Massachusetts Express Grant Program
Massachusetts Express Grant Program AGC MA is an approved training provider under the Massachusetts Express Grant Program. Our members have access to state-funded support for select professional development offerings. Eligible AGC MA courses are now listed in the Express Grant Training Directory, allowing firms to apply grant funds directly toward participation. Grant funds are limited to $15,000 per company per calendar year, $300 per instructional hour, and $3,000 per employee per course.
AGC MA Announces New Safety Partnership with Pointman Safety
AGC MA is proud to announce its first partnership with an external safety consulting firm, Pointman Safety Consulting, expanding the safety resources available to our members. Pointman Safety is a nationally recognized safety consulting firm serving the construction, manufacturing, and transportation sectors, with offices in Boston, MA and Branford, CT and clients across the United States and internationally. Their team integrates experienced safety professionals directly into client operations, offering
From the Field to the Front Office: Mentorship That Builds Confidence
From the Field to the Front Office: Mentorship That Builds Confidence In an industry where representation and inclusion are still evolving, the BuildHer Mentorship Program, launched by Building Women in Construction (BWiC), is more than a professional development initiative-- it’s a movement. BuildHer is redefining leadership by empowering women in commercial construction through meaningful communication, shared learning, and connection across generations.Building Confidence and Culture At its core,
Building Belonging: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Member Collaboration
By: Samilys Rodriguez, Director of Career Development & Industry Inclusion, AGC MA In the spring and summer of 2025, AGC MA partnered with Dr. Yaro Fong-Olivares, Ph.D., of Bentley University’s Gloria Cordes Center for Women in Business, to lead a dynamic series of dialogues exploring how recent political and social developments impact diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the construction industry. These sessions brought together a broad coalition of AGC MA members—contractors, owners, and
BAE Continues to Bridge the Gap Between Education & Construction
AGC MA Celebrates Recent Graduates of the 2025 Building Advancement Externship AGC MA is proud to recognize the recent graduates of the 2025 Building Advancement Externship (BAE). This year’s program brought together educators from across Massachusetts for a week-long immersion in the construction industry, providing valuable insight into career pathways, workforce development, and the future of building. The 2025 Building Advancement Externship recently concluded, giving educators a week of first-hand
AGC MA Announces 5th Emerging Leaders Development Series Cohort
Boston, MA – July 30, 2025 — The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is proud to welcome the fifth cohort of the Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS), a flagship initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of construction industry leaders and to champion diversity and inclusion in leadership.Launched in 2021, the ELDS empowers rising professionals across the AEC industry with the tools, network, and vision needed to step confidently into executive leadership roles. A
Summer Social 2025
AGC MA Summer Social Brings Together 250+ Construction Professionals for a Night on the Harbor AGC MA launched a new summer tradition with our first-ever Summer Social, bringing together more than 250 construction professionals from across the industry for an evening of connection, celebration, and unforgettable waterfront views aboard Tall Ship Boston. With the rain holding off just in time, guests enjoyed a vibrant skyline backdrop, lively conversations, and a strong sense of community. A highlight of
Future Builders Vol. 7
FUTURE BUILDERS: Careers in Commercial Construction - Insight & News The seventh edition of the Constructing MA newsletter is here! This publication offers real-world insight to educators on ways to inspire students to break into the commercial construction industry and provide resources on how to engage with the industry through project site tours, informational programs, internships, and more.READ NEWSLETTERWHO WE ARE: AGC MA is an affiliate of the national trade association the Associated
2025 Annual Business Meeting
Member Distinction Award Winners Annouced at Annual Business Meeting Thank you to everyone who joined us inperson and virtualy for the AGC MA Annual Membership Business Meeting last week! This year, we introduced a new format — separating our Anuual Meeting into two events: The Annual Business Meeting and our AGC Summer Social. Along with electing new board member and hearing from AGC MA committees, AGC MA was proud to annouce the winners of our 2025 Member Distinction Awards. Congratulations to this
Spring 2025 Government Affairs Bulletin
Spring 2025Government Affairs Bulletin AGC MA is your advocate on Beacon Hill. Last session we were the voice of the industry on legislation and regulations Highlights include: Tracking over 150 billsBuilding consensus on key issues like Project Labor Agreements, MBTA Communities Act, Responsible Contractor Language, and Wage TheftTestifying on 11 bills including the expansion of PLAs, expediting payment of change orders in public construction, facilitating diverse participation in the industry, wage
White Paper: Enhancing Equity and Safety in Construction Workplaces
White Paper: Enhancing Equity and Safety in Construction Workplaces Executive Summary Using two years of data from the SAFE-T Survey, we have a clearer picture of the following: Over 90% of tradespeople clearly understand management’s commitment to safety from the office to field leadershipLess than 40% of tradespeople are getting daily instructions with a clear focus on safety1/3 of workers are taking risks to do their jobsAbout 75% of workers almost always feel a sense of belonging and usually
AGC of America Convention in Columbus, Ohio: A Week of Education, Recognition, and Connection
AGC of America Convention in Columbus, Ohio: A Week of Education, Recognition, and Connection The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Convention held in Columbus, Ohio delivered an exceptional week filled with insightful Chapter Education sessions, informative Chapter member programming, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Members from across the country gathered to learn, connect, and celebrate the people and companies pushing the construction industry forward—and AGC Massachusetts (AGC
New AGC MA Logo
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