Arizona Builders Alliance

What Arizona Builders Alliance does

Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) is a nonprofit, member-driven trade alliance serving Arizona's commercial construction industry for over 79 years. It represents 350+ member companies and operates two offices in Scottsdale and Tucson. ABA holds a structurally distinctive dual affiliation with both the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), one of only two chapters nationwide to hold both designations.

ABA delivers value through three functional pillars: advocacy, education, and networking. Advocacy operates through political action committees and government affairs engagement at the state level. Education is the deepest pillar, spanning the Leadership Development Forum, Emerging Leaders Forum, Senior Executive Program, Supervisory Training, Construction Basics, BIM, Lean Construction, Project Management Development Program (PMDP), Women in Leadership, and a U.S. Department of Labor-registered Electrical Apprenticeship delivered in partnership with NCCER, AZ DES, and the U.S. DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Networking is supported through 40+ annual events, 13 standing committees, and a Young Builders Council (YBC) sub-track. A member mobile application supports registration and engagement.

The revenue model combines membership dues, training program fees, event sponsorships, YBC dues, and apprenticeship tuition. ABA reports a 90% member retention rate and claims 100,000+ professionals trained through its programs. Strategic partnerships include ABC, AGC, ASA, AMCA, U.S. DOL, AZ DES, NCCER, the University of Arizona, and CAPLA.

Name

Arizona Builders Alliance

Legal name

Arizona Builders Alliance

Website

https://azbuilders.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Builders Alliance is a nonprofit trade association serving 350+ commercial construction firms across Arizona through advocacy, multi-tier education programs, and networking events, with a unique dual affiliation to both ABC and AGC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Growth, Trade & Private Sector Development Programs (BPADABAF)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Construction industry advocacy
• Construction education programs
• Electrical apprenticeship training
• Construction industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ABA generates revenue through membership dues from contractor members (builders, subcontractors, specialty contractors) and affiliate members (service providers, suppliers, insurers, staffing agencies). Membership is company-wide, giving entire teams access to programs.
2. Program and Education Fees: Revenue from professional development programs including Leadership Development Forum ($3,900 members), Emerging Leaders Forum ($1,925 members), Senior Executive Program, Supervisory Training Program ($2,350 members), Construction Basics Program ($1,000 members), and various workshops. Pricing varies between member and non-member rates.
3. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from 20+ annual events including the Arizona Construction Expo, Annual Golf Tournament (288 players), Clay Shoot Tournament (160+ shooters), Oktoberfest Shootout, bowling tournaments, kickball tournaments, and graduation ceremonies. Annual sponsorship packages provide year-round visibility.
4. Young Builders Council Dues: YBC membership dues of $350 annually for construction professionals under 40 employed by ABA member companies.
5. Electrical Apprenticeship Program: Earn-while-you-learn electrical apprenticeship program that prepares individuals for careers as electricians. Revenue supports the ABA Education Trust Fund which is formally recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arizona Builders Alliance is a nonprofit trade association serving Arizona's commercial construction industry through three core pillars: advocacy at the state Capitol and local government, structured construction education programs from apprenticeship to executive levels, and connection via 40+ annual events and 13 member committees. It is one of only two chapters nationwide with dual affiliation to ABC and AGC, giving members access to the resources of both national associations. Revenue is generated through company-wide membership dues, program tuition, and event sponsorships.

