JOIN ABC 
ABC Means Business

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.

Fill out an online membership application here.
Download a (.pdf) membership application here

Learn more about the cost saving benefits of ABC - click here to find out how you can become an ABC member for free!

For questions or to find out more about membership in ABC, contact Vice President of Membership, Wendy Novak (425) 646-8000, (800) 640-7789.

Business development tools – grow your company

  • 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.

 


Management education –enhance your professional expertise

  • 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.

 


Craft and apprenticeship programs – train your employees


  • 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.


Safety programs – improve your company’s performance


  • 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.

 


Government affairs resources – make your political voice heard
  • 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.

Testimonials



"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."Doug Ostergaard, North Star Electric, Inc.


"As a member of Associated Builders and Contractors; I am in the company of America's best Builders and Contractors. I have access to all trades, in all states of the Union. I can discuss my business with other professionals in the industry. Even though we may be competitors, we all realize the benefits of working together for a common cause: supporting the Merit Shop philosophy we believe in."
Dan Keithly, Keithly Electric Co.


Top 10 Reasons to Join ABC

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

Sponsors
Employer Resources Northwest

Employer Resources Northwest

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLC

Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLC

The Blue Book of Building & Construction

The Blue Book of Building & Construction

CHG Building Systems, Inc.

CHG Building Systems, Inc.

Enterprise Fleet Management

Enterprise Fleet Management


High Country Contractors

High Country Contractors

United Systems Mechanical, LLC

United Systems Mechanical, LLC

HUB International NW, LLC

HUB International NW, LLC

McGraw Hill Construction Publications

McGraw Hill Construction Publications