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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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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Steady in June, but Contractor Confidence Is Down
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July 20, 2023
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ABC: Monthly Construction Input Prices Unchanged in June as Inflation Slows
July 17, 2023
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Construction Job Openings Increased by 19,000 in May to 366,000, Says ABC
July 10, 2023
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases in May, First Time in Nearly a Year, Says ABC
July 6, 2023
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Monthly Construction Input Prices Decrease in May, Says ABC
June 19, 2023
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Holds Steady in May

Associated Builders and Contractors recently reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.9 months in May, accor...

June 14, 2023
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ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in April Due to Infrastructure Category Strength

Associated Builders and Contractors recently reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.9 months in April from 8.7 in M...

May 22, 2023
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Construction Input Prices Down Year Over Year for Second Straight Month, Says ABC

Construction input prices increased 0.2% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analys...

May 15, 2023
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ABC: Construction Unemployment Is Down in 32 States from a Year Ago

The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate dropped 0.4% in March 2023 from a year ago, down from 6% to 5.6%, accord...

May 11, 2023
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases by 0.7% in March, Says ABC

National nonresidential construction spending increased by 0.7% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of da...

May 5, 2023