Associated Builders & Contractors is a family of contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals seeking to promote and improve the image of construction and address the many issues facing the industry.
The Carolinas Chapter together with 23,500 member firms nationally promote equality amongst construction managers, general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals. With one voice our members seek to improve the construction industry as a whole.
Associated Builders & Contractors was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1950 to promote the "merit shop" and the free market system as it relates to the construction industry. Additionally, ABC promotes the "fairness factor", by which all members are seen as being equal. All businesses, from general contractors to suppliers, and sub-contractors to industry professionals, have a voice and vote. This is something that is not found in any other construction association.
ABC chartered the Carolinas chapter in 1998.
Contact: Doug Carlson (704) 367-1331
Charlotte, NC - The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC) was honored with the highest level of membership achievement, receiving both the Mullan Award and the Triple Crown Award. At the ABC Nationsl convention in Nashville, TN. ABCC was recognized as one of the highest achieving chapters in the country. "We are honored to receive these awards on behalf of a growing membership in the Carolinas," says Doug Carlson, ABCC President & CEO. "Members join ABCC to be a part of an association whose primary goal is to help the industry through educational training and working together to achieve objectives to further the construction trades."
The Mullan Award was presented to the ABCC for superior membership growth. The ABCC won their division, competing against other like-sized chapters around the country. The Mullan Award is the most prestigious award a chapter can receive. The Award is named for ABC's founder and first Chairman, Charles Mullan who founded ABC in 1950 in response to pressure from labor unions.
The Triple Crown Award was presented to ABCC for exceptional membership growth in three different categories; reaching membership growth of at least 5%, reaching membership goal and reaching membership growth of dues dollars by at least 10%.