Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky: Based on Merit, Performance, and Integrity.

  • We believe in Merit.

    Anyone in the industry should be evaluated, judged, awarded, and rewarded based on his or her merit. Owners should be able to select the most economical and best bidder regardless of that bidder’s status.

  • We believe in Performance.

    Paying employees based on skill, ability, and merit. Promoting based on the merit of skills, ability, and motivation or leadership duties.

  • We believe in Integrity.

    Open and fair competition for securing contracts and/or jobs: not allowing favoritism or group membership as selection criteria.

 

Politics & Policy

ABC is the merit shop 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.

Membership

Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps its members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.

Member Success Kit

Click below to view our Member Success Kit. In it you will find useful membership information for our chapter.

Education

ABC offers certified apprenticeship programs, continuing education, management and safety programs designed to enhance professional development.

Safety

From innovative & cutting edge topics to OSHA and client-required subject matter, ABC has you covered. ABC members participate in the Safety Training and Evaluation Process and the ABC National Safety Excellence Awards.

Latest News and Articles

  • Top takeaways and top 10 from ABC’s 2025 Top Performers listJuly 23, 2025 - 4:55 pm

    By Alan Ohnsman | Originally posted on forbes.com US-based construction trade group the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) released its 2025 Top Performers rankings, highlighting more than 250 member contractors that achieved high safety, workforce, and project excellence benchmarks. Beyond work hours and award designations, the list includes insights from leaders at firms across the country, who offered […]

  • Waymo Vets Are Automating Construction Sites With Self-Driving Dirt DiggersJuly 23, 2025 - 4:49 pm

    By Alan Ohnsman | Originally posted on forbes.com Bedrock Robotics, led by a veteran of Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous tech unit, is emerging from stealth with $80 million and plans to make heavy construction equipment work around-the-clock without human operators. A team of engineers from self-driving robotaxi leader Waymo is eyeing another huge market to automate: construction equipment. […]

  • Make Your Jobsite 7 Times SaferJuly 23, 2025 - 4:43 pm

    By Sandy Lender | Originally posted on theasphaltpro.com The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported in May that construction professionals can safeguard workers with best practices in the health and safety arena. That might sound like common sense, but there’s proof now quantifying what safety directors have known for years. Let’s take a closer look at […]

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