Industry Links: Associations

Alliance of Construction Trades
Formerly American Subcontractors Association of Tucson, is a non-profit trade association that represents specialty trade contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. ACT serves more than 169 member companies in the Tucson area, representing over 4,500 employees.

American Road & Transportation Builders Association
Founded in 1902, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association is a national federation of private firms, public agencies and associations with a primary goal of advocating strong federal investment in transportation infrastructure.

American Society of Civil Engineers
Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 120,000 civil engineers worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society.  ASCE advances professional knowledge and improves the practice of civil engineering.

American Subcontractors Association
The American Subcontractors Association, Inc. (ASA) is a non-profit trade association of subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers in the construction industry. Founded in 1966, ASA serves more than 5,500 firms through a nationwide network of state and local chapters.

ASA Chicago
ASA Chicago, the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates, serves subcontractors by providing networking opportunities, education, and advocacy within the construction industry. We are an independent, nonprofit trade association representing over 400 companies in the Chicagoland construction industry.

The Asphalt Institute
The Asphalt Institute is a U.S. based association of international petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers, and affiliated businesses. The Asphalt Institute's mission is to promote the use, benefits and quality performance of petroleum asphalt, through engineering, research and educational activities and through the resolution of issues affecting the industry.

Associated Builders & Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national trade association representing 25,000 merit shop contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms in 79 chapters across the United States. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.

Associated Equipment Distributors
Membership association of 1,200 independent distributors, manufacturers, and other organizations involved in the distribution of construction equipment and related products and services in North America and throughout the world.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers
AEM is the North American-based international trade association for the off-road equipment manufacturing industry (agriculture, construction, forestry, mining, and utility). Trade show ownership and/or management roles include CONEXPO-CON/AGG, ICUEE-The Demo Expo, CONEXPO Russia at CTT, bC India, IFPE, AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo, and World of Asphalt.

Cement Association of Canada
CAC manages programs related to the Portland Cement Association in Canada,

Construction Management Association of America
CMAA is an association of more than 5,500 members, founded in 1982. CMAA's mission is to promote and enhance leadership, professionalism, and excellence in managing the development and construction of projects and programs. It is the only organization in the Western Hemisphere dedicated exclusively to the interests of professional Construction Management/Program Management.

Construction Marketing Association
The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) is a professional group of marketing managers and executives that manage construction-related brands, or target construction  decision makers in North America. CMA provides members with extensive resources and information, training and recognition, and a Career Center. CMA offers webcasts, newsletters, local chapters and sub-groups. Be sure to sign-up for the BuzzSaw™ eNewsletter, the CMA LinkedIn Group, and the award-winning ConstructionMarketingBlog.org.

Design-Build Institute of America
DBIA is the center of expertise for integrated project delivery, advocating best practices, creating and disseminating educational information, and furnishing advice and support to facilities owners and users.

International Safety Equipment Association
ISEA consists of companies that make equipment to protect the safety and health of people during work.

Mechanical Contractors Association of America
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America, a national association located in Rockville, MD, offers information on mechanical contracting, service and plumbing-related issues as well as association activities.

Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago(MCA of Chicago) is here to help those contractors maintain their edge in mechanical construction and service through education, marketing, and negotiations with the union that provides the most professional pool of workers available in the industry.

National Asphalt Pavement Association
Since its founding in 1955, NAPA has been providing comprehensive answers and definitive solutions to the questions and concerns of the HMA industry.

National Commissioners for the Certification of Crane Operators
Independent not-for-profit, 501(c) 6 organization formed in January 1995 to develop effective performance standards for safe crane operation.

Portland Cement Association
PCA represents cement companies in the U.S. and Canada through market development, engineering, research and education programs. Journalists may find useful information about concrete construction, research and trends on the PCA website.

Roof Consultants Institute
RCI represents approximately 1700 consultants to the roofing and building envelope industry.

Society for Marketing Professional Services (The)
The Society for Marketing Professional Services represents a dynamic network of 6,300 professionals with marketing and business development responsibilities in architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada. SMPS's mission is to advocate for, educate, and connect leaders in the building industry.

Southern California Contractors Association
SCCA is the southern California chapter of ARTBA and offers labor negotiations, information resources, industry networking, and so forth.

Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
International association serving members engaged in the crane, rigging and oversize/overweight transportation industries.

Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
SEAOI was founded in 1965 in response to unique problems that had been plaguing Structural Engineers in Illinois for years. Although other engineering organizations existed, their interests were not always compatible with the problems of the practicing Structural Engineer. The efforts of the other umbrella engineering organizations were often diluted by the attention to the other disciplines.

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America
The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) is a trade association consisting of companies that collectively write the majority of surety and fidelity bonds in the United States.

The Road Information Program (TRIP)
Incorporated in 1971, TRIP is a non-profit - 501 (c) (6) - organization that researches, evaluates and distributes economic, environmental and technical data on highway transportation issues.

United Mine Workers of America
Union with a diverse membership that includes coal miners, clean coal technicians, health care workers, truck drivers, and school board employees. UMWA members live and work throughout the United States and Canada.

Utility & Transportation Contractors Association
A construction association, numbering 1,100 member firms active in road, bridge, transit, wastewater, water, utility and environmental remediation construction.