Foundation for the Future

To ensure Virginia remains the best place to live, work, and do business, AGCVA has launched Foundation for the Future — a yearlong initiative to define a bold vision for the Commonwealth’s construction industry.

This framework will outline the policies, regulations, and conditions necessary to support a strong, competitive construction industry and workers. It will serve as a guide for the next governor, members of the General Assembly, and other key stakeholders, articulating the industry’s priorities for Virginia’s economic and political future.

Launched in early 2025, the effort will culminate in December with the release of a final report delivered to the incoming governor and all 140 members of the General Assembly.

As part of this initiative, AGCVA is hosting a statewide listening tour to share progress and gather member input. Event details and registration links can be found below.

Foundation for the Future Listening Tour

Join AGCVA and local legislators for a pivotal conversation about the future of construction in Virginia.
We're hitting the road to present the Foundation for the Future—AGCVA’s vision for a strong, sustainable construction industry in the Commonwealth. This initiative identifies the policy, workforce, and regulatory priorities that will shape Virginia’s future—and we want your voice at the table.

Each session includes:

• A first look at AGCVA’s Foundation for the Future framework.
• Insights on workforce development, right-to-work, and economic competitiveness.
• A moderated conversation with local legislators and business leaders.
• An opportunity to share feedback that will shape the final plan presented to Virginia’s next governor in 2026.

Sessions will be held across the state tied to existing AGCVA district events.

Click the regional event below to find out more and register.

• Central - Richmond (September 24)
• Western - Roanoke (October 14) 
• Eastern - Norfolk/Va. Beach (November TBD) registration opening soon
• Northern - Arlington (November TBD) registration opening soon

Foundation for the Future Steering Committee

The AGCVA Board of Directors appointed a Steering Committee of AGCVA members and other stakeholders to guide the work in the development of the Foundation for the Future framework.

• Ron Lauster, co-chair (W. M. Jordan Company, Inc.)
• Arlene Lee, co-chair (Lee Construction Group, Inc.)
• Berton Austin (Branch Builds)
• Paul Battaglia (American Institute of Architects Virginia)
• Mac Beaton (Henrico County Public Schools)
• Brandol Bradshaw (Warwick Mechanical Group)
• Doug Davis (DAVCON)
• Jeff Deavers (Lantz Construction Company)
• Paul Denham (Southern Air Inc)
• Gordon Dixon (Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance)
• Jack Heisler (J A Heisler Constracting Co Inc)
• Ed Stelter (Faulconer Construction Co Inc)
• David Turner (Kjellstrom and Lee Inc)
• Brandon Robinson (AGCVA)
• Courtney Baker (AGCVA)
• Ryan Ehrensberger (Lucent 360) - facilitator & strategic consultant