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.
Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA)
The Steel Erectors Association of America is a non-profit trade organization for steel erectors. Members include contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators, and service providers in the steel industry. SEAA aims to promote safety, education, standards, and training programs for steel erector trades.
Commercial Painting Industry Association (CPIA)
The Commercial Painting Industry Association is a peer-driven professional trade association dedicated to commercial painting contractors. It brings together business owners and their teams to share, connect, and grow.