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THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP AT A GLANCE

 

 
 
 
 

  • Industry recognition and awards programs 
  • Exclusive ABC Contractor Referral Program to connect GCs and subcontractors 
  • Industry publications and membership directories 
  • Local and national conferences focusing on Workforce Development, Legislative Affairs and Leadership
  • Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

  • Monthly networking events
  • ABC.XYZ Young Professionals social & education programs
  • Women Building Washington opportunities
  • 14 committees fueled with more than 250 members to shape the industry and build relationships
  • Peer groups for like-minded business owners to share ideas and discuss business opportunities and challenges
  • Unique member gatherings, golf tournaments, & conferences

  • Learning programs for construction industry professionals including:
    • ABC University
    • Project Managers’ and Superintendent’s Academy
    • Construction Quality Management (CQM)
    • CrewLead Bootcamp
    • Negotiations and Contracts
    • Business Writing
    • Plan Reading
    • Prevailing Wage
  • Leadership Development Program to shape the future leaders of our industry
  • Free webinars on a variety of business, legislative and industry topics

  • Accredited apprenticeship and construction craft training available in 21 trades
  • Student Chapters at local colleges and universities attracting high quality candidates to the industry
  • Mid-Atlantic Backflow Academy
  • Recruitment resources for member firms
  • Industry community outreach
  • NEW! Construction Career Connect: construction-specific job board created and built to help you meet your hiring and recruiting needs.

     

 

  • Safety Training 
  • STEP Safety Management System
  • SPECS – Strategic Partnership for Excellence in Construction Safety
  • Customizable Safety Resources
  • Safety Peer Group

  • Your interests are represented at the local and state levels of government regarding legislation and regulatory proposals that impact the merit construction industry in:
    • Montgomery County
    • Prince George’s County
    • Washington, D.C.
  • Members are eligible to receive a free consultation with ABC labor attorneys and access to labor relations resources. 
  • Two full-time government affairs staff work tirelessly to monitor legislation in Maryland and DC and promote our members interests.

 

  • Save money with exclusive discounts from ABC’s business partners. From insurance to fleet services to wireless service, ABC business partners offer a broad spectrum of savings and discounts - for your firm and your employees.
  • Save on member-only insurance programs
  • Employees of member firms can also save on personal lines of auto and home policies through MetLife and Geico


 

Together we can build great things