The Builders, a chapter of the AGC

The Builders, a chapter of the AGC is a nonprofit commercial construction trade association serving hundreds of member companies that employ over 25,000 people in mid-America. Founded in 1887, The Builders, a chapter of the AGC has advanced the construction industry by delivering safety, craft and management training; employment, labor and government relations; and construction plans and technology tools.

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Events Calendar

Event
Dec 1, 2023 12 AM
Jul 30, 2024 11:30 AM
The Builders Training Center
Aug 1, 2024 1 PM
The Builders Training Center
Aug 5, 2024 8 AM
Virtual | AGC Edge
Aug 8, 2024 8 AM
The Builders Training Center
Aug 10, 2024 3 PM
The Builders Training Center
Aug 19, 2024 10 AM
Virtual | AGC Edge
Aug 21, 2024 3 PM
Veterans Community Project
Aug 27, 2024 11:30 AM
The Builders Training Center
Aug 28, 2024 3:30 PM
Viets Pub & Grill
Sep 4, 2024 12 PM
Virtual | AGC Edge
Sep 5, 2024 1 PM
Virtual | AGC Edge
Sep 20, 2024 8 AM
Shoal Creek Golf Course
Oct 3, 2024 8 AM
The Builders
Mar 6, 2025 7:30 AM
Adams Pointe Conference Center

Builders
Electronic Plan Room

Bid on building projects in Missouri, Kansas and surrounding areas.

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Builders News

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June 7, 2024

Heartland’s top construction projects recognized during 2024 Building Excellence Awards

Award ceremony, presented by The Builders, a chapter of the AGC, honored region’s premier construction projects and initiatives during live event in Kansas City

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April 5, 2024

The Builders announces finalists for 2024 Building Excellence Awards

The Builders, a chapter of the AGC, will announce the winners of the Building Excellence Awards live on June 6, 2024, during an event taking place in Kansas City, Missouri.

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March 7, 2024

Angie McElhaney installed as 2024 Builders chair

A ceremonial passing of the gavel during The Builders 137th Anniversary Event marked the start of McElhaney’s board chair tenure for one of the largest commercial construction associations in the country

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Jan. 4, 2024

Construction firms have mixed outlook for 2024

Firms predict transitions in demand for projects, the types of challenges they will face and technologies they will embrace.

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Jan. 3, 2024

2024 Outlook survey advisory virtual media event featuring Angie McElhaney

Construction association will release its 2024 Construction Hiring & Business Outlook on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 11 a.m. CST

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Oct 17, 2023

Career Development & Exploration Center (CDEC) Grand Opening

The Builders, a chapter of the AGC, and Burns & McDonnell have teamed up to open the Career Development & Exploration Center (CDEC), an educational and training facility in North Kansas City, Missouri.

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Oct 16, 2023

Construction Inclusion Week Kickoff Event

The construction industry kicked of a week-long, nationwide series of events focusing on diversity and inclusion with a “toolbox talk” at the new Kansas City Current stadium project.

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Oct. 11, 2023

Lance A. Claiborne succeeds Don Greenwell

The Builders, a chapter of the AGC, announces that Lance A. Claiborne has been selected to serve as new President of the 650-member organization with a 25,000-employee base beginning Oct. 2, 2023.

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Jan. 26, 2023

Brandy McCombs becomes first woman to chair The Builders board

For the first time in its 136-year history, the commercial construction trade association will have a woman in the top leadership role with the Board of Directors

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June 10, 2022

AGC Kansas City Chapter honors contractors for top projects at Building Excellence Awards

JE Dunn Construction Company among the firms that took home top honors at 2022 Building Excellence Awards

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