Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC) is a national trade association representing the U.S. construction industry. Founded in 1950, ABC advocates for the merit shop philosophy, promoting free enterprise, open competition, and workforce development. Its mission is to help members develop people, win work, and deliver projects safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of their communities. The organization's headquarters are located in Washington, D.C..

ABC provides a comprehensive range of services to its members, including government representation and legislative advocacy at federal and state levels, legal advocacy, education, and robust workforce development programs, such as apprenticeships and training. The association also focuses on communications, technology, awards programs, employee benefits, safety initiatives, and business development resources. Its membership, comprising over 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and related firms across 67 to 75 chapters nationwide, spans all specialties within the U.S. construction industry, with a primary focus on the industrial and commercial sectors.

In its current market positioning, ABC is recognized as a leading voice for America's business community and the construction industry. The association is actively involved in legislative and regulatory advocacy, including litigation against federal agencies concerning labor and employment law, consistently supporting policies that foster open competition and opposing project labor agreements. Recent efforts highlight the critical need for workforce development, with projections indicating a demand for hundreds of thousands of new workers in the coming years, a challenge ABC addresses through its extensive training and apprenticeship programs. Michael Bellaman serves as the President and CEO.