Principled Mission: ABC is devoted exclusively to supporting the success of its member firms and to advancing the great merit shop construction philosophy. This philosophy encourages open competition and a free-enterprise approach to business.

Business Development Tools: To stay competitive, contractors are looking for ways to improve productivity and profitability. ABC offers several tools to help its members develop business and highlight company achievements and capabilities to potential clients.

Training: Whether your company needs safety, craft, administrative or management training, ABC offers those opportunities to its membership. We strive to provide our members with the highest quality training at a reasonable rate. Our training philosophy is simple, the more people we can train, the better the industry will be.

Safety Programs: ABC’s safety programs and products help members maintain safer and more productive jobsites, one of the construction industry’s most critical needs. In addition to training resources, ABC provides members a safety evaluation program, which is supported by a partnership with OSHA.

Government Affairs and Political Action: ABC’s government affairs operation actively works with all levels of government to represent member interests. Nationally, and here in Maine, ABC is known as one of the most influential politically active grassroots trade associations.

Legal Services: ABC members can receive some of the best legal assistance that is available in the construction industry. ABC’s legal program advances the merit shop principles, resulting in a stronger industry, and helps ABC members with practical advice when they need it.

Networking Opportunities: One of the important benefits of ABC membership is the opportunity to network with other construction industry professionals. ABC’s meetings, networking groups and volunteer leadership opportunities open the door to meet with peers and like-minded construction professionals.

Industry Publications and Media Outreach: ABC provides a variety of resources that help contractors stay current with the industry-related information they need to make informed business decisions.