Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT

What Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT does

Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT (legal name: ABC of NHVT, DBA: ABC NH/VT) is a regional, non-profit trade association chapter founded in 1987 and headquartered at 58 Chenell Drive, Concord, New Hampshire. The organization operates under a national affiliation with Associated Builders and Contractors and serves 285+ member construction contractor firms across New Hampshire and Vermont, organized around the merit shop philosophy: open competition based on quality, safety, and productivity rather than union affiliation. Verticals covered include commercial, industrial, multi-family residential, and institutional construction. End-markets served are member firms (general and specialty contractors) plus, indirectly, property owners and developers seeking contractors via the Find a Contractor directory.

ABC NH/VT monetizes across six revenue streams: recurring annual membership dues (undisclosed), one-time event registrations (Excellence in Construction Awards at $425 each, Technology in Construction Expo at $100-$150), professional services (apprenticeships, Construction Supervision Certificate, safety training, customized training), recurring publication subscriptions and advertising (Construction Resource Magazine), hardware merchandise (logo apparel and signage), and donations. Core operational technology is a DNN content management system; no proprietary software products are developed. The product portfolio includes 18 distinct member-facing offerings spanning workforce development (NH Carpentry Apprenticeship, Vermont Registered Apprenticeship, Vermont Construction Academy, FLiC, Super Cert, CQM/CQC), safety (STEP program, safety awards, accident prevention, toolbox talks), business development (EIC Awards, Find a Contractor directory, premier sponsorship), insurance (Self-Insured Workers Comp Group), advocacy, and community initiatives (I Build NH/VT, Women in Construction, Young Professionals Group).

The chapter is led by President and CEO Josh Reap, Vermont Regional Director Matt Musgrave, and Membership Director Jen Beach, supported by a staff of approximately 7. Distribution is regional across NH and VT, with sponsor-anchored marketing channels (website, weekly Newsline email, social, magazine, events) and direct membership outreach. Partnerships span chamber-level relationships (Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce) and AEC technology vendors (Microsoft, Procore, Egnyte, Document Crunch, Abtech/Leica, Automated Logic, Lumber, OAR Scanning, Reliable Controls, Service Titan, Maine Technical Solutions). A legal entity relationship exists between ABC NH/VT and NAWIC Granite State Chapter 218 (women in construction) and a wholly aligned subsidiary, Vermont Construction Academy.

Name

Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT

Legal name

ABC of NHVT

Website

https://abcnhvt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABC NH/VT is a non-profit trade association chapter representing 285+ merit shop construction contractors across New Hampshire and Vermont through training, apprenticeship, safety, advocacy, and networking programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heavy Civil Construction Trades (Roads, Bridges & Utilities) (EDAOAAAN)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Workforce development training
• Construction apprenticeship programs
• Safety training certification
• Merit shop advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from construction contractor members
2. Event Registrations: Fees from Excellence in Construction Awards applications ($425 non-refundable), Technology in Construction Expo ($100 member/$150 general), and other events and conferences
3. Training Programs: Revenue from apprenticeships, construction supervision certificates, safety training, and customized training programs
4. Publications: Construction Resource Magazine subscriptions and advertising
5. Logo and Sign Sales: Sale of ABC logo merchandise and signage to members
6. Donations: Donations accepted through the website

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ABC NH/VT is a membership-based construction trade association that provides merit shop contractors in New Hampshire and Vermont with workforce development programs (apprenticeships, certifications, safety training), political advocacy, networking events, and business development resources. Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, supplemented by event registrations, training program fees, publication subscriptions, merchandise sales, and donations.

