Business Affiliations for Construction Careers

Connect with People in Your Trade

When it comes to institutes you can trust, Contractors & Builders stands behind its partners and affiliates. They offer helpful resources to those in the construction sector. And also provide opportunity for your career or business. We’re proud to promote these state and national groups (in alphabetical order):

This group is made up of about 400 construction companies in Arizona. Founded in 1994, ABA is the result of two local chapters of national associations merging. The alliance offers training, education and more to those with jobs in the construction and trades industry.

Launched in 1950, ABC has 79 chapters across the U.S. It represents roughly 25,000 firms in the construction trade. ABC welcomes all specialties in the industry. And it serves as a voice for the construction trade in government and media. It promotes open competition and free enterprise.

NCA offers members services that help them with their construction business or trade. This includes aid with contract negotiation, labor disputes, EEOC and compliance issues and more. NCA also lobbies for state laws affecting the sector.

AGC was founded in 1918. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., it has nationwide chapters. AGC has more than 33,000 members in the construction sector. These members include general and specialty contractors. Service providers to the industry are also welcome.

GCI is a school that certifies “Green” careers. Courses prep for jobs in the alternative energy industry. This includes solar, wind, electric cars, facilities, marketing and more. GCI has campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area. It also has locations in Southern California.

QSS is a HUBZone certified, minority-owned firm. It specializes in staffing, wholesale purchasing and payroll. Staffing caters to food service, landscaping, mailroom, maintenance and more. C&B’s partnership with QSS allows contractors to bid on federal government construction projects. The award-winning firm has headquarters in Louisiana with offices in Nevada.

If you want to learn more about the construction industry in your area or in the regions we serve, just ask. We have the inside scoop and a full network in the markets we’re in. Let us know if you’d like info on jobs or businesses in the construction industry in the following regions:

• Southern California
• Texas
• Arizona
• Nevada
• New Jersey

Let Contractors & Builders help you network with others in your trade. And tap into our local and national events that can help build your construction career or business.