named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ACE Mentor Program
Partnership with schools and industry professionals to provide high school students with mentoring in architecture, construction, and engineering careers.
AGC NYS Scholarships
Offers multiple scholarships including the AGC NYS Scholarship, Paul B. Richards Memorial Scholarship, and AGC of America’s Foundation Scholarship for students pursuing construction-related degrees.
AGC NYS Student Chapters
Sponsors 14 student chapters at colleges across New York State to support students in civil engineering, construction management, and related programs through competitions, site visits, and community projects.
Annual Construction Industry Conference
Three-day event in Saratoga Springs, NY bringing together over 1,000 industry professionals, state agencies, and vendors for education, networking, and trade exhibits, with seminars on technical, safety, and business topics.
Construction Career Days
Hands-on events for high school students to explore construction careers through operating heavy equipment, craft demonstrations, and interaction with colleges and employers.
Labor Relations Division
Represents members in negotiating labor agreements with unions and resolving disputes in the highway construction sector upstate.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 2 activities
- Awarding scholarships and grants to students in construction-related fieldsFunds scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 annually to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in civil engineering, construction management, construction technology, and diesel technology. Has distributed nearly $1.6 million in scholarships to 669 students and awarded over $347,000 through the Paul B. Richards Memorial Scholarship program since 1987. Offers renewable scholarships of up to $2,000 per year for up to four years.
- Funding student chapter activities and educational eventsProvides annual grants to 14 student chapters at colleges in New York for field trips, competitions, and educational materials since 1997, supporting students in construction degree programs.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 2 activities
- Providing guaranteed internships in the construction industryOffers guaranteed compensated internships for students in civil engineering, construction management, or related technical fields through collaboration with NYSDOT, ACEC NY, and AGC NYS. Places students in construction-season roles such as transportation construction inspection or engineering support.
- Supporting workforce development and job placementSponsors 14 student chapters at vocational-technical, two-year, and four-year colleges in New York and posts student resumes to AGC membership to support job placement in the construction industry.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivering construction industry training and leadership development programsOffers a 40-hour Project Manager Development Program launched annually in Albany, supervisory training delivered to over 128,000 supervisors over 30+ years, and has graduated 518 professionals from the Construction Leadership Academy between 1998 and 2022.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Operating a statewide chapter network to support construction firmsMaintains a network of 95 chapters to ensure presence in every state and local community, providing support to member firms in the construction industry over a 91-year period to improve financial performance.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing excellence in construction projectsHosts an annual awards program that recognizes outstanding construction projects across New York State, including buildings and bridges, new construction and renovations, and public and private projects. Winners receive a physical award made of Lake Placid blue granite on a black pedestal.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizing excellence in partnering and safety practicesPresents annual Excellence in Partnering awards at the AGC NYS Construction Industry Conference to project teams demonstrating strong collaboration. Also recognizes member companies for safety excellence, as in 2025.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Securing legislative and policy improvements for the construction industryAdvocates for and has secured passage of key legislation such as the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005 and a law eliminating double withholding of contractor payments on NYC School Construction Authority contracts.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocating for members on legal, regulatory, and labor issuesSupports member firms by navigating political, legal, and regulatory challenges, including negotiating labor agreements in the highway construction sector, conducting hundreds of annual specification reviews, and bringing specification-related matters to court 41 times to set legal precedents in competitive bidding law.
- Delivering sexual harassment prevention trainingProvides mobile and desktop-compatible sexual harassment prevention training that meets New York State requirements, with annual completion mandated for all employees and initial training required by October 9, 2019.
- Hosting an annual Construction Industry ConferenceOrganizes a three-day conference in Saratoga Springs, NY, attended by over 1,000 people, featuring sessions on legal issues, technology, design and code changes, environmental regulations, and business management. The event includes meal provisions for booth renters and offers booth rentals at member and non-member rates.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$116K
Contributions & grants$206K177%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K14%
Other revenue$-105K
expenses
Total expenses$97K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$86K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$717K
Cash$165K
Investments$551K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$717K
Liquid reserves88.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL J ELMENDORF | CURRENT PRESIDENT & CEO | 2 | $407K |
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- ACE Mentor Program Partner — Partners with ACE Mentor Program to provide career mentoring in architecture, construction, and engineering for high school students.
- AGC NYS Board of Directors Government — Adopted the resolution to rename the Build New York Awards in honor of Jeffrey J. Zogg.
