Membership

Membership with the ABC Arkansas Chapter

Membership is available for general contractors, subcontractors, associates and suppliers.

Who are ABC members?

Construction and industry-related firms representing all specialties within the U.S. construction industry, primarily those focused on the industrial and commercial sectors.

Champions of free enterprise and open competition that are committed to delivering high-quality, safe construction projects that are awarded to the most qualified bidder based on merit, not mandates or political favoritism.

ABC members build America. ABC members have been setting the standard for safety, performance and integrity in the construction industry since 1950, and every day we continue to raise the bar. ABC welcomes other like-minded contractors committed to excellence and delivering high-value, high-quality projects on time and on budget to join us.

Business Development | Networking

Annual Arkansas Membership Directory
Member to Member Business
Content in Merit Shop Report Newsletter
Excellence in Construction Awards Program
Event Sponsorship - Company Exposure
Online Job Posting & Bid Notification
Chapter & National Conventions
Industry Tours
ABC Golf Tournaments
Professional Development Workshops
Membership Breakfasts & Forums
Crawfish Boils & Chili Cook Offs
Sporting Clays & Trap Shoots
Member Socials & Mixers

Safety | Training | Education

ABC STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process)
Accredited Quality Contractors Recognition (AQC)
Safety Meeting Outlines Partnership
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training
Fall Protection Competent Person Training
Trench & Excavation Competent Person Training
Confined Space Competent Person Training
CPR, First Aid and AED Training
Craft Training - Discounted for ABC Members
Safety Forums
ABC Accepts Training Requests
Various Lunch & Learns (Employee Drug Testing; Fraud Protection; Psychology & HR Management; Medical Marijuana, Silica Standard; Record Keeping; Infection Control, Heat Stress; Distracted Driving, and more!)

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Political Advocacy

Promote Business Friendly Legislation
Monitor Important Cases Involving Construction
Protect Contractors from Discriminatory, Biased Legislation
Defend Free Enterprise and Open Competition
Participate in Grassroots Lobbying
Involvement in Monthly Legislative Committees
Representation in Little Rock and on Capitol Hill
Free Enterprise Alliance (FEA)
Political Action Committee (PAC)

Learn more by selecting an option under the "Government Affairs" tab.

Young Professionals Groups

Develop & Shape Emerging Leaders
Expand Skills & Advance in Careers
Access to National Resources
Community Service / Philanthropy Projects
Roundtable Discussions with Industry Leaders
Sport/Team Building Events
Various Lunch & Learns (Construction Technology Trends; Reputation Management; Being a Leader Worth Following, and more!)

Learn more about the Young Professionals Groups!

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing nearly 23,000 chapter members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 Chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.