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Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

About Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members.

Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.

About Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington

ABC of Metro Washington Membership is for companies who work in the DMV’s commercial construction industry.
Members represent the entire construction team – general contractors, specialty contractors, developers, material and equipment suppliers, and related professional firms (industry associates).

ABC of Metro Washington is one of 67 chapters representing more than 500 companies locally. ABC of Metro Washington was the second chapter in the nation, chartered in 1958, and is one of the top chapters in size and performance.

Our mission

To protect and enhance the merit shop philosophy within the construction industry, to advocate for the industry, promote member excellence in safety, and to engage members to succeed in a changing marketplace.

Our vision

ABC of Metro Washington is the pre-eminent advocate for fair and open competition and the merit shop philosophy, and the premiere construction association in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Our goals

  • Perpetuate and defend the free enterprise system and the merit shop philosophy by participating in the democratic process.
  • Deliver programs and services that have a direct, positive and measurable effect on our members’ prosperity.
  • Promote business development by providing members with networking opportunities.
  • Promote craft and management training of employees.
  • Effectively communicate the services and benefits of membership, and encourage member participation and involvement in the association.
  • Promote for mutual benefit majority, women and minority members.
  • Improve industry practices.
  • Improve where we live and work through our members' active community service.

Our core values

  • ABC values the free-market system as the basic premise of economic freedom.
  • ABC believes in open and fair competition.
  • ABC values a commitment to continually strive to attain the highest standards of performance in business and construction.
  • ABC believes in strength in diversity and inclusiveness.
  • ABC values personal and corporate integrity and trust.
  • ABC values industry and personal professionalism.
  • ABC values good corporate citizenship.
  • ABC values lifelong learning and a commitment to developing the future and current workforces.
  • ABC values good stewardship and fiscal responsibility in the leadership and management of the association.


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