Services and Programs
 Member Resource Guide
Legislative Awareness & Government Relations
ABC focuses on issues affecting the commercial construction industry. Our members take pride in the fact that we are recognized as one of the top politically influential organizations in the country. We also keep members aware of new legislation and regulatory activity on a national, state and local level.
◊ ABC national and local newsletter keeps you informed!
◊ Full time lobbyist in Tallahassee, Florida and Washington, D.C.
◊ Chapter Political Action Committee
Training and Education
ABC is committed to developing a safe workplace and high-performance workforce through quality education and training with comprehensive safety and health programs. Numerous training opportunities are provided. Courses, ranging from management to safety to craft skills are offered regularly. Continuing education is paramount to our members’ success.
◊ Management, supervisory and support staff training
◊ Financial and legal seminars
◊ Continuing Education Units (CEU) approved seminars
◊ Training manuals and code books
◊ Safety training: includes CPR, First Aid, OSHA 10, fall protection, OSHA recordkeeping and more …..
Business Development
The opportunity exists for members to network and develop contacts to grow their businesses through monthly social events, meetings, golf outings and recreational events. The chapter also sponsors a member construction expo in the fall.
◊ Monthly Member Receptions
◊ Business Development Breakfast and Luncheons
◊ CEO Receptions (A joint venture with American Insitute of Architects)
◊ Golf Tournaments and much more ……
Awards
◊ Excellence in Construction Awards (EIC)
EIC competition annually recognizes outstanding projects built by member contractors and subcontractors. Such recognition raises community and industry awareness of the quality and craftmanship produced by merit shop contractors and their employees. EIC offers the opportunity to recognizes architects and developer/owners. Orlando Business Journal, with an estimated circulation of 50,000, also inserts the EIC magaize in their publication.
◊ Safety Awards
◊ Education Awards
Advertising
As an ABC member, you have the opportunity to advertise in one of the areas most recognized industry magazines, Building Central Florida (BCF). BCF, is produced by the Central Florida Chapter and posts construction news, member profiles/highlights legislative information, safety articles, and Federal compliance updates.
◊ Annual Membership Directory
Additional Benefits
◊ Jobsite poster package /Jobsite Signs (3 ft by 2 ft. Comply with Florida Law 810.09 (c)
◊ Chapter labor attorney available for consultation
◊ Legal defense fund
◊ General Motor / ABC Partnership |
