The mission of the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) is to be the premier trade association for union* affiliated contractors in the heavy, highway, railroad and utility construction industry in western Pennsylvania. CAWP will work to encourage and assist our members that fair competition may be maintained, the condition of labor may be improved, and that proper and friendly relations may be maintained between employers in the industries and their employees and the general public. *Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, Pile Drivers, and Teamsters