
CONNECT
ABC connects your team with customers and suppliers, peers and industry leaders.

EDUCATE
ABC is your resource for building a safe and skilled workforce.

ADVOCATE
ABC is the industry advocate in California and Washington.
Invest in value. Deliver consistent high-quality work.
Becoming a member of ABC SoCal prepares every contractor to successfully run their business and consistently perform at their highest level. Qualified and certified workforces are a must to be competitive in the California construction marketplace.
What We Do
Construction Training
The construction industry leader in training to support personal and professional growth.
Political Advocacy
Ensuring regulations and legislation are consistent with the merit shop philosophy.
Safety Education
Helping reduce accidents, eliminate OSHA fines and reduce your workers' compensation costs.
Labor Compliance
Offering resources to help meet the requirements on publicly and privately funded projects.
Invest in value.
Deliver consistent high-quality work.
- Enroll employees in construction training and continuing education programs
- Earn state and federally-approved certifications
- Prepare individuals for their journeyman exams
- Pursue business development and networking opportunities
- Have a voice in political advocacy
- Utilize fringe benefits
- Find resources for legal assistance
Providing Education and Training to the Construction Industry
- Apprenticeship Program
- Electrician Certification Trainee Program
- Continuing Education
- Free Webinars for ABC Members
Providing Education and Training to the Construction Industry
- Apprenticeship Program
- Electrician Certification Trainee Program
- Continuing Education
- Free Webinars for ABC Members
Events Calendar
ABC Southern California Chapter Upcoming Events!
Latest Blog Posts
Stay current on the latest local news and events affecting the California construction industry.
Registered Apprenticeship Program Requirements for California Public Works Contractors
Most Southern California contractors do not need to build their own apprenticeship program. They need to become an approved training employer under one that already...
Read MorePrevailing Wage Fringe Benefits in California After AB 889: A Practical Guide for Southern California Contractors
If you are still crediting fringe benefits the way you did in 2025, your numbers are probably wrong. AB 889 revoked every annualization exemption on...
Read MorePrevailing Wage Certified Payroll in California: Penalties, Pitfalls, and How Southern California Contractors Stay Compliant
Most certified payroll penalties in California are not caused by underpaying anyone. They are caused by paperwork that arrived late, went to the wrong system,...
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