Construction Las Vegas - Greenspun Media Group
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66 CONSTRUCTION LAS VEGAS ASSOCIATION PROFILES In 2011, the Las Vegas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors reached a landmark agreement with the Nevada Contractors Association that created unprecedented industry uni cation, strength and leader- ship. While the two associations still maintain their individual identi- ties and branding, they share sta , nances, leadership and resources. e trade groups also have con- solidated political lobbying e orts, including nancial contribution and candidate endorsements. " e combined group creates a business synergy that cuts the cost and eliminates redundancy, while closely aligning the industry," says Sean Stewart, executive vice presi- dent for both groups. "It bene ts our members by providing services that are either too costly or time con- suming to manage individually." e consolidated group represents more than 500 union and nonunion general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and a liated rms. "AGC and NCA together rep- resent an elite group of construc- tion industry movers and shakers," Stewart says. "It's your single source for everything construction: one industry, one voice." e Las Vegas chapter of AGC was chartered in 1988 as a subsid- iary of the 96-year-old Associated General Contractors of America, which represents more than 25,000 rms across 94 chapters. AGC was founded in 1918 at the request of President Woodrow Wilson who recognized the industry's national importance for infrastructure ad- vancement. NCA, meanwhile, was created in 1995 with a speci c goal of serv- ing the local construction industry. e 18-year-old trade group works closely with building trades leader- ship and various government agen- cies to ensure a level playing eld for union contractors. NCA represents many of the state's biggest, oldest and more prominent rms. "Together, AGC and NCA provide a national network with local roots," says Stewart. "We look forward to further strengthening Southern Ne- vada's construction industry, thereby ensuring its long-term vitality. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AGC and NCA have a long, rich tradition of local charitable and philanthropic e orts. e Young Constructors Forum last year raised $2,434 for the City Impact Center as part of its "Urban Garden Exten- sion" fundraising campaign. e funds helped build a recreational area for the center's outdoor area. e nonpro t charity provides free medical care for children, practical educational classes, and addiction recovery classes and is a partner with numerous other community development organizations such as Angel Food Program, Cavalry Downtown Outreach and many others. e YCF is committed to mentoring the next generation of construction leaders through an exchange of best practices and pro- fessional development. ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS & NEVADA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION nevadacontractors.org agclv.org 150 N. Durango Drive, No. 100 Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-796-9986 CALENDAR AGC/NCA Member Mixer AGC/NCA Holiday Dinner Dance & Silent Auction Red Rock Resort