for Tomorrow

If your great-grandfather walked on to a construction site today, would he be able to pick up his tools and start work? Would your grandfather?

Chances are, the construction workers and business owners of the past would find some similarities between today’s job sites and the workplaces they knew, but it’s also likely they would be mystified by laptops, drones, offsite construction, cell phones, and many other new technologies. Construction tools have changed dramatically in the last few decades.

Of course, innovation isn’t new to the construction industry. We have always developed new technologies to make building easier, safer, and more profitable – from levers and winches in the ancient world to power tools and motorized vehicles more recently. It’s the nature of our business to build and innovate.

The difference today is the pace of change. New technologies come online with stunning speed, and the industry must have a workforce that can learn quickly and adapt. A workforce that is nimble and creative is critical to our continuing success, and the key to developing such a workforce is education.

AGC Georgia recognizes the challenges ahead and is working to enhance the education component in its core programs.

Government

Every time legislation affecting the construction industry is proposed, AGC Georgia works to educate lawmakers and other groups about the consequences, good or bad, of new laws. We also educate members about the impact new laws have on their businesses.

Workforce

AGC Georgia works to educate potential employees at the earliest level possible about the rewards of working in the construction industry. That first contact might be in elementary construction clubs, with newly developed middle school construction curriculum, or in high school construction labs. Having fun building a fully functional teeny house in after-school elementary clubs or competing in a high school Skills Challenge are powerful introductions to a career in construction.

Early Career

Great leaders need great mentors. AGC Georgia encourages talented young employees to learn the leadership skills they need, practice those skills in meaningful challenges, and develop into the strong, ethical owners and managers the industry will need in the future. Along the way, these young leaders make lasting friendships and build rewarding careers.

Mid-Career and Retirement

Making the transition from a mid-level manager to senior management is not always easy, but AGC Georgia helps members develop the skills they need to compete and lead during a critical time in their careers. The education they need is constantly changing as new technologies emerge and companies adapt and compete. Retired members come back to share their expertise with younger managers, completing the circle.

This annual report will give you an overview of how AGC Georgia has worked to educate its members to advance the industry. It also illustrates how the association works to educate its outside constituents in government, education, and industry to meet common challenges and to solve problems.

Member Services and

Advocacy & Representation

Safety

Education & Training

Professional/Leadership Development

Young Leadership Program

Governmental Affairs & Agency Relationships

Workforce Development