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General Infomation about Merit Construction in the Southeast Pennsylvania region.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Members

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

Membership with ABC means more than your name listed in a book.  Our members believe in the Merit Philosophy and are dedicated to the free-enterprise system. Here is a list of the many ways to get involved with ABC. Join … Continue reading →

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Sample Letter for PA State Independent Contractor Licensing

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

The PA Senate is considering HB 400, a bill that would severely restrict the use of independent contractors. It is being pushed by the Carpenters’ union in particular. We are encouraging our members to write, call or email Senator Charles … Continue reading →

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Still Locked Out of the Montco Prison Project

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Our members don’t give up without a fight. The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) continue their legal action in an effort to block Montgomery County’s inclusion of discriminatory responsible contractor language in its bid qualifications for … Continue reading →

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Contractors File Suit Against Montgomery County Commissioners for being Locked Out of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility Project

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

Suit claims that the use of responsible contractor requirements are discriminatory and part of a pay-to-play arrangement The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC SEPA) filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas today against the … Continue reading →

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Backroom Deal Hurts Construction Industry

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

An eleventh hour backroom deal in the U.S. Senate is sending shock waves through America’s construction industry, and could cost thousands of jobs. The Senate health care reform bill passed last month exempts small businesses with fewer than 50 employees … Continue reading →

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Introduction

Posted on July 7, 2009 by

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is the voice of Merit Contractors in the construction industry.  With more than 25,000 member companies that employ upwards of 2 million construction employees throughout the U.S., ABC believes in the system of Free Enterprise … Continue reading →

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