Trade Contractors Trade Associations

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)

U.S. trade association for HVACR contractors focused on education, standards (e.g., quality installation), and advocacy; serves 60,000 professionals and over 3,000 company members.

https://www.acca.org Membership: 3,000

American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)

Merit shop fire sprinkler contractors’ association providing training, technical services and advocacy; reports about 1,500 company members.

https://www.firesprinkler.org Membership: 1,500

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)

Cast‑in‑place concrete contractors’ association offering safety, technical resources, education and a unified industry voice; represents ~760 member companies worldwide.

https://ascconline.org Membership: 760

American Subcontractors Association (ASA)

National umbrella for subcontractors and specialty trade contractors focused on advocacy, contracts resources and networking; represents about 4,700 subcontractor members.

https://www.asaonline.com Membership: 4,700

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

Merit‑shop construction association serving general and specialty contractors with workforce, safety, procurement and advocacy programs; more than 23,000 members in 67 chapters.

https://www.abc.org Membership: 23,000

Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI)

National community of wall and ceiling contractors, manufacturers and suppliers offering technical resources, training and market insights; 2,160 members as of the year ended June 30.

https://www.awci.org Membership: 2,160

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA)

Concrete cutting and imaging contractors’ association delivering training, safety programs and best practices; about 350 member companies worldwide.

https://csda.org Membership: 350

FCICA – Flooring Contractors Association

Commercial flooring contractors’ association (FCICA) supporting education, business resources and the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) program; membership totals 270+ companies.

https://www.fcica.com Membership: 270

Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)

National body for union mechanical, plumbing and service contractors partnering with UA; provides education, labor relations and safety resources; about 2,800 contractor members.

https://www.mcaa.org Membership: 2,800

National Demolition Association (NDA)

Trade group for demolition contractors emphasizing safety, workforce development and advocacy; the NDA represents 450+ industry companies.

https://www.demolitionassociation.com Membership: 450

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

Electrical contractors’ national association advancing codes/standards, labor relations, education and advocacy; represents nearly 4,000 member companies.

https://www.necanet.org Membership: 4,000

National Glass Association (NGA)

Largest North American umbrella for contract glaziers and glass fabricators/suppliers; provides technical, codes, safety and market resources for 1,900+ member companies.

https://www.glass.org Membership: 1,900

National Insulation Association (NIA)

Commercial, industrial and mechanical insulation contractors’ national association providing advocacy, training and standards resources; 300+ member companies.

https://insulation.org Membership: 300

National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Leading voice for roofing contractors and industry stakeholders, offering technical resources, training and advocacy; more than 3,600 professional members.

https://www.nrca.net Membership: 3,600

National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA)

National tile and stone installation contractors’ association focused on training, standards participation and business support; 1,500+ members.

https://www.tile-assn.com Membership: 1,500

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC)

Oldest U.S. construction trade group for plumbing-heating-cooling contractors; delivers codes/standards advocacy, workforce programs and business education; ~3,300 member firms employing 65,000 technicians.

https://www.phccweb.org Membership: 3,300

Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI)

Nonprofit advancing the quality and use of post‑tensioned concrete through manuals, certification and standards; includes 500+ professional members (engineers, contractors, etc.).

https://www.post-tensioning.org Membership: 500

Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA)

Scaffold and access equipment industry association serving contractors, manufacturers and rental firms with safety standards, training and advocacy; about 925 company members.

https://www.saiaonline.org Membership: 925

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)

International association of 3,500 signatory sheet metal/HVAC contracting firms focused on technical standards, education, safety and labor relations.

https://www.smacna.org Membership: 3,500

Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)

Global association for tilt‑up concrete contractors, designers and suppliers providing certification, best practices and networking; surpassed 500 member companies.

https://tilt-up.org Membership: 500