When you think about it, everything that AGC of America does in support of our industry creates a better workplace for our firms. We advocate for a better political and regulatory environment, and push for needed infrastructure and economic development investments so firms can be more successful. Being more successful definitely helps build a better work environment.

Our workforce development efforts are designed to make sure firms have the people they need to keep pace with demand. Helping firms avoid labor shortages makes for a better work environment. Likewise, making sure our industry's workers are safe and healthy makes for a better workplace. As does providing world-class educational content so our members can be better prepared for the challenges they face. That is also why we connect members with the people and resources they need to be successful.

This Annual Report details the many things AGC of America, working with our outstanding network of chapters, did to create a better workplace for our members this past year. As proud as we are of the many accomplishments detailed in this report, know that none of this would be possible without the engagement of members like you.

Thank you for your membership, your support, and your engagement. Working together through AGC of America we are creating a better workplace for our industry.

It is hard to believe that it was only a year ago that I assumed the role of chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America. As you can see in this Annual Report, a lot has happened during the past twelve months.

We have won some big legal victories over project labor agreement mandates and other efforts to impose needless new regulatory barriers. We have secured new legislation to fund military and water projects and better use highway and transportation funds. We continued to combat construction labor shortages and help AGC chapters and members recruit and retain new workers. We released new resources for members, including a decarbonization playbook, a catalogue of workforce development successes, the latest economic data and a host of educational offerings. We helped make highway work zones safer and continued our efforts to improve jobsite safety and health. And we gathered together during dozens of in-person and virtual meetings to share successes and connect members with the information they need to be successful.

We have also been busy making sure your national association is even more effective. We are finalizing an update to our association management software, which will serve as the online backbone of our overall efforts. We are beefing up our teams focused on providing services for our chapters and support to our members. We are using multimedia and other tools to better reach members with information that is tailored to their interest levels. And we are finding new and even more effective ways to partner with our chapters to work on your behalf.

Even though we are proud of all that we have accomplished, we won't stop working to improve. Key to our success is the quality of the people working on our behalf. I am extremely proud of our team at AGC of America and the many talented men and women working on your behalf within our 88 chapters.

We are also fortunate to have passionate, committed members like you who are supporting our work and helping us stay focused on the issues that are important to this industry. As you read this year's Annual Report, I hope you will appreciate that members like you are as responsible for our long list of accomplishments as we are.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement.

Thank you to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and its members for your unwavering partnership and commitment to building the world around us. As I reflect on the past year, I am once again inspired by the incredible innovation, resilience, and dedication that define this industry. Your work touches every aspect of our lives, from the hospitals that care for our loved ones to the schools that educate our children and the infrastructure that powers our daily lives. The impact of your efforts will outlast us all, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

Since its inception, Procore's vision has been to improve the lives of everyone in construction. For the past two decades, we have been laser-focused on building a platform that allows you to do the best work of your lives, helping our communities thrive now and into the future. However, being a true partner to the industry means more than just developing great products—it involves working hand-in-hand with the AGC of America and many of you to tackle the industry's toughest challenges.

Over the years, Procore has strengthened its alliance with the AGC through our Capstone Partnership and active membership in several local chapters nationwide. We are deeply committed to driving the industry forward through our continuing education and workforce development efforts. Our ongoing support for building a culture of safety, focused on both mental and physical health, advancing the workforce in construction, and promoting efforts to recruit and train the next generation of builders.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to being a true partner to you, always working toward our vision of improving the lives of everyone in construction. We are honored to collaborate with the AGC and work alongside many of you as we drive the industry forward. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and for all that you do to build our communities. I look forward to seeing what we accomplish together in the year ahead and beyond.