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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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Construction Sees Minor Job Growth in March, Says ABC

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Estimated February not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 46 states on a year-over-year basis, accor...

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Nonresidential Spending Expands Again in February, Says ABC

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

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Associated Builders and Contractors recently reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator contracted to 8.1 months during January 2019, ...

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