Statement of Purpose
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties is an organization whose membership is comprised of businesses in or associated with the construction industry. The purpose of the Association is to provide a unified representation of our membership in all matters pertaining to the industry in Will and Grundy Counties.

This includes such activities as liaison with administration of labor contracts, promotion of the construction industry, maintaining relations with allied industry groups as architects and users of construction, provide representation on employee benefit plans and apprentice programs, supply bid assistance to members, and provide an appropriate business and social meeting schedule.

CAWGC Membership Benefits:

Marketing & Communications

  CAWGC Annual Membership Directory
  Meet with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
  Monthly Newsletter, News Network
  Referrals

Information Access

  List of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
  Projects, wage and fringe contribution rates
  Labor agreement
  Industry information library including books, catalogs, and videos

Small Business Help

  Notary service at no charge
  FAX service at no charge
  Membership mail labels
  Discussion of business topics
  Buy, sell, or hire through the newsletter
  Promotion of the industry

Governmental Affairs

  Local Government Affairs Committee
  Legislation programs
  Professional lobbying through membership in Illinois Construction Industry Committee and AGC of Illinois/America

Human Resource Development

  Seminars and workshops

Labor Relations

  Collective Bargaining (assignment of contractor rights optional)
  Contract administration
  Employee Benefit Fund Administration
  Union - CAWGC Agreement Books

Plans Room

  Monitoring of commercial, industrial, and institutional construction in Will, Grundy, and other counties.
  Project plans and specifications are available for inspection and loan.
  Weekly notification of plans available
  Bid assistance
  Plan copier available
  Computer and plotter
  Bidders List
  Project Awards / Low Bidders Report

Liaison

  Architects
  Utilities
  Government
  Financial
  Three Rivers Construction Alliance
  Associated General Contractors of Illinois
  Associated GC of America
  Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce
  Three Rivers Manufacturer's Association
  Three Rivers Safety Council
  Will County Chamber of Commerce
  Will County Center for Economic Development Foundation

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