ABC of Western Washington is the premier construction association supporting freedom of economic opportunity through political influence, financial growth, and effective personal and professional growth, led by an involved membership.
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For questions or to find out more about membership in ABC, contact Vice President of Membership,
Wendy Novak (425) 646-8000, (800) 640-7789.
- The Excellence in Construction awards program is an annual competition and recognition program for general and subcontractors.
- Be part of one of ABC's specialty councils: Green Council, ABC's Young Professionals Group or the Framers Council.
- Member-2-Member discount program includes a variety of companies that offer ABC members discounts on their goods and services.
- Listing on the ABC website and in the ABC directory. A company referral service gets your name out to potential clients.
- ABC holds seminars on topics ranging from lien laws and employment law to leadership and project management; if you miss these presentations the ABC resource library has handouts from past seminars, as well as general business forms, for your use anytime.
- ABC is a founding sponsoring association of the Construction Industry Training Council (CITC), a vocational school and state-approved apprenticeship program providing quality training to craft workers.
- ABC has a full time staff person to assist you in enhancing your safety programs. Our Vice President of Safety is available to answer your questions about safety and workers’ comp issues.
- ABC Safety Alliance recognizes companies with strong safety programs and provides benefits with the Department of Labor & Industries.
- Safety seminars and company-specific training is available to all ABC members to ensure you have complete access to necessary training.
- Free subscription to Weekly Safety Meeting Outlines and the ABC Safety Newsline – both available electronically.
- Free rental of safety videos on a variety of topics.
- Retrospective rating program (retro) returning nearly 40% refunds, claims management assistance and free safety training.
- Locally ABC has a PAC focusing on supporting business friendly candidates. The association also has a full-time government affairs coordinator and a team of lobbyists who work on state and local issues.
- ABC staff members serve on the Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee, Apprenticeship RCW/WAC committee, Construction Advisory Committee, Retro Advisory Committee, and the Electrical WAC Technical Advisory Group.
- Nationally, ABC has the largest commercial construction PAC in Washington, D.C.
"I joined ABC principally for the retro benefit. Many years later I find myself on the Board. The benefits to me as a business owner and as validation of our industry as a force in our economy have been far more than I had ever imagined."
ABC Gets You Business
ABC Trains Your Workforce
ABC Educates Your Managers and Supervisors
ABC Keeps the Government Off Your Back
ABC Handles Your Labor Problems
ABC Saves Your Business Money
ABC Provides Better Insurance
ABC Helps You Network
ABC Recognizes Your Work
ABC Keeps You Informed