We protect your right to open competition and we champion free enterprise.
- We are the voice of the merit shop and we accept the responsibility for ensuring your voice is heard.
- Our National and Maine PACs, along with the Free Enterprise Alliance, focus on supporting candidates who believe in free enterprise and the tenants of our merit shop philosophy.
- Our government affairs staff lobbies to keep projects competitive and open to all.
We help you deliver quality work safely.
- The educational programs through ABC Maine, are developed and taught by experts with real industry experience, raising the talent level of our member firms.
- Our Apprenticeship Program helps your company build a continuous pipeline of skilled workers and strengthens your employer brand.
- Our OSHA-recognized Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) establishes a foundation for entering the public works arena, lowers your mod rating and insurance premiums and ensures your workers’ on-the-job health and productivity.
We help you win work and we want you to succeed and be profitable.
- Our network of Maine chapter member firms is over 180 strong and 22,000 across the country, expanding your network.
- Our events and networking opportunities connect you with the people you need to know in the industry.
- Our social media strategy provides exposure for our members.
- Our connected staff helps you expand your contacts and referral list.
- Our national business partners provide exclusive member discounts and services, allowing you to run your business efficiently and productively.
- Our health trust’s highly competitive, low-rate life, medical and dental insurance programs help you attract and retain talented employees.
- Our professional staff is only an email or a phone call away to answer questions and solve problems so that you can do what you do best … build Maine.
Workforce Development
Apprenticeship Programs:
Building Construction Craft Laborer
Construction Craft Laborer Level 1
Networking Events
National Conferences
Social Activities and Events
Annual Golf Tournament
Member Get-A-Ways
Merit Shop Series
Safety
Safety Training Evaluation Process (S.T.E.P.) Safety Classes and Training
Toolbox Talks
Education
Employment Policies & Law
Legal Webinars
Young Professionals Program
Political Advocacy
ABC Action App Issues
Letters + Testimony to State Agencies
Legislative Updates
Grass Roots Actions Chapter Government Affairs Committee
Discount Programs
Mobile Phones
Fleet Vehicles
Fuel Discounts
Drug + Background Screening
Shipping Services
Benefit Plans
Uniforms
Contract Documents
Business Development
Online Membership Directory
National ABC Construction Awards of Excellence
Chapter News Updates
ABC National Publications