Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and 24,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members offer a robust employee value proposition, develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
The ABC Inland Pacific chapter was founded in 1979. Our work includes government representation, legal advocacy, education, workforce development, communication, technology, networking, recognition through our chapter awards programs, employee benefits, best practices information, and business development.
Value Proposition
Based on the merit shop philosophy, we help our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethnically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they live and work.
Cause
Support Merit Shop contractors and members within the construction industry to succeed.
Niche
Connecting members and building lasting relationships.
Values
Be ExceptionalBe RelationalBe Candid
The 2025 Construction Industry Salary Report is a complimentary report and a useful tool for contractors looking to measure their compensation and benefit offerings against industry peers to prepare their strategies for the years ahead. The report can be downloaded for free HERE
The Free Enterprise Alliance is an entity of the Associated Builders and Contractors. FEA conducts critical issue advocacy campaigns to educate ABC members and the public on important legislative issues.
ABC’s STEP Health and Safety Management System provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry.
FindContractors.com is an excellent tool to help members find and do business with other members. Members can search for an ABC contractor, supplier or other construction professional by name, chapter, location, sales volume or type of construction.
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