Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) is the largest open‑shop construction trade association in the United States and has a vast network of state organizations and local chapters, as well as a strong national office. ABC is the only organization that can serve Contractors and Subcontractors in all trades (as well as Suppliers and Associates) who want to conduct their business in an unrestricted market. ABC Maine Chapter represents builders and contractors across the State of Maine.

What Does This Mean for You? 

As the nation’s premier construction association, Associated Builders and Contractors provides a strong foundation for our members’ growth. Since 1950, ABC has helped construction executives like you develop skills, lead a safe and productive workforce, find support, and expand your network to achieve sustained success to build the places where America works, lives, plays, heals, learns, and prays.

Benefits of Membership 

• Being a member of ABC Maine is fun! Our various networking events allow you to spend time with industry colleagues who share common goals and make friends. This can be particularly valuable for your company, as having relationships with other business owners in the same industry can provide a sounding board for exploring new ideas and working through challenges. 
• Through our Political Action Committees (PACs), both the Maine and National, we work hard to make your voice heard. We support candidates who believe in free enterprise and the tenets of our merit shop philosophy. Our goal is to protect your right to open competition, and we champion free enterprise. 
• We offer a number of educational programs that are developed and taught by experts with real industry experience, raising the talent level of our member firms. 
• Our Apprenticeship Program helps your company build a continuous pipeline of skilled workers and strengthens your employer brand.
• Our OSHA-recognized Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) establishes a foundation for entering the public works arena, and it can lower your mod rating and insurance premiums and can ensure your workers’ on-the-job health and productivity.

Why You Should Join ABC Maine

As the economy is proving to be somewhat challenging and the political climate continues to change, ABC is fighting even harder to keep bidding free and open so you can fairly and competitively bid on projects. ABC has seen an increase in union attempts to place Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on public works projects, as well as an increase in job targeting on private work.

It is imperative, now more than ever, that the merit shop contractors band together to stop the implementation of PLAs, job targeting, and discrimination, so you and all merit shop contractors can bid competitively.

The more members who support ABC, the more influence we will wield in all areas of the state and the stronger and more effective we will be in keeping this an open bidding environment. 

Your voice matters. We need YOU to be a part of ABC Maine!

To apply for or renew your membership, contact Hope at (207) 841-5217 or hope@abcmaine.org.