Associated Builders and Contractors

Congratulations to ABC's Top Religious Contractors! Through the STEP® Health and Safety Management System, AQC and other robust ABC programs, ABC Top Performers demonstrate they: -Sustain and grow their businesses, financially and economically -Offer market-competitive compensation, benefit and retirement packages -Commit to industry-leading health and safety -Invest in workforce development, education and creating career opportunities -Develop opportunities for their employees to achieve their career dreams -Cultivate committed leadership Discover all of ABC's 2026 Top Performers, presented by Construction Executive: abc.org/topperformers #ABCMeritShopProud Bergelectric | The Haskell Company | MAREK | Prism Electric | Lithko Contracting | Hoar Construction | Rogers-O'Brien Construction | Edifice Construction | Buist | T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. | Bobbitt | KPost Company | Building Envelope Contractor | Premier Service | Three Rivers Corporation | Wohlsen Construction Company | Ferguson Construction | Manhattan Construction Company | FL Crane and Sons | Lasco Acoustics, Drywall, Plaster & Stone | Bear General Contractors

When policy affects your business, ABC helps contractors be heard. ABC advocates for contractors and fair competition. ABC helps members stay informed and engaged on policy and regulatory issues that affect your workforce, costs, project delivery, government red tape and the ability to compete. Stay informed: abc.org/join #ABCMeritShopProud

Sign up to join us next week as we hear about recent litigation trends and discuss some basic practices and procedures that all employers can benefit from to protect themselves and their employee’s retirement assets. https://lnkd.in/eDyQp_eK #ABCMeritShopProud

Nominations for the 2027 Construction Workforce Awards close in one month! The ABC Construction Workforce Awards feature the Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year, Young Professional of the Year and Health and Safety Professional of the Year. These individuals play critical roles in shaping the future of the construction industry by highlighting construction as a meaningful lifelong career, emphasizing safe work practices and expanding education opportunities. Award recipients receive a $10,000 cash prize and a feature in Construction Executive magazine. Plus, they will continue to receive national exposure and professional development for years to come. Nominate by Friday, Oct. 16: abc.org/cwa #ABCMeritShopProud

Registration is open for the ABC Virtual Legal Conference! This is a must-attend event for ABC members, including merit shop labor attorneys, construction contractors and ABC chapter presidents and government affairs directors! Join ABC leaders, legal and regulatory experts and government officials as they share the latest developments in labor and employment law and their impact on merit shop contractors. Explore the conference schedule and register today: legalconference.abc.org #ABCMeritShopProud

Today, join Sage, Procore and PRG Group for a candid discussion on how connected technology helps contractors improve efficiency, streamline workflows and scale with confidence. You'll hear firsthand from a contractor who successfully bridged the gap between field operations and financial management, which created a stronger, more connected business. Register: https://go.abc.org/3Txjpgv #ABCMeritShopProud

"Data centers continue to keep contractors busy even as activity softens in other segments." https://go.abc.org/4qZHJUC #ABCMeritShopProud

ABC is calling on subject matter experts from the industry who have lessons learned and can share those experiences with ABC members in an instructive presentation format with key defined takeaways. Learn more: abc.org/speakers #ABCMeritShopProud

Get ready to compete at ABC Convention 2027 in Denver! The intent-to-compete form for the 2027 ABC Construction Management Competition is now open. The ABC CMC is a hallmark competition that gives the nation’s top college and university students a glimpse into the construction industry, as well as an opportunity to showcase their project management knowledge, organization, time management and presentation skills. Learn more and submit your intent-to-compete: abc.org/cmc Powered by DEWALT #ABCMeritShopProud

Competition season has arrived and registration for the 2027 National Craft Championships is now open! The competition highlights the achievements of the people who represent the future of the construction industry. The National Craft Championships and will be held March 9-10 in Denver during ABC Convention 2027, as craft trainees and apprentices travel from across the country to demonstrate their superior skills, training and safe work practices and compete for top honors in their chosen craft. Learn more and submit your intent-to-compete: abc.org/ncc Thank you to official tool sponsor Milwaukee Tool. #ABCMeritShopProud