About Us

There is only one full service organization dedicated to meeting the needs of the construction industry in the Mountain State - the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). CAWV represents over 500 businesses in building, highway, municipal utility and industrial contracting, as well as businesses providing services, supplies and products to the construction industry.

The association is one of the most respected trade organizations in the state and has been a traditional leader of the business community in advancing legislative and public policy issues since 1923. With its dedicated staff, CAWV is able to accommodate and focus attention to each members' specific needs through the four membership divisions that have been designed to help serve the members better. They include, Highway/Heavy Contractors, Building Contractors, Utility Contractors and Associate Members. Within each division, the association has joint committees with state and federal contracting agencies that have an impact on rules and regulations funding towards issues affecting the industry.

Who We Are

Contractors Association of West Virginia

CAWV is the state chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Founded in 1923, the association serves contractors who perform commercial building, utility, industrial, highway and heavy construction throughout the state of West Virginia. CAWV represents over 500 construction-industry businesses.

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Founded in 1918, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) represents more than 40,000 firms associated with the construction industry. AGC’s focus is on growing construction markets, reducing regulatory burdens, shaping emerging industry issues and trends and honing contractors’ business practices from the office to the job trailer. The national association works through a network of 96 chapters that serve each member firm, AGC has presence in every state and local community, ultimately binding the seamless relationship between members and their association. AGC offers many products and services to association members.

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

ARTBA was established in 1902 as a national transportation construction-related association with a focus on the need for a federally-built network of Interstate highways. Headquartered today in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, ARTBA's mission is simple: We are a federation whose primary goal is to aggressively grow and protect transportation infrastructure investment to meet the public and business demand for safe and efficient travel. In support of this mission, ARTBA also provides programs and services designed to give its 5,000+ public and private sector members a global competitive edge.

What We Do

AGC and ARTBA work on a national level to affect legislation that will have a positive impact on the nation’s construction industry. CAWV does the same on the state level. Whether by ensuring the appropriateness of government regulations, increasing or maintaining funding levels, or building relationships with federal contracting agencies, the associations’ work is focused on establishing and maintaining a healthy construction industry.

Educating the industry to employ the finest skills
Promoting use of the latest technology
Advocating building the best quality projects for owners – public and private

With a focus on providing our members

Legislative support, representation and lobbying.
Information and access to cutting-edge ideas, insights to trends and developments,
How-to information, professional development and skills training.
Value. Direct and measurable benefits saving members more than they are spending on their membership dues.
Industry advocacy
Education and training

CAWV welcomes contractors and associates (service/suppliers) who are committed to the principles of skill, integrity and responsibility in their business and are committed to the support of the construction industry.

Skill – the possession and application of the necessary technical and practical experience to execute the projects undertaken in a professional and efficient manner.

Integrity – The character to comply with the spirit and letter of contracts undertaken and to handle every transaction with fairness and honor.

Responsibility – The possession and application of the necessary finances, cash or credit, together with the needed equipment and organization and manpower to fulfill all commitments promptly and completely.

Joining CAWV gives your company a chance to get involved in an organization that works every day to keep the construction industry strong. Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged…” If you are currently not a member of CAWV, join today and help us build a better West Virginia.

About Us

Building a Better West Virginia