AGC of America is the leading association for the construction industry with over 26,000 member firms, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, therby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.

 

Building construction is a major contributor to employment and economic activity, in addition to producing structures that add to productivity and quality of life.  In 2012, noresidential construction spending in the U.S. totaled $573 billion ($269 billion public and $303 billion private) and nonresidential building and specialty trade contractors accounted for 2.7 million of the industry's 5.6 million employees.