Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) is the largest open shop construction trade association in the United States. With a network of state organizations and local chapters, and a strong national office, ABC is the only organization that can serve contractors and subcontractors in all trades - as well as suppliers and associates - who want to conduct their business in an unrestricted market.
Staunch proponents of the free enterprise system, ABC members get involved in their associations activities and support each other. ABC committees work with legislators, business councils, and the media to get the merit shop message out. ABC speaks out against union coercion,, work restrictions, intimidation, salting, and ilegal practices in the construction industry.
ABC is an association you and your company can proudly join. ABC is the assistance you need to run your business as you see fit, and to promote and train your employees to develop professionally.
An associate member is a person or company offering services to the construction industry.
Members in this category include:
attorneys
accountants
architects,
banks
insurance agents.
Contractor members are companies that are
contracted or
hired to construct,
oversee or
cause to be built any new construction, remodeling or restoration of a building, facility, road, sewer, etc.
This contractor may be in charge of all or part of the construction process.
Contractor members include:
general contractors or
construction managers
sub-contractor or
specialty-contractor.
Supplier members include
manufacturers
distributors sales agentsfirms supplying materials, but provide no materials or labor