|
State Legislative Program
The AGC is the voice of the construction industry in Arkansas.
Through a full time lobbying team, legislative committee and state
agency liaison committees, the Arkansas Chapter vigorously
promotes and protects the construction industries’ interests in
the state legislature and the state agencies of Arkansas.
National Affiliation
The Arkansas AGC is a chapter of the Associated General
Contractors of America, Inc. A company becomes a member of the AGC
of America upon joining the Arkansas AGC. The AGC of America is
the largest and oldest national construction trade association in
the United States. AGC represents more than 35,000 firms,
including 7,500 of America’s leading general contractors, and over
12,000 specialty-contracting firms. Over 14,000 service providers
and suppliers are associated with AGC through a nationwide network
of chapters.
National Legislative
Program
Through the AGC of America, the Arkansas Chapter monitors
regulations and concerns coming from Washington, D.C. The AGC of
America works closely with Congress and the federal agencies in
clarifying, interpreting and in disseminating the essential
information so that the interests of the construction industry may
be promoted and protected.
Safety Training
The Arkansas AGC offers numerous safety training seminars taught
by OSHA and other safety experts throughout the year related to
all areas of the construction industry. The Arkansas AGC Training
Advisory Committee along with the Arkansas AGC Managing Director
of Education & Training, Dan Lee, oversee the training programs of
the association and are happy to meet the requests for seminars
from AGC members.
Educational Seminars
The AGC sponsors timely seminars at the local, regional and
national level that are conducted by industry experts designed to
keep members updated on construction business issues.
Apprenticeship Training
The Arkansas AGC has three U.S. Department of Labor approved
apprenticeship programs. A carpentry program is offered in North
Little Rock and electrical programs are offered in North Little Rock
and Conway. For more information contact Dan Lee, AGC Managing
Director of Education & Training
Special Help
The AGC is available to a member to provide support services
anytime a problem may arise. Members have the services of the
Arkansas AGC staff and the AGC of America staff to assist in
legislative matters, regulatory matters, industry advancement,
safety, research and many other areas. It is like having an
additional employee on your staff. The AGC also has the resources
to obtain information from the top professional councils to get
quick and correct information.
OSHA Partnering
Agreement
Through membership in the Arkansas AGC a company is eligible to be
a member of the OSHA Partnering Agreement. As a member of the OSHA
Partnering Agreement a company may be removed from OSHA’s random
inspection list.
Networking
Opportunities
The many ongoing business and professional functions of the
Arkansas AGC enable members to meet and exchange ideas. Membership
is also a vehicle to better relationships with other trade
associations, local and federal governmental agencies and
professional and civic groups.
Public Relations
The Arkansas AGC informs elected officials, the media and the
general public of specific industry needs and accomplishments.
This is done through photos, news releases and editorials
submitted through the AGC staff. The AGC also sponsors various
programs to help members gain visibility and enhance the
industry’s image.
Community Relations
The AGC gives its members an opportunity to benefit those in need
in the state of Arkansas. In the past, AGC members who desired
have been involved in numerous projects. For example, AGC members
helped in the construction of the Ronald McDonald House at the
Arkansas Children’s Hospital, AGC members provided over $200,000
in labor and supplies for a new playground at the Arkansas School
for the Deaf, AGC members built a $200,000
addition to the
Thrasher Unit of the Boys and Girls Club
and the AGC has currently committed to raise money for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation in Arkansas.
A Comprehensive
Membership Directory
The Arkansas AGC membership directory is printed annually and
lists contractor and associate member firms. Also included is a
contractor and associate classified listing which details specific
services provided. The directory is mailed to Arkansas AGC
members, state agencies and to others affiliated with the
industry. Names of member companies may also be obtained from the
AGC of America Membership Directory and off of the Arkansas AGC
and AGC of America websites.
Divisional Meetings
Experts are invited to speak on a variety of industry concerns
such as workers’ compensation, industrial development, highway
specification and building codes.
Monthly Newsletter &
Bulletins
The Arkansas AGC newsletter is mailed to over 1,000 individuals
and offices including architects, engineers, city, state and
federal agencies as well as elected officials. Advertising space
is available to Arkansas AGC members only.
Opportunity to be
Active
Members have an opportunity to provide input and suggestions for
their association and industry through service on AGC committees.
Join Now |
.gif)
MY PROFILE
