Leadership – Networking – Influence – Savings - Success

A partner in our member companies’ prosperity, AGC leads the way with a wide range of acclaimed programs and benefits:      

Employee Benefits - AGC employee benefit programs were developed as a direct result of member input and feedback, thereby tailored to meet our members’ needs and save them money. 

• AGC Comp Trust - Self-insured workers’ compensation fund builds equity for participants
• AGC Public Works Retirement Program - Reduces contractor costs on public works projects

Savings Program – AGC’s key partnerships offer exclusive discounts that reduce member companies’ overhead and increase profitability. 

• Members can enjoy great savings that more than cover the cost of membership
• National discount partners include Goodyear, Ford, Staples, GM, among many others

Public Policy - AGC supports public policy that positively affects our members and the construction profession as a whole, strengthens economic development and enhances quality of life. 

• Proven advocacy and influence with a powerful and respected voice in state and national politics 
• A proactive legislative agenda that keeps construction at the forefront of economic growth, contributes to positive industry changes and stops legislation that could adversely affect the profession. 
• Targeted lobbying efforts with decision-makers who support member positions on key issues
• Members have direct access to influence through Voter Voice

Commitment to Safety Excellence - AGC’s acclaimed safety programs are recognized by owners and state OSHA officials as “the best” in the profession. 

• Our members’ outstanding safety records speak for themselves: over 7.8 million work hours in 2009 and a lost work day incident rate of .53 – an achievement recognized by NM OSHA as “superior”. 
• AGC provides Safety Plan development, safety training, best practices guidance, sharing of lessons learned and networking among members’ safety professionals
• AGC-NM OSHA Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) Partnership. 
• Membership in the Construction Industry Crime Alliance (CICA) to help address theft and fraud incidents

Workforce Development – Offering the best professional development opportunities in the industry, our diverse education program helps members retain and attract qualified professionals.

• Together with our members, AGC-NM founded ACE Leadership High School – an innovative charter high school for Architecture, Construction & Engineering – to lead the way in training the next generation of industry leaders
• Members actively support “School-to-Career” initiatives, accredited craft apprenticeship training and educational programs, UNM & NMSU student chapters, and the Endowed Chair in Construction Management at UNM. 
• As a Sponsor Site for National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER), members have access to nationally accredited craft training curriculum taught by NCCER credentialed instructors.  Our two NCCER Master Trainers oversee progressive learning and career development for AGC apprentices throughout NM.
• AGC’s Virtual University offers skills building opportunities for every level of experience through workshops, weekly classes and webinars, allowing for self-paced individual study.
• Construction profession courses from AGC of America are offered locally and taught by accredited instructors (for example, LEED, BIM, LEAN, OSHA 10 & 30 hour, first aid/CPR and Project Management).

Tools & Resources– AGC provides vital and timely information on industry issues and trends through our website, email notifications, monthly At-A-Glance newsletter and quarterly magazine The Builder.

• Access to AGC, state and national publications and video library of construction training videos 
• Contract documents by/for contractors
• Regulatory Certification and Best Management Practices training offered at member cost savings
• Collective bargaining agreements with basic trades
• Interactive events calendar to inform members of education and training opportunities and enable quick, online registration

Networking & Marketing - AGC provides dynamic networking and marketing opportunities for members to take advantage of our greatest resource – other members.

• Annual events including Best Buildings Awards and Legends Golf Tournament
• Monthly Member Luncheons feature popular speakers presenting relevant topics
• Numerous committees and advisory groups allow members to exchange valuable information and ideas