Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. is a national association representing more than 25,000 Merit Construction and construction-related firms in 79 chapters and employing more than two million construction employees across the United States. The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter (ABC) represents almost 500 general contractors, specialty contractors, material suppliers and related firms in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. ABC provides its members with a wide variety of services including apprenticeship and training programs, business development, government and labor relations, safety and management education.