Top Ten Reasons to Join the Austin Chapter AGC

 

1) BIDDING and PLAN INFORMATION

Our weekly bulletin provides details on jobs to bid, plans in our offices, tabulations and contract awards.  It is available via fax, email or on our website and is updated daily for addenda and other late changes.

2)  PHYSICAL and INTERNET PLAN ROOMS

Every weekday between 60 and 100 plans are typically available for your use in our offices from 7:30am - 5pm.  We provide private, individual take-off cubicles as well as a photocopier, blueprint copier, fax machine, computer and free WiFi access for your laptop.  Larger offices are available for private meetings.  You can also check out plans either overnight or for the weekend. 

Our AGC/iSqFt internet plan room allows access (subscription required) to plan information in an easy to use, searchable format.  You can also view plans and specs 24/7 online via this internet plan room. 

3) MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Our membership directory puts your company’s name in front of customers.  Owners and other industry stakeholders know they can count on the skilled contractors who belong to AGC and they check in with us as a primary resource for construction referrals.  Chapter members are also listed on our website  and this online database is searchable by divisions. 

4)  EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS

AGC members receive discounts on workers comp premiums through the CompGroup AGC and Texas Mutual.  We also have teamed up with Enterprise Fleet Management for member discounts.  And Chapter contractors can receive 22% off Verizon phone service.

 

Our full time safety director is available every day to perform safety inspections, teach classes, create/update safety programs, interact with OSHA, and answer your safety questions.

 
We offer educational offerings including lien law seminars and professional development classes.
 
7) 
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
 

We offer regular opportunities to broaden you professional network through our    regular events including the annual Fish Fry, golf outings, poker tournaments,       softball tournaments and many other events.

8)  GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Our Chapter, state lobbyists (TBB) and the national AGC protect our industry at local, state and federal levels. 
 

9)   STAFF RESOURCES
            
Our
staff is available to help you any way we can, whether with employment, procurement legal or other issues. Need a hand?  Let us try to help you!

 

10)   AGC of AMERICA RESOURCES

Membership in our Chapter opens the vast resources of the AGC of America to your company.  Stay on top of industry trends, news and information through the national AGC. 

 

 

 

 

Austin Chapter AGC, 609 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX  78704
Main Telephone: 512-442-7887 - Fax: 512-442-3503 - Plan Room Telephone:  512-804-2796

 

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