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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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Hurricane Recovery Helps Construction Unemployment Rate Hit Lowest October Mark on Record, Says ABC
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November 30, 2017
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Construction’s Contribution to U.S. Economy Highest in Seven Years, Says ABC
November 27, 2017
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Construction Numbers Stagnant in Otherwise Positive October Jobs Report, Says ABC
November 9, 2017
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Hurricane Impact Comes into View as 41 States See September Construction Unemployment Rate Improvement, Says ABC
November 2, 2017
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Returns to Earth in Second Quarter
October 24, 2017
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Construction Input Price Growth Accelerates in September, Says ABC

Construction input prices rose yet again in September, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of data release...

October 18, 2017
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Nonresidential Construction Adds Jobs Despite Disruptions, ABC Says

The national construction industry added 8,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in September, according to an analysis by Associa...

October 11, 2017
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in August, Says ABC

Nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.5 percent in August, totaling $691.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, acc...

October 3, 2017
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Construction Input Price Growth Accelerates in August, Says ABC

Construction input prices rose 0.6 percent in August and are up 3.7 percent on a yearly basis, according to an analysis by Associated Builde...

September 15, 2017
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National Construction Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 4.9 Percent in July

The national not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in July, up 0.4 percent from a year ago, but still...

September 8, 2017
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Construction Input Prices Plod Higher, Energy Prices Down, Says ABC

Construction input prices increased 0.3 percent in July and are up 3 percent on a year-over-year basis, according to an Associated Builders ...

August 16, 2017
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Nonresidential Construction Job Growth Softens in July, Says ABC

National construction employment growth remained tepid in July, with approximately 6,000 net new jobs added on a seasonally adjusted basis, ...

August 14, 2017