Why Join KCA?
The Latest News So You Won’t Miss Out on Opportunities. We provide you with the most up-to-date industry information, including convenient and quick access to KDOT’s planholders list, quantities list and weekly letting information.
Lower Costs on Your Health Insurance. As a member, you have access to competitive options that can help lower insurance costs for your business and your employees, including the Construction Industry of Kansas health insurance program offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield for qualifying contractors. Learn more
A Seat at the Table When it Comes to Transportation Funding. We are the link between the heavy, highway and utility construction industry and the elected officials who are the decision-makers on transportation issues. KCA has played the lead role in securing passage of every state transportation plan in the Legislature and protecting funding for plan projects, including the recent Eisenhower (IKE) Transportation program. As a member, you’ll have a seat at the table on transportation decisions.
A Political Action Strategy That Supports Lawmakers Who Support Transportation. Our political influence through KCA’s Political Action Committee is ranked as one of the top 5 of PACs in the state. Through our political action, we work to elect lawmakers who support the transportation industry.
Reimbursement for Safety & Skills Training + Networking So You Can Stay on Top of Your Game. Through our Construction Industry Training (CIT) program, eligible members can be reimbursed for certain costs associated with safety and skills training their workforce. We also offer continuous opportunities for you to develop and expand your business relationships with contractors, KDOT, KTA, municipal entities, consulting engineers and suppliers. Many of these networking opportunities also provide educational opportunities to help you stay at the forefront of changes in the industry.
Opportunities to Grow Your Workforce. KCA is a driving force in recruiting new employees into the construction industry. We offer annual scholarships to high school seniors and college students that are pursuing construction training at Kansas schools, and we match those students with KCA member contractors for paid internships. KCA members may also post free links to their job openings on KCA’s career page. Through initiatives like HirePaths and our Future Leaders Day, we work continuously to promote the advantages of construction industry careers to both students and their parents.
Affiliations & Discounts Through our National & Regional Partners. With your KCA membership, you also receive membership in the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). As an AGC member, you can access services, discounts, training and networking opportunities at the national and regional level. AGC members saved $18 million last year through discount programs on everything from vehicles and office supplies to cloud-based construction management solutions. Additionally, your KCA membership connects you with our other national and regional affiliations, including ARTBA, TRIP and the South Central Kansas Transportation Coalition.
Added Credibility to Keep Up with The Competition. KCA represents more than 200 heavy, highway and utility contractors and suppliers working across Kansas. As a member, your customers recognize the credibility that comes with being a member of your industry’s professional association.
Your Name in Front of the Decision-Makers. For our supplier and service provider members, being a KCA member means your company is at the forefront with key decision-makers in the heavy construction world. Besides the advertising, marketing and networking opportunities, SSPs are the first resources recommended to and sought after by Kansas contractors.
