History

It all started in 1948. Ten people met in Seattle with a bold idea: bring the Associated General Contractors to Alaska. By December, the Alaska Chapter of AGC was officially born.

The first office opened in April 1949 in the Reed Building. As Alaska grew, so did AGC—moving offices to accommodate a larger team and offering services like Online Plans to keep members connected.

Construction was booming in Fairbanks, so AGC opened a Plans Room in 1951. At first, the Anchorage manager traveled monthly to oversee operations. Today, Fairbanks has its own dedicated staff, serving members year-round.

Reaching Kenai and Juneau

• 1984: AGC partnered with Doors and Windows Unlimited to open a plan center in Kenai.

• 1979: A Juneau branch opened, with staff acting as legislative advocates.
  Though these offices eventually closed, they played a key role in extending AGC’s reach across the state.

Today, AGC of Alaska stays active with committees in workforce development, labor relations, and safety, while members serve on national committees and as AGC directors. This ensures Alaska’s construction industry has a strong voice locally and nationally. This ensures Alaska’s construction industry has a strong voice locally and nationally.

From a small meeting in Seattle to a statewide network, AGC Alaska mission has always been to Advocate, Educate, and Promote.