Welcome to Associated Builders and Contractors of Empire State
We are the Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a leading national construction association dedicated to supporting merit shop contractors. With over 400 members across New York State, our chapter operates from our central office in East Syracuse, as well as branch offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, New York City, and Long Island. We help our members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.
ABC Membership
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.
ABC Empire State Swag Store
Show your pride and rep ABC Empire State in style with our brand‑new online swag store! From hats to hoodies and everything in between, each item is made to order and ships in about 10 days, so you can sport your Empire State chapter gear wherever you go. Order today and wear your ABC Empire State membership with pride!
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Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Program
With apprenticeship requirements on the rise for both public and private work, ABC’s Empire State Chapter is proud to offer a nine-trade, NYSDOL-approved program.
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.
Custom Training
Customized training means ABC will develop an accredited training program and tailor it to exactly meet any members current needs. Â Our education team will meet, one-on-one, with you and your leadership team to understand and evaluate your professional culture and training needs.
Political Advocacy
The Chapter’s dedicated government affairs team advocates for and against a multitude of legislative policies – at the local, state, and federal levels – for the benefit of merit shop contractors throughout New York State.
STEP Program
ABC’s STEP Safety Management System provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework 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.
Wentworth Institute of Technology Partnership
The ABC Empire State Chapter is pleased to partner with Wentworth Institute of Technology to offer non-degree, online courses to our members and not-yet-members. Click below for more information.
ABC in the News
ABC WASHINGTON, March 24-Total nonresidential construction spending was virtually unchanged in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published yesterday by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.245 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending…
ABC Published in Newsday – March 17, 2026. Renewed efforts by the Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties to expand project labor agreements follow a very recognizable pattern: when one of their members loses a bid on a project to a local, qualified competitor, they respond with lawfare. Recently a nonunion…
ABC MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION S.4473 Ramos / A.5000 Bronson  The Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (“ABC”), representing hundreds of merit-shop construction contractors employing hundreds of thousands of workers across New York State, opposes this bill which would create the Labor Law Enforcement Parity Act (LLEPA).  The LLEPA would allow liquidated…