ABC provides the opportunity to network with other contractors, suppliers, and associates building business opportunities. All members have equal status in the association and have responsibility for planning, voting and chapter leadership.
Monthly meetings with topical and informative speakers are held in Omaha and Lincoln with special meeting called in the Kearney and Norfolk area.
This program, held annually, honors and showcases member's superior construction projects. For pictures of this year's winners, click here.
The annual outing in June offers a great day for networking and making new industry friends. Both golfers and duffers participate and enjoy each others company.
The annual shoot in September offers a great evening for networking and making new industry friends. It doesn't matter if your an expert or just a beginner, you will enjoy this event!
The chapter provides information on all departments of government including affirmative action guidelines, construction contracts, AIA documents, minority contracts, OSHA, city and state regulations.
ABC works diligently to recruit to the construction industry. For more information click here.
The chapter attorney offers a free first call to members for any labor related problems.
The Cornhusker Chapter is the voice for merit shop construction in Nebraska with a registered lobbyist working with the Nebraska Unicameral on issues affecting the industry. ABC National is a well-respected entity on Capitol Hill protecting the rights of the merit shop contractor. Information on legislation affecting your business is available at all times from both sources. In Nebraska, contact Dick Johnson (bookmark).
The National Construction Buyers Service is a computerized list of contractors based on the size of the job and volume of business. Owners can select contractors from members of the association.
The Cornhusker chapter’s political action committee is active in collecting for, and encouraging support of, candidates who believe in the merit shop philosophy. A PAC fund is maintained for state candidates and the committee promotes ABC National’s PAC for federal candidates.
ABC publishes a directory of members listed alphabetically and by trade. This directory is available to owners and other contractors seeking ABC assistance. This alphabetical directory is on-line at National ABC.
The chapter newsletter, the Update keeps the membership current on the industry in Nebraska and around the country. It also provides a way to introduce new members to the rest of the local association.
Special bulletins are faxed when information concerning legislative, legal or regulatory issues demand immediate attention. These bulletins will be posted regularly on this website.
This service is a comprehensive program of property, casualty, liability and workers' compensation insurance with a potential for 15% deviation and dividend. Currently, over 40% of the chapter's contractor members are participating in the program. Most have received dividend checks at the end of the year that more than cover the cost of membership.
For more information, contact Dick at (402) 477-4451.