ABOUT ABC 
Welcome to the Western Colorado Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. We are one of the more than 77 chapters in a nationwide federation that consists of over 25,000 Construction and construction related member companies across the U.S. ABC is the only national association devoted exclusively to the merit shop philosophy, which aims to provide:

 

  • the best management techniques
  • the finest craftsmanship
  • the most competitive bidding and pricing strategies regardless of labor affiliation

 

    We are the construction industry leader who is committed to developing a safe workplace and a high-performance workforce through quality education and training.


      
    OUR HISTORY

    ABC was founded in 1950 when seven contractors gathered in Baltimore, Md. to create an association based on the shared belief that construction projects should be awarded on merit to the most qualified and responsible low bidders. Their courage and dedication to the merit shop philosophy spread rapidly, and within time, ABC became the fastest-growing association in the United States. Today, ABC is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing America's business community and the U.S. construction industry.

    ABC's Western Colorado Chapter was founded in 1990 under the premise that Western Colorado had a need for a skilled and professional workforce for the construction industry. As such we determined to train the craftsmen of the future by providing a DOL certified craft and apprentice training program. From these roots, we have expanded to serve craft training, safety, and management classes, legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, peer groups, and numerous community service projects.    

    THE MERIT SHOP PHILOSOPHY


    A Merit Shop contractor is one who bids and wins work based on proven performance and price; who hires and rewards an employee based on his ability and desire to perform; who works with other contractors to deliver the quality product the owner wants within budget and on schedule.  

     

      
    ABC OBJECTIVE

    Defend and Promote the Open Shop Construction Industry

    Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association representing 24,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 79 chapters across the United States. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.

    • The Western Colorado Chapter is dedicated to assisting its members to grow and prosper throughout our tri-state region.
    • ABC is the construction industry's voice with the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and with state and local governments, as well as with the news media.
    • ABC's mission is the advancement of the merit shop construction philosophy, which encourages open competition and a free-enterprise approach that awards contracts based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation.
    • Through its national and chapter officies, ABC's objective is to provide its members with an organization to deal with issues on an industry-wide basis.
    • ABC's activities include government representation, legal advocacy, education, workforce development, communications, technology, recognition through national and chapter awards programs, employee benefits, information on best practices and business development through an online contractor search directory.


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