Benjamin Houston

Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. operates a construction industry trade association. The firm is involved in government representation, legal advocacy, education, workforce development, communications, technology, recognition through national and chapter awards programs, employee benefits, information on best practices and business development through an online contractor search directory. It is construction industry's voice with the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and with state and local governments. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

TDIndustries, Inc. provides mechanical construction, facilities operations and energy services. It offers construction services, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, electrical and lighting, commercial refrigeration, indoor air quality, building automation & control systems, fire & life safety systems, facility management services, process solutions, building systems, energy solutions and fabricated products. The company was founded by Jack B. Lowe, Sr. in 1946 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.