Product overview

Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT operates as a membership-based trade association providing a comprehensive suite of services for commercial construction contractors in New Hampshire and Vermont. The organization offers a multi-layered portfolio of programs including workforce development services (apprenticeships, training programs, construction supervision certification), business development support (award programs, networking events, Find a Contractor directory), safety programs (STEP certification, safety training, toolbox talks), and industry advocacy. Key programs include the Vermont Construction Academy training facility, Excellence in Construction Awards, NH/VT Carpentry Apprenticeships, Future Leaders in Construction (FLiC) leadership program, and annual Technology in Construction Expo events. The association also provides member benefits such as self-insured workers' compensation groups, wage surveys, and customized training solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Dues Program
• Find a Contractor Directory
• Construction Supervision Certificate (Super Cert)
• NH Carpentry Apprenticeship Program
• Vermont Registered Apprenticeship
• Future Leaders in Construction (FLiC)
• Construction Quality Management (CQM/CQC)
• STEP Safety Program and Safety Awards
• Excellence in Construction Awards
• ABC Self-Insured Workers Compensation Group
• Vermont Construction Academy
• Wage & Benefits Survey
• Customized Training
• Construction Resource Magazine
• Women in Construction Program
• Young Professionals Group
• Political Advocacy and Legislative Services
• I Build NH/VT Workforce Initiative
• Technology in Construction Expo
• Training Grants & Tax Credits Assistance
• ABC Logo and Sign Merchandise

Quantifiable outcome

• Third-lowest construction unemployment rate in the nation at 2.0% in NH (September 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• MicrosoftmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2026Microsoft served as keynote sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo. Ajoy Bhattacharya, Director and Technology Strategist at Microsoft, presented 'Revolutionizing AEC with Microsoft's Technological Edge' at the event.
• Lake Champlain Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC NH/VT partners with the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce representing Vermont employers on economic issues. Vermont Regional Director Matt Musgrave participates in the chamber's 'Legislator Speed Dating' events across Northwestern Vermont.
• Automated LogicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo, part of the technology showcase and exhibitor showcase.
• Abtech (Leica Geosystems)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistributor of Leica Geosystems products, sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.
• Document CrunchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction contract management platform sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.
• EgnyteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnterprise file sharing platform sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.
• ProcoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction management software sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.
• LumberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAI-powered cloud-based workforce development platform sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.
• OAR ScanningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo showcasing building information modeling and virtual design and construction.
• Reliable ControlsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding automation controls sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.
• Service TitanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerField service management software sponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.
• Maine Technical SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor at Technology in Construction 2026 expo.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vermont Building Contractors Association: Regional trade association serving Vermont-based building contractors. Competes for the same Vermont contractor members and adjacent training, advocacy, and awards services that ABC NH/VT delivers through its Vermont regional operations.
• Associated Builders and Contractors Massachusetts: Sister ABC chapter serving Massachusetts merit shop contractors. Operates the same apprenticeship, training, awards, and advocacy programs as ABC NH/VT and serves a highly comparable New England commercial construction base.
• Associated Builders and Contractors Maine: Sister ABC chapter serving Maine merit shop contractors. Closely comparable in scale, geography, and program mix (apprenticeships, STEP, EIC awards, advocacy) and serves overlapping contractor populations in northern New England.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: National competing trade association for general and specialty contractors. Represents a broader, more union-inclusive philosophy and competes with ABC NH/VT's national brand for the same pool of commercial construction firms.
• National Association of Home Builders: National trade association covering residential construction. While ABC NH/VT focuses on commercial/industrial/institutional, NAHB serves adjacent construction contractor populations with overlapping training, advocacy, and awards programs.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (National): The national parent organization of ABC NH/VT. Operates the same merit shop construction trade association model at scale across all 50 states, providing training, advocacy, and awards — directly comparable membership model and philosophy.

Direct peers

• Independent Electrical Contractors: National merit shop trade association for electrical and systems contractors. Closely comparable operating model (membership, apprenticeship, advocacy) and serves as a complementary association many ABC NH/VT specialty trade members also join.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association: National trade association for specialty mechanical and sheet metal contractors. Comparable merit shop-aligned philosophy, apprenticeship programs, and advocacy engagement — many ABC NH/VT specialty members also engage with SMACNA.
• Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont: Direct competing trade association serving NH/VT construction contractors but with a more union-friendly/open-shop hybrid orientation. Competes head-to-head for member dues, events, training, and legislative influence in the same geography.

Others

• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): Construction industry association supporting women in the trades. ABC NH/VT already has a NAWIC Granite State Chapter 218 affiliation — comparable workforce-development and member-engagement mission in the same industry vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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