Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

To protect and enhance the merit shop philosophy within the construction industry, to speak for the industry to the public, and to engage members to succeed in a challenging marketplace.

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, D.C. area. 

• 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.

• 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.

ABC of Metro Washington's Bylaws