Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama: Membership

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Property & Casualty Insurance

Penn National Insurance

Penn National Insurance

ABC's exclusive insurance program - earn money by buying insurance! Click here for PDF of complete program details.

ABC/Penn National Property & Casualty Insurance Program

This exclusive insurance program offers competitive pricing, large group buying power, information and services to help reduce losses, and enhanced coverage endorsements on auto, general liability, property and business owners.

If you are already insured with Penn National Insurance and a current member of the ABC-Alabama Chapter, please tell your insurance agent that you are interested in enrolling in the program. If you are a member of the ABC-Alabama Chapter but not insured through Penn National Insurance, please contact one of their independent agents located throughout Alabama to learn more about this money-saving program. A list of agencies can be found at www.pennnationalinsurance.com in the Agent Finder section.

This insurance program is only available to members of the ABC-Alabama Chapter through Penn National Insurance agents.


Contract Documents

ConsensusDOCS

ConsensusDOCS

Save up to 20% on contract documents designed for use by the entire construction team: Designers, Owners, Contractors, Subcontractors and Surety firms.

Overview
ABC and 19 other construction-related associations have worked together to launch ConsensusDOCS - contract documents for use by designers, owners, contractors, subcontractors and surety firms.

ConsensusDOCS Information and Purchases
ABC members are entitled to receive up to a 20 percent discount on most purchases. You must enter the following codes when you place your order, to receive the discount:

  • Enter Partner Code "ABC"
  • Enter Promotion Code "100"
  • Create a User Account
  • View Catalog and Purchase ConsensusDOCS
  • Learn More about ConsensusDOCS

ConsensusDOCS Contract Series
More than 70 ConsensusDOCS contract documents are available:

  • General Contracting series
  • Collaborative Documents series
  • Design-Build series
  • Construction Management series
  • Subcontracting series
  • Program Management series

Vehicles

 

FORD FLEET PROGRAM

Call Ford Fleet at (800) 34-FLEET for specific program information. Mention Customer Association Incentive (CAI) program number 96049.

ABC has an agreement with Ford Motor Company that offers fleet-based discounts to qualifying ABC members. ABC members that currently have 15 or more vehicles meet Ford's criteria to obtain a fleet account number and take advantage of additional savings, above and beyond Ford's standard fleet discount.

The discount program applies to both 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles and is scheduled to end on January 2, 2009.

Click here for more program details.

PROGRAM SAVINGS

ABC's exclusive program adds the following discounts to Ford's standard fleet discounts, for eligible vehicles in each category:

  • $200 - $1500 on Passenger Cars
  • $1000 - $3000 on SUVs
  • $750 - $1000 on Cargo Vans
  • $1300 - $2500 on Pickup Trucks

 

General Motors

GM

TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS 

General Motors
Call GM at 1-800-FLEET-OP ( 1-800-353-3867 ) and mention ABC's program code, or visit ABC's GM website to find out more.

These discounts are available on 2008 and 2009 model year vehicles.
- Use program code 09-36J-2 for 2009 vehicles.
- Use program code 08-36J-1 for 2008 vehicles.
- Dealers enter incentive code: FBP

Program Highlights

  • Exclusively for ABC members. (You must show proof of current ABC membership to take advantage of this discount program.)
  • Available to both fleet and non-fleet customers . Any and all ABC members, regardless of the number of vehicles a company has, can take advantage of the savings.
  • Companies with 1 - 14 vehicles qualify for this program. See your nearest GM dealer for program details.
  • Companies with more than 14 vehicles qualify for this program plus additional fleet savings . Contact your nearest GM dealer for program details or call Enterprise Fleet Management toll-free at (877) 233-5338 to learn more.
  • The ABC discount can be combined with most all other GM incentive and discount programs.  Check with your dealer or fleet management company for any limitations.
  • The program features "stackable" discounts on most brands and models of GM vehicles:
    - $500 on Cars
    - $500 on SUVs
    - $500 on Full-size Pickup Trucks
    - $1,000 on other model Pickup Trucks
    - $2,000 on Vans

Visit ABC's GM website to find out more.


How to Take Advantage of this ABC Private Offer 

1. Mention the following GM Administrative Message to your GM dealer or fleet specialist: 
    09-36J-2 (for 2009 model year vehicles
    08-36J-1 (for 2008 model year vehicles)
2. Present proof of ABC membership.
3. Choose your vehicles(s) to purchase or lease.
4. Negotiate and apply all other incentives to determine your best price.
5. Apply the ABC Private Offer savings to determine the final price.

