Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware’s mission promotes open competition through free enterprise and enriches individuals while developing leaders in our community and the construction-related industries. ABC Delaware’s vision is to be the voice of construction, safely building our community using the free enterprise philosophy.
Our core values include:
- a free enterprise philosophy that offers opportunity for all
- quality through innovation, education and training
- commitment to the community
- integrity
- promotion of health, safety and wellness
Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware is part of a national trade association that represents about 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.
ABC is the only national association devoted exclusively to the Merit Shop Philosophy, the principle of providing the best management techniques, the finest craftsmanship, and the most competitive bidding and pricing strategies in the industry, regardless of labor affiliation. About 80 percent of all construction workers are employed by Merit Shop companies.
ABC is committed to developing a safe workplace and high-performance work force through quality education and training with comprehensive safety and health programs.
ABC Delaware is led by a Board of Directors consisting of 13 members.
This year’s directors are:
DIRECTORS
Michael Berardi, Wohlsen Construction
Thomas Dilley, Spacecon
Kevin Fasic, Cooch & Taylor
Steve Lex, Pettinaro Construction
Ronnie Sanna, Tri-State The Roofers
Victor Ventresca, Ventresca Brothers
Douglas Warren, Warren Truss
OFFICERS
Chairman John Gooden, M. Davis & Sons
First Vice Chairman Joseph Moretto, Pearce & Moretto
Second Vice Chairman Paul Langan, The Tri-M Group
Secretary Lorri Grayson, GG + A Construction
Treasurer John DeMatteis, Transit Electric
Immediate Past Chairman Joseph Swarter, Custom Iron Shop
ABC Delaware, The Voice of Construction in the First State!
