ALL MEMBER BENEFITS 
Enjoy the Many Benefits Available to ABC Members
As a member of ABC, your company and employees are able to take advantage of exclusive member benefits and valuable resources. You are also part of a national association providing you with benefit packages designed to improve your productivity and bolster your bottom line.


Diverse and Exciting Networking Opportunities

The ABC holds committee meetings and seminars as well as General Membership Meetings in Denver, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. Check out our online calendar of programs and events at www.abcrmc.org.

• Networking Opportunities including Monthly Networking Events, Golf Tournaments, Clay Shoot, Holiday Socials and much more
• Business Development Exchanges (exclusive to ABC subcontractor members)
• FindContractors.com
• Jobsite123.com
• Chapter Member Directory
• National Peer Groups


Awards & Recognition

ABC offers tools to help its members develop business opportunities and promote company achievements and capabilities to other clients at both the local and national level.

• Excellence in Construction Awards (EIC)
• Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• Safety Training and Evaluation Process Awards (STEP)
• Business Leads and Referrals


Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

ABC is a leader in apprenticeship and craft training for merit shop contractors.  ABC is actively involved with Workforce Development through various initiatives including: Construction Industry Training Council (CITC), Annual Construction Career Days, CSU Student Chapter, and more.

• Nationally recognized four-year apprenticeship program (offered through CITC at a reduced cost for members) 
• Workforce Development Committee
• Colorado Construction Career Days  
• CSU Construction Management Student Chapter
• Scholarships
• We provide quality training for your workforce!

 

Safety Training & Resources

• Safety Classes and Training
• Online Environmental, Health & Safety Training
• Safety Committee (Denver & Northern Colorado)
• Chapter Safety Awards & Recognition
• On-line Safety Recall Notices
• National Safety Excellence Awards
• OSHA Books at discounted price
• Safety Consulting and Training (ABC and Complete Safety, LLC have developed a program that helps you save time and money while maximizing the efficiency of your current safety program. It will help alleviate the demands of your safety director or help in the interim during times you might not have a safety director in place.)


Regional and National Conventions

Membership in ABC provides the opportunity to network with construction industry professionals through a variety of national meetings and educational conferences.

• BizCon™
• Excellence in Construction Awards
• Legislative Conference
• EdCon & Expo
• Green Building Symposium
• ABC Institute
• Attorneys Conference
• Region One Conference


Opportunities for Involvement

As a committee member, you can make decisions influencing the construction industry and help shape ABC policies. The committees are where the strongest networking relationships are built, and where significant development occurs.

• Board of Directors
• Committee Involvement
• Business Leadership Development (BLD) Group
• National Committees
• National Peer Groups


Legal Service to Protect Your Business

ABC members have access to the best legal assistance available in the construction industry.  ABC legal services help advance merit shop principles and provide members with practical advice when they need it.

• Legal Counsel (members receive a complementary one time initial consultation from Chapter’s legal council – call for details)
• National Attorney’s Conference
• Construction Legal Rights Foundation (CLRF)
• Legal Resources & Publications


Acclaimed Advocacy & Influence

ABC actively works with all levels of government to represent our member interests and the merit shop construction industry.  Fortune magazine has recognized ABC’s efforts in Washington, D.C., by naming the association one of the “most influential” organizations in the United States.

• Local and National Lobbyists
• Colorado Grassroots Action Center 
• National Grassroots Toolbox
• Grassroots Action Alerts on Pending Legislation
• Issue Advocacy
• Government Affairs Committee
• Legislative News and Updates
• Free Enterprise Alliance (FEA)
• Halt The Assault Website  
• The Truth About PLAs Website
• Legislative Conferences
• State and National Political Action Committees


Business Solutions & Discounts

ABC members can access outstanding discounts on a variety of business-related products and services at considerable savings. From Workers’ Comp to fleet services to wireless - taking advantage of these programs could save your company a significant amount of money.

Local ABC Partners
• Payment Solutions - Credit Card Processing
• ZamRay.com - Construction Classifieds

National Business Partners
• FedEx - Next Day and Ground Delivery 
• General Motors - Company Vehicles
• Enterprise Fleet Management - Vehicle Fleet Management 
• The Blue Book - GC and Sub Directory and Database
• ConcensusDOCS - Contract Documents
• Payroll4Construction.com - Payroll Services
• Verizon Wireless - Mobile Phones and wireless Technology
• Ford - Fleet Vehicles
• The Contractors Plan - Bona Fide Benefit Plans
• Chrysler - Vehicle Discounts
• And much more

 

Industry Leading Education Programs

The ABC provides an array of industry specific education classes taught by leading industry professionals. Topics include management, Construction Quality Management, LEED© Certification, and environmental.

• Business Management Courses
• Construction Quality Management (CQM)
• Human Resources, Legal, Construction Technology and other seminars
• Webinars


Diversity Programs

ABC is committed to supporting industry efforts to overcome the challenges and maximize the opportunities associated with an increasingly diverse workforce and subcontractor/supplier base. ABC’s objective is to help shape an industry that is welcoming to all people—where employees and suppliers are limited only by their own potential, clients’ needs are actively served and shareholders receive value for their investment.

• National Diversity Committee & Programs
• Diversity Assessment Tool
• On-line Diversity Resources
• Chapter Diversity Initiative Grants
• Participation in Local Diversity Advisory Councils including:
     o Denver Public Schools
     o City & County of Denver
     o RTD

 

Current Industry Information

ABC provides a wealth of resources to assist contractors in staying current with the industry-related information they need to make informed business decisions. In addition, ABC provides communications leadership and support by working closely with news media to communicate the industry’s positions to policy makers, owners, educators, and the public on a wide variety of public policy issues.

• Award Winning Quarterly Chapter Magazine – The Merit Builder
• Weekly Electronic Events Update Bulletin
• Monthly Electronic InfoExpress
• ABC National Publication - Construction Executive
• Construction Economic Update
• Construction Industry Backlog Indicator
• ABC Newsline


Green Construction at Work

ABC promotes the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources - energy, water and materials - while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building's lifecycle - design, construction, operation, maintenance and removal.

• On-line Resources for Green Construction
• Green Contractor Certification
• LEED© Certification Training
• Advocacy for Green & Responsible Building
• Guide to Green Practices for ABC Members


Community Outreach

ABC Cares is a national initiative designed to promote and encourage community service projects in the construction industry. Community service has always been a cornerstone of ABC, and each year, ABC chapters and member companies strengthen their communities by serving the needs of others.

• ABC Cares 
• Start Today And Rebuild Together (START) - Relief for Haiti

For more information about membership benefits or to join, contact: 
Brett McCann at 303-832-5812 or bmccann@abcrmc.org.


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