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.

• New Mexico Contractors Comp Trust  - Self-insured workers’ compensation fund builds equity for participants and allows you “Buy Back” options that could lower experience modifiers

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Savings Program

Members can enjoy great savings that more than cover the cost of membership

• Our key partnerships offer strong savings programs that positively affect your bottom line and help your company improve efficiencies.

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Public Policy 

AGC shapes public policy that improves the construction market, strengthens economic development and reduces regulatory burdens.

• 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, contribute 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 Advocacy Action Center         

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Achieving Safety Excellence

Safety programs 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

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Workforce Development/Building Careers

AGC delivers a full range of career programs

• Together with our members, AGC-NM founded ACE Leadership High School – a charter high school for Architecture, Construction & Engineering.  Through this innovative school we are preparing the next generation of construction professionals
• Accredited craft apprenticeship training and educational programs include, the Endowed Chair in Construction Management at UNM  & CNM & AGC Student Chapters at UNM and NMSU
• AGC serves as an accredited training sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER), with classes offered in conjunction with public schools, colleges and universities throughout New Mexico making AGC’s multi trade apprenticeship program award-winning 
• Supervisory training and professional development workshops and seminars align professional skill development with member employment needs.
• Our rural New Mexico work delivers industry curriculum and career preparedness, i.e. AGC-UNM/Gallup and Greater Gallup Economic Development MOU to “Energize the Workforce”

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Tools & Resources

• AGC provides vital information on industry issues and trends 
• Keeping you compliant and in the know through our bi-monthly e-newsletter At-A-Glance & various National AGC Newsletters & Listserv
• Giving your company Regulatory Certification and Best Management Practices training through AGC’s GreenEpassport programs offering comprehensive green building training and exam prep classes
• Collective bargaining agreements negotiated with basic trades
• Skills Assessments adjusted by HR professionals

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Recognition & Networking

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
• Events Calendar
• Numerous committees and advisory groups allow members to exchange valuable information and ideas
• Collective Bargaining

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