Abc Southeast Texas Chapter

What Abc Southeast Texas Chapter does

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter is a local, non-profit trade association chapter affiliated with the national Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), headquartered at 2700 North Twin City Highway in Nederland, TX, and serving construction industry professionals in the Southeast Texas region. It is governed by a 2026 Board of Trustees chaired by Kal Kincaid (Texas Material Group) and staffed by approximately 10 people across chapter operations and the wholly-owned ABC Southeast Texas Training Center subsidiary, led by President/CEO Jane Gimler and Training Center President/CEO Shandi Conner.

The chapter's core product is NCCER-accredited craft training delivered in person at its Training Center, covering 14 trades — Core, Industrial Carpentry, Electrical, Instrumentation, Pipefitting, Rigging, Safety, Scaffold Builder, Welding, Boilermaker, Insulator, Ironworker, Millwright, and Painter — together with standardized NCCER assessments in English and Spanish at unit prices ranging from $90 (Craft) to $300 (Advanced Rigger). Beyond training, the chapter sells an annual membership subscription to contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and associates across commercial, residential, heavy/highway/utility, and industrial categories, bundling access to NCCER credentials, the ABC STEP Safety Management System, the Accredited Quality Contractor credential, networking events (Golf Tournament, Outdoor Extravaganza, Industry Mixers, Lunch & Learns), the Emerging Leaders young-professionals program, and political advocacy through the local and state ABC PAC coordinated with ABC of Texas.

The revenue model combines recurring annual membership dues with one-time training and assessment fees, supplemented by event sponsorship (e.g., Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling for 2026) and member-only program fees. Distribution is regional and direct: membership enrollment via the chapter website and form, in-person training at the Nederland facility, NCCER assessment by appointment, and event-based engagement across the Southeast Texas industrial corridor. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there are no funding rounds given the non-profit, chapter-based structure.

Name

Abc Southeast Texas Chapter

Legal name

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter

Website

https://abcsetx.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter is a non-profit construction trade association in Nederland, TX, serving Southeast Texas contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and craft workers with NCCER-accredited craft training, assessments, networking events, safety programs, and political advocacy under the merit shop philosophy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Craft training programs
• Merit shop advocacy
• Construction workforce development
• NCCER certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Nederland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for construction industry professionals including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and associates
2. Training and Assessment Fees: Revenue from craft training courses and NCCER assessments including craft assessments at $90, crane/signal person at $190, rigger at $190, and advanced rigger at $300

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter is a nonprofit construction trade association that delivers NCCER-accredited craft training across 14 trades, NCCER certification assessments, and membership services to construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and individual craftspeople in Southeast Texas. It operates the ABC Training Center in Nederland, TX as a wholly owned subsidiary focused on workforce development, and pairs training with member benefits such as networking events, the Emerging Leaders program, the ABC STEP Safety Management System, the AQC credential, and political advocacy through the ABC PAC under the merit shop philosophy.

Product overview

ABC Southeast Texas Chapter is a construction industry trade association offering a portfolio of workforce training programs and membership services. The core offerings include 15 trade-specific training programs (Core, Industrial Carpentry, Electrical, Instrumentation, Pipefitting, Rigging, Safety, Scaffold Builder, Welding, Boilermaker, Insulator, Ironworker, Millwright, Painter) through the ABC Training Center, NCCER assessments in English and Spanish, and ABC STEP Safety Management System. The association also provides membership services including networking events (Golf Tournament, Outdoor Extravaganza, Industry Mixers), the Emerging Leaders program for young professionals, political advocacy through ABC PAC, and the Accredited Quality Contractor credential. These offerings are unified under the merit shop philosophy to help members develop workforce, win projects, and deliver quality work safely and ethically.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABC Training Center: Training center offering workforce development and craft training programs for the construction industry
• ABC STEP Safety
• Emerging Leaders
• ABC PAC

