ABC of Georgia

What ABC of Georgia does

ABC of Georgia (legal name: Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc.) is a private non-profit trade association founded in 1971 and headquartered at 8975 Roswell Road in Atlanta. The chapter serves more than 375 local member companies across six industry categories—general contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, developers, and industry partners—while providing access to the broader ABC National network of 24,000 member companies across 67 chapters in the United States. The organization promotes the merit shop philosophy and addresses industry pain points including workforce shortages, safety compliance, regulatory navigation, and skilled trades training.

The chapter's core offerings span networking events, the annual Excellence in Construction Awards, education and workforce development programs, safety training and the Safety Forum, an HR Forum, the Young Professionals (YoPro) Network, the Women's Group, legal counsel referrals, and the Total Human Health Initiative addressing mental health and suicide prevention in the construction workforce. Additional programs include the Charitable Foundation with its Builders Circle donor program and the Building Leaders Radio Hour podcast. Technology is limited to standard association management software (GrowthZone) and conventional digital marketing channels; no proprietary technology platforms are disclosed.

ABC of Georgia generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues, corporate sponsorships (Milwaukee Tool, DEWALT, MetroPower, Balfour Beatty, RMP, Mauldin & Jenkins, and others), event registration fees for educational programs and awards galas, and tax-deductible donations through the Charitable Foundation. The organization is governed by a member-dominated Board of Directors and led by President & CEO Bill Anderson, with a lean staff of 1-10 employees. Membership acquisition is driven by referrals, events, and community programs rather than a formal sales motion.

Name

ABC of Georgia

Legal name

Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, Inc.

Website

https://abcga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABC of Georgia is a 1971-founded non-profit trade association based in Atlanta serving 375+ member companies across Georgia's construction industry, offering networking, education, safety training, advocacy, and community programs linked to a national ABC network of 24,000 members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) (BPADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Affairs & Government Relations (MPAAADAE)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Industry membership services
• Safety training programs
• Workforce development
• Construction advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from construction companies, suppliers, architects, engineers, developers, and industry partners. Membership provides access to networking, education, safety resources, advocacy, and member discounts.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events, programs, and initiatives including Excellence in Construction Awards, YoPro Network, and various conferences.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from registration fees for educational events, awards galas, networking events, and training programs.
4. Charitable Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible donations through the ABC of Georgia Charitable Foundation, including the Builders Circle program at $1,000 annual contribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ABC of Georgia is a non-profit construction industry trade association providing membership-based services including networking events, education and safety training, workforce development, legislative advocacy, and community programs. The association serves general contractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, developers, and industry partners across Georgia, connecting 375+ local member companies to a national network of 24,000 member companies across 67 chapters.

Product overview

ABC of Georgia is a construction industry association offering a portfolio of member services organized around six core categories: networking, education/training, advocacy, safety, workforce development, and community programs. The organization provides networking events, the Excellence in Construction Awards, Young Professionals Network, Women's Group, Safety Forum, and HR Forum as member engagement programs. Additional services include the Charitable Foundation with its Builders Circle donor program, the Total Human Health Initiative covering mental health and suicide prevention, member discounts, sponsorship opportunities, and the Building Leaders Radio Hour podcast. The association connects over 375 local member companies with access to 22,000-24,000 national ABC member companies across 67 chapters nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Eagle Club: ABC of Georgia's Past Chairmen - comprised of all former Chairmen of the Board
• Women's Group
• YoPro Network
• Safety Forum
• HR Forum
• Excellence in Construction Awards
• Charitable Foundation
• 2025 Economic Impact Study

Products and services

• Networking Events Regular networking events connecting construction professionals through industry mixers, meet-and-greets, and regional gatherings to foster business relationships and collaboration among member companies.
• Education and Training Programs
• Excellence in Construction Awards Annual awards competition recognizing exceptional construction projects for quality, innovation, and safety achievements among ABC member companies.
• Young Professionals Network (YoPro)
• Women's Group
• Charitable Foundation
• Total Human Health Initiative
• Safety Forum
• HR Forum
• Sponsorship Opportunities
• Member Discounts Program
• Building Leaders Radio Hour Podcast
• Legislative Advocacy

Quantifiable outcome

• Georgia's commercial construction industry generates $80.9 billion in economic output
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Balfour BeattyflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBalfour Beatty serves as the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Excellence in Construction Awards Gala. The company has strong representation in the chapter with Damien Crandall as Chairman of the Board.
• Milwaukee ToolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTool manufacturer partner providing member discounts and sponsorship support for ABC of Georgia events and programs.
• DEWALTcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTool manufacturer partner providing member discounts and sponsorship support for ABC of Georgia events and programs.
• MetroPowercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerElectrical contractor company and event sponsor with Eagle Club representation (Sam Stiteler).
• SpeedchainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupply chain partner providing sponsorship support for ABC of Georgia programs.
• United Site ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSite services provider offering member discounts and sponsorship support.
• Building Point SoutheastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction technology and software provider offering member discounts and sponsorship.
• Mauldin & Jenkins CPAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting firm providing financial services sponsorship and member discounts.
• Risk Management Partners (RMP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRisk management and insurance services partner with 25 years of operation, providing member benefits and sponsorship.
• VitalCogcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and suicide prevention training program for construction workers. Part of the Total Human Health Initiative addressing the high suicide rate among construction workers through VitalCog in Construction training.
• 988 Georgia Crisis LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting construction industry mental health through the 'Strong Enough to Care. Tough Enough to Talk.' initiative.
• ABC NationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing access to 24,000 member companies across 67 chapters nationwide. Provides national training programs, STEP safety certification, advocacy resources, and national awards programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association focused on construction subcontractors, providing advocacy, education, and networking that overlaps with ABC of Georgia's specialty trade and supplier member programs.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America): National trade association competing with ABC National for construction industry members. Provides training, advocacy, and networking across state chapters, serving as the broader industry counterpart to the ABC federation.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): National trade association serving residential and commercial builders with similar member services (advocacy, education, networking, awards). Comparable association model applied across the broader building industry.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC National): National federation of which ABC of Georgia is a chapter. Operates the 67-chapter, 24,000-member network, sets national safety/training standards (STEP), and runs the awards framework ABC of Georgia executes locally.

Regional players

• ABC of Florida: Sister ABC chapter serving Florida's construction industry with a parallel portfolio of networking, education, safety, and advocacy services. Same business model, same national affiliation, different geography.
• NAIOP Georgia: Georgia chapter of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association. Targets the developer segment that ABC of Georgia also serves, with overlapping networking and advocacy programming in the same regional market.

Direct peers

• Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia): The competing Georgia chapter of AGC, serving the same construction industry contractor base in Georgia with overlapping networking, education, and advocacy services but a different labor/merit shop philosophy. Direct competitor for the same enterprise members.

Others

• Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA): Membership association serving construction financial professionals with education and networking. Adjacent to ABC of Georgia's HR Forum and Industry Partner segments that include banking and accounting firms.
• Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS): Membership organization for professionals in the design and building industry, including marketing and business development roles at AEC firms. Overlaps with ABC of Georgia's architect/engineering and industry partner member categories.

Emerging players

• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Membership association focused on design-build project delivery, serving many of the same contractors, architects, and developers that ABC of Georgia serves. Smaller and more specialized than ABC but competing for similar member attention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ABCofGA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABCofGeorgia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abcofgeorgia
• Instagraminstagram.com/ABCofGA

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Number of profiles

Profiles31 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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