To foster and perpetuate the principles of the merit shop by encouraging, developing, and protecting the building and construction industry and the public.

Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues

Seminars to train management & field employees in areas of interest to members, including safety, apprentice training, management education topics & education in the building trades. Some classes lasted 9 months others were 1 day seminars. 3,229 attended. monthly dinner meetings in 3 regions around the state were held to bring members together to share ideas, learn about association events & accomplishments & to hear speakers. 2,625 people attended. 6 special events were held to bring members together, exchange ideas, allow fellowship & acknowledge the accomplishments of members. 707 people attended. 182 committee & board of directors' meetings were held statewide throughout the year to bring members together to carryout & plan the association's activities. 2,300 people attended.