Membership is open to all construction-related majors. ABC's chief purpose is to create a work climate where independent and union firms can work together in harmony. An important goal is the promotion of the merit shop philosophy and the right to choose between independent and union work environments. Chapter functions include sponsoring guest speakers at each meeting and sending representatives to both state and national ABC conventions. Other chapter activities include attending monthly Gulf Coast chapter meetings, fundraisers, assisting in homecoming activities and organizing social gatherings.
Membership is open to all building construction students.
One of the most important goals of NAMC is academic improvement. NAMC provides tutors and incentives to motivate students to excel in construction education. The student chapter sponsors guest speakers, social gatherings, presentation of papers at regional and national meetings and assists in the annual M.E. Rinker Sr. Distinguished Lecture on Construction Management. CMAA has 200 corporate members who specialize in construction management and 1,000 individual members who are construction managers.