MEMBERSHIP

The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. depends on feedback from our members for direction and development of effective programs and services.  An active committee structure enables our chapter to create new programs, revise existing programs, and meet the needs of the ever changing industry.  We must all becomeinformed and get involved in order for the association to move ahead.  Listed below are some of the multitues of services available to you, your employees, and you families though ABC.

Chapter Benefits

Plans Room

• Available 24 hours, 7 days a week with authorized key.
• Bi-Weekly Construction Activity Bulletin Report.
• Construction Activity Updates sent out as needed.
  
• Electronic Plans Room open Monday though Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Membership Involvement

• Annual Events
  • Casino Night
  • Golf Tournament
  • Fishing Tournament
  • Skeet and Trap Shoot
• Community Involvement Projects
• Management Education Seminars & Member Training
• General Membership Luncheons
• Monthly Mixers
• Family Fun Events
  
• Standing Committees
• Scholarships Awarded to Local Students

Local, State, and National Involvement

• Legal Services
• Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
• Political Action Committee

Craft Training Center

• Accelerated Craft Training in:
  • Electrical
  • Industrial Painting
  • Instrumentation
  • Pipefitting
  • Scaffolding
  • Welding

• ABC Members Receive a Discount on Training

For more information on the Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend please visit www.ctccb.org.

Contractor's Safety Council

• ABC Members Receive a Discount on Specified Training

For more information on the Contractor's Safety Council of the Coastal Bend please visit www.csccb.org.

National Benefits

Insurance

• Dental Plans
• Health Insurance Plans
• Life Insurance Plans
• Long and Short Term Disability Plans
• Vision Plans

Member Discounts

• Business Credit Cards
• Business Development
• Company Vehicles
• Construction Accounting
• Construction Estimating Software
• Construction Equipment and Parts
• Contract Documents
• Employee Recruitment
• Freight Shipping
• Fuel Purchases
• Mobile Offices and Storage Units
• Next Day Delivery
• Office Supplies, Furniture, and Computers
• OSHA Compliance
• Payroll Services
• Safety Apparel
• Vehicle Fleet Management
• Wide Format Printers
• Work Apparel and Uniforms

Annual Conferences and Conventions

• National Convention
• Regional Conferences
• Construction Education Conference
• Legislative Conference
• Chapter President's Management Conference
• ABC Institute
• Attorneys Conference

For more information on National services please visit www.abc.org.