ABC Members enjoy many perks while being a part of the Association. From training and education programs to networking and political advocacy, ABC is the association of choice for commercial and industrial contractors, suppliers and associates. Here are just a few of the membership benefits you will experience as an ABC Member.

MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ABC offers numerous opportunities for members to make valuable business connections and stay ahead of the latest developments in the construction industry. Business Development programs include: • Monthly Membership Meetings & Events • Recognition Programs • Company Certifications • Legal & Business Seminars • Insurance Program • Business Discounts

TRAINING ABC’s award winning training and education programs will ensure that you and your employees are knowledgeable in all aspects of construction. ABC offers the following programs: • Craft Training • Continued Education for Professionals • Safety Classes • Management Education • Scholarship Programs • Individualized Training Programs

POLITICAL ADVOCACY ABC works to ensure that a favorable business environment is upheld and that the rights and freedoms of today’s business professionals are protected. The ABC Political Action Committee (PAC) routinely screens candidates for public office and endorses those whose beliefs align with ABC’s free enterprise philosophy. ABC is well known throughout local, state and national government, often meeting with current office holders to advocate the rights of the construction industry and lobby against legislation which could threaten your right to conduct business freely.

INDUSTRY INFORMATION ABC provides members with topical information about industry issues through award-winning, industry recognized publications, Build Houston Magazine, and Texas Merit Shop Journal. Build Houston Magazine is a bimonthly, local construction publication which discusses issues, trends and news that affect contractors. The magazine is distributed to over 4700 construction professionals in the Greater Houston region, including both ABC Members and Non-Members, and has a readership of over 14,000 (based on readership survey). Texas Merit Shop Journal is a triannual state based publication featuring political and legislative news. It is designed to keep construction professionals abreast of news and issues that can help or harm the free enterprise philosophy. Texas Merit Shop Journal is distributed to every ABC member in Texas.

ABC MEMBER DISCOUNTS
ABC members can take advantage of Business Discounts with ABC’s Business Partners. Employees of member companies can also take advantage of discounts for personal use under the Employee Discounts section.

ABC MERITCHOICE INSURANCE
ABC Merit Choice® is the national insurance agency that is owned and operated by ABC Insurance Trust. We offer a wide array of group Life and Health insurance products and employee benefit services available exclusively to ABC members.

ABC ROOM RENTALS
Our multiple training rooms and state of art meeting rooms are all available to rent! Call the ABC Office for scheduling.

Ready to learn more? Contact Michelle Aseltine at 281-660-0462 for more information.