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Merit Shop

Free enterprise. Healthy competition. Equal opportunity.

Associated Builders and Contractors is the only association dedicated to promoting the merit shop philosophy in the construction industry, where the principles of free enterprise, healthy competition and equal opportunity let training, skill and dedication drive the success of our members.

A FORTUNE magazine “Top 40” influential association, ABC represents nearly 21,000 members in 67 chapters nationwide—and ABC Northern Ohio brings that strength home to contractors, subcontractors and suppliers across the region.

Why Join ABC

Win More Work

Our events and networking opportunities connect you with the people you need to know, and our government affairs staff lobbies to keep projects competitive and open to all.

Expand your contacts and referrals through our LinkedIn group.

Upcoming Events

Deliver Work Safely

Our OSHA-recognized Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) builds a foundation for public works, lowers your mod rating and insurance premiums and keeps your workers healthy and productive.

STEP Program

Deliver Work Ethically

Training programs that develop skilled workers, state and federally approved apprenticeship programs that help you meet prevailing wage requirements, and labor compliance and legal counsel to guide you through public works.

Education & Training

Grow Your Profits

Local and national business partners provide exclusive member discounts, and Merit Choice offers competitive life, medical and dental insurance to help you attract and retain talent.

Member Discounts

Our Services

Training

Federal & state certified apprenticeship program
Safety training, including OSHA 10- & 30-hour, CPR and First Aid
Drug-free workplace program
ABC/OSHA Preferred Partnership Program
“Click Safety” online training
Management training
Professional continuing education (CEU) provider
Craft championship competitions

Government Representation

Local, state and federal legislative advocacy
Political action committee
Employee legal rights
Labor issues consulting
Association attorneys

Business Development

Group workers' compensation insurance
Group health care insurance
Emerging contractor program
Member newsletter
Construction awards banquet
Member networking events
Member discounts: Enterprise Fleet Management, vehicle purchases, Verizon Wireless, FedEx shipping, legal services and more

Member Savings

ABC Strategic Partners: Helping You Win and Deliver Work

ABC's national strategic partners offer members exclusive discounts on the products and services you use every day—from vehicles and fleet management to shipping, wireless and insurance.

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