STRUCTURE
The construction industry is filled with people who are doing incredible things to transform their lives, uplift the people around them, and strengthen their communities. Behind the perceived grit of construction is a vibrant culture of generosity, resilience, and heart that should be celebrated.
That’s why AGC East Tennessee is excited to launch STRUCTURE, a new lifestyle magazine to spotlight the best part of construction … its people.
STRUCTURE features inspiring stories of peers going the extra mile, tips on health and wellness, favorite jobsite gear, and real-life motivation from people you actually know in the industry. It’s a platform that honors the tough, compassionate, and driven professionals who make construction what it is.
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IN THIS ISSUE …
Advocating for a Stronger Construction Industry Across Tennessee
Behind every successful construction project is an industry supported by strong advocacy and engaged professionals. Representing more than 240 member companies and approximately 7,000 employees, AGC East Tennessee continues to be a trusted voice for commercial...
Investing in Construction Leadership Through Education and Innovation
The construction industry continues to evolve, and AGC East Tennessee remains committed to providing members with the knowledge and resources needed to stay ahead. This year, members gained access to one of the region's most comprehensive professional development...
AGC East Tennessee Continues to Build the Region’s Construction Workforce
One of AGC East Tennessee's greatest priorities is developing the next generation of construction professionals—and this year marked another major step forward. The Construction Career Center placed nearly 200 graduates into construction careers, achieving a 100%...
Charlie York’s Journey from Broken Man to Redemption
How God Rebuilt My Life from the Ground Up By Charlie York, Owner of York Safety SolutionsIf you’re reading this and you’re tired, burned out, or buried under pressure, I get it. I’ve been there. I’ve stumbled through divorce, addiction, shame, and suicidal thoughts....
Construction’s Silent Crisis
Too many of our friends in construction are feeling empty, alone, and like they don’t matter, but they don’t know why. These aren’t just bad days. They’re signs of one of the biggest health crises in our industry: depression. The “tough it out” culture tells us to...
We Built This Together: Construction Career Center is Changing Lives
By Nic CornelisonPresident of P&C ConstructionDirector of the Construction Career CenterExecutive Officer of AGC East TennesseeBack in 2018, a few of us from AGC East Tennessee sat around a table and asked one big question: What are we going to do about the...
Book Recs for Construction Pros
Level up your game with these book recommendations from four construction leaders.By Norm Brodsky and Beau Burlingam A practical, no-nonsense guide to building and sustaining a successful business. With a sharp wit and candid tone, Brodsky emphasizes the importance of...
Building Structure for Health and Happiness
In the rugged, high-pressure world of construction, conversations about emotional wellness, physical health, and spiritual strength rarely take center stage. But one construction professional is changing that narrative, and building something that could outlast steel...
Superintendent Training Program
Superintendents are the cornerstone of success on every jobsite. This in-depth certification program is designed to help superintendents lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and control project outcomes with precision. Whether you’re already running jobs or...
Make-A-Wish Come True: Bodhi’s Backyard
Our mission is to create a shaded, safe and joyful outdoor space where 5-year old Bodhi can comfortably enjoy with his family by June 30, 2025. AGC was approached by Make-A-Wish to help a precious 5-year old boy named Bodhi....
Let’s Make-A-Wish Come True: Bodhi’s Outdoor Bungalow
AGC East Tennessee has been approached by Make-A-Wish to design and build a very special outdoor space for a precious 5-year old boy in Chattanooga named Bodhi.ABOUT BODHIBodhi is not terminal but lives with lifelong challenges. He was born with an undeveloped...
2025 Leadership Summit Recap
Our first Southeast Construction Leadership Conference held on March 28-29 at the scenic McLemore Resort has officially wrapped, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the energy, insight, and support that filled the room. From thought-provoking...
Advocacy in Action
State Bill Tracking The following bills are currently under review in the state legislative session. On March 4, members of AGC East Tennessee joined construction executives from across the state for Day on the Hill, where we had the opportunity to advocate for key...
AGC East Tennessee Celebrates Women in Construction Week
Associated General Contractors East Tennessee (AGC) celebrates Women in Construction Week (WIC Week), a time to recognize the incredible women shaping the industry and to inspire the next generation of builders, leaders, and innovators. Construction has long been...
2025 Project of the Year Awards
AGC East Tennessee is accepting applications for 2025 Project of the Year AwardsL LunchAGC East Tennessee is now accepting submissions from GC members for the 2025 Project of the Year Awards to recognize outstanding projects that demonstrate innovation and a...
Construction Camps for Kids Nailed It!
Members of AGC East Tennessee, Building Leaders of Chattanooga (BLOC) and instructors at the Construction Career Center hosted two Construction Camps for middle-school kids in June, and what a blast it was! Thirty kids from across Hamilton County learned about tools,...
Member Spotlight: Matt Hamilton with Outdoor, Inc.
Matt Hamilton is the owner and founder of Outdoor, Inc., a landscape and grading company that offers comprehensive services from breaking the ground to final landscaping. Outdoor, Inc. recently merged with Branch Excavation to bring more expertise onto...
2024 Construction Leadership Course
This course was designed by contractor executives to expose leaders in construction to the many facets of construction business management. From personal leadership development to the daily intricacies of running a construction company, the intent of this 12-session...
AGC East Tennessee Wins National Award
AGC East Tennessee Receives National Workforce Development AwardSeptember 19, 2023, CHATTANOOGA, Tenn - At an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) awarded its national Workforce Development Award to Chattanooga's AGC...
Wright Brothers: Seeing the Forrest for the Trees
Wright Brothers began in 1961, when two brothers, James and Robert Wright, decided to borrow their father’s bulldozer and work together helping their neighbors dig out ponds. This strong work ethic and emphasis on family values have...