The Young Constructors Forum (YCF) is a group of construction professionals that meet to exchange ideas and grow relationships to bring together all elements of the industry – architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty contractors, and associated businesses and organizations – to improve communications and build a more united construction industry. It provides an opportunity to share ideas about daily issues the construction industry faces and industry knowledge to meet the challenges ahead…and it does this in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The YCF meets monthly throughout the year, and focuses on improving the construction community through education, community service, networking, and a healthy dose of fun.

Reinvigorating YCF

The Oregon-Columbia Chapter of the YCF has had many accomplishments in the five years of its existence. We are among the most active chapters in the country and were proud to host the AGCA National Spring Working Weekend in June 2002. But as YCF has matured as a concept, we noted a trend downward in attendance – particularly for the education sessions. The core group held a series of ad-hoc meetings to discuss how we can reinvigorate YCF, and to develop new initiatives to ensure its success over the long term. We identified a few areas to focus on in the future,  including:

• Build a stronger connection between YCF, general AGC membership, and the board of directors

• Outreach to other similar groups within affiliated organizations such as AIA, CECO, and the AGC student chapter at Oregon State University

• Develop a specific leadership track within YCF

• Watch for these and other exciting changes in YCF over the coming year!