AGC of Ohio Committees & Groups

​Volunteer leaders engaged on committees help shape the construction industry in Ohio. Committee meetings are a great way to get to know industry peers. Participation allows contractors to share ideas, develop policies and programs, and establish valuable contacts with industry leaders and state and federal agencies.
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​To learn more or join a committee, email [email protected].

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​Education Foundation & Workforce Development (meets at least annually): Develops and implements initiatives that promote the construction industry and construction as a career. The committee administers and guides the AGC of Ohio Education Foundation scholarship program. Committee members have the opportunity to be on the Scholarship Selection Panel.

Build Ohio (usually meets annually): Provides guidance for and makes recommendations regarding AGC of Ohio’s annual Build Ohio Celebration gala and accompanying awards program.

HR/DBE/EEO (meets when issues arise): The HR/DBE Committee acts as the association’s monitor of equal employment opportunity and disadvantaged business enterprise issues at the state level, and advises the Board of Directors on issues in this area. This committee meets periodically with administrators or the state’s Equal Opportunity Division to discuss AGC’s issues and concerns, and works with other construction associations on EEO/DBE matters.

Environmental Taskforce (meets on an as-needed basis): Monitors the regulatory activities of Ohio's Environmental Protection Agency and provides guidance to the association, the Board of Directors and AGC of Ohio members on environmental issues.

Legislative (meets on an as-needed basis): Monitors state legislative and administrative activity, and advises the Board of Directors on these activities. Working with other construction associations, the committee also helps formulate association positions on issues and propose legislation.

Public Contracts (meets on an as-needed basis): Deals with issues related to methods of construction, and advises the board of directors on these issues. It works with state officials on construction documents and contracting issues and with other construction associations on matters of mutual concern. It also provides input on legislative issues related to construction delivery systems.
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Safety Committee (usually meets quarterly): Works with safety issues that affect the construction industry and advises the Board of Directors on these issues. Meetings include a roundtable discussion about a variety of safety topics and issues, as well as some sort of educational program geared toward safety professionals.

Governance (annual and ad hoc): Responsible for overseeing organizational by-laws, policies, practices, and compliance to ensure effective decision-making and alignment with strategic goals.

Women’s Leadership Forum: Empowers supports, and fosters the growth of women in the commercial construction industry through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.