Membership Benefits
at a Glance

ABC delivers value across four core pillars — business development, education, safety, and advocacy.

Member Benefits Overview

Four Pillars of ABC Value

Business Development & Networking
  • Contractor Referral Program
  • Meet The General events
  • Monthly networking events
  • Excellence in Construction Awards
  • Sponsorship & advertising opportunities
  • Industry conferences & leadership events
  • Member Directory exposure
Education & Workforce Development
  • Registered Apprenticeship Programs
  • Blueprint Reading Courses
  • Crew Leader & Critical Skills training
  • Prevailing Wage & compliance seminars
  • Legal seminars (lien law, wage compliance)
  • Leadership Development Program
  • ABC National webinars
  • Student Chapters
  • Project Build MN
Safety & Risk Management
  • ABC STEP Health and Safety Management System
  • SPECS Safety Partnership
  • Safety Peer Group
  • Customizable safety resources
  • Safety training programs
  • Free labor attorney consultation
  • ND members: up to 5% WSI premium discount (Gold/Platinum STEP)
Advocacy & Government Affairs
  • St. Paul, MN representation
  • Bismarck, ND representation
  • Washington, D.C. advocacy
  • Legislative alerts & action
  • Merit shop protection
  • Open competition advocacy

ABC protects open competition and the merit shop philosophy at every level of government.

Detailed Benefits

What's Included in Your Membership

Business Development & Networking
Grow your book of business
  • Contractor Referral Program connecting you with GCs and owners
  • Meet The General — direct access to general contractors
  • Monthly networking events across Minnesota and North Dakota
  • Excellence in Construction Awards — recognizing project excellence
  • Sponsorship & advertising opportunities for brand visibility
  • Industry conferences & leadership events
  • Member Directory — searchable exposure to the full membership
Education & Workforce Development
Train the team that builds your future
  • Registered Apprenticeship Programs (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC & more)
  • Blueprint Reading Courses
  • Crew Leader & Critical Skills training
  • Prevailing Wage & compliance seminars
  • Legal seminars — lien law, wage compliance, business risks
  • Leadership Development Program
  • ABC National webinars, Student Chapters, Project Build MN
Safety & Risk Management
Protect your people and your profits
  • ABC STEP Health and Safety Management System
  • SPECS Safety Partnership
  • Safety Peer Group for shared best practices
  • Customizable safety resources for your jobsite
  • Safety training programs — OSHA, Competent Person, CPR & more
  • Free labor attorney consultation
  • ND Members: Up to 5% WSI premium discount at Gold or Platinum STEP
Advocacy & Government Affairs
Your voice in the halls of government
  • Representation in St. Paul, Bismarck, and Washington D.C.
  • Legislative alerts when member action is needed
  • Scorecard tracking of elected officials' voting records
  • Day at the Capitol events in both MN and ND
  • Legislator visits and direct engagement opportunities
  • Protection of open competition and merit shop principles

Become a Member

Join a community that strengthens your company and your industry.

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