HELPING MEMBERS BUILD THEIR COMPANIES,
AND BUILD A BETTER INDUSTRY

Political and Legislative Watchdog 

Protecting Fair and Open Competition, and Free Enterprise in Construction

Political representation at local, state and national levels. Government Affairs directors meet with lawmakers to discuss merit shop issues, and help candidates who are in alignment with ABC's merit shop philosophy be elected in city, county, state and federal races. Staff, full-time lobbyists and members who sit on the Legislative Committee review legislative issues, laws and regulations - with emphasis on new bills being introduced. Funds committed to support legislators, precedent-setting legislations and legal cases.

 Workforce Development

Training Your Employees to Work Better for You

State-registered and college-accredited apprentice and advanced craft training programs are offered in a state-of-the-art training academy. Students divide their time between classroom and hands-on lab settings. Apprenticeship/Training programs are offered in Electrical, Sheet Metal, Plumbing, Pipefitting and Electronic Systems Technician, as well as HVAC Service Tech programs. 

$$$ Joining ABC saves you valuable money by giving you the opportunity to pay apprentices a percentage of the journeyman wage so that they can get on-the-job-training. 
You get a lower payroll cost, reduced TAXES, and other rates and fees at a lower rate.  $$$   

 Journeyman and Management Education 

Providing Management Tools For Business Owners

Some of the classes offered include Prevailing Wage Law, Claims and Change Orders, Foreman/Supervisor Training, Construction Law, The Bullet-Proof Manager, Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace, COSS 40-hour Construction Safety Management, Union Avoidance, and the list goes on! See the ABC Training Calendar for current class offerings.

Health and Welfare

Providing Health Care and Savings for Companies

Competitive health insurance programs, qualified pension programs and bonafide prevailing wage products all aimed at providing quality benefits for your employees while producing savings while utilizing your fringe dollars.

 Safety Programs

Proactive and progressive safety education helps our members reduce construction-related accidents and comply with industry regulations. The Safety Training and Evaluation Program (STEP) is also a key part of ABC's Safety Program. 
 

 Legal Assistance

Protecting the Rights of Merit Shop Contractors

Chapter attorney and local legal counsel resources. Legal workshops focused on construction, union avoidance and labor-law issues. Construction Legal Rights Foundation funds precedent-setting cases.

Business Development and Marketing

Networking with Industry Professionals

Committees and Trade Councils provide opportunities to help govern the association's activities. Regular membership events including golf tournaments, trap and skeet shoot, mixers, apprenticeship graduation, membership meeting, recognition and award programs, winter conference, leadership / legislative / educational conferences, regional and national conventions, political fundraisers, and more! All events allow for opportunities to promote your company to key industry executives and business owners.

 Tools to Keep You Informed

Listings are available in the state directory, the ABC National Website, our Chapter Website;  Construction Executive magazine, ABC Newsline and the chapter's monthly electronic newsletter, The Voice of Merit Shop Construction .  ABC National also maintains a Contractor Referral Service and a catalog of resources and services.

 Showcase Member Activities

Taking Pride In The Work Of Its Members

ABC recognizes member accomplishments each year through Excellence in Construction, STEP, Accredited Quality Contractor and other recognition and awards programs.

Contact us at the San Diego Chapter for further details on how ABC San Diego can work for you!
 
Click here for a membership application!