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AGC of California Welcomes Professional Services Firms to New Membership Group


McCarthy Breaks Ground on SBVC Student Services Building McCarthy Building Companies recently broke ground on San Bernardino Valley College’s (SBVC) new Student Services Building. Te $94 million project will act as a one-stop resource center for all student needs and is being built as the college celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Te 104,000-square-foot Student Services Building is being constructed following the demolition of a former liberal arts building. Tis new three-story building is tar- geting LEED Platinum and Envision Gold upon completion in Spring of 2027. Te building will house several essential functions for


students under one roof, including student equity and counseling offices, health and wellness services, matricu- lation and enrollment services, tutoring and collaboration spaces, a “genius bar” directional desk, a veteran’s center, as well as offices and conference spaces. “We are excited to partner with San Bernardino Com-


munity College District and SBVC by constructing a building that is essential to student life and connection,” said Sarah Carr, Vice President at McCarthy. “Te build- ing will provide a modern and consolidated location for supporting student success.” McCarthy is collaborating with the college and the


broader community to expand local jobs with the proj- ect. Approximately 50 percent of project workers will be hired locally, significantly higher than the average of 20-30 percent. Among the project’s partners are CannonDesign, archi- tect and sustainability consultant; AECOM, bond program manager; SafeWork, construction manager; CSI Electric, electric; and Southland Industries, plumbing/mechanical.


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BY CHRISTINE MAHON AGC of California has long stood as the voice of the state’s contractors, advocating for their priorities, elevating their work, and connecting them with the owners and partners who drive California’s growth. Now, the association is taking another step forward in uniting the industry by introducing a new Professional Services Firm Membership category. These firms provide services including construction


management, owner representation, architecture and engineering, and testing and quality assurance. Tey work hand-in-hand with contractors and owners across trans- portation, water, energy, and environmental sectors. Until now, many joined under different classifications or not at all. Tis new category changes that. By formally welcoming


professional services firms with their own category, AGC recognizes their essential role in California’s construction ecosystem while maintaining general contractors as the heart of the association. As part of these discussions, the Board also reviewed


AGC’s existing membership structure and identified op- portunities for greater clarity. Te Associate membership classification, which has long encompassed suppliers and service providers, no longer clearly reflected the scope or identity of those members. To better align with industry terminology and member roles, the Board has approved renaming this category to Suppliers/Service Providers. Te benefits extend across the association: contractors gain


proximity to design and engineering partners, owners benefit from an expanded network, and professional services firms access relationships and leadership that only AGC can provide.


For more information on joining AGC of California, please contact AGC of California Chief Operating Officer Darla Macomber at macomberd@agc-ca.org, or visit AGC online at www.agc-ca.org.


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