"Heavy" contractors are so-called because we take on heavy work using some of the largest and heaviest equipment in construction - earth movers, rollers, etc.

Heavy constructors build and maintain our cities' and our nation's infrastructure, from city streets, to interstate highways, bridges and water and sewer systems. We prepare the way for commercial development and services, housing tracts, canals, lakes and airports.

ABOUT THE HCA

The Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City (HCA) was founded in 1950 and has been a chartered chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) since 1967. Our membership consists of approximately 150 member companies comprised of general contractors, specialty contractors, major suppliers, suppliers and affiliate members. The HCA actively participates in all aspects of the heavy construction industry in both Kansas and Missouri.

SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS

Project and Funding Development

The HCA consistently promotes higher levels of funding for safe, modern highways, roads, bridges and water treatment facilities at both the state and federal levels.

The HCA serves its members as a liaison to...

State Highway Departments---The HCA maintains a close working relationship with the Kansas and Missouri Departments of Transportation on planned expenditures for projects, maintenance, specifications, partnering, etc. in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Federal, State and Local Officials---The HCA remains in contact with public officials at all levels of government to ensure member concerns and interest are properly expressed and considered in the decision making process.

Area Chamber of Commerce Committees---The HCA represents its members on committees of both the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, taking an active role in State Legislative Affairs, Surface Transportation and Air Quality issues.

Labor Relations

The HCA maintains a close and positive relationship with our signatory labor unions (Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers and Teamsters) to ensure that our mutual goals and objectives are accomplished. We negotiate labor agreements for the benefit of our members by promoting cooperation and dialogue with these signatory crafts.

Plan Bulldozer Public Safety Program

As a public service to the community, the HCA has developed the "Plan Bulldozer" program which makes contractor personnel and equipment available in instances of natural or man-made disasters and emergencies. In conjunction with this program, we annually publish and distribute our Emergency Resources Catalog to area law enforcement, emergency personnel and governmental agencies so they may quickly respond to catastrophic situations.

Interested in learning more?

If you would like more information on how to become a member of the Heavy Constructors Association, please visit our Member Information web page or contact Heavy Constructors Association, at (816) 753-6443 or at info@heavyconstructors.org.