Welcome to Associated Builders and Contractors of Empire State
We are the Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a leading national construction association dedicated to supporting merit shop contractors. With over 400 members across New York State, our chapter operates from our central office in East Syracuse, as well as branch offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, New York City, and Long Island. We help our members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.
ABC Membership
Membership is available to general contractors, subcontractors, associates, and suppliers.
Founded on the merit shop philosophy, Associated Builders and Contractors helps its members develop people, win work, and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. From best-in-class safety programs to discounts with leading vendors, ABC has the solutions for merit-shop companies nationwide.
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Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Program
With apprenticeship requirements on the rise for both public and private work, ABCās Empire State Chapter is proud to offer a nine-trade, NYSDOL-approved program.
Professional Services Committee
This valuable, member-created resource hosts meetings and informational webinars while also acting as a referral service that links contractors with professionals in a number of industries to aid with critical issues.
Custom Training
Customized training means ABC will develop an accredited training program and tailor it to exactly meet any members current needs. Ā Our education team will meet, one-on-one, with you and your leadership team to understand and evaluate your professional culture and training needs.
Political Advocacy
The Chapterās dedicated government affairs team advocates for and against a multitude of legislative policies ā at the local, state, and federal levels ā for the benefit of merit shop contractors throughout New York State.
STEP Program
ABCās STEP Safety Management System provides contractors and suppliers with aĀ robust, no-cost frameworkĀ for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry.
The self-assessment tool helps participants identify real opportunities for scalable growth in their safety programs to lower their total recordable incident rates.

ABC in the News
ABC Empire New York’s lawmakers must act now by passing S.5931 / A.6359 to delay the implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck Rule. While we fully support the long-term goal of reducing emissions and promoting cleaner technologies, the hard truth is this: New York simply does not have the infrastructure in place to support an…
ABC Empire Proposed legislation (S.1672/A.756) mandating Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) onĀ LongĀ IslandĀ school construction would increase costs and hinder critical upgrades to our classrooms. A PLA dictates who a contractor can hire-typically requiring that 3 out of 4 workers come from union halls. But 80% ofĀ LongĀ Island’s construction workforce is nonunion, meaning most local workers would be shut…
ABC Empire Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement applauding President Donald Trump’sĀ recent executive orderĀ rescinding harmful Biden administration executive actions that needlessly increased costs, restricted competition, exacerbated construction’s labor shortage and delayed taxpayer-funded construction of critical infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy projects. “President Trump’s elimination of President Joe Biden’s failed policies is a…