Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national U.S. trade association representing merit-shop commercial construction contractors, specialty contractors, and related firms. The organization focuses on promoting open competition and free-enterprise principles in construction, improving jobsite safety and construction workforce training, delivering apprenticeship and education programs, and advocating for policies that support contractor competitiveness and industry growth.
Advocacy for open competition and 'merit shop' contracting; workforce development and expansion of apprenticeship and training programs; jobsite safety and certification standards; regulatory and permitting reform to reduce burdens on contractors; infrastructure procurement and public works policy favoring competitive bidding; engagement in federal and state legislative and regulatory issues affecting construction businesses.
Primarily member dues from construction and contracting firms, fees for training and certification programs, event and conference revenues, sponsorships, and contributions to affiliated political committees.
State and local ABC chapters across the United States, the ABC Education and Research/Foundation entity, the ABC Political Action Committee (ABC PAC), and affiliated member contractor companies and industry leaders.
Nonprofit trade association (national 501(c)(6) organization).
