What are the 6 Pillars?

1. Workforce Development
​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 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