Associated Builders and Contractors

About Associated Builders and Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950, representing over 23,000 members across 67 chapters. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC supports its members in developing people, winning work, and delivering projects safely, ethically, and profitably to benefit the communities they serve. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, ABC continues to advocate for its members and shape the construction industry.

Products & Services

Membership Services:Offers membership programs with benefits like business and employee discounts, access to awards and recognition, and networking through peer groups and national connections.

Workforce Development:Provides construction education, craft training, apprenticeships, and competitions like the National Craft Championships to develop skilled workers.

Safety Programs:Includes safety training, STEP Safety Management System, and resources for emergency preparedness to ensure workplace safety.

Tech Marketplace:A platform connecting members with technology solutions for construction management, cybersecurity, and field operations through partnerships with tech providers.

Insurance and Benefits:Offers insurance trust services, group benefits, retirement plans, and prevailing wage support for members and their employees.

Events and Training:Hosts events like the ABC Convention, Leadership Institute, and webinars through the ABC Academy for professional development and networking.

Advocacy and Policy:Represents member interests on issues like Project Labor Agreements, labor policies, and regulatory matters through initiatives like the ABC PAC and Action App.

Specialties

Merit Shop Philosophy Workforce Development Safety Management Construction Technology Advocacy and Policy Insurance and Benefits

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Funding Round T: - FT: N/A	A: 1600000000 MR: - FA: 1.6 billion FAN: 1600000000	D: 2024-06-24 FD: 2024-06-24	-
2	RT: Member Investment T: - FT: Member Investment	A: 1500000000 MR: - FA: $1.5 billion FAN: 1500000000	D: 2023-07-10 FD: 2023-07-10	1 investors

Funding Round Latest

2024-06-24

$1.6B

Member Investment 2023-07-10

$1.5B

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Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

L

Leiloni Hayward

Senior Manager of Leadership and Governance

D

David Pugh

Chair of the Board of Directors

T

Thomas "Murph" Murphy

Chair-Elect

B

Buddy Henley

Immediate Past Chair

R

Robert C. "Buddy" Henley

Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors

J

Jim Ellis

Midwest region vice chair

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