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Associated Builders and Contractors

U.S. trade association

Summary

U.S. trade association

Field	Value
name	Associated Builders and Contractors
logo	Associated Builders and Contractors.svg
type	Trade Association
focus	Construction Industry
members	23,000
homepage	www.abc.org
location	Washington, DC
area_served	USA United States
founded_date	1950

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 general contractors and construction-related firms among its members.

Overview

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

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. Their positions regarding the Davis-Bacon Act and Project Labor Agreements are generally opposed by labor unions from the building trades.

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.

References

"About ABC".
(2025-01-13). "Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Basement Remodel".
"ABC History". Associated Builders and Contractors.
Wiessner, Daniel. (8 November 2023). "Trade group sues over Biden prevailing wage rule for construction contracts". [[Reuters]].
Bogardus, Kevin. (31 May 2012). "Unions go after construction trade group". [[The Hill (newspaper).
Maher, Jeremy. (2024-04-25). "Shower Remodeling, Maintenance And Cleaning".
(October 12–18, 2012). "Associations By Revenue". Washington Business Journal.

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