Organizations and Associations

Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction trade association representing nearly 21,000 chapter members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. ABC’s membership represents all specialties and is primarily comprised of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors.

Construction Leadership Network
The Construction Leadership Network (CLN) was formed on the principle of bringing together top construction entrepreneurs and their key personnel to exchange ideas and share best practices to improve the industry, themselves, and their organizations. This environment of continuous improvement within their companies makes CLN contractors the most respected contractors in the industry.

Downtown Madison, Inc.
Downtown Madison, Inc. (DMI) is a member organization that works through advocacy, research, planning, and community action to create and sustain a healthy and vibrant downtown for all people. The organization’s work is accomplished through six standing committees, which are committed to fostering the vitality of our downtown: Economic Development, Government Relations, Inclusiveness, Membership, Quality of Life, and Transportation.

Madison Area Builders Association
The Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) is a one-stop-shop for home building and remodeling resources. The association connects owners with high-quality professionals who are there to help build the homes dreams are made of. Friede & Associates has a long history of building executive homes.
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Smart Growth Greater Madison
Smart Growth Greater Madison (SGGM) is the advocacy organization for Dane County Real Estate Developers. Founded in 2003 to represent the voice of the real estate developer community, SGGM has grown to include a wide range of commercial and residential developers, as well as associate members including general contractors, architects, engineers, law firms, and insurance companies. Its mission is to further rational public policy as it pertains to development in Dane County, including zoning code rewrites, tax incremental financing policy, demolition standards, parking standards, changes to signage requirements, and affordable housing policy. In addition to advocacy, SGGM provides an educational resource for elected officials and the general public on myriad issues surrounding development.

Wisconsin Builders Association
The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) is a professional trade association made up of 21 local associations dedicated to helping members build communities throughout the State of Wisconsin. Established in 1947, the WBA advances the housing industry through government involvement, education, and promotion.

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
The mission of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to serve the membership by promoting safe operations, global development, professional growth, and commercial success of the amusement parks and attractions industry. We believe that these principles must be carried out by each member individually in order to foster and promote our industry and to protect its excellent reputation of delivering safe family fun.

World Waterpark Association
The World Waterpark Association (WWA), which was started in 1982, is an international not-for-profit member-based trade association that serves waterparks, aquatic venues, and spray parks of all shapes and sizes. The WWA is focused on providing park and supplier members with the education and networking that they need to operate safely and effectively.

Wisconsin Dells Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Wisconsin Dells Convention and Visitors Bureau (WDVCB) is the official destination marketing organization for the Wisconsin Dells area whose mission is to grow the economic impact of tourism through marketing, public relations, and development efforts that benefit the region’s visitors and members. The organization was formed in 1949 to secure the Wisconsin Dells area as a national year-round tourism destination by providing visitors with a unique and diverse recreational experience unsurpassed in quality.

Blue Book Network
The Blue Book Network’s mission is to empower the construction community to connect, collaborate, and grow by building more profitable relationships and providing the resources and opportunities necessary for success. The Blue Book Network’s digital workflow solutions enable construction professionals to find and spec products, share project documents, streamline bid communications and view, markup, and takeoff documents.

Reedsburg Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce (RACC) is to facilitate and enhance business development through a partnership with the community to achieve growth and prosperity. The organization provides visitor information, member news, access to local events for residents as well as visitors to the region.

Commercial Brokers Group, Inc.
The Commercial Brokers Group, Inc. (CBG) is a network of commercial real estate professionals located in the Madison, Wisconsin area. CBG was originally initiated by a few brokers in order to increase networking opportunities and cooperation among local real estate professionals and has now grown to approximately 200 broker members and affiliated real estate industry professionals.

Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Since 1933, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) has been dedicated to supporting the foodservice industry, representing virtually every size and style of establishment in the state. In addition, WRA has hundreds of Supplier Associate Members that provide goods and services to the restaurant industry.

Metallic Building Company
Metallic Building Company is the leading resource for custom-engineered metal building systems of the highest quality, making us one of the most trusted names in the industry and a builder’s first choice when their projects matter most. When you partner with Metallic, you’re getting invaluable technical assistance and hands-on support—so the entire process is easier from start to finish.