What are the 6 Pillars?

1. Workforce Development

• ​Find current workers ready to step onto your job site
• Find future workers through career tech and traditional high schools,  scholarships
• ​Reduce turnover through crew leadership and mentoring​​​

​2. Training

• Custom skilled trades education programs and registered apprenticeship
• Professional development programs to retain your finest employees
• Funding options to save money or get training for Free
• Custom Training, Classroom Training (Mid America OSHA), Online Training, Apprenticeship, STEP, Project Management

​​3. World Class Safety

• ABC has partnered with Mid-America OSHA Education Center to bring our members World Class Safety Training
• ABC Safety Peer Groups and Annual Conference share updates and best practices -- reducing or eliminating injuries and illnesses
• ABC Safety programs and services: Safety Inspections/Audits, Toolbox Talks, STEP, OSHA Challenge, Safe and Healthy Construction, Drug Free Workplace

​4. Communication

• ABC offers products and services that allow members to establish a strong communication network between their field personnel and office. With efficient knowledge sharing across all crews, users will save time, increase work quality, and empower their workforce to stay safe.
• ABC fosters communication between members enabling General and Prime Contractors to more easily find quality Subcontractors/Owners/Developers; Subcontractors to connect with General/ Contractors.
• ABC enables access to vetted professionals: 
  • Attorneys that understand construction and labor law
  • HR professionals to help with hiring, firing, benefits, and staying compliant
  • Insurance professionals to help with bonding and mitigating risk
  • Technology professionals to help with estimating, payroll, job costing, etc.

​5. Marketing

• ABC helps members strengthen business connections, raise their company profile, and WIN new business
• ABC helps members enhance their brand and reputation, attracting more positive attention
• ABC exclusive Professional Development and Peer Groups improve sales techniques and how to use of proven marketing techniques to improve profit margins.
• Events, Social Media, Press Releases

​6. Advocacy

• ABC is the largest and most widely recognized construction trade association, acting exclusively for the merit shop. As a member, your voice is heard in local, state and federal government
• ABC employs full-time legislative staff AND contract lobbyists to protect your rights, keeping markets free and open
• ABC works with developers on best practices to create bidding opportunities and worksite rules that benefit all contractors and the industry.
• Issues and Endorsements