H O W A G C G E O R G I A’ S A D V O C A C Y B E N E F I T S YO U R B O T T O M L I N E
FROM THE CAPITOL TO THE JOBSITE
WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR ADVOCACY? AGC Georgia works on behalf of the entire construction industry. Our wins benefit everyone – not just members. Several members joined with AGC Georgia governmental affairs team and coalition partners celebrating Gov. Kemp signing Tort Reform.
MARKET INTEGRITY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY
NOT YET A MEMBER OF AGC GEORGIA? Because together, AGC Georgia companies achieve what no single firm can do alone. By representing all of Georgia’s construction companies, we speak with the weight of billions of dollars in economic impact. We can command attention, which allows us to quietly shape a better business climate. Our work benefits individual firms, but we need your participation to maintain that strength.
Passed Statewide Tort Reform
We helped lead the charge in passing comprehensive tort reform alongside coalition partners. These changes will help reduce frivolous lawsuits and lower liability insurance premiums. Our association contributed more than $115,000 to pass this legislation. Secured Essential Industry Status During COVID-19
When the pandemic hit, we worked directly with the Governor’s office to secure an executive order ensuring construction was classified as an essential industry. This allowed job sites to remain operational while other sectors shut down. Fought Against Inmate Labor on Private Jobs
We pushed back on the use of inmate labor for public works jobs, successfully restricting it to jail-related facilities only. This ensures public safety and preserves fair competition for our industry. Stopped Public Entities from Competing in Private Market
We opposed legislation that would have allowed government maintenance departments to perform construction services for the private sector. That bill did not advance, preserving opportunities for licensed contractors. Filed Amicus Briefs to Protect the Industry’s Interests
Our legal team has engaged in numerous key court cases through amicus briefs to defend member firms and ensure construction law continues to reflect practical, real-world applications.
How AGC Georgia’s Advocacy Benefits Your Bottom Line
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onstruction is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country, and the quality
of those laws and regulations matters to the entire industry. Good legislation helps companies deliver projects profitably and on time. Poorly crafted rules, on the other hand, drive up costs and create roadblocks to getting the job done. That’s why AGC Georgia has spent decades
Continuing Government & Political Engagement
We’re proud of the progress we’ve made over the past decades, but we know future success depends on building and maintaining strong relationships with legislators, agencies, trade groups and others. That’s why we invest in connecting socially each year – so when critical issues arise, we already have the trust and relationships in place to be heard. Here is a sample of the events we sponsor, memberships we maintain and donations that we make: • H ost legislative receptions • M embership in Legislative Committees and Real Estate Trade Groups – G eorgia Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee – C all Before You Dig Committee Members • M aintain representation in the three major construction schools in Georgia – Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State. • T arget annual political giving based on election cycles and issues before the legislature
For more information about AGC Georgia’s legislative agenda or membership, contact Will Graddick, Associate Director of Governmental Affairs, at 678.298.4142 or graddick@agcga.org. 1940 The Exchange, SE Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30339 www.agcga.org
working with the Georgia Legislature to protect contractors’ interests, eliminate bad regulations and advance policies that strengthen the construction industry. We don’t make a lot of noise. Instead of rallies or protests, we work strategically at the Capitol by meeting with legislators, testifying in committees and shaping bills before they become law. Year after year, this approach has saved member companies millions of dollars and spared them countless headaches.