Apprenticeship and Craft Training
Proper training of apprentices with related on-the-job instruction approved by the Department of Labor (DOL) through Contren Learning Series, a nationally standardized, modular curriculum covering trade apprenticeships, school sponsored programs, and task training.
Contren Learning Series

Contractor Referals
www.findcontractors.com generates reports of ABC contractors and suppliers that fulfill the requirements of construction users.
www.findcontractors.com

National Center for Construction Education and Research
A national center and registry devoted to craft training, safety, improving the image of the construction industry, research, and graduate level management education.
NCCER

Safety Programs and Training
Consultation, instruction, and technical support including DOL certified OSHA 10-hour training and job site audits.

Hotel Discount
The Sleep Inn at Living History Farms offers a $47 contractor rate for ABC of Iowa members.

Drug Testing
DAC Services offers a complete drug and alcohol testing service.

Plans Deposit Card
Order building plans using the PDC as your security deposit.
More information.

The McGraw-Hill Companies and F. W. Dodge
ABC members receive 10% discount on Dodge News products, 20% discounts on Dodge Plans, 30% discount on Architectural Record and Engineering News-Record, and much, much more.
More information.

Employee Assistance Program
Employee & Family Resources, Inc. offers an EAP for your employees and their families.

Affinity Programs and Discounts
Association pricing on cellular telephone service including statewide free roaming.

Merit Health Insurance
ABC MeritChoice is a national agency operated exclusively for members. Over 70 national and Iowa based health insurance providers offer you flexibility and a choice of products to design your own insurance plan including dental, disability, vision, life plans, and COBRA and Dollar Bank administration.
Merit Choice

Directories
Both national and state publications are published and are also available on the respective web pages. The ABC OF IOWA Membership Directory and Referral Guide is sent to 3,000 potential construction users including members of ABI and Iowa AIA.

Legal Counsel
For labor challenges, pickets, demonstrations, H.R. issues, etc.
Contact Greg Spenner.

Legislative Representation
ABC has full time lobbyists at the federal and state levels representing members on
legislative and regulatory issues.

School-to-Career
Using Contren Learning Series, high school juniors and seniors can accomplish up to two years of DOL approved apprentice training and record actual On-The-Job-Training (OJT) hours.
School-to-Career Information.

Publications
National's bi-weekly Merit Update and ABC OF IOWA's quarterly magazine, Building Iowa, cover all the critical issues facing the industry at the national, regional, and state levels.

Conventions
National and state conventions provide direct contact with experts to help your business. Brings members closer together providing a means to enjoy the fellowship of other ABC members.

Library
Publications and videotapes are available covering the entire gamut of industry issues from labor relations to construction safety issues to education and training.

Affinity Programs
Support with your human resources programs and discounts on business services including Airborne Express, Construction-Net, Delta Air Lines, Engineering News-Record, Xerox, 3E-MSDS, MCI-WorldCom, SkyTel, and Williams Scotsman.
business services