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.

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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.

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Member Success Kit

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

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Education

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

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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.

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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.

 

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Latest News and Articles

  • The age-old problem of bringing youth into the construction industryAugust 12, 2024 - 2:56 pm

    By DAVIS Construction | Originally posted on bizjournals.com With each passing year, the ever-growing gulf between labor demands and labor availability in construction continues to expand. In their most recent report, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) predicts that in 2024, the construction industry must hire an additional 501,000 workers, atop their normal hiring practices […]

  • US Labor department offering online seminar on prevailing wage complianceAugust 8, 2024 - 2:36 pm

    By Mitchell Keller | Originally posted on constructionbriefing.com Citing divisional efforts to “increase awareness and improve compliance”, the US Department of Labor (DOL) will hold an informational seminar on 29 August to cover the ins-and-outs of prevailing wage rules on federally-funded projects. The full-day meeting will deliver sessions detailing labour standard protections from the Davis-Bacon […]

  • How To Manage Construction Budgets Through Unexpected ChangesAugust 6, 2024 - 2:53 pm

    By Rishi Grover | Originally posted on venasolutions.com The construction business comes with its own particular set of challenges, from scheduling conflicts to safety issues. Costs can unexpectedly inflate and demand can be unpredictable. Real estate developers and industry pros rely on construction budget management to navigate these challenges. But, issues like unpredictable weather, fluctuating […]

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