Associated Builders and Contractors Texas Gulf Coast is a proud chapter of the nation’s fastest-growing merit shop construction trade association. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to advancing the open shop philosophy, supporting local contractors through education, training, and advocacy. Today, from our headquarters in Freeport, we continue to serve and strengthen the industrial construction community across the Texas Gulf Coast.
ABC is the leading voice that promotes and defends the free enterprise within the construction industry and will promote and defend the merit shop philosophy which encourages open competition and a free-enterprise approach to construction based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation.
The vision of ABC is an environment in which people and companies succeed based on free-enterprise principles within the free-market system.
ABC values the highest levels of personal and corporate standards of behavior characterized by responsibility, accountability and integrity, with demonstrated personal and industry professionalism by all participants.
We provide our members a collective voice in the ongoing effort to protect, preserve, and promote fair and open competition.
We foster collaboration through networking events, leadership programs, and community involvement.
We provide training and education programs will assist you in developing your workforce and elevating your company to the next level.
We help members build powerful connections, access valuable insights, and uncover new opportunities to win work and grow their business.
Established in 1989, the Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) began as a simple benchmarking tool for safety standards and has evolved into a leading safety management system. Designed for companies of all sizes and trades, STEP helps improve safety performance across the construction industry. Participating ABC member firms evaluate their safety programs using a detailed questionnaire covering 25 key elements. This process supports the development and continuous improvement of jobsite safety programs, with the ultimate goal of reducing incidents and creating a safer work environment.
Stay informed on the latest economic trends, legal updates, regulatory changes, and industry developments. ABC issues analysis and commentary on economics, policy issues, safety, workforce development, technology, events, awards and more.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 Chapters help 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.
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