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Welcome to Associated Builders and Contractors of Empire State

We are the Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction association devoted to merit shop contractors. The Empire State Chapter serves over 400 members throughout New York State from our central office in East Syracuse, and from branch offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, New York City and Long Island.

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Membership is available to general contractors, subcontractors, associates, and suppliers.
Founded on the merit shop philosophy, Associated Builders and Contractors helps its members develop people, win work, and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. From best-in-class safety programs to discounts with leading vendors, ABC has the solutions for merit-shop companies nationwide.

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Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Program

With apprenticeship requirements on the rise for both public and private work, ABCā€™s Empire State Chapter is proud to offer a nine-trade, NYSDOL-approved program.

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Professional Services Committee

This valuable, member-created resource hosts meetings and informational webinars while also acting as a referral service that links contractors with professionals in a number of industries to aid with critical issues.

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Custom Training

Customized training means ABC will develop an accredited training program and tailor it to exactly meet any members current needs. Ā Our education team will meet, one-on-one, with you and your leadership team to understand and evaluate your professional culture and training needs.

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Political Advocacy

The Chapterā€™s dedicated government affairs team advocates for and against a multitude of legislative policies ā€“ at the local, state, and federal levels ā€“ for the benefit of merit shop contractors throughout New York State.

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STEP Program

ABCā€™s STEP Safety Management System provides contractors and suppliers with aĀ robust, no-cost frameworkĀ for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry.

The self-assessment tool helps participants identify real opportunities for scalable growth in their safety programs to lower their total recordable incident rates.

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Bad News: Construction Input Prices Increase 1.4% in February, Says ABC

March 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 14-Construction input prices increased 1.4% in February compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.3% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.5% higher than a year ago,…

Queens Assemblymember David Weprin sponsors bill that would make staged construction accidents a Class E felony

March 13, 2024

By Athena Dawson QNS: Queens News, Sports, Entertainment & Community On Tuesday, Mar. 5, Queens Assemblymember David Weprin (D-24), held a press conference in Albany to announce his sponsorship of a new bill that would make staged construction accidents a Class E felony. The bill aims to combat what he describes as a disturbing rise…

Sampson Speaks at Presser Supporting Penalties for Staging Construction Site Accident

March 4, 2024

At a press conference at the New York State Capitol last Tuesday, ABC Empire State Chapter President Brian Sampson spoke in support of legislation aimed at fighting workers’ compensation fraud in New York. The legislation (S.8413/ A898) sponsored by Senator Breslin and Assemblyman Weprin in their respective houses would establish staging a construction site accident…

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