Associated Builders and Contractors
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national U.S. trade association representing the non-union construction industry. ABC is an association of 69 chapters with more than 22,000 commercial contractors and construction-related firms among its members.[1]
History
The association was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1950 to advocate "for free enterprise and open competition in the U.S. construction industry."[2]
Their positions regarding the Davis-Bacon Act and Project Labor Agreements often pit them in political battles against labor unions from the building trades.[3][4]
Involvement
The Center for Responsive Politics has designated ABC as a "Heavy Hitter", rating it among the largest overall contributors to federal elections over the past two decades. In the 2018 election cycle, ABC was the 285th-largest donor to federal candidates and committees, giving over $1.6 million.[5] The group also ranks among the 50 largest trade associations in the nation according to Washington Business Journal.[6]
See also
- Merit shop
References
- ^ "About ABC". www.mnabc.com. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
- ^ "ABC History". Associated Builders and Contractors. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
- ^ Bogardus, Kevin (31 May 2012). "Unions go after construction trade group". The Hill.
- ^ Maher, Jeremy (2024-04-25). "Shower Remodeling, Maintenance And Cleaning". Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Associated Builders & Contractors: Summary". Center for Responsive Politics. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Associations By Revenue". Washington Business Journal: 31. October 12–18, 2012.
External links
- ABC Official Website
- Aurora CO Remodeling