Visit ABC's GM website to find out more.


Non-ABC Members and Dropped ABC Members 
  • GM dealers cannot apply the ABC Private Offer savings to customers that are not ABC members nor to former ABC members that have dropped their membership in ABC.
  • Dealers will be charged back any incentives provided through this ABC Private Offer if the job jacket does not have customer's valid proof of ABC membership.

TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS

General Motors
Call GM at 1-800-FLEET-OP ( 1-800-353-3867 ) and mention ABC's program code, or visit ABC's GM website to find out more.

These discounts are now available on both 2007 and 2008 model year vehicles.
- Use program code 08-36J for 2008 vehicles.
- Use program code 07-36J for 2007 vehicles.

Program Highlights

  • Exclusively for ABC members. (You must show proof of current ABC membership to take advantage of this discount program.)
  • Available to both fleet and non-fleet customers. Any and all ABC members, regardless of the number of vehicles a company has, can take advantage of the savings.
  • Companies with 1 - 14 vehicles qualify for this program. See your nearest GM dealer for program details.
  • Companies with more than 14 vehicles qualify for this program plus additional fleet savings. Contact your nearest GM dealer for program details or call Enterprise Fleet Management toll-free at (877) 233-5338 to learn more.
  • The ABC discount can be combined with most all other GM incentive and discount programs. Check with your dealer or fleet management company for any limitations.
  • The program features "stackable" discounts on most brands and models of GM vehicles:
    • $500 on Cars
    • $500 on SUVs
    • $500 on the new GMT 900 Pickup Truck
    • $1,000 on other model Pickup Trucks
    • $2,000 on Vans

Visit ABC's GM website to find out more.

How to Take Advantage of this ABC Private Offer

  1. Mention the following GM Administrative Message to your GM dealer or fleet specialist:
    08-36J (for 2008 model year vehicles); and
    07-36J (for 2007 model year vehicles).
  2. Present proof of ABC membership.
  3. Choose your vehicles(s) to purchase or lease.
  4. Negotiate and apply all other incentives to determine your best price.
  5. Apply the ABC Private Offer savings to determine the final price.

Visit ABC's GM website to find out more.

Non-ABC Members and Dropped ABC Members

  • GM dealers cannot apply the ABC Private Offer savings to customers that are not ABC members nor to former ABC members that have dropped their membership in ABC.
  • Dealers will be charged back any incentives provided through this ABC Private Offer if the job jacket does not have customer's valid proof of ABC membership.

Vehicle Fleet Management

Enterprise Fleet Service

Enterprise Fleet Service

Reduce your vehicle fleet management costs and gain access to vehicle savings for ABC members.

Enterprise Fleet Management
Call (877) 23-FLEET (877-233-5338) to request more information, or visit Enterprise Fleet Management.

Enterprise Fleet Management provides ABC members cost-effective and comprehensive fleet management solutions:

  • Vehicle acquisition
  • Maintenance management
  • Insurance programs
  • Vehicle remarketing
  • Fuel programs
  • Licensing and titling
  • Monthly reporting

If your business has between 15 and 125 vehicles, call Enterprise Fleet Management today to find out how you can start improving your cash flow and for details regarding savings for your company.


Legal Services

Take advantage of your FREE initial consultation.

Free Legal Services
ABC has expanded its legal services options for our members. Take advantage of your FREE initial consultation with questions/problems in the following areas:

  • Union / Labor
  • Wage & Hour
  • Employment Policies / Discrimination / Disabilities
  • Federal Contract Compliance
  • Safety / OSHA
  • Warranty Claims
  • Prompt Pay
  • Bankruptcy
  • Mechanic's Liens
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Payment and Performance Bonds
  • Covenants Not to Compete

Call Todd Walker at 205.870.9768 Ext. 104 for more details.


Printing Services

Print Resources
ABC members receive a 15% discount on all printed materials, graphic design services and logo imprinted wearable items. They also receive up to a 10% discount on imprinted promotional products. Contact Carol Alford at 205.879.8000 for more information.

Alabama Graphics

Association On-Site Plotter Program offered by Alabama Graphics benefits members looking for a new low cost solution for organizing and printing digital files conveniently in their own office. Equipment: iPF710

ABC member only discount includes: delivery, installation & training, EZ-Plot Software, Service, Paper & Inks, One Free Month.

