Associated Builders and Contractors
Join a Community Over 23,000 Strong
The Associated Builder and Contractors (ABC) is a leading organization representing Americaโs commercial construction industry and the merit shop philosophy. With more than 23,000 members nationwide and 1,000 members in Michigan alone, ABC has proven itself to be a community of construction leaders working together to connect, protect, grow, and defend the industry.
As a member of ABC Western Michigan Chapter (WMC), you can look forward to enjoying a wide range of benefits.
Industry Events
![A wide angle view of an ABC West Michigan event](https://abcwmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Photo-Jan-17-2024-8-31-31-AM-1024x768.jpg)
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Committees and Peer Groups
Awards and Recognitions
![An ABC West Michigan EIC award winner eccentrically pointing towards the camera and hold their award](https://abcwmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5J9A3334-1024x683.jpg)
![Three electricians working on breaker boxes](https://abcwmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/11-1-1024x633.jpg)
Exclusive Education and Trainings
Advocate for the Industry
![ABC West Michigan event attendees posing in front of Capitol building](https://abcwmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Capitol-1-1024x768.jpg)
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Member Discount Programs
Culture can be contagious. If you look at ABC and the companies that are members, there’s a lot of consistency in that: stewardship, teamwork, innovation, having influence, being leaders.
Nick Nykerk, President of Lakewood Construction
Become a Member
Membership Application - ABC Western Michigan
Tax Information: ABC dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal income tax purposes, but may be partially deductible as a business expense. 20.5% of your 2024 dues are not deductible because they are related to lobbying activities on behalf of ABC’s members.