REASONS TO JOIN 
Reasons to Belong to Associated Builders and Contractors
  • Networking opportunities across the state – each year ABC holds over 25 events, such as: Chili Cookoffs, Crawfish Boils, Golf Tournaments and informational member events - breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

  • The first-class Excellence in Construction Awards Program at the State Convention, honoring outstanding projects

  • The chapter and national web sites which provide ABC of Arkansas members with exposure to potential users of construction and other services

  • Extra special events such as hosting two Iraqi contractors at a special member luncheon

  • Governmental affairs representation - full time lobbyists representing ABC's concerns during the Legislative Session.

  • “Legislative Updates” sent by fax and e-mail weekly during the Legislative Session

  • An improved “Membership Directory and Construction Users Guide”

  • The monthly “Merit Shop Report”

  • Improved plans reporting, with an emphasis on more plans

  • An improved OSHA Partnering Agreement and a comprehensive schedule of Safety Training Workshops to help member companies come into compliance

  • Hundreds of apprentices enrolled in seven different ACEF Schools around the state, in the fields of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Sheet Metal and Carpentry. Tuition in these classes is discounted for ABC members.

  • Safety Training Workshops; OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Certification; Electrical continuing ed classes for license renewal; Stepping Up to Supervision and Project Management courses; NCCER National Craft Assessment and Certification program.

  • Exclusive Discounts with ABC's Business Partners on a range of essential products and services.

  • ABC is the only full service construction organization in the State of Arkansas dedicated to the Merit Shop Philosophy!!!


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