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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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June Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 40 States Year Over Year, Says ABC
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U.S. GDP Expands by 2.1% in the Second Quarter, Says ABC
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May Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 46 States Year Over Year, Says ABC

In May, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis, accord...

July 11, 2019
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Construction Job Growth Steady in June, Says ABC

The construction industry added 21,000 net new jobs in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released b...

July 8, 2019
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Construction Contractors Confidence Remains Elevated in April, Says ABC

Despite ongoing concerns about skilled worker shortages and volatile materials prices, construction executives remain bullish about the pros...

June 24, 2019
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Construction Input Prices See Slight Increase in May, Says ABC

Construction input prices rose slightly by 0.3% in May on a monthly basis and are up 0.6% over the last 12 months, according to an Associate...

June 13, 2019
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There Was a Modest Increase in Nonresidential Spending in April, says ABC

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, national nonresidential construction spending rose ...

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April Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 49 States Year Over Year, Says ABC

In April, for the second month in a row, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 49 states ...

May 29, 2019
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Construction Contractors Confidence Remains High in March, Says ABC

Construction industry leaders remained upbeat with respect to nonresidential construction prospects in March 2019, according to the latest C...

May 28, 2019