The Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors is one of 68 chapters of a national construction industry trade association representing more than 21,000 members. Founded on the Merit Shop Philosophy in 1980, ABC Pelican helps our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which we work.
MERIT SHOPMerit shop is a way of doing business in which companies reward employees based on performance and encourage them to reach their highest level of achievement, and in which contracts are awarded based on safety, quality and value, regardless of labor affiliation.
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MISSIONTo promote and protect the merit shop philosophy and the principles of the free enterprise system in the construction industry. The association will achieve the mission by enhancing the image of the construction industry and by providing craft training, political influence, and business opportunities for all of our members. We will be positioned so that others seek us out for our position on construction-related industry issues and opportunities.
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VISIONAs the most powerful and influential membership organization in the state, ABC will advance the principles of free enterprise, elevate the construction industry, and positively impact Louisiana in the following areas: Governmental Affairs, Workforce Recruitment, Workforce Training and Development, Health and Safety, and Economic Development.
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