Associated Builders and Contractors- Empire State Chapter proudly serves as the voice of the merit shop in New York. Nation-wide ABC is a resource for over 25,000 merit contractors and other construction industry professionals. ABC is also a political organization (PAC) acting to protect and enhance free enterprise and the merit philosophy in the construction industry. The Empire State Chapter services over 400 members state-wide from our central office in East Syracuse. We have offices across the state in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Long Island and New York City.