About Us

The Voice of the Merit Shop


 

Vision
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington is the premier construction association supporting freedom of economic opportunity through political influence, financial growth, and effective personal and professional growth, led by an involved membership.
 

Mission
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington advances the principles of free enterprise and merit in the construction industry and provides members, their employees and the construction industry with opportunities to succeed by promoting safe, quality, sustainable construction.

 

Value Proposition
Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which we work.

 

Core Purpose
The core purpose of ABC is to advance and defend the principles of the merit shop in the construction industry and to provide members and their employees with an opportunity to succeed.

 

Core Values
ABC values economic freedom within a free market economy, with open and fair competition and diverse participants constantly striving to achieve the highest levels of personal and company performance. ABC values the highest levels of personal and corporate standards of behavior characterized by responsibility and integrity, with demonstrated personal and industry professionalism by all participants. 


ABC of Western Washington Three Uniques™

  • Family Feel - ABC of WW Members experience a welcoming family feel among ABC Staff and Member. Members are always open to helping each other and it’s easy to build lasting relationships.
  • Merit Shop Focus - Associated Builders & Contractors is the only National Trade Association focused specifically on representing the needs and best interests of open shop contractors.
  • Member Driven - ABC of WW is member driven and is responsive to member needs. We aim to offer evolving resources to meet the ever changing needs of our members. When our members need something, we take action.