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, ABC’s 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. 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 Chapter’s dedicated government affairs team advocates for and against a multitude of legislative policies – at the local, state, and federal levels – for the benefit of merit shop contractors throughout New York State.
STEP Program
ABC’s STEP Safety Management System provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework 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
The construction unemployment rate in New York State rose slightly from 3.5% in May to 3.8% in June, continuing a fairly steady rate since 3.7% in April. “New York has not regained the construction jobs it lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Said ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson. Much of that can be…
ABC Empire Brian Sampson – Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter President In 2021, in the still-closed halls of the Capitol, restricted due to ongoing COVID measures, the Building Trades successfully pushed the Legislature to pass a measure that had strong opposition. This measure mandated prevailing wages for private projects and established a Public…
ABC Empire A recent ABC News investigation has brought to light a disturbing trend in New York’s construction industry: the staging of workplace accidents to fraudulently claim workers’ compensation benefits. These orchestrated incidents not only undermine the integrity of the workers’ compensation system but also impose significant financial burdens on businesses and taxpayers. The ABC…