Located in the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest. www.agc.org

Founded in 1970, BOMI (Building Owners and Managers Institute) International is known for its industry-standard designations; Real Property Administrator (RPA®), Facility Maintenance Administrator (FMA®), System Maintenance Administrator (SMA®) and System Maintenance Technician (SMT®). As the trusted property and facilities educational resource of choice for today’s top corporations, government agencies, property management firms, unions, and trade associations, BOMI works across industry sectors to improve the skills of property and facility management professionals. More than 20,000 professionals hold one or more BOMI designations, and more than 80,000 students have turned to BOMI for premier education and training. Register for courses and enroll in a designation program. www.bomi.org

The District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA) is the professional association representing both the commercial and residential real estate industries in the nation’s capital. Its membership of nearly 500 companies and organizations comprises several thousand real estate professionals. Association members are engaged in all aspects of real estate development and include developers, general contractors, architects and engineers, lenders, attorneys, brokers, title companies, utility companies, community development organizations and other industry members. www.dcbia.org

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP provides unparalleled industry networking and education, and advocates for effective legislation on behalf of our members. NAIOP advances responsible, sustainable development that creates jobs and benefits the communities in which our members work and live. www.naiop.org