The Accredited Quality Contractor Program was launched in 1993. Is is an accreditation program which publicly recognizes and honors those construction firms which have documented their commitment in four key areas of corporate responsibility:
- Safety (STEP Gold or Platinum Level Required)
- Employee Benefits
- Training
- Community Relations
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Contractors that successfully qualify as "Accredited Quality Contractors" are accredited for one year. Member companies must renew each year. If a member company has not been renewed for two years, it must reapply for the AQC program. Accredited Quality Contractors receive a plaque and other benefits, including:
- Wide recognition within the industry, the business community and the public
- National and local recognition in publications
- Authorization to use AQC language in bid documents
- Permission to use the AQC logo on letterhead, business cards and jobsite signs
- Discounts on other business development opportunities offered by ABC National
- Points on National Excellence in Construction Awards submissions for being AQC certified
In addition, Accredited Quality Contractors are acknowledged in ABC's national membership directory, www.FindContractors.com, as being AQC certified.
“As an Accredited Quality Contractor, our company is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality construction services and we care deeply about our employees and the communities in which we build. We are proud to be part of the construction industry and are dedicated to the principle of free enterprise. We commit ourselves to serve our communities and to provide our employees with the skills they need to work safely and productively in order to meet the needs of our clients.”