Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national trade association representing construction industry contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and related firms. Founded in 1950, ABC advocates for the merit shop philosophy in the construction industry, promoting free enterprise, open competition, and workforce development through apprenticeship and training programs.
ABC typically supports policies promoting open competition in public contracting, opposition to project labor agreements, workforce development and apprenticeship expansion, reduced regulatory burdens on businesses, tax reform favorable to the construction industry, immigration reform addressing workforce shortages, and occupational safety regulations that emphasize employer flexibility.
Primarily funded through membership dues, sponsorships, events, training programs, and industry partnerships.
ABC chapters across the United States, ABC Political Action Committee (ABC PAC), and affiliated merit shop contractors and industry partners.
Non-profit trade association
