Based in Baton Rouge LA, Erika Walter is director of media relations at Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national construction industry trade association, headquartered in Washington DC. She can be reached at (202) 905-2104 | [email protected].
Established in 1950, ABC today represents more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. For more, visit abc.org.
Also, visit abc.org/economics for the Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index, plus analysis of spending, employment, job openings and the Producer Price Index.