Membership
Dedicated to Building Safer, Stronger, and More Successful Construction Businesses
Where Merit Shop Construction Thrives
Supporting Contractors With Training, Advocacy, and Resources That Drive Long-Term Success
ABC Ohio Valley is helping shape the future of construction by supporting businesses, developing skilled professionals, and strengthening the communities we serve throughout the region. As part of the nation’s leading merit shop construction association, we promote open competition and free enterprise, ensuring projects are awarded based on qualifications, safety, and value.
Backed by a strong national network of member firms and local leadership, ABC Ohio Valley delivers far more than representation. We provide workforce development, safety education, professional training, and effective advocacy that protect merit shop principles and support sustainable industry growth. By connecting contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction professionals, we foster an environment where innovation thrives, companies succeed, and careers are built for the long term across the Ohio Valley.
Building the Industry Together: The Power of ABC Membership
Connecting People, Projects, and Progress Across the Ohio Valley
Joining ABC Ohio Valley is about more than membership. It represents a shared commitment to strengthening the construction industry across our region. We help professionals succeed by encouraging collaboration, supporting fair and open competition, and advancing solutions that create lasting progress throughout the industry.
As the Ohio Valley’s leading merit shop construction association, ABC Ohio Valley promotes innovation, accountability, and the belief that success is earned through skill, performance, and professionalism. Our network brings together contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners to support projects built on teamwork and shared values.
Membership is an investment not only in your company, but in the future of construction. By joining ABC Ohio Valley, you become part of a community focused on raising standards, expanding opportunity, and building an industry defined by integrity, excellence, and long-term impact.
Unlocking Opportunities with ABC
Join a network of companies striving to be the best the construction industry has to offer
Business Development
Education & Training
Member Discounts
Politics & Policy
Networking
Insurance Programs
Developing Tomorrow’s Construction Leaders
A strong business needs strong leaders. Next Gen connects and empowers the next generation of leaders within the construction industry.
A strong business depends on strong leadership, and Next Gen is designed to support the next generation of construction industry leaders. Next Gen connects motivated young professionals who are preparing to step into leadership roles by providing opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build meaningful industry relationships.
Through engaging events, educational experiences, and peer-to-peer connections, Next Gen helps members strengthen their skills, expand their networks, and gain a deeper understanding of the construction industry. The relationships built through Next Gen support individual career growth while helping companies prepare for long-term success.
ABC Ohio Valley’s award-winning TOOLS program inspires local students to explore careers in construction through hands-on experiences and real-world exposure to the industry. Recognized nationally with the CURT Workforce Development Award, TOOLS has quickly become a model program for developing the next generation of construction professionals.
ABC Ohio Valley’s national award-winning TOOLS program offers members access to a new pipeline of skilled trades talent.
What does the TOOLS program do?
- Identify students interested in skilled trades careers
- Organize skilled trades events, mentorships, & teacher advisory opportunities
- Connect contractors to schools
- Provide scholarships, tools, and other resources to help graduating students get hired
- Provide students of all ages with exposure to careers in construction through community outreach
Discount Programs
As a member of ABC, your business and its employees will have access to exclusive discounts across a wide variety of goods and services.
Annual Events
ABC Ohio Valley’s Annual Events bring the construction community together through networking, education, recognition, and workforce-focused experiences that support professional growth and industry engagement.
