Associated Builders and Contractors
Trade Association
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Industry classification
Organization overview
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950, with 67 chapters and 24,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, it represents all specialties of the U.S. construction industry, mainly firms working in the industrial and commercial sectors. Its activities include government representation, legal advocacy, education, workforce development, awards programs, employee benefits and an online contractor search directory.
Construction contractors and firms, mainly in the industrial and commercial sectors.
Areas of expertise
- Construction Industry
- Workforce Development
- Construction Safety
Functions
- Advocacy
- Education
- Workforce Development
- Contractor Directory
Topics
Merit Shop Construction · Construction Safety · Construction Workforce
Markets & geographic focus
United States
Official contact information
Resources
Source & information provenance
This organization profile was originally compiled by United Exports using publicly available sources identified below. Information may subsequently be updated or supplemented by the organization through the claim and review process.
Sources shown below identify the public sources used by United Exports in preparing the original profile.
- Official organization website· reviewed 2026-08-16Used to confirm organization identity
- About ABC· reviewed 2026-09-24Phase 2 enrichment: history, members, activities
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Other organizations listed in construction & infrastructure
These organizations share this industry classification. A shared listing is not a partnership, affiliation or endorsement between them.
- American Council of Engineering Companies
- American Institute of Architects
- American Road & Transportation Builders Association
- Associated General Contractors of America
- Construction Industry Institute
- Construction Specifications Institute
- Design-Build Institute of America
- National Association of Home Builders
- National Society of Professional Engineers
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