We help merit shop contractors find work, do work and be successful. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC of Wisconsin) is statewide construction industry association representing more than 800 construction and industry-related firms, making us one of the largest chapters in the country. We are founded on the merit shop philosophy. Merit 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 contractors are selected based on safety, quality and value, regardless of labor affiliation. ABC of Wisconsin is the state chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. ABC is a national trade association representing 22,000 members from more than 19,000 construction and industry-related firms. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 72 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.