activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 3
- Infrastructure Construction and Preservation Projects Backcountry Airstrip Maintenance & RehabilitationPerforms various infrastructure projects including pavement preservation, drainage improvements, road widening, and reconstruction work on roads, ports of entry, and airport runways across Arizona, such as Bouse Road in La Paz County, Beeline Bus Route in Payson, Cody Loop in Pinal County, and Grand Canyon National Park Airport.
- Infrastructure Construction and Preservation Projects Backcountry Airstrip Maintenance & RehabilitationPerforms various infrastructure projects including pavement preservation on roads in La Paz County and Payson, drainage improvements in Pinal County, reconstruction work on ADOT Port of Entry and SR377, road widening in Queen Creek, reconstruction in Val Vista Lakes, and runway rehabilitation at Grand Canyon National Park Airport.
- Member Support and Guidance Member Support and Guidance ServicesProvides personal guidance to members to help them maximize their membership benefits.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for the Construction Industry Construction Industry Legislative AdvocacyConducts advocacy at local, state, and federal levels to oppose laws, rules, or precedents that threaten the construction industry, engaging with various government entities including the Arizona Department of Transportation, Yavapai County, the legislature, and the administration to advance and protect the interests of its members.
- Advocacy for the Construction Industry Construction Industry Legislative AdvocacyConducts advocacy at local, state, and federal levels to oppose laws, rules, or precedents that threaten the construction industry, engaging with various government entities including the Arizona Department of Transportation, Yavapai County, the legislature, and the administration to advance and protect the interests of the construction industry.
- Advocacy for the Construction Industry Construction Industry Legislative AdvocacyConducts advocacy at local, state, and federal levels to oppose laws, rules, or precedents that threaten the construction industry and to advance and protect its interests, including engaging with government entities like the Arizona Department of Transportation and the legislature.
capacity building · 9
- Construction Career Development for Students Youth Trade Exploration ProgramsOffers programs and resources for students from middle school through college who are interested in pursuing careers in construction.
- Construction Career Outreach for Students Youth Trade Exploration ProgramsOffers programs and resources for students from middle school through college who are interested in construction careers.
- Construction Industry Training and Education Construction Trade Association ServicesOffers comprehensive and personalized education and training programs, including U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship programs, heavy civil craft training, and specific courses for certifications like ADOT Erosion Control Coordinator, to enhance career development and address skilled labor needs in the construction workforce.
- Construction Workforce Training and Education Construction Trade Association ServicesOffers comprehensive and personalized education and training programs, including U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship programs and heavy civil craft training, to enhance career development, improve company performance, and address skilled labor needs in the construction workforce. This includes specific courses for ADOT Erosion Control Coordinator certification, AGC Operator Apprentice Program, and Dust Certification.
- Construction Workforce Training and Education Construction Trade Association ServicesOffers comprehensive education and training programs, including U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeships, heavy civil craft training, and specific certification courses (e.g., ADOT Erosion Control Coordinator, Dust Certification), to enhance career development and address skilled labor needs.
- Industry Issue Monitoring and Information Exchange Industry Research & Trend ReportingHosts regular committee meetings to address industry issues, exchange information, and monitor industry trends.
- Professional Development and Networking for Construction Professionals Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentHosts professional development workshops focusing on leadership skills, imposter syndrome, and communication for women in construction, and operates the Young Constructors Forum (YCF) for professionals under 40 to support their growth. The organization also hosts regular committee meetings to address industry issues and facilitate information exchange.
- Professional Development and Networking for Construction Professionals Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentHosts professional development workshops on leadership skills and communication, operates the Young Constructors Forum for professionals under 40, and facilitates regular committee meetings to address industry issues and foster professional growth.
- Professional Development for Construction Professionals Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentHosts professional development workshops focused on leadership skills, imposter syndrome, and communication for women in construction, and operates the Young Constructors Forum for professionals under 40 to support their growth.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Collaborative Problem-Solving and Member Engagement collaborative_engagementThe organization fosters collaboration among members, including competitors, and engages them through committee participation to develop common-sense solutions for industry challenges, amplify member input, and facilitate bipartisan engagement with strategic allies and experts.
- Collective Advocacy and Industry Representation collective_advocacyThe organization serves as a unified voice for the construction industry, enabling members to collectively address challenges, protect their interests, expand markets, and shape the industry's future more effectively than individual companies could alone. This includes leveraging national resources for federal advocacy.
- Collective Advocacy and Industry Representation collective_advocacyThe organization serves as a unified voice for the construction industry, leveraging collective power and collaboration among members and strategic allies to address challenges, protect interests, and shape the industry's future more effectively than individual companies could alone. This includes federal advocacy through national affiliates and bipartisan engagement to develop common-sense solutions.
- Collective Advocacy and Industry Representation collective_advocacyThe organization serves as a unified voice for the construction industry, enabling members to collectively address challenges, protect their interests, expand markets, and shape the industry's future more effectively than individual companies could. This includes leveraging national resources for federal advocacy and engaging in bipartisan collaboration to develop common-sense solutions.
- Leadership and Workforce Development leadership_workforce_developmentThe organization invests in developing current and future leaders within the construction industry and the association itself, focusing on enhancing career development, improving company performance, and addressing skilled labor needs through education, training, and targeted professional development workshops.
