Washington, Nov. 6—Associated Builders and Contractors today released the following statement congratulating ABC-endorsed Donald J. Trump on his election as president and the election of a merit shop majority in the U.S. Senate.
“This is an exciting day for our industry,” said ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman. “ABC is optimistic about the future of America’s construction industry and the opportunities to advance policies that protect free enterprise, reduce regulatory burdens and expand workforce development. With leaders and lawmakers committed to promoting economic growth and supporting the principles of fair and open competition, we are confident that the construction industry will thrive and all workers will be given the opportunity to build America with fewer obstacles.
“ABC looks forward to working with the Trump administration and Congress to advance policies that solve the issues that the construction industry faces, including the skilled labor shortage of more than half a million, widespread regulatory burdens and inflation and tax challenges,” said Bellaman. “We also welcome the opportunity to work with a president who is willing to welcome all of the U.S. construction industry to rebuild America.”
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Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 67 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abc.org.