Building the best and most innovative contractor association in Georgia.
MISSION
Guided by our core principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility, industry, provide valuable member services and promote best construction industry practices.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE
AGC Georgia is the voice of Georgia’s commercial construction industry. policymakers and recognized as a leading resource for industry advancement. The association equips its member firms with the connections, influence and tools needed to lead in a rapidly evolving market.
These firms perform most commercial construction work across the state and include more than 600 of the state’s top general contractors, residential and light commercial builders, construction managers, design builders, municipal utility contractors, heavy and highway contractors, specialty contractors, service providers and suppliers.
At the national level, the organization is one of AGC of America’s 87 chapters, collectively representing more than 28,000 firms nationwide. Members are automatically enrolled in the national association, strengthening their reach and impact at both the state and national levels.
• Industry Advocacy and Representation
• Safety
• Education & Training
• Professional/Leadership Development
• Young Leadership Program
• Governmental Affairs & Agency Relationships
• Workforce Development
MEMBER SERVICES AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Executive Alliance
• Workers‘ Compensation Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Networking & Building Relationships
• Career Development
• Marketing Opportunities
• Industry & Association News
• Economic Resources
• Contract Documents
• Award & Recognition Programs
• Member Savings
• Community Service
• Development of Industry Best Practices
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It’s been a year of hellos and goodbyes.
We honored the legacy of Mike Dunham, a CEO whose three decades of service, professionalism and friendship helped shape who we are today, and we welcomed Zach Fields as the new CEO. Zach had already spent years alongside us as a trusted partner in workforce development and legislative initiatives, and he served this past year as our executive vice president.
Mike Macon Senior Vice President
Balfour Beatty Construction
CEO’S MESSAGE
The past 12 months have marked an important chapter in the history of AGC Georgia as we completed a thoughtful transition at the CEO level and honored Mike Dunham upon his retirement. Mike’s impact on this organization and Georgia’s construction industry is enduring, and his leadership helped shape AGC Georgia into one of the strongest chapters in the country. That strength positions us to continue delivering meaningful value for our member companies, their projects and their employees.
No one can do this work alone, and our success reflects the commitment of engaged
Best regards,
Zach Fields
Chief Executive Officer
AGC Georgia
STEADY HANDS
As we navigated a leadership transition, AGC Georgia has remained grounded in our core functions, consistent member service and thoughtful planning that addressed our immediate needs while positioning us for what’s ahead.
Our principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility guided decision–making and reinforced a culture of collaboration and trust across the association.
We strengthened staff capacity, refined programs and delivered a high level of service statewide. We continued to focus on the key areas of connection, safety, advocacy, education and workforce development.
This report highlights the outcomes of that work. Each reflects the collaboration of our members and staff, whose shared commitment ensures AGC Georgia remains relevant, resilient and responsive in a changing industry.
We are thankful for the steady hands that have guided us for almost 100 years, and we are confident that a strong future awaits us.
$500,000
New funding secured in addition to an existing base of $1 million industry stakeholders advocated for to advance the High Demand Apprenticeship Program.
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Counties affected by Senate Bill 447 expediting land disturbance permitting. Bill passed with AGC Georgia’s help.
Amended
Successfully worked with legislative sponsor and key stakeholders to attach amendments to a bill moving oversight of apprenticeship programs from US Dept. of Labor to Technical College System of Georgia making final bill more agreeable to private apprenticeship providers.
Blocked
Burdensome heat standards legislation from the committee process to help safeguard the construction industry.
Our goal in government affairs is to influence proposed laws and regulations to benefit our members, their companies, their projects and their communities. Each year, our focus shifts as we respond to changing legislative needs. In some years, the number of bills we help pass and the amount of funding our initiatives receive are the hallmarks of
ADVANCING GOVERNMENT ADVANCING GOVERNMENT
Blocked
Legislation promoting a preference to certain service providers in public works allowing equal access for all providers.
