There's a popular, old saying that goes, "give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you've fed him for a lifetime." There's a lot of truth in that statement. Here at AGC of Washington, our commitment to education is... (Read More)

From the days of Rosie the Riveter to today's image of powerful female leadership on construction sites, things have changed for the better for women looking to break into the building industry. And each year in early March, Women in Construction... (Read More)

It's a brand new year, if you haven't noticed yet! And with this brand new year comes the usual round of resolutions and to-do lists that need to be checked off so that you get the year off to a productive start. Do you have resolutions for your... (Read More)

Some mistakes cost more than others. Anyone who's mispoured concrete or failed to "measure twice, cut once" knows that. But mistakes in safety and occupational health — or downright negligent oversights — can hit differently than those... (Read More)

Let's be brutally honest about one thing: not all organizations exists to lift up their members and create an atmosphere of prosperity and good will. Some seemingly exist for membership fees and overly-long lunches. Not AGC Washington. If you're... (Read More)

AGC stands for Associated General Contractors and at AGC Washington, we believe membership in our association will make your business more effective, profitable and rewarding. However, don’t take our word for it. See for yourself with this list... (Read More)

What does it mean to be innovative? It's almost a buzzword nowadays, but underneath the flashy exterior is a very basic truth — innovation has always been a key factor for success in any industry, and it may be especially important in today's... (Read More)

It's up to the voters of this country to determine its fate. That's a basic civic value, and it's just one piece of America's success. On Nov. 5, voters will go to the polls in Washington and cast their ballots for a number of people and... (Read More)

The #MeToo movement threw sexual harassment and assault into the spotlight. The rise of the use of the hashtag represented just the surface of the movement. In reality, the campaign was a cultural shift that made it acceptable, and encouraged, to... (Read More)