Products and services

• ABC Construction Trade Membership Annual membership for construction industry professionals (General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Commercial, Residential, Heavy/Highway/Utility, Industrial, Supplier, and Associate categories), granting access to member-only events, exclusive discounts through the ABC National Network, advocacy through the ABC PAC, and member benefit programs such as the ABC Partner Program.
• NCCER Craft Training Program Industry-recognized NCCER craft training curriculum covering Core plus 14 trades (Industrial Carpentry, Electrical, Instrumentation, Pipefitting, Rigging, Safety, Scaffold Builder, Welding, Boilermaker, Insulator, Ironworker, Millwright, Painter), delivered in-person at the ABC Training Center in Nederland, TX to prepare individuals for entry-level and skilled positions on construction project sites.
• NCCER Certification Assessments National Center for Construction Education and Research credentialing assessments offered in English and Spanish at the ABC Training Center for craft professionals, including Craft Assessments ($90), Crane/Signal Person ($190), Rigger ($190), and Advanced Rigger ($300).
• ABC STEP Safety Management System ABC's STEP Safety Management System providing a no-cost framework for member construction companies to measure safety data, benchmark performance against peers, and participate in STEP Safety Awards recognition.
• Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) Credential ABC accreditation credential signaling a contractor's commitment to quality systems that support respect, accountability, and teamwork in construction quality.
• Emerging Leaders Program National Young Professionals committee program supporting the growth of young professionals employed by ABC member companies through leadership development, networking, and career advancement opportunities, priced at $50.00 annual dues.
• ABC PAC Political Advocacy Local and state political action committee organized in accordance with Texas state law that supports the campaigns of candidates sharing positions on free enterprise and open competition, coordinated with ABC of Texas and ABC National.
• Member Events and Networking Programs Member-only industry events including the Golf Tournament, Outdoor Extravaganza, Industry Mixers, STEP Safety Awards, and Lunch & Learns that connect construction professionals and suppliers across Southeast Texas for business development and community engagement.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABC NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABC Southeast Texas Chapter is part of the national Associated Builders and Contractors organization. ABC National provides resources, advocacy support, training standards (NCCER), and the ABC STEP Safety Management System framework to local chapters.
• Kennedy Wire Rope & SlingminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor of ABC Southeast Texas Chapter events and initiatives
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)coreTechnology or IntegrationABC Training Center uses NCCER curriculum and assessments for craft training programs. NCCER provides industry-recognized credentials and certifications for construction professionals.
• ABC of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level ABC organization coordinating legislative advocacy and the Texas Legislative Conference. ABC Southeast Texas Chapter collaborates with ABC of Texas on state political action committee efforts and legislative priorities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): Provides the standardized craft curriculum and certification framework that ABC Southeast Texas Training Center delivers; a strategic ecosystem partner whose curriculum underpins the chapter's core training offering.

Emerging players

• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for careers in skilled trades; competes for the same entry-level craft talent pipeline that ABC SETX Emerging Leaders and Training Center programs target.
• Build Your Future (BYF): Workforce development initiative promoted by NCCER/ABC National to recruit young people into construction careers; operates in the same craft-recruitment space and is linked directly from the ABC SETX Training Center site.

Regional players

• Home Builders Institute (HBI): National workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders providing craft training in residential construction trades; overlaps with ABC SETX on carpentry, electrical, and plumbing training offerings, though focused on residential rather than industrial construction.
• Lamar State College Port Arthur - Workforce & Continuing Education: Local community/technical college in the same Southeast Texas market offering industrial craft and continuing education programs; competes for the same trainees, employer contracts, and workforce development funding in the region.

Direct peers

• ABC of Texas: State-level ABC organization coordinating legislative advocacy and the Texas Legislative Conference; provides the state-level governance, PAC, and policy infrastructure under which ABC Southeast Texas operates.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): Largest competing construction industry trade association in the U.S.; offers overlapping membership, advocacy, training, and networking services to commercial and industrial contractors, providing a direct alternative to ABC chapters.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National: The national parent association of which ABC Southeast Texas is a chapter; operates the same merit shop trade association model at scale, sets training standards, and provides STEP Safety and NCCER frameworks used by the chapter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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