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Associated Builders and Contractors

One of the Top Trade Orgs in America with a Focus on Industrial and Commercial Sectors

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 Chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities. ABC’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry. It is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors.

ABC was founded in 1950 when seven contractors gathered in Baltimore to create an association. It was based on the shared belief that construction projects should be awarded on merit to the most qualified and responsible low bidders. The courage and dedication of those seven contractors helped to quickly spread the merit shop. Today, ABC is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing America’s business community and the merit shop construction industry.

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August Construction Unemployment Rates Up From a Year Ago, Says ABC
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October 7, 2019
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in August, Says ABC
October 3, 2019
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Construction Contractors Less Confident in July, Says ABC
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in July
September 24, 2019
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July Construction Unemployment Rates Remain Low, Though Not as Low as a Year Ago, Says ABC
September 11, 2019
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in July, Says ABC

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data published today, national nonresidential constructio...

September 11, 2019
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Construction Contractors Lose Confidence in June, Says ABC

U.S. construction industry leaders are somewhat less confident about near-term prospects for nonresidential construction but remain reasonab...

August 28, 2019
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in June, Says ABC

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.8 months in June 2019, down 0.1 months or 1.3...

August 21, 2019
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June Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 40 States Year Over Year, Says ABC

In June, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 40 states and increased in 10 on a year-ov...

August 5, 2019
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U.S. GDP Expands by 2.1% in the Second Quarter, Says ABC

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annualized rate during the second quarter of 2019 with consumer spending leading the way, according to a...

July 31, 2019
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Construction Contractors Remain Confident as Summer Begins, Says ABC

U.S. construction industry leaders remained upbeat regarding nonresidential construction’s near-term prospects in May 2019, according ...

July 26, 2019
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases Modestly in May

Associated Builders and Contractors recently reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator expanded to 8.9 months in May 2019, up 0....

July 23, 2019