Associated Builders and Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors
Founded 1950
Type Trade Association
Focus Construction Industry
Location
Area served
United States United States
Website ABC.org

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national U.S. trade association representing the non-union construction industry. ABC is association of 70 chapters with 21,000 commercial contractors and construction-related firms among its members.[1] The association was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1950 to advocate "for free enterprise and open competition in the U.S. construction industry."[2] ABC's strategic partners are Maxwell Systems, specializing in construction software,[3] and CNA, specializing in insurance for the construction industry.

Their positions regarding the Davis-Bacon Act and Project Labor Agreements often pit them in political battles against labor unions from the building trades.[4]

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.[5] The group also ranks among the 50 largest trade associations in the nation according to Washington Business Journal.[6] However, the entirety of donations from their Associated Builders and Contractors Political Action Committee go to Republican candidates who support legislation reducing laborer benefits and eliminating labor unions[7].

ABC endorsed Governor Mitt Romney during the 2012 Republican primary after the candidate addressed its national board, and backed him in his general election race against President Barack Obama.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About ABC". Associated Builders and Contractors. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  2. ↑ "ABC History". Associated Builders and Contractors. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  3. ↑ "ABC Strategic Partnership - Maxwell Systems". Maxwell Systems, Inc. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  4. ↑ Bogardus, Kevin (31 May 2012). "Unions go after construction trade group". The Hill.
  5. ↑ "Associated Builders & Contractors: Summary". Center for Responsive Politics. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Associations By Revenue". Washington Business Journal: 31. October 12–18, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Associated Builders & Contractors - OpenSecrets". Center for Responsive Politics. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
  8. ↑ Blair, Scott (23 February 2012). "ABC Endorses Romney Following Raucus Speech in Phoenix". Engineering News-Record.
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