Chapter Service Area

Associated Builders and Contractors provides construction firms an opportunity to
come together under the banner “Merit Shop.”

ABC Defines Merit Shop

• Merit Shop is a philosophy that values the relationship among the many parties of the construction process.
• Merit Shop has become a time honored concept now in practice over 50 years.
• Merit Shop ideals have proven effective for construction clients, contractors, and employees.

Associated Builders and Contractors is a dynamic growing national member based organization with over 25,000 members nationwide.  In the Ohio Valley Chapter, membership is comprised of general and specialty contractors, suppliers, and associate members.  Through apprenticeship, craft, and safety training and the use of creative management practices, ABC members are prepared to undertake the most complex and challenging construction projects in our area and the country.

Ohio Valley ABC is proud to serve a 35 county area in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky with political, educational, and networking support.

• On-Line Safety Training
• Craft & Apprenticeship Training In 10 Trades
• Management Training
• Networking Opportunities and Events
• A Code of Ethics valued by Owners and Others in the Industry
• Strong Local, State, & National Representation on Industry Issues

ABC Has It All!    ABC Members Get It All!