MEMBER BENEFITS 

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
  • 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

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 Director of the Mass. Division of Apprentice Training (DAT)

Education Opportunities

  • 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


      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, Training, and Evaluation Program (STEP)

      Public Relations

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

      Business/Social

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

       

        For more information call 781-273-0123 or (413)-733-0123


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