC Convention agenda.
Connect with us on LinkedIn

Join the AGC Business Development community on LinkedIn to get the latest updates on best practices, webinars, committee news, and industry insights. It’s a great way to stay engaged, share ideas, and connect with professionals who are driving growth in construction.
Meet the AGC Business Development Committee

The AGC Business Development Committee is a group of experienced professionals from across the construction industry who specialize in strategic growth, client engagement, and market development. Their role is to guide AGC’s BD initiatives, share best practices, and support members in building stronger, more resilient businesses.
Committee members bring expertise from diverse sectors: building, infrastructure, federal, specialty trades, and supply, ensuring that AGC’s BD resources reflect the real-world challenges and opportunities contractors face today. Apply to join us during the next AGC Call for Volunteer process and contribute your expertise to a national network of industry leaders.
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Business Development Committee 2026 – 2027
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Chris Martin, Chair
Atlas Marketing |
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Justin Shields, Vice Chair
Mass Excavation Inc. |
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Anthony Alleman, 2027
Prepper Construction Company |
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Rubie Alvarez, 2027
Fisk Electric |
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Justin Bieganek, 2027
Mercury Creative Group |
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Krystal Bowman, 2027
The Boson Company Inc. |
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Angela Crawford, 2027
The Builders, a chapter of the AGC |
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Ryan Cummings, 2027
Nicholson Construction Company |
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Lisa Frisbie, 2027 AGC of Massachusetts |
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Leah Gradl, 2027
Kent Companies |
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Ben Groesbeck, 2028
B2 Air Systems |
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Craig Helle, 2027
PCE Construction |
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Erin Jackman, 2028
Hilti North America |
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Brian Kelly, 2027
Terracon |
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Sarah Lawrence Bonnar, 2028
IMAGINiT Technologies |
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Rick Mazzone, 2028
Fessler & Bowman |
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Olagoke Olagbegi, 2028
IBK Construction Company |
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Chris Oliveira, 2028
Bosworth Steel Erectors, LLC |
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Joe Petty, 2028
MEI Industrial Solutions |
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Brian Skipper, 2028
Hensel Phelps |
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Joseph Smith, 2027
Great Falls Construction |
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Heather Sottosanti, 2027
Big State Mechanical |
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Monique Strong, 2028
Ujamaa Construction |
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Jamie Weaver, 2027
Terracon |
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Julie Witecki, 2028
FMI Consulting |
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Tonya Byrd, Immediate Past Chair
Gilbane |
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