Testified
Before the following committees:
• Senate State and Local Government Committee
• House Education Committee
• House Natural Resources Committee
• House Governmental Affairs
• House and Senate Regulated Industries
1,000+
Touchpoints during 2026 session of the General Assembly include:
• One-on-one meetings
• Informal stakeholder bill whip counts
• Legislators attending our events, such as Skills Challenges
our success. In other years, it’s our work to modify or stop legislation that could hurt our members. In all years, we work to be one of the most trusted voices for the construction industry available to lawmakers. Our strategy includes building strong relationships with elected officials and their staffs, testifying before legislative committees, advising regulatory officials, collaborating with other industry and business-minded associations and supporting political leaders throughout the state. When elected officials have questions about commercial construction in Georgia, we provide the answers. This section of the 2026 Report to Members will highlight our work during the past year.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Political Action Committee Impact GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
$87,000
House & Senate candidate contributions
87/33 Supported House & Senate members
$11,500
Contributions to candidates for statewide offices
$50,086
Contributed by AGC Georgia members to the AGC of America PAC in calendar year 2025. This support was recognized at a national conference for being the most dollars given by any chapter, including the most by any Board, and reaching 100% contribution participation by chapter’s board of directors.
$98,000
House & Senate candidate contributions
Contributions to candidates for statewide offices 101/36 Supported House & Senate members
$18,000
DEVELOPING LEADERS
Leadership strength comes from continually developing people who are ready to take the next step.
AGC Georgia is committed to helping grow leaders at all levels of your organization, and we have developed programs and experiences that help them test their leadership skills in practical, meaningful ways. Professional development begins with technical skills, whether that is reading blueprints or managing a million–dollar budget.
AGC Georgia provides training for our general contractors, specialty contractors, industry suppliers and service providers. In addition, we promote leadership training for young professionals and senior executives who ultimately will take leadership roles as owners or CEOs. This section of the 2026 Report to Members focuses on our leadership training efforts during the past year.
When talented, ambitious senior construction leaders want to enhance their skills in c-suite positions, how do they learn what they need to know and develop the skills of successful leaders?
That’s easy – the Executive Alliance of AGC Georgia. This highly popular program allows program members to engage in education, collaboration and high-level networking during each calendar year, focusing on varied themes for three leadership retreats. Speakers are chosen for their ability to challenge members with new perspectives.
In the past year, leadership retreats have focused on the role culture plays in a company and how to build a strong, positive culture, as well as how senior executives can become talent magnets. Other topics include a review of financial knowledge and the value of mentorship.
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Now marking 30 years of impact, the Young Leadership Program of AGC Georgia prepares emerging professionals for long-term success through leadership development, professional growth and industry connections. The program fosters strong peer relationships and provides participants with a broader perspective of the construction industry beyond their daily responsibilities.
Beyond professional development, however, YLP is a cornerstone of AGC Georgia’s commitment to community service. Program participants lead major fundraising efforts and volunteer their construction expertise to support a wide range of causes that benefit children, students, families, and veterans throughout the state.
Sample of YLP professional development programs:
• Constructing the Future: Use Cases for AI
• Estate Planning: A Gift for Your Loved Ones
• Bridging the Generational Gap in your Workplace
56 EA participants
• Building Together: The Power of Women in Construction
• Veteran Industry Leaders Share Lessons Learned
56%
EA participants from general contractor firms
EA members from specialty contractor, supplier & service provider firms Participant firms
44%
91 Participant firms
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177
YLP events & professional development programs
Educating Industry Leaders
Popular Courses
• Blueprint Reading
• Construction Supervision Fundamentals
• CPR, First Aid, Narcan & Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Georgia Lien Law
Developing Safety Leaders
AGC Georgia is serious about promoting jobsite safety, mental fitness and empowering those who lead our jobsites. We sponsor discussion groups, recognize safety excellence and include safety topics in our training courses.
Our key discussion group is the Safety Committee. This group shares best practices in a peer-to-peer environment. Anyone in a member company with safety-related responsibilities may participate in the Safety Committee.
Safety Awards
Who says you have to honor your industry leaders in a ballroom? We don’t.
AGC Georgia listened to member feedback and moved the celebrations for its annual
• Microsoft Project Scheduling for Construction
• OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Courses
• Project Manager Development Program
• Supervisory Training Program Series
The Safety Committee is directed by the smaller Safety Council composed of safety professionals. This group leads meeting agendas based on firsthand experience and relevant trends.
Members working in and around Savannah may also join the Southeast Safety Shared Interest Group. This group holds more regionalized peer conversations to help elevate all jobsite safety programs.
supervisor safety award honorees to sporting clays venues and minor league baseball games. The change in venue added fun to the event in a celebratory environment. We also invited families to join the honorees. These two venue moves were very well received.