Two Price Options:

Option #1

$250 per month for 25 months - First Month Free

Includes: 500 sqft per month (overage billed @ $.25 sqft)

Option #2

$150 per month for 25 months - First Month Free

Includes: All printing billed at $.30 sqft

Contact Michele Dunn at 205.305.4303 for details.


Site Offices and Storage

Williams Scotsman

Williams Scotsman

Get one month of free rent & save up to $500.

Mobile Offices, Site Storage Trailers and more!

Williams Scotsman, Inc. serves more than 24,000 customers and is North America's leading provider of mobile and modular space. The company serves ABC members locally, with 90 locations and a fleet of 90,000 mobile offices, modular classrooms and storage units.

ABC members receive one month of free rent (up to $500) for each mobile office, storage unit or specialty trailer leased for six months or longer.

Call 1-888-277-0565 or click here to visit them online.


Management Training

CRESTCOM

CRESTCOM

Take advantage of a FREE workshop for your management team.

ABC has partnered with Applied Leadership to provide Crestcom's Bullet Proof® Manager Management Training for our members. Take advantage of your FREE workshop for your management team. The workshop addresses four areas that challenge managers on a daily basis:

  • How to reduce resistance and better connect with employees
  • How to save time by conducting impacting and focused meetings
  • Identifying and implementing exceptional customer service to better retain and expand your customer base
  • How to motivate employees not only to do their job but to do their best

Client companies also receive a FREE In-House Management Session focused on one of the following topics:

  • Motivation
  • Change Management
  • Coaching / Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Negotiation
  • Performance Management
  • Planning / Goal Setting
  • Recruiting / Hiring / Retention
  • Stress Management

Contact Joel Smith (256-339-2720) for more details.



Technology

MOBILE PHONES AND TECHNOLOGY 

Verizon Wireless

New Program!

Verizon Wireless and ABC have teamed up to provide special discounts and offers to ABC member contractors. This program's exclusive discounts apply to monthly calling plans for existing subscribers and new lines of service.

ABC members also will have access to Verizon's construction-specific applications featuring cutting-edge wireless technology developed to help contractors improve their project management practices and increase productivity on the job.

ABC member contractors are eligible for these exceptional benefits:

  • Save with exclusive discounts on monthly calling plan fees and accessories.
  • Apply the discounts to existing contracts with Verizon Wireless -- with no changes to current contract terms.
  • Apply the discounts to new lines of service.
  • Enable employees to receive discounts on their new and existing personal lines.
  • Access an easy-to-use online enrollment process for corporate and employee subscribers.
  • Learn about hundreds of Verizon’s construction-specific applications.


To return directly to this page in the future, visit http://www.abc.org/Membership/Member_Discounts2/Verizon.aspx .

How to Get Started

Have you already been assigned login information? If yes, click
Enter Site to learn about the discount details and to enroll.

Do you need login information? Please send an email to:
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- Company Name and Complete Address
- Your Name and Phone Number

In the subject line of the email, please indicate "ABC Member Login Request".

Your firm’s eligibility will be confirmed with ABC and your login information will be provided to you.


Not an ABC Member Contractor?

Visit online to learn about 
other Verizon Wireless programs that you may be able to access.

 

Textura Corporation – Revolutionizing the payment management process

ABC members – please inquire about a complimentary ROI assessment. 

Overview
Textura revolutionizes the payment management process and has quickly become the industry standard for construction organizations across the globe.  General contractors, owners and developers benefit from automated invoicing, lien waiver collection, electronic payments, document compliance, and reporting.  In turn, Subcontractors benefit from automated invoice creation, electronic lien waiver submission, compliance, and electronic payments. 

Typical results include:

• Efficiency improvements averaging 50% or more for any size project
• Mitigation of financial & legal risk by ensuring proper lien waivers for payment
• Cash flow acceleration of up to 14 days
• Financial accuracy, imbedded controls and standardization via automatic workflow
• Integration and seamless data flow between all common construction accounting, project management, and imaging systems

Textura also has a rapid return on investment of 5X or more due to our unique pay-as-you-go subscription model and elimination of excessive upfront investments, lengthy implementations, and the high cost of ownership associated with traditional software models. 

Textura’s collaborative web-based solution was created by industry experts with decades of construction, technology, consulting and accounting experience.  A pioneer in construction payment management, no other company offers complete automation that is also easy to use, requires minimal training and can be deployed in a matter of weeks, allowing you to quickly harness the benefits of an optimized draw process.   

For more details, please contact Jeff Adams:
 (404)748-9149
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Please also visit our website at www.texturacorp.com
To view a brief product tutorial, please click here

 

 

 
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