Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with , the construction industry’s premier source for craft professionals and labor-related services which will help contractors maximize productivity per dollar of labor. The agreement became effective May 1 during ABC’s 28th annual in Birmingham, Ala., which Tradesmen International .  

“This partnership with Tradesmen International gives ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmembers access to a trusted industry source that can help provide needed skilled craftsmen and help improve workforce productivity while maintaining the highest safety standards,” said ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓPresident and CEO Michael Bellaman. “We are excited to formalize this partnership with Tradesmen International, which will help our members enhance their workforce and increase profitability.”

As part of the partnership, ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmembers will have access to Tradesmen International’s  services - including Labor Productivity Consulting, Staffing and OSHA Safety Training - to help them maximize labor productivity and take full control over labor-related costs.

Tradesmen International’s team brings over two decades of experience and a network of nearly 100 local offices across North America. Tradesmen International has been a longtime supporter of ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓand the merit shop construction sector, is a member of more than 50 ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓchapters and has been the exclusive sponsor of ABC’s award for more than a decade. Under the new strategic partnership agreement, Tradesmen International will serve as ABC’s workforce productivity partner and will have the ability to strengthen its relationships with nearly 21,000 ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmember companies.