ABC values economic freedom within a free-market economy, with open and fair competition and diverse participants constantly striving to achieve the highest levels of personal and company performance. ABC values the highest levels of personal and corporate standards of behavior characterized by responsibility, accountability and integrity, with demonstrated personal and industry professionalism by all participants. MISSION ABC will continually strive to be the leading voice promoting free enterprise within the construction industry. ABC will promote and defend the merit shop philosophy. This philosophy encourages open competition and a free-enterprise approach to construction based solely on merit, regardless of labor affiliation. VISION The Vision of ABC is an environment in which people and companies succeed based on free-enterprise principles within the free-market system. CORE PURPOSE The Core Purpose of ABC is to advance and defend the principles of the merit shop in the construction industry and to provide members and their employees with an opportunity to succeed. ABC/GMC is also home to Greater Michigan Construction Academy which facilitates opportunities for career growth in the construction industry through continuing education programs. Providing such programs is important to the construction industry to achieve knowledgeable employees and a safe work environment.