Membership

Dedicated to Building Safer, Stronger, and More Successful Construction Businesses

Member-Driven. Industry-Focused.

Strengthening Commercial Construction Since 1962

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter is the premier construction association and provides its members networking, education, political advocacy, and service opportunities.

The association has facilities in Philadelphia, Suburban Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. Formed in 1962, The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter is an association created by contractors for the betterment of the entire construction industry.

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter members are general contractors, specialty contractors, material suppliers, and industry professionals who have joined together to improve the region’s commercial construction industry and support merit shop construction.

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Your Regional Construction Partner

How to Join

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania is here to serve your company, your employees and the communities in which you live, work and play.

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania serves the construction industry and the communities in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Montgomery, Monroe, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Counties.

Through membership, contractors gain access to industry connections, training, advocacy and resources that help their businesses grow and compete.

If you have additional questions regarding membership with ABC Eastern Pennsylvania, please contact us.

Unlocking Opportunities with ABC

Join a network of companies striving to be the best the construction industry has to offer

Benefits & Services

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania members gain access to committee involvement, networking opportunities, member discounts, and legal guidance that help them stay connected, informed, and competitive.

Building Your Business

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania helps members build their businesses through networking events, local and national referral opportunities, the annual membership directory, and recognition through the Excellence in Construction Awards.

Career Development

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania helps workers advance through apprenticeship programs, craft training, industry certifications, career development, legal seminars and professional development opportunities that build skills for every stage of a construction career.

Advocacy

ABC works at the local, state and federal levels to represent members, support fair competition and strengthen the merit shop construction industry. As a respected industry voice, ABC helps influence policies that affect contractors, workers and the future of construction.

Safety

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania helps members strengthen jobsite safety through OSHA partnership resources, in-house safety services, and customized safety and training courses designed to reduce risk and support safer workplaces.

Workforce Development

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania supports workforce development through construction career outreach, career fairs, recruitment resources and job placement connections that help members find talent and build the next generation of skilled workers.

Awards Programs

Throughout the year, ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter facilitates a variety of awards programs to recognize members for their commitment to safety, training, education, quality, and dedication to ABC.

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION Awards (EIC)

The Excellence in Construction® Awards celebration honors the nation’s most innovative and high-quality construction projects and world-class safety, inclusion, diversity and merit programs. The best merit shop projects of 2026 will be celebrated at ABC Eastern PA’s Awards Gala on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Presidential Caterers in Norristown, PA.

  • Intent to Compete July 31, 2026.
  • Project Submissions Due August 14, 2026.
  • Judging Day September 3, 2026.
  • 36th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala Nov 5, 2026.
  • 2026 Excellence in Construction Awards Submission: Apply Here
  • Photography Release Form: Email amccafferty@abceastpa.org for a copy

STEP (Safety Training and Evaluation Process) AWARDS

The Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. STEP Certificates will be awarded at an ABC Event.

Awards Programs

ACCREDITED QUALITY CONTRACTOR (AQC)

The Accredited Quality Contractor program was launched in 1993. It is a program which publicly recognizes and honors those construction firms which have documented their commitment in five key areas of corporate responsibility.

Discount Partners

ABC National and ABC Eastern Pennsylvania provide valuable discount programs to your company and all of your employees. Our discount programs are designed to save you money on both business and personal purchases.

Last year, ABC members throughout the United States saved more than $33 million through our discount programs for both companies and their employees.

ABC National Discounts

ABC Insurance Trust

ABC Insurance Trust is a group insurance program created exclusively for ABC members, built to help contractors attract and retain skilled workers. It has grown into one of the leading association plans in the country.

Are you a member company that offers a discount to fellow ABC Eastern Pennsylvania members? Email info@abceastpa.org to be featured here.