Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the Merit Shop philosophy. It’s members are general contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and associates such as lawyers, accountants, and insurance companies.
The Cornhusker Chapter is the voice for the open shop in Nebraska with councils in Omaha, Lincoln, West Central and Northeast Nebraska.
A Merit Shop contractor is one who bids and wins work based on proven performance and price; who hires and rewards an employee based on his ability and desire to perform; who works with other contractors to deliver the quality product the owner wants within budget and on schedule.
The mission of ABC is to preserve and protect the free enterprise system in the construction industry.
The national association representing over 23,000 member firms was started in 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Cornhusker chapter has been active in Nebraska since 1973 with 240 member companies state wide.