Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Construction Industry Advancement
Founded in the early 1900s, our organization has dedicated over a century to advancing the construction industry in North Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan. We provide leadership, education, and advocacy for hundreds of local, regional, and national contractors, suppliers, and associates. Our mission remains unchanged: to increase opportunities, expand knowledge, and promote safety while representing the most skilled and accountable contractors in the region. Through collaborative efforts with MACIAF and SMACNA, we offer industry resources, legislative advocacy, and workforce development programs. Our team prioritizes connecting labor and management to ensure project success, leveraging a union workforce known for professionalism and technical expertise.We host networking events, including the annual Excellence in Construction Awards and Golf Outing, to strengthen industry relationships. Our education initiatives cover safety training, blueprint reading, and leadership development, ensuring contractors and employees meet evolving industry standards. With a focus on union construction, we emphasize teamwork between management and labor to deliver high-quality results for challenging projects. Our organizations support collective bargaining, access to technical resources, and representation in labor funds to enhance contractor success. For over 100 years, we have remained committed to the growth and integrity of the construction industry through unwavering advocacy and community engagement.
Services
Promote Contractors
Education & Training
Networking Events
Labor Relations
Legislative Advocacy
Safety Programs
Workforce Development
Project Access
Industry Resources
Union Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of experience advancing the construction industry.
- Our team provides safety and productivity education programs for employers and employees.
- We connect labor and management to enhance project outcomes and industry growth.
- Our organization supports contractors with collective bargaining and technical resources.
- We advocate for legislative policies that benefit the construction industry.
Services
Promote Contractors
We advocate for the quality and accountability of professional contractors through public relations, marketing, and direct engagement with industry stakeholders. Our efforts focus on increasing opportunities for contractors by connecting them with private and public construction projects. This service ensures contractors receive recognition for their expertise and commitment to industry standards.
Education & Training
Our education programs provide safety training, technical skills development, and leadership courses for construction professionals. These initiatives include OSHA certification, blueprint reading, and management seminars tailored to industry needs. By enhancing workforce capabilities, we ensure contractors and employees meet evolving safety and productivity requirements.
Networking Events
Annual events like the Excellence in Construction Awards and Golf Outing foster relationships between contractors, suppliers, and clients. These gatherings offer sponsorship opportunities and create a platform for collaboration within the construction community. Networking strengthens industry connections and drives collective success.
Labor Relations
We facilitate partnerships between management and union labor to ensure project success through collective bargaining and dispute resolution. Our support includes access to labor funds and technical resources for contractors. This service strengthens the working relationship between employers and employees, enhancing project outcomes.
Legislative Advocacy
Our advocacy efforts focus on shaping policies that impact the construction industry at local, state, and national levels. We work with government officials to promote regulations that support contractor growth and industry sustainability. This service ensures the construction sector's interests are represented in legislative decisions.
Questions
What services do you offer for construction contractors?
We provide advocacy, education, networking events, labor relations support, and legislative advocacy to enhance contractor success.
How can I find a qualified contractor in your network?
Visit our 'Find a Contractor' page to locate professional, union-certified contractors for commercial building projects.
Do you offer safety training programs?
Yes, we provide OSHA 10 and 30-hour certifications, blueprint reading courses, and other safety-focused training.
Are your events open to non-members?
Networking events and educational programs are available to both members and non-members in the construction industry.
How does your organization support workforce development?
We offer training programs, apprenticeship recognition, and resources to connect new workers with union construction careers.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan, supporting contractors across 20+ counties.
