Cross-Trade Associations for Subcontractors
Trade Associations •
The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC)
The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC)
The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) is a national trade association for union construction and maintenance contractors. Members include 1,700+ contractors who use union labor, along with local contractor associations and vendors in the industrial maintenance and construction fields. TAUC helps contractors stay on the cutting edge of technology, safety and health, and labor relations.

Trusted by trade contractors across the country












- Discounted registration for the annual TAUC Leadership Conference and Safety-Labor Forums
- Labor relations assistance from association staff
- Voting privileges at association meetings
- Volunteer opportunities to chair association committees
- Free subscription to The Construction User quarterly magazine
- Significant savings on products and services such as hotel reservations, car rentals, shipping, and payroll administration
Cross-Trade Associations for Subcontractors
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Other trade associations
Mechanical HVAC / Plumbing
National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC)
The National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors is a trade association with 4,000 members across residential, commercial, new construction, industrial, and service and repair segments. It provides training, resources, and advocacy for plumbing and HVACR contractors.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association has more than 100 chapters and 3,500 members across the US, Canada, Australia, and Brazil. Its mission is to create a competitive advantage for sheet metal and air conditioning contractors through education, labor relations, standards development, industry representation, and business studies.
American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
The American Society of Concrete Contractors is a non-profit trade association of cast-in-place concrete contractors. Members include approximately 750 concrete contractors, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers. ASCC provides industry knowledge, best practices, and recognition to help concrete contractors maintain a strong presence in the construction industry.