- AGC of America Network — AGC NYS, LLC is a chapter of AGC of America, operating within its national network.
- AGC of America Partner — Collaborates with AGC of America to deliver training programs including the Project Manager Development Program, BIM Education Program, and Lean Construction Education Program.
- AGC of America Education and Research Foundation Network — Collaborates to offer students access to over 100 additional scholarships through the AGC Education and Research Foundation.
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Network — References ABET as an accrediting body for construction and engineering education programs.
- American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) Network — References ACCE as an accrediting body for construction education programs.
- American Council of Engineering Companies of New York Partner — Co-founding partner with AGC NYS and NYSDOT in the Joint Internship Program to support student career development in engineering and construction.
- Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) – Region 1 Partner — Collaborates with ASC Region 1 on an annual student construction management competition and job fair.
- Benetech Partner — Partner organization providing sexual harassment training platform and support.
- CHA Partner — Recognized with Suffolk Construction, Liro-Hill, and NYS DMNA for informal partnering on the Jamaica State Armory renovation project
- Department of Labor Government — Communicates on labor law matters, prevailing wage, and job site safety issues.
- Division of Military and Naval Affairs New York State Office of General Services Government — Recognized with Suffolk Construction, Liro-Hill, and CHA for informal partnering on the Jamaica State Armory renovation project
- Dormitory Authority Partner — Communicates on construction-related issues and participates in industry events.
- ElSol Contracting Partner — Recognized with NYSDOT Region 11 for informal partnering on the Van Wyck Expressway Viaduct Rehabilitation project
- ElSol Enterprises (JV) Partner — Recognized with NYSDOT Region 11 for informal partnering on the Van Wyck Expressway Viaduct Rehabilitation project
- Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York Partner — Recognized with Lechase Construction Services, LLC for informal partnering on the Paychex Junior Achievement Discovery Center project
- Lechase Construction Services, LLC Partner — Recognized with Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York for informal partnering on the Paychex Junior Achievement Discovery Center project
- Leon D. DeMatteis Construction Corp. Partner — Recognized with New York City School Construction Authority for informal partnering on the P.S. 163 project in the Bronx
- Liro-Hill Partner — Recognized with Suffolk Construction, CHA, and NYS DMNA for informal partnering on the Jamaica State Armory renovation project
- NYS Office of General Services Partner — Coordinates on construction specifications, project awards, and industry advocacy.
- NYS Thruway Authority Partner — Engages in regulatory discussions, specification reviews, and project letting coordination.
- NYSDOT Partner — Collaborates on specification interpretation, job site issues, and work zone safety initiatives.
- NYSDOT Region 11 Government — Recognized with ElSol Contracting/ElSol Enterprises (JV) for informal partnering on the Van Wyck Expressway Viaduct Rehabilitation project
- New York City School Construction Authority Government — Recognized with Leon D. DeMatteis Construction Corp. for informal partnering on the P.S. 163 project in the Bronx
- New York State Department of Transportation Partner — Collaborates with AGC NYS and ACEC NY to offer joint internship opportunities for students in construction and engineering fields.
- New York State Police Partner — Collaborates with DOT and State Police on annual public awareness campaigns to promote work zone safety.
- OSHA Partner — Has signed an Alliance with OSHA’s Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse offices to improve workplace safety communication and training.
- Office of State Comptroller Government — Engages on contract payment issues and participates in industry events.
- State Agencies and Authorities Partner — Cooperates with multiple State Agencies and Authorities to run the annual Construction Industry Conference.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Project Delivery Through Partneringmethodology: partneringBy promoting partnering models that emphasize shared goals and mutual trust among owners, designers, and contractors, the organization improves project outcomes because structured collaboration reduces conflict and increases efficiency.
- Industry Advancement Through Advocacy and Systems Changemethodology: member-driven-advocacyBy advocating for members and influencing regulatory systems, the organization advances the construction industry because reducing legal and policy barriers enables market growth and improves business conditions for contractors.
- Scholarship-Funded Career Pathway Supportmethodology: career_pathway_supportBy offering targeted scholarships and education grants to New York State students pursuing construction-related degrees, the organization strengthens the future workforce pipeline because financial support combined with industry engagement increases student commitment and career entry.
- Workforce Development Through Experiential Trainingmethodology: experiential_trainingBy providing early-career internships and hands-on learning opportunities, the organization increases student entry into construction fields and addresses workforce shortages, because experiential engagement builds interest and career readiness more effectively than passive exposure.