GBC's Services

Owner Relations

All of the GBC's programs and policies are designed to enhance the Membership's skill, integrity and responsibility and to pursue equity on their behalf so as to improve their market opportunities. The GBC has ongoing relationships with public construction agencies, private user groups and architects and engineers. We have worked hard over the years to create a positive relationship with business construction users and groups representing major private sector clients. We are constantly referring Members to prospective clients who are attracted to the GBC and AGC logos for quality contractors.

Government Relations

Legislative and Executive Branch liaison to include all contracting and regulatory agencies that provide a market or affect the general contractor. An extensive legislative program is directed by a staff of registered lobbyists. Agency liaisons include OGS, Dormitory Authority, SUCF, UDC, Departments of Labor, Law, Tax, Environmental Conservation, Health, Economic Development, Transportation and dozens of others.

Industry Relations

Liaison, cooperation and leadership with regional, local and state industry groups to include the NYS Construction Industry Council, and organizations representing architects, engineers, subcontractors, highway-heavy contractors, local builders exchanges statewide and several other business-related organizations.

Employment Relations

As a representative of all types of contractors, the GBC provides service on all issues involving the employment of labor to include employee benefits, labor disputes, labor law application, prevailing wages, and the like. Membership in the GBC in no way obligates any contractor to any collective bargaining agreement anywhere.

Legal Activity

The Association has been very active in the courts over the years, defending the general contractor's cause. Dozens of times, the Association has been a primary party or a friend of the court on industry issues.

Field Services

Believing that the best way to represent contractors is to constantly communicate with them to understand their needs and problems, the entire GBC staff regularly is in the field visiting members and prospective members.

Committees

The GBC and the AGC of America have a host of committees made up of contractors and their associates, giving the Association direction and input on the many general and technical issues facing the contractor and the industry. Participation in those committees is regularly sought and welcomed.

Meetings

A statewide Membership Meeting is held annually in the summer months, usually at a New York State resort. Regional membership meetings are held regularly.  See our Photo Album for photos from some of our recent membership meetings and other events.

Publications

The GBC publishes its GBC Reports twice monthly. The GBC also publishes a biannual magazine, Build New York. We are currently offering advertising opportunities in Build New York - Click this link for more information.

AGC of America also has a significant number of useful publications.