Founded in 1975, Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. - Illinois Chapter is recognized as one of the leading organizations representing the Illinois business community and the merit shop construction industry. The Illinois Chapter represents over 300 contractor and supplier members and trains over 300 apprenticeship and craft trainees each year. Through exclusive membership benefits, safety and craft training, legislative advocacy, and networking events, Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. - Illinois Chapter helps its members develop people, win work, and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which we live.