Associated General Contractors

AGC Houston offers its members a variety of ways to get involved in chapter activities. Joining a committee provides members with great networking opportunities as well supporting the membership and industry by sharing their talents and expertise. Strengthens and enhances the chapter by reaching out to prospective and existing members to share benefits and encourage participation. Committee members bring a commitment and willingness to promote AGC Houston as the voice of the commercial construction industry.

Established in 1993 by the AGC Houston Safety Committee to recognize the outstanding career in safety of its namesake. This annual award named in honor of Ray Lambright whose career spanned more than 37 years and was instrumental in instituting many of the policies we follow today. The AGC Houston Safety Excellence Awards recognize construction companies demonstrating leadership in safety management. Nominated by industry peers, the award recipients are recognized for promoting safety excellence.

Located in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting public interest. AGC was established in 1918 after a request by President Woodrow Wilson. Wilson recognized the construction industry's national importance and desired a partner with which the government could discuss and plan for the advancement of the nation.

In 1994, AGC Houston created the Awards for Project Excellence (APEX) to honor firms in our industry for their excellence in constructing. The biennial event recognizes member companies for their consistent excellence in construction, their valuable contributions to the community, and their demonstrated commitment to skill, integrity and responsibility. The AGC Houston "Master Builder" award is presented biennially at the APEX gala. The honor recognizes an individual or organization for their contributions and commitment to advance the commercial built environment in the greater Houston area.

Established in 1998, the AGC Houston Standard of Excellence Award is presented annually and gives special recognition to a construction industry employee who most exemplifies the highest standards of excellence: teamwork and professionalism, creativity and innovation, commitment and cooperation, customer service and quality and community service. Who can be nominated? All construction industry employees are eligible - employees of general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, service companies, architects and engineers.

AGC Houston collects information from various credible sources to bring the most accurate, up-to-date and valuable information to our members as possible. Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors of America, publishes numerous economic news relevant to the construction industry. Visit his website for details. Every three years, AGC Houston and other area commercial construction trade associations and councils collaborate on a local craft wage survey. The results of the survey include average hourly rate, average health & welfare, average pension, average vacation, and average package.