How BUILD PAC benefits AGC of Washington members

As an AGC of Washington member, you understand the privilege of voting and staying politically active. You recognize the fact that it’s never been more important to study the issues, get to know the candidates and cast your ballot. That’s true whether the issues will have a direct impact on your personal life, the construction industry or both.

One organization helping to advocate for the construction industry and amplifying the voices of members is AGC’s BUILD PAC. As the state’s premier commercial construction political action committee, BUILD PAC pools the generous contributions of construction-industry members for maximum impact.

For example, BUILD PAC serves you in the following ways:

• It helps to fund the campaigns of pro-construction candidates for local, legislative and statewide offices.
• It supports ballot measures favorable to the industry.
• It opposes ballot measures that are unfavorable to the industry.

The reality is that most candidates who are advocates for the construction industry don’t just happen along. Instead, individuals willing to serve and advocate our industry viewpoints must be encouraged and supported. This support includes financial assistance. Your participation is vital.

One of the benefits of BUILD PAC is its ability to draw collective strength from its members. Our lobbyists are highly regarded for their advocacy efforts. These lobbyists:

• Successfully educate policymakers on the effect of proposals on contractors
• Strategically influence the development of legislation and regulations.

Yet, lobbying alone isn’t effective unless we pass supportive ballot measures and elect policymakers who will give the construction industry a fair shake in the first place. That’s where BUILD PAC comes in: It allows us to support and retain incumbents and elect new candidates to office who will champion critical construction-related needs.

This has never been more important, especially at a time when our opponents on key construction issues are powerful. They spend big money to elect candidates that don’t share our concerns. They also fight our efforts to protect the construction industry.

So what are some ways you can stay politically active as an AGC of Washington member? There are several options.

Review endorsements

BUILD PAC provides an updated list of candidates it has endorsed for upcoming elections on the AGC of Washington website. You can click on the linked names to visit each candidate’s website and to learn more or to offer additional assistance to them. Check back regularly, as new names are added throughout the election season.

Make a contribution

You can learn how to make a contribution on our website. Keep in mind that contributions or gifts to BUILD PAC are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution or business expense for federal income tax purposes. We recommend contacting your tax adviser for further information.

Learn the guidelines

Although there are no limits on how much individuals and companies can contribute to BUILD PAC, limits do exist on the amount PACs, individuals and companies can contribute to campaigns. You can find specific dollar thresholds along with information on federal contribution limits; presidential campaigns; joint contributions; and prohibited contributions on our website.

BUILD PAC provides ongoing opportunities to help keep the construction industry top of mind as policies and regulations are formed. To get engaged today, visit our website.