About AGC
Who We Are
Founded in 1913, the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee is the leading commercial construction association serving the needs of contracting professionals throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. Providing professional services in education, career development, safety and networking opportunities, AGC members connect with industry leaders through advanced programs and professional services.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee is to serve as the leading organization in providing innovative business services in education, public advocacy, safety and labor relations to the construction industry, through the tenets of skill, integrity, and responsibility.
The AGC Membership
Representing 300 general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers and service providers throughout southeastern Wisconsin, our membership builds power plants, schools, hospitals, office building, hotels, rail transit systems, etc. The construction volume of AGC members range from less than $100,000 to over $700 million—including some of the area’s smallest and largest contractors in the state.
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AGC Board of Directors
As a full-service construction association the AGC operates with a governing structure of ten Board Members, which includes a leadership team of three officers, as well as the Chair of the CLC. They are charged, along with the CEO and the AGC staff, with championing the needs of the AGC membership with innovative programming and services and is dedicated to strengthening its role in the construction community.
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Education and Research Foundation
The Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee Education & Research Foundation was founded as a philanthropic organization in the 1970’s to promote construction industry education and research efforts. Since it was established, the E&R Foundation Board of Directors has awarded over $1 million in grants and scholarships to local schools and universities throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Additionally, the E&R Foundation provides research and development funding for initiatives related to the wellbeing and advancement of the construction industry. The current Education & Research Foundation Board includes: Chairman: Rupert Kotze, Kotze Construction Co., Inc., Jim Parks, Berghammer Construction Corp., Rick Schmidt, Jr., C.G. Schmidt, Steve Freckmann, Dawes Rigging and Crane Rental, Michael Fabishak, AGC of Greater Milwaukee, and Ben Bergles, VJS Construction Services,
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National Affiliation
The AGC of Greater Milwaukee is a charter member of the Associated General Contractors of America. This national organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and represents over 28,000 companies in the construction industry—including general contractors, specialty contractors, service providers and suppliers—through a nationwide network of AGC Chapters.
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Construction Leadership Council (CLC)
The Construction Leadership Council provides a conduit for general contractors, specialty contractors, design professionals and all others involved, to develop tomorrow's construction industry leaders today. We promote knowledge and opportunity through networking, education, and community service that positively impacts participants both personally and professionally in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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