Associated Builders and Contractors of Maine has worked with several industry partners to develop The Blue Book, which is the procedural guide to Maine’s Building Industry. This guide is intended to establish a spirit of understanding and cooperation among the various organizations of the Maine Construction industry which is essential towards the attainment of desirable objective in the bidding procedure and in award of contracts.

The Blue Book has been prepared for adoption by the Joint Committee of the American Institute of Architects – Maine Chapter (AIA Maine), Associated Builders & Contractors of Maine (ABC Maine), Associated General Contractors of Maine (AGC Maine), the Maine Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI),American Council of Engineering Companies of Maine (ACEC), and the Maine Chapter of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE).

Download the The Blue Book here.

The Employer Guide for Diversity and Inclusion

The Diversity Guide is free to all ABC members and will help employers to overcome the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities associated with having a diverse workforce.  This guide will provide direction, information and reference materials for members companies that are initiating or looking to improve a diversity program.  In addition, the guide will provide information on how creating diverse teams will lead to success in market development, business management, company performance, risk management and business image and how to use a diverse workforce as a competitive advantage.

Download a preview of the Employer Guide or request a copy of the complete guide.  

Public Relations Guide for Contractors

So you're a successful contractor and you have a long history of building successful projects, but do you think about how your company is perceived by the public? You should!

A lot of contractors devote the majority of their time to the work they love - building outstanding projects - and let the public relations work take care of itself. But savvy contractors know that using good public relations techniques can enhance their reputations as well as their ability to find work. In the increasingly competitive global marketplace, the most successful contractors will be those that publicize their accomplishments.

The Public Relations Guide for Contractors is a collaborative effort of Associated Builders and Contractors and the Construction Writers Association and seeks to give you some tips on how to garner publicity for your company.  

Download the Public Relations Guide for Contractors.