Associated Builders and Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors
Founded1950
TypeTrade Association
FocusConstruction Industry
Location
Area served
United States United States
Members23,000
Websitewww.abc.org

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national U.S. trade association representing the construction industry. ABC is an association of 69 chapters with more than 23,000 commercial contractors and construction-related firms among its members.[1]

History

The association was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1950 to advocate "for free enterprise and open competition in the U.S. construction industry."[2]

ABC engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy at the federal and state levels, focusing primarily on labor and employment law. ABC has engaged in extensive litigation against the U.S. Department of Labor and other federal agencies during the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden.[3] Their positions regarding the Davis-Bacon Act and Project Labor Agreements are generally opposed by labor unions from the building trades.[4][5]

Involvement

The Center for Responsive Politics has designated ABC as a "Heavy Hitter", rating it among the largest overall contributors to federal elections over the past two decades. The group also ranks among the 50 largest trade associations in the nation according to Washington Business Journal.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "About ABC". www.mnabc.com. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
  2. ^ "ABC History". Associated Builders and Contractors. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  3. ^ Wiessner, Daniel (8 November 2023). "Trade group sues over Biden prevailing wage rule for construction contracts". Reuters.
  4. ^ Bogardus, Kevin (31 May 2012). "Unions go after construction trade group". The Hill.
  5. ^ Maher, Jeremy (2024-04-25). "Shower Remodeling, Maintenance And Cleaning". Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. ^ "Associations By Revenue". Washington Business Journal: 31. October 12–18, 2012.