MOVING MOUNTAINS
Transforming and Leading Our Industry
BY DINA KIMBLE, PRESIDENT, AGC OF CALIFORNIA T
he construction industry is currently undergoing a transformation. You can feel it. Many companies are expe-
riencing a generational transition as Baby Boomers retire and Gen X takes the helm. We have an influx of diverse young people entering our industry and connecting us with technology advances and utilization that comes naturally to them. The industry is realizing that this is a relationship business – that deep connection with our employees, vendors, trade partners, and clients make the difference in our passion for the work and ultimately our business success. Our association has been undergoing a
transformation over the last several years as well. Under the leadership of Peter Tateishi, working in conjunction with our State Board, we have focused on defining our mission to create opportunities to build and strengthen our state, knowing that the construction industry is vital to the success of California. We have created six value propositions that deliver on this mission and guide our AGC of CA staff on how to add value for our member companies. Peter has built a structure of talented and passionate team members who deliver for the betterment of our contractors and the industry. Tis has all been a huge lift, and the results we are seeing today in our association success metrics are the fruits of that labor. We often use the analogy that AGC of
CA is the buoy of the construction industry, serving to support and lift all of us who
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work in it through advocacy, labor rela- tions, workforce development, training, networking and more. Te entire industry is better because of the efforts of our AGC of CA members and association staff. Our member engagement is at an all-time high and membership growth remains strong. It is time for us to leverage the strength of our members and our relationships in the industry and truly lead to get things done. We are at a critical inflection point in
our transformation. We have the potential to change the industry if we can put asso- ciation politics and old rivalries behind us. Let the past be the past and realize that our future can (and must) look very different. When contractors are divided, we are far less effective. AGC of CA has in place the mission, the strategy, the structure, and the staff to execute – and we contractor and associate members need to leverage our relationships with non-members to unite in a common strategy and voice and accomplish our goals for the industry. Construction is transforming, and our
responsibility as leaders in the industry and our association is to actively drive and shape that transformation for our future generations. We are ready, and we will lead.
Published bi-monthly for members of the Associated General Contractors of California 3095 Beacon Boulevard West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422
www.agc-ca.org
PUBLISHER Al Rickard Association Vision (703) 402-9713
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EDITOR Carol A. Eaton Eaton Communications (707) 789-9520 carol@eaton
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ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Carolyn Ward Association Vision (704) 677-3051
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DESIGNER THOR Design Studio Washington D.C. | Austin
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CORRESPONDENCE Address editorial and circulation correspondence to: California Constructor AGC of California 3095 Beacon Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422 or call Carol Eaton at (707) 789-9520 or
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Kindest regards, Dina Kimble, President
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