In seeking to affirm and advance our belief in the Free Enterprise system, we, the members of the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc., do hereby enact and acclaim these Principles of Conduct.
These Principles are the standards to which we willingly adhere in the pursuit of fair business and open competition for the betterment of our employees, our companies, and our industry.
As members of this association, we strive to observe, exemplify, and teach the following Principles of Conduct:
Quote only realistic prices and completion dates and perform accordingly
Make all payments promptly within the terms of a contract
Solicit quotations only from firms with which we are willing to do business
Contract fairly with the opportunity for fair profit for all tiers
Establish realistic wage and benefits schedules for our employees commensurate with their ability and their industry so that they may enjoy the dignity to which they are entitled
Protect the opportunity to work and advance for all people regardless of race, creed, color, age, sex, or national origin
Protect the confidentiality and fairness of pricing by never disclosing a received bid to another bidder with the intention of enticing either party to lower its original bid
Actively participate in the training of skilled tradesmen for the betterment of the individual and our industry
Cooperate to the fullest extent we are able with the Owner, Designers, General Contractor, Subcontractors, and Suppliers toward the mutually successful completion of any project
Advance these Principles through example, employee training, self-discipline, and by seeking to do business with those companies and individuals that observe these Principles.