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
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7-The construction industry had just 276,000 job openings on the last day of November 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively…
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced that the association will turn 75 on June 1, 2025. To commemorate the milestone, ABC and its members will gather at several commemorative events, beginning with ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas. “For 75 years, members of Associated Builders and Contractors have built the places where communities across the…
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its 10th annual Merit Shop Scorecard, and New York has once again found itself languishing at the bottom, ranking 50th out of 51. The state’s consistent failure to foster a healthy construction environment has earned it a resounding F grade. This ranking is based on a series of state laws, policies,…