Product overview

Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) is a trade association offering a unified platform of professional development, workforce training, advocacy, and networking services for Arizona's commercial construction industry. The portfolio centers on construction-focused education programs including the Electrical Apprenticeship Program, BIM Education Program, and multiple leadership development forums (Emerging Leaders Forum, Leadership Development Forum, Senior Executive Program, Women in Leadership Program). These programs are complemented by the Project Manager Development Program, Supervisory Training Program, and Construction Basics Program. ABA also provides the ABA Mobile App for event access and navigation, the Young Builders Council for professionals under 40, and Political Action Committees for industry advocacy. The organization operates as a member-driven alliance connected to national associations ABC and AGC, rather than as a traditional technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Apprenticeship Program Comprehensive earn-while-you-learn electrical apprenticeship program preparing individuals for careers as electricians through Department of Labor time-based standards, combining paid on-the-job experience with classroom training using the Mike Holt Electrical curriculum. Graduates are entered into NCCER's National Craft Training Registry.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program AGC-developed program providing construction professionals a complete understanding of BIM concepts, tools, project execution planning, and implementation strategies for better planning, coordination, and project delivery. Members $1,500; Non-Members $3,000.
• Construction Basics Program Series for new employees entering commercial construction, covering essential knowledge, vocabulary, and frameworks including contracts and risk, people and teams, project finances, and project delivery. Members $1,000; Non-Members $2,000.
• Emerging Leaders Forum (ELF) Six-month leadership development program for rising construction professionals, focusing on building strong leadership, communication, public speaking skills, emotional intelligence, and business acumen. Members $1,925; Non-Members $3,850. Enrollment limited to 30 participants.
• Lean Construction Education Program Practical program designed to build understanding of Lean Construction principles, covering Introduction to Lean Construction, Process and Production Basics, Production Systems, Last Planner System, and Lean Thinking applications. Members $1,750; Non-Members $3,500.
• Leadership Development Forum (LDF) Year-long intensive management education program for construction leaders, covering emotional intelligence, communication, project financials, team building, client relationship management, and community service. Members $3,900; Non-Members $7,800. Enrollment limited to 30 participants.
• Senior Executive Program (SEP) Executive-level program helping construction leaders navigate today's business environment, covering Fight for Self (resilience), Fight for Team (culture and talent), and Win in the Market (agility and opportunity).
• Supervisory Training Program (STP) AGC-developed construction-focused leadership and supervisory training curriculum covering leadership and motivation, communication, planning and scheduling, contract documents, productivity, and risk management. Members $2,350; Non-Members $4,700. Multiple locations available.
• Women in Leadership Program (WLP) Eight-month professional learning and development series for women in mid-to-senior level roles, strengthening skills in business leadership, strategic thinking, and personal well-being with executive coaching.
• Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) Five-course program for emerging project managers covering essential project management principles including introduction to project management, initiating and planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and project closeout. Members $1,925; Non-Members $3,850.
• Young Builders Council (YBC) Peer-driven community for construction professionals under 40 offering networking, professional growth, and leadership development opportunities with jobsite tours, legislative updates, and committee involvement. $350 annual dues for construction professionals under 40 employed by ABA member companies.
• ABA Political Action Committees (PACs) Two Political Action Committees providing unified influence for Arizona's construction industry, supporting pro-industry candidates and advancing key ballot measures at the state Capitol.
• ABA Mobile App All-in-one mobile guide providing members access to event schedules, speaker bios, session details, venue maps, registration management, and real-time updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% membership retention rate demonstrates real value members gain through ABA's programs and industry leadership.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. ABA has dual affiliation with ABC, one of only two chapters nationwide with this distinction. ABC is founded on the merit shop philosophy and helps members develop people, win work, and deliver it safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of communities. ABC celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGC is a national organization advancing the commercial construction industry through safety, innovation, and collaboration. It brings contractors and owners together to build stronger partnerships and helps shape policies that strengthen the future of construction. ABA has dual affiliation with AGC, one of only two chapters nationwide with this distinction.
• American Subcontractors Association of Arizona (ASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA co-hosts the Arizona Construction Expo (GC Expo) with ABA and AMCA. This is the largest event of its kind in Arizona, bringing together more than 60 general contractors and 1,000+ attendees.
• Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona (AMCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCA co-hosts the Arizona Construction Expo (GC Expo) with ABA and ASA. This is the largest event of its kind in Arizona, bringing together more than 60 general contractors and 1,000+ attendees.
• U.S. Department of LaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ABA Education Trust Fund's Electrical Apprenticeship Program is formally recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The program follows DOL time-based standards for apprenticeship.
• Arizona Department of Economic SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ABA Education Trust Fund's Electrical Apprenticeship Program is formally recognized by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, supporting workforce development in the state.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA's Electrical Apprenticeship Program uses the nationally recognized Mike Holt Electrical curriculum. Graduates are entered into NCCER's National Craft Training Registry.
• University of Arizona College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA supports University of Arizona engineering students through the Bill Lloyd Sr. Scholarship and member-funded awards. Members have contributed over $330,000 to benefit students.
• College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABA supports University of Arizona students in CAPLA through scholarships, with members contributing over $330,000 to benefit students in the college since inception.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Largest national trade association representing the residential construction industry. While focused on residential rather than commercial, NAHB shares ABA's model of state-chapter advocacy, education programs, and apprenticeship/workforce development.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): National organization advancing the commercial construction industry through safety, innovation, and collaboration. ABA's second dual affiliation partner, AGC develops much of the curriculum ABA delivers (BIM, Supervisory Training, Lean Construction) and shares the same advocacy and education mission.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association with 67 chapters and 23,000+ members. ABA holds dual affiliation with ABC, making ABC the closest structural peer as both organizations provide advocacy, education, and networking to commercial construction contractors under a merit shop philosophy.

Direct peers

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association specifically representing subcontractors in the construction industry. ASA co-hosts the Arizona Construction Expo with ABA and AMCA, making it the most direct operational peer in event co-production and shared member base.

Emerging players

• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Membership organization promoting design-build project delivery in construction. Comparable to ABA as a specialty trade association offering education, certification, and advocacy, though narrower in scope to a specific project delivery method.

Others

• Associated Equipment Distributors (AED): Trade association for equipment distributors and manufacturers serving construction. Indirect peer in the construction industry ecosystem with similar association services (advocacy, education, networking) but serving the equipment supply side rather than contractors.

Regional players

• Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona (AMCA): Arizona-focused trade association for minority contractors that co-hosts the Arizona Construction Expo with ABA. Operates in the same geography and serves overlapping contractor members, but with a different membership eligibility focus.
• ABC of Ohio / AGC of California (state chapters): State-level construction trade association chapters that operate similar membership, advocacy, and education models to ABA in different geographies. Comparable in mission, scale, and program mix to ABA but serve their respective states rather than Arizona.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AZbuildersalliance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-builders'-alliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/arizona_builders_alliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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