Marketing/Business Development
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
Workforce Development, Standards and Compliance
- 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
- 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)
For more information, contact ABC Vice President/Director of Membership
Jim Abbott or call
781-273-0123 or
(413)-733-0123