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ABC San Diego members receive practical tools and unparalleled support so they can move their businesses forward. As a leading voice in the construction industry, ABCSD’s unmatched workforce training and development programs empower you to stay competitive and take on large-scale opportunities with confidence.
A legacy of industry leadership and lifting up merit shop businesses
Associated Builders and Contractors, San Diego (ABCSD) was granted chapter status by ABC’s national board of directors on September 13, 1976, marking the official beginning of the San Diego Chapter.
ABCSD created its Training Trust in 1986. One year later, the chapter received state recognition for its first apprenticeship training program that began with a group of 20 electrical apprentices in a small 30th Street shop and later expanded into additional trades.
After sharing space with San Diego Mesa College, the chapter opened its first dedicated training facility in Kearny Mesa, becoming one of the first in the region to offer in-house training.
In 2004, the chapter moved to its current home in Poway, with 16 classrooms, a computer lab, online training capability and an 11,000-square-foot hands-on lab.
In 2026, ABCSD celebrated its 50th year as an organization and the chapter has never been stronger. Today, it operates with a staff of 40+, has enrolled a record number of apprentices and trainees, and serves more members than ever before.
Become a Member
From specialty subcontractors and large regional firms to suppliers and industry partners, ABC San Diego membership delivers the training, resources, and advocacy that merit shop businesses need to win work today and tomorrow.
Merchandise
The ABC San Diego merch store offers quality gear that lets members, students and those in the local construction community proudly represent the region’s merit shop contractors. Our collection includes baseball hats, polo shirts, hoodies, mugs and beach towels suitable for the jobsite, office and weekend trips.
Move your business forward by joining the industry’s leading construction network一whether you’re a contractor, apprentice, or industry partner.