$50 thousand
Funds raised to bring mental fitness education and resources to AGC Georgia members through two new sporting clays fundraisers.
Construction professionals work in high pressure jobs, and this training provides information and tactics to help them manage workplace stress. The training sessions are free to all association members and have been well attended. Performance Under Pressure is the first session, and more are planned for 2026. from
Safety Leadership Award
We present this award at the Annual Convention to a general contractor superintendent and a specialty contractor foreman.
Corporate Safety Award
We present this award at the Annual Convention. This award recognizes the company-wide safety successes of our contractors measured against peers nationwide.
CHAMPIONING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
For many years, AGC Georgia has recognized the increasing need to recruit, train and retain a skilled construction workforce and has worked to present our industry as a career possibility to previously untapped talent. Today, we see significant opportunity in the next generation entering the workforce. They are often referred to as “Generation Toolbelt” because they are attracted to careers that combine traditional, hands-on skills with current technology.
We have expanded our Skills Challenges for high school students, as well as introduced construction education in elementary and middle schools so students can explore construction as a career choice early. We are encouraged by the growing impact of women in construction and are working to support and encourage construction careers for women and other nontraditional groups. Our outreach has grown, and this section of the 2026 Report to Members highlights our efforts in this area.
Work to support collegiate construction programs and connect students to industry
$70 thousand 50+ 75+
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Raised to benefit the Kennesaw State University Construction Management Department to offset costs to purchase equipment, fund curriculum needs and support student activities. AGC Georgia served as the central event coordination point for annual sporting clays fundraiser.
Georgia Tech Building Construction students attended an event hosted by the Young Leadership Program to help them connect with member representatives at the annual baseball game between Georgia Tech and UGA at Truist Park.
Connecting teachers to industry
Auburn University Building Science students who are members of the program’s AGC Student Chapter recently hosted AGC Georgia member representatives at their crawfish boil.
Georgia Southern University Construction Management students engaged with industry partners at a career fair and later continued networking with Young Leadership Program members as they cheered on their Eagles baseball team.
is a three-day professional development conference for construction-related teachers, and AGC Georgia partners with Construction Ready and the Georgia Department of Education to host two per summer. Over 100 teachers learn from expert industry volunteers in a variety of skill areas and take back best practices and techniques to use in their classrooms. As a result, students learn new skills that will increase their employability and value on the jobsite.
Hosted hands-on construction skills training at our headquarters for elementary school teachers to take back to their students.
Trained school counselors in several workshops to share construction career information and expand the industry’s reach.
Georgia Construction Workforce Fast Facts
National surveys show more than half of Gen Z is considering a career in the skilled trades, a major cultural shift that has led workforce analysts to dub young workers “The Toolbelt Generation.”
Georgia Demand: 342,377
Current workers: 227,100
Shortage: 115,277
• $48 Billion/5% of economy: Gross domestic product (GDP) for Georgia’s construction industry in 2025
• $211,361: Average GDP attributed to each worker
• $24.4 Billion: Cost of workforce shortage
• 76%: Increase in construction apprenticeships in Georgia since 2016
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Q1 2026, Apprenticeship.com, Construction Labor Market Analyzer (CLMA) and businesswire.com
Skills Challenges
AGC Georgia’s Skills Challenges are powered by strong industry and community support.
Regional contractor champions volunteer hundreds of hours each year, while industry firms contribute significant sponsorships to help grow the construction talent pipeline. The events also draw hundreds of influential attendees, including legislators, educators, and community leaders, who come to see Georgia’s students showcase their skills and potential.
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Skills Challenges in Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Marietta, Moultrie, Perry, Rome and Statesboro
108
Georgia high schools participated with no charge to attend
1,300
Students competed
Students attended as observers
1,000 1 in 5 $620 thousand+
Winners were female in several regions
6
Financial support and in-kind contributions from contractor partners and industry sponsors
Funds reinvested in participating school programs for instruction and program needs
192 $220 thousand+
Core competitions offered at every regional event including blueprint reading, carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing and welding
• In collaboration with SkillsUSA Georgia, students also had opportunities to compete in cabinetmaking, TeamWorks and welding fabrication.
