Associated Builders & Contractors - Eastern PA

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 69 chapters representing more than 23,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with nearly two million employees. To visit the national website go to: www.abc.org.

The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of ABC represents approximately 500 members and is one of the leading chapters in the country. Our members are located in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Luzerne, Pike, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Wayne, and Susquehanna Counties. Schuylkill and Berks Counties are shared with the ABC Keystone Chapter.

We believe construction contracts should be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. ABC has been helping merit contractors build their companies for over 50 years. We help our members grow by ensuring that merit contractors can compete freely and openly in the marketplace. Through our efforts we hope to help our members build better companies and build better lives.

We offer our members a wide variety of services: Apprenticeship and Craft Training Programs Apprenticeship and Craft Training Center located in Kulpsville, Pa.
Federal and State Approved Program School-to-Work Program Accredited by NCCER:
Electrical, Carpentry, A/C Refrigeration, Plumbing/Pipefitting, Masonry and Sprinklerfitter Business Development & Networking Contractor Referrals (National/Local)
National and Local Directories/Buyer’s Guide
Annual Construction Awards Program
Meet the Generals
Goverment Relations & Grassroots Activities
Legislative and Regulatory Updates
National, State and Local Lobbying
Nationally Recognized Political Action Committee
Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Free Enterprise
Alliance Labor Relations
Chapter Labor & Commercial Counsel
Employer Labor Relations
Information Legal Defense Fund (Local)
Construction Legal Rights Foundation (National)
Safety OSHA Compliance CPR and First Aid Training
Safety Workshops
Management Education & Training
Legal - Construction Documents & Legal Relationships Classroom Training -
Blueprint Reading & Supervision Business Management -
Marketing & Strategic Business Planning Growth Planning,
Employee Relations