Associated Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington

About

Providing Networking, Education, Political Advocacy, and Service to the metro Washington commercial construction industry.

Story

Established in 1958, ABC of Metro Washington is one of 75 chapters in a nationwide federation of more than 23,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with nearly two million employees. Locally, ABC of Metro Washington is more than 500 member companies strong.

ABC members are dedicated to free enterprise, open competition, and the merit shop philosophy. They are the builders of schools, hospitals, government buildings, recreational facilities, commercial centers, industrial plants, bridges, roads, museums, churches, and more.

Merit Shop is a way of doing business in which companies reward employees based on performance and encourage them to reach their highest level of achievement, and in which contracts are awarded based on safety, quality and value, regardless of labor affiliation.

Mission

To protect and enhance the free enterprise system within the construction industry. To speak for the industry to the public and to equip the members through comprehensive training programs to succeed in a challenging marketplace.