Students placing in the competitions earned an opportunity to advance to the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference
• Select regions also featured competitions such as, heavy equipment operation, HVAC, metal studs and drywall, roofing and sheet metal.
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BUILDING YOUR NETWORK
If you ask veteran leaders in the construction industry what has made their careers successful, most of them will mention the friends and colleagues they have made along the way. Their work friends helped them find jobs and solve problems, but they also reached out during times of trouble and great happiness.
Friends make work fun, but most people often don’t prioritize “building a network.” Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be a chore. AGC Georgia provides many social functions allowing members to interact in relaxed, fun places, and the events often include families. Every educational session, volunteer opportunity or committee meeting, also allows members to get to know their peers. This section of the 2026 Report to Members shows the range of opportunities available for members to build a network.
1,815
Individuals, including family members, from member firms attended
Young Leadership Program events
5
Socials at HOBNOBs around metro Atlanta
Network by Volunteering
11
Legislative-focused events, including meet and greet at the Capitol
5
Minor league baseball games
10
Visits by association president to cities across Georgia
66
Networking events
6
Executive Alliance programs
4
Events with multiple networking opportunities:
• Annual Convention
• Bases & Business Braves game
Sporting clays fundraisers
• Fall Leadership Conference
• Marketplace event
• Winter Meeting
Volunteering not only can feed your soul, but it often leads to valuable professional connections. Whether it’s…
• Visiting the Georgia National Cemetery to honor our nation’s fallen soldiers during the holidays
• Joining colleagues to talk to young people at elementary, middle or high schools about your career path and sharing opportunities with them
• Shopping for gifts for the nearly 100 children in the care of Hillside
Event Participation
Attendees represent firms headquartered outside of Metro Atlanta.
208
Participants helped launch Sporting Clays fundraisers in Waleska and Griffin, raising critical support for no-cost mental fitness training for all AGC Georgia members.
Committee Highlights 52
Individuals enjoyed the Take Me Out to the Ballgame Series at five minor league stadiums across Georgia in the first year of the series.
38% 300 80 234
Honorees within the Amerson Award program were recognized before their peers during the minor league game tour and sporting clays events.
Industry leaders participated in the annual Marketplace representing 103 firms.
495 191 432
Representatives from 86 member firms attended Annual Convention.
Representatives from 63 member firms attended Fall Leadership Conference.
Attendees, including 340 golfers, participated in the Young Leadership Program Golf Classic which raised $70,000 for worthy causes in four tournaments held on the same day.
50+
Contracting member firms have representatives on the AGC Georgia Safety Committee, the committee’s leadership council and/or the Southeast Safety Shared Interest Group for a 25% increase over 2025 Report.
Individuals representing 40 firms are engaged with the Legislative Committee. This group is a sounding board and idea generator for positions AGC Georgia takes each legislative session. Ideas are passed from this committee to the Board of Directors.
Safety Conference
AGC Georgia is one of two Title Sponsors of Georgia’s largest safety conference. We partner with The Home Depot and serve on the conference advisory board to help deliver three days of vital programs that connect safety thought leaders. Since our involvement
began three years ago, participation has increased by approximately 40%. In September 2025, 105 safety professionals from 37 AGC Georgia member firms joined with 469 others at this conference.
During more than 40 years in business and serving as a financial supporter of AGC Georgia, CompTrust AGC MCIC has grown into an insurance carrier providing coverage in 44 states. The organization has expanded operational capabilities, infrastructure and regulatory approvals, and it now meets the needs of contractors across multiple jurisdictions.
CompTrust has supported its growth with strong underwriting practices, effective risk management strategies and a focus on building long-term relationships with policyholder teams. As a result, the company now supports a total insured payroll approaching $1 billion, demonstrating both the trust of its clients and the strength of its portfolio.
The program’s evolution highlights its ability to adapt to changing market demands while maintaining a disciplined approach to growth, positioning the organization as a reliable and competitive provider in the broader insurance marketplace.
AGC Georgia sponsors the AGC Retirement Savings Plan, a 401k program serving 85 member-contractor firms.
Members banded together 15 years ago to build a better 401k option with economies of scale pricing, full administrative offloading, tightly monitored investments and reduced fiduciary risk.
• Each firm has its own unique 401k plan with customized matching, profit sharing, vesting and waiting periods.
