Membership that moves your business forward

Built for your
whole company.

ABC New Orleans/Bayou connects your team to construction-specific relationships, training, safety resources, advocacy and savings designed to create measurable value.

Four pillars of value

Choose a benefit area to explore.

Membership supports business owners, field leaders, craft professionals, safety teams, HR staff and emerging leaders—not only the person who signs the application.

Connect

Business Development & Networking

Build the relationships and visibility that open doors across South Louisiana's construction industry.

  • Construction decision-makers
  • 70+ annual events and programs
  • Meet the Contractor events
  • Golf tournaments and regional socials
  • Young Professionals programs
  • Women in Construction programs
  • Online directory visibility
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Committee participation
  • Member referrals
Train

Workforce Development & Education

Develop a skilled workforce with construction-focused training, credentials and career pathways.

  • NCCER craft training
  • Registered apprenticeship
  • Electrical and welding
  • Instrumentation and pipefitting
  • Carpentry, plumbing and HVAC
  • NCCER credentials
  • Leadership education
  • Technology training
  • School-to-career programs
  • Apprentice tracking
Protect

Safety Resources

Give your team the systems, training and support to build a stronger safety culture.

  • Safety courses
  • OSHA training
  • STEP®
  • Safety evaluation resources
  • Toolbox talks
  • Drug-free workplace resources
  • Total Human Health
  • Suicide-prevention training
  • Safety consulting
  • STEP and AQC recognition
Advocate

Advocacy

Protect fair competition, free enterprise and merit shop construction.

  • Local, state and federal representation
  • Merit shop advocacy
  • Legislative updates
  • Action alerts
  • ABC Action Center
  • Government affairs events
  • ABC Louisiana resources
  • ABC PAC
  • Free Enterprise Alliance
  • Policymaker and media voice

Save money. Earn recognition.

Member Savings & Business Resources

  • Fleet, fuel and vehicle savings
  • Hotel and travel discounts
  • Technology and software savings
  • Insurance and employee benefits
  • HR and legal resources
  • Training and safety discounts

Company & Employee Recognition

  • Excellence in Construction
  • STEP Safety Awards
  • Accredited Quality Contractor
  • National Craft Championships
  • Student and craft recognition
  • Leadership and volunteer recognition
One membership

Value across your organization.

Owners & Executives
Project & Field Leaders
Safety Professionals
HR & Workforce Teams
Craft Professionals
Emerging Leaders

Ready to put membership to work?

Invest in your company, your people and the future of merit shop construction.

Start Your Membership Journey