Politics & Policy

ABC is the merit shop construction industry’s voice with the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and with state and local governments, as well as with the news media.

Membership

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

Member Success Kit

Click below to view our Member Success Kit. In it you will find useful membership information for our chapter.

Education

ABC offers certified apprenticeship programs, continuing education, management and safety programs designed to enhance professional development.

Safety

From innovative & cutting edge topics to OSHA and client-required subject matter, ABC has you covered. ABC members participate in the Safety Training and Evaluation Process and the ABC National Safety Excellence Awards.

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky: Based on Merit, Performance, and Integrity.

  • We believe in Merit.

    Anyone in the industry should be evaluated, judged, awarded, and rewarded based on his or her merit. Owners should be able to select the most economical and best bidder regardless of that bidder’s status.

  • We believe in Performance.

    Paying employees based on skill, ability, and merit. Promoting based on the merit of skills, ability, and motivation or leadership duties.

  • We believe in Integrity.

    Open and fair competition for securing contracts and/or jobs: not allowing favoritism or group membership as selection criteria.

 

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Latest News and Articles

  • Electricians in the US are in huge demand, fueled by the IRAJuly 4, 2023 - 8:36 am

    By Europe News | Originally posted on news.europenewss.com The number of electricians employed in the US is at an all-time high in April, and they’re being paid better than ever. But can America sustain the supply of skilled tradespeople needed for these roles? Does employee monitoring work? This area of the job market has been […]

  • Working to attract, retain apprentices a skilled job in and of itselfJune 29, 2023 - 8:34 am

    By Ian Harvey | Originally posted on canada.constructconnect.com Skilled construction tradespeople should be earning more than some Phds, says Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s minister of labour, immigration, training and skills development. “I always say I need more people in the skilled trades earning more money than the Phds,” says McNaughton, speaking about how to get students […]

  • Construction WorkerThere’s Never Been a Better Time in the US to Be an ElectricianJune 27, 2023 - 8:30 am

    By Nate DiCamillo | Originally posted on qz.com The May US jobs report showed that electricians are getting hired and paid at record levels The number of electricians employed in the US is at an all-time high in April, and they’re being paid better than ever. But can America sustain the supply of skilled tradespeople […]

2023 Executive Club Members