• Every design option available in today’s 401k marketplace is built in, including Davis Bacon, and at no additional cost.
• No information is shared across members. Privacy and security are of the utmost importance.
Investment oversight is managed by the Plan’s member task force, allowing business owners to focus on their business, instead of complex investment monitoring processes.
Employees have access to all-brand-name mutual funds, modern online tools, one-on-one guidance and personalized financial wellness.
The AGC Retirement Savings Plan provides AGC Georgia members an amazing 401k plan, that positions them better for recruiting top talent, improving employee retention, and providing more competitive job bids.
AGC Georgia Funding Model
Dues Revenue
$1,922,792 General Contractors
$637,608 Specialty Contractors, Suppliers & Service Providers
Member Summary
50% Portion of $5.09M annual budget derived from membership dues
90 New member firms joined the association in the past 12 months
Firms contributing to AGC Georgia Foundation
Contributions
Most contributions support the Young Leadership Program’s charitable initiatives, the work to host eight annual high school student Skills Challenges and construction education efforts, including professional development for Georgia’s elementary through high school construction teachers and regional construction management students.
A key source of revenue is from the Innovation in Construction Education Fund within the Peach Education Tax Credit program. Individuals and corporations can redirect Georgia state income taxes from the general fund to support the Foundation and its workforce partner, Construction Ready.
2026 Sponsors
AGC Georgia‘s 2026 Sponsors are valued partners whose leadership and engagement strengthen our association and Georgia‘s construction industry. Through their involvement and shared expertise, these respected firms enhance programs and serve as trusted resources to fellow members. We are proud to recognize their continued commitment and impact within our community.
AGC Georgia member companies—and their employees—can access exclusive discounts through two savings programs: a partnership with AGC of America and another through National Purchasing Partners (NPP). These programs deliver preferred pricing from vendors for both business operations and personal needs. For many firms, savings from these partners can significantly offset the cost of association dues.
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• Autodesk – Save 15% on your first Autodesk Forma purchase
• Avis – Save up to 25% on vehicle rentals
• Batteries Plus – Save up to 73% on 80+ essential items
• BP/Amoco – Earn up to 6¢ per gallon in rebates with the BP Business Solutions Mastercard
• Budget – Save up to 25% on rentals
• ConsensusDocs – Save 20% on subscriptions with access to 100+ contract documents
• Dell – Receive a 5% discount on eligible purchases
• Egnyte – New customer discounts on cloud–based document management and collaboration
• Enterprise Fleet Management – Reduce fleet costs with hands–on local management and technology support
• ExakTime – Save on tools that track job and labor costs
• FedEx – Save 20–80% off standard shipping rates
• Home Depot Pro – Earn a 2% rebate on qualifying in–store and online purchases
• Placer Solutions – Save on AI–powered industry insights and peer collaboration opportunities
• PlanHub – Preferred access to a leading preconstruction platform
• Milwaukee – Direct access to products and a dedicated account manager
• NetSuite – Save 40% on Oracle NetSuite Cloud ERP
• Wex – Expert guidance to identify the right fuel card solutions
• Youturn Health – Discounted access to peer support for employees, family support, and behavioral health education
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• 1–800–Flowers – Save 20% on flowers and gift baskets
• ADP – Workforce solutions for payroll, time tracking, HR policies, and talent management
• BrickControl – Save 20% on select construction project management software
• Harry & David – Save 20% on gourmet gift baskets and food
• HP – Save up to 35% on PCs and printers
• Hertz – Special rates on rental cars, vans, and box trucks
• Impac Fleet – Discounted processing for fleet and bulk fuel purchases
• MyAutoLoan – Compare and shop competitive auto loan rates
• Omaha Steaks – Save 10% sitewide
• PODS – Save up to 10% on moving and storage solutions
• Projul – Save 25% on construction management software for growing companies
• Sherwin–Williams – Preferred pricing on online paint and supply orders
• Simply Chocolate – Save 20% on premium chocolate gifts
• Staples Business – Access cooperative contract pricing on business supplies
• TrueCar – Preferred pricing through a streamlined auto–buying program
• VensureHR – Preferred pricing on payroll, HR and PEO services
• *Verizon – Significant saving on wireless plans, 5G business internet, IT services, office phone systems and fleet management solutions for construction firms
*Exclusions and industry eligibility requirements apply