- Member Support and Resource Provision member_supportThe organization supports member businesses by providing essential information, tools, and resources, leveraging its extensive experience, and offering member discount programs on various products and services to enhance operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Member-Driven Engagement and Collaboration member_engagementThe organization fosters collaboration among competitors and engages member company employees through committee participation to promote involvement in key industry topics, amplify member input, and solve common challenges. It also supports member businesses by providing information, tools, and resources based on decades of industry experience.
- Member-Driven Engagement and Resource Provision member_support_and_engagementThe organization fosters member engagement through committee participation to gather input on key industry topics and supports member businesses by providing essential information, tools, resources, and exclusive discount programs, leveraging its extensive experience in the construction industry.
- Workforce Development and Leadership Cultivation workforce_developmentThe organization invests in the future of the construction industry by enhancing career development, improving company performance, and addressing skilled labor needs through education, training, and targeted leadership development programs for emerging professionals, including women in construction.
- Workforce Development and Leadership Cultivation workforce_developmentThe organization invests in enhancing career development, improving company performance, and addressing skilled labor needs within the construction workforce through education and training. This includes targeted professional development for women in construction and leadership development programs for emerging professionals under 40 to cultivate future industry and association leaders.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Advocacy Action Center
Provides tools and resources for members to engage in the political process and influence policy at local, state, and federal levels.
DOL-approved Apprenticeship Programs
Provides U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship programs and heavy civil craft training.
Education and Training
Offers classes on topics such as safety, management, technology, environmental, green building, and industry-specific issues.
Erosion Control Coordinator Training
Provides training courses necessary to obtain the ADOT Erosion Control Coordinator certification.
Member Discount Program
Partners with companies to offer discounts on products and services to members.
Student Resources
Offers programs and resources for students from middle school through college interested in construction careers.
Workforce Development Solutions
Offers programs and resources to address skilled labor needs and enhance career development in the construction industry.
Young Constructors Forum (YCF)
A group for construction industry professionals under 40, nominated by their companies, focusing on professional and personal growth.
relationships · 29
who they work with
- AGC of America Network — Our national organization offers a variety of programs and training resources covering core topics essential to any construction professional and company.
- AGC of America Network — Provides benefits to members through its affiliation with AGC of America.
- AGC of America Network — State chapter that leverages federal resources and government affairs expertise from the national organization.
- Arizona Department of Transportation Government — Advocates on behalf of the industry to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
- Arizona Department of Transportation Government — Partnered on multiple reconstruction projects including SR377, Port of Entry, and Grand Canyon Airport Runway.
- Arizona Department of Transportation Partner — AZAGC advocates on behalf of the industry to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
- DBA Construction Partner — Tom Drysdale, President of DBA Construction, is a member of AZAGC since 2002 and served on its Board of Directors.
- DBA Construction, Inc. Partner — An individual from DBA Construction, Inc. (Tom Drysdale) served as a leader in 2025.
- Fann Contracting Partner — Jason Fann, President and COO of Fann Contracting, is a member of AZAGC since 1996.
- Fann Contracting Partner — Member of AZAGC since 1996, collaborates with AZAGC to solve industry challenges and advocates on behalf of the industry.
- Grand Canyon National Park Partner — Partnered on airport runway rehabilitation project.
- Haydon Building Corp Partner — Gary Haydon, President of Haydon Building Corp, is a former chairman and current life director of AZAGC.
- Hunter Contracting Co. Partner — An individual from Hunter Contracting Co. (Chuck English) served as a leader in 2020.
- Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. Partner — An individual from Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. (Stan Driver) served as a leader in 2023.
- Know Your Talent Partner — Collaborates with Know Your Talent to deliver leadership training in the construction industry.
- La Paz County Partner — Collaborated on pavement preservation work on Bouse Road.
- Pinal County Partner — Partnered on Cody Loop Drainage Improvements and Combs Road reconstruction projects.
- Pulice Construction, Inc. Partner — An individual from Pulice Construction, Inc. (Steve Campbell) served as a leader in 2024.
- Reuter Equipment Company Partner — Joined AZAGC in 1953 as Arizona Cedar Rapids Company and has a long-standing heritage with the association.
- Rummel Construction Partner — Rick Rummel, President and CEO of Rummel Construction, provided a testimonial about AZAGC's legislative advocacy.
- Southwest Gas Partner — Relies on the construction industry for specialty work and appreciates AZAGC's work in supporting the economy and workforce.
- Sundt Construction, Inc. Partner — An individual from Sundt Construction, Inc. (Cade Rowley) served as a leader in 2021 and 2022.
- Talking Stick Golf Club Partner — Host venue for the annual Premier Golf Tournament.
- Town of Gilbert Partner — Partnered on Val Vista Lakes Phase I reconstruction project.
- Town of Payson Partner — Collaborated on Beeline Bus Route pavement preservation improvements.
- Town of Queen Creek Partner — Collaborated on Crismon Road widening reconstruction project.
- U.S. Department of Labor Government — Provides U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship programs.
- Yavapai County Government — Advocates on behalf of the industry to Yavapai County.
- Yavapai County Partner — AZAGC advocates on behalf of the industry to Yavapai County.