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ABC...

  • Over 575 members strong locally
  • 24,000 members strong nationally
  • Representing the entire merit shop construction team (general and specialty contractors, suppliers, and professional associates)
  • THE voice of the construction industry


Government Affairs & Labor Relations:

  • Join your voice with other ABC members – protecting free enterprise and your right to do business! Know your business interests are being represented at local, state, and national levels
  • Support ABC-PAC and the merit shop philosophy
  • Attend ABC’s National Legislative Conference (past speakers include President Bush, John McCain, and Michael Steele)
  • Stay informed with monthly legislative updates and newsletters
  • Support our DC Initiative, focused on keeping the city open to merit contractors
  • Use our VoterVoice online system to receive updates and easily connect with your elected officials
  • Get a free consultation with the ABC labor attorney in the event of a labor issue

  • Access labor relations resources and publications, attend meetings on Davis Bacon regulations, green building issues & green collar jobs, immigration issues, independent contractor classifications, contractor licensing regulations, and other legal issues

Business Development/Networking:

  • Have FUN and build relationships at monthly networking meetings and our annual Golf Outings
  • Develop leadership and business skills through involvement in our committees and our Leadership Development Program
  • Network at the GC Expo
  • Earn project recognition through our Excellence in Construction Awards program
  • Be included in our printed and online directories, and our Contractor Referral Service
  • Attend ABC’s national convention and meetings
  • Take advantage of sponsorship and advertising opportunities at all of our events and in our publications
  • Strengthen your business by working with the very best contractors, suppliers, and professional associate firms in the area - other ABC of Metro Washington members!


Education:

  • Train your workforce to be the best in the industry with our Apprenticeship programs in MD and DC (NCCER accredited), currently approved in 11 trades:
    • Brick Masonry
    • Carpentry
    • Concrete Form Builder
    • Drywall
    • Electrical
    • HVAC
    • Painting
    • Plumbing
    • Reinforced Ironworking
    • Sheet Metal
    • Sprinkler Fitter
  • Improve skills with our 32-Hour Backflow certification course and our Journeyman’s Prep courses for Electricians and Plumbers
  • Attend management-education seminars on topics such as insurance, bonding, contracts, claims, LEED study sessions, Construction Quality Management certification, etc. We also have repeated extended course offerings in Blueprint Reading, our annual Project Managers’ & Superintendents’ Academy, and an annual Human Resources Academy.


      Safety:

      • Receive first-class training in First Aid, CPR, OSHA certification, Fall Prevention, Mold Awareness, and much more
      • Be recognized through our Safety Awards programs
      • Receive monthly safety updates and tips
      • Join the Safety Committee at monthly roundtable presentations and at the annual Mid-Atlantic Safety Conference, with notable guest speakers
      • Access resources such as our Construction Safety Management publications and our English/Spanish Construction Phrases pocket dictionary


        Community Relations:

        • Help your neighbors and local communities through our community service projects
        • Find employees at community job fairs
        • Support our future workforce development efforts and our school outreach programs
        • Give to our scholarship fund


        Industry Information:

        • Stay informed through monthly newsletters, electronic alerts and updates, legislative updates, and our quarterly Building Washington magazine (members can submit press releases)
        • Stay connected with our annual membership Directory & Buyers Guide
        • Save time with our labor law poster packets


        Money Saving/Affinity Programs:

        • Save with discounted Workers’ Comp Insurance (IWIF)
        • Find affordable benefits for employees through a variety of healthcare programs at the chapter and national levels
        • Save money through discount programs with business partners like the Blue Book, Enterprise Fleet Services, GM, DHL Express, Paychex, FW Dodge, and more
        • Committees

        Click here for more information on our various committees

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        Community Service 

        Learn about what ABC of Metro Washington has done to help our community, and learn how you too can help.
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