Marketing/Business Development

• Multiple monthly networking opportunities: Breakfast/Dinner events, committee participation, seminars
• Contractor Computer Referral Service: Local and National www.findcontractors.com
• ABC Marketplace – market your business to other ABC members at events
• Monthly E-newsletter
• Owner/client marketing
• ABC Business Partner Discounts
• ABC Virtual Plan Room
• Accredited Quality Contractor Program
• Local and State Directory/Users Guide 

Legislative/Political Access

• Professional lobbyists on Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill
• Representation on government boards and commissions, including State Apprenticeship Council
• Active political organization with local and national Political Action Committees
• Labor/Legal Assistance
• ABC Labor Counsel available exclusively to members
• ABC General Counsel available exclusively to members
• Free consultation with ABC Labor Counsel for each labor incident
• Comprehensive " Know Your Legal Rights and Obligations" Manual
• Dual Gate Signs available
• Labor Relations Jobsite Handbook

• Registered Apprenticeship Assistance
• Prevailing Wage Assistance
• Regulatory/Licensure Compliance Assistance
• Diversity Programs and Assistance
• Workforce Development Consultations
• On-staff expert, John Rich, former MA Apprentice Training Director

• The Gould Construction Institute (GCI), the training affiliate of ABC is fully licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education
• GCI Training Programs and Seminars:        
  • Trade Specific Classes both classroom and correspondence
  • Career Development, including an Introduction to Construction Management in Partnership with Wentworth Institute of Technology, Crew Leader and Plan Reading
  • License Preparation for LEED AP Certification, all Hoisting Licenses and Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s Exam
  • Safety Programs dealing with all areas of construction site safety, for example OSHA 10, CPR, Arc Flash, New Excavation Regulations and many more.
  • GCI can arrange custom training programs at your facility or at locations throughout Massachusetts

Insurance Programs

• ABC Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Group (SIG)
• ABC's Merit Choice Insurance:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental/Vison Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability

Safety

• Safety Partnership with Applegate Associates professional safety consultants
• OSHA Alliance: Provides ABC members with information, guidance and access to training resources that help members protect employees' health and safety
• OSHA 10 Hour Programs & assistance with OSHA compliance
• Safety Awards Program (STEP)

• Media Contact
• News Releases
• Chapter Construction Awards of Excellence
• National ABC Construction Awards of Excellence
• ABC National Publications
• Accredited Quality Contractors Program

• Area Meetings
• National Convention
• Regional Conference
• Social Activities
• Annual Golf Tournament
• Meet General Contractor and Subcontractor Companies