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The Voice of
Construction
in California

Associated General Contractors of California. Since 1920 we have given the men and women who build this state a single, unified voice in Sacramento — and a way to grow, learn, and lead.

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900+
Member Companies
9
Districts Statewide
1,827
Trained in 2025
100+
Years of Advocacy

The men and women who build the state.

AGC of California is the state's largest construction trade association — nearly 600 general contractors and specialty subcontractors, backed by 400+ associate companies: suppliers, equipment manufacturers, law firms, insurers, and accountants who keep the industry running.

We advocate for the fundamental role construction plays in the economy, and for the policy that keeps California building — jobs, growth, and opportunity.

COVERAGE — ALL 58 COUNTIES MEMBERS — 900+
General Contractors 600approx Prime and specialty contractors who put work in place across the state.
Associates 400+ Suppliers, manufacturers, and professional firms supporting construction.
Member Engagement 85% Share of member companies that used AGC programs, services, and events in 2024.
Founding Year 1920 Over a century of representing builders before the state and in the field.

What We Do

Six ways we
serve the trade

NO. 01

Advocate for the Industry

A single, credible voice in Sacramento — monitoring legislation and shaping the policy that governs bidding, contracts, and the field.

NO. 02

Address Labor & Compliance

Project Labor Agreements, union relations, compliance guidance, and a legal hotline for members navigating California's rules.

NO. 03

Build Professional Networks

District gatherings, the annual CONSTRUCT conference, and forums that connect the people who build with the people who plan.

NO. 04

Build Member Competence

230+ training and education sessions a year, plus an on-demand academy — from estimator to superintendent to executive.

NO. 05

Meet Workforce Needs

Build California — our career and training platform connecting students and jobseekers with a path into the trades.

NO. 06

Invest in the Future

Scholarships through the Construction Education Foundation, student chapters, and mentorship for the next generation.

Where We Are

Nine districts.
Two regions.

Northern California / NORCAL

5 districts · regional office West Sacramento

Southern California / SOCAL

4 districts · regional office Los Angeles

Our Voice in Sacramento

One century of
getting it built

YEARS ON THE JOB — 1920 → 2026

Legislation We track and shape California policy that affects bidding, contracting, labor, and field operations — before it becomes a headache. CAPITOL
PLAs Clear guidance on Project Labor Agreements and the relationships that keep large public work moving on schedule. LABOR
Regulation Industry representation before state agencies on the rules that govern hiring, safety, and how work gets done. AGENCY
Small Business Support for small and emerging contractors navigating compliance, bonding, and growth in a competitive market. GROWTH

The Next Generation

Building the workforce
that builds California

Workforce Pipeline
111,000+

Build California

Students and jobseekers reached since the platform launched in 2019 — with careers, training, and job placement.

Training Delivered
230+

Education Sessions

From craft fundamentals to executive leadership — classroom, field, and on-demand academy learning.

People Trained
1,827

Trained in 2025

Professionals across member companies leveled up their competence with AGC education in a single year.

Scholarships
57

Awarded in 2024

Construction Education Foundation awards supporting the next generation of builders through school.

DEIB Participation
417

Member Companies

Companies engaged in the DEIB Forum — building inclusive cultures and welcoming emerging leaders.

Engagement
85%

Members Active

Share of member companies using AGC programs, services, and events — value in active use.

CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR — THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF AGC OF CALIFORNIA

Read the Latest

From the Field

News & notes

CAL CONSTRUCTORVOL. 104

CONSTRUCT 2026 lands at Indian Wells

October 6–9. Four days of general sessions, breakouts, and networking at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells — the industry's annual gathering.

 Read FIELD NOTESDATE 03.12

Building California crosses 111,000

The workforce platform passes another milestone — more students and jobseekers than ever with a route into the trades.

 Read LEGISLATIVESESSION 26

Sacramento watch: what's on the docket

AGC's government affairs team breaks down the bills and budget items that will shape bidding and labor this year.

 Read
MEMBERSHIP — OPEN

The Bid Starts Here

Join the
industry's team

AGC membership is for every contractor and every firm that supports the trade — from a two-truck operation to a global builder.

OPTION 01

Contractor

GENERAL · SPECIALTY · SUBCONTRACTOR

  • Advocacy in Sacramento, spoken for you
  • Legal hotline and labor relations support
  • 230+ training sessions and the on-demand academy
  • District events, networking, and CONSTRUCT
Apply as Contractor
OPTION 02

Associate

SUPPLIER · MANUFACTURER · SERVICE FIRM

  • A seat beside the builders you serve
  • Access to member companies statewide
  • Sponsorship and visibility opportunities
  • Forums, committees, and leadership roles
Apply as Associate