One of the hardest things to do as a designer or homeowner is to find good information regarding the hiring of a reputable contractor or the purchase of proper materials for a project. The following list of St. Louis area construction associations can help you find the appropriate professional for your construction needs.

American Subcontractors Assn., asamidwest.com
Associated General Contractors, agcstl.org
Electrical Contrs. Assn., electricalconnection.org
Erectors & Riggers Association, tomh@acmeerectors.com
Flooring Industry Council, fic-stl.org
Mason Contractors Assn., mcastl.com
Mechanical Contractors Assn. mca-emo.com
Painting & Decorating Foundation, stlouispdf.org
Plumbing Industry Council, picstlray@earthlink.com
Sheet Metal Cnontrs. Assn., smacnastlouis,org
SITE Improvement Assn., sitestl.org
Tile & Marble Contrs. Assn., ewilliams@williamstile.com
Wall & Ceiling Contrs. Assn. (see Painting & Decorating Foundation)

The list above contains the members of the Council of Construction Employers. (CCE), The Council addresses issues of concern to the local construction industry, such as labor relations, market retention, legislative matters, codes, safety, diversity and other programs designed to increase construction activity in the region. CCE is also responsible for the selection of the management co-chair of PRIDE of St. Louis, the nation’s oldest construction industry, labor/management association.

PRIDE of St. Louis Inc., prideconstruction.org
Jim LaMantia, Executive Director
Jim Frey, Alberici Constructors, Management Co-Chair
Jerry Feldhaus, St. Louis Building Trades Council, Labor Co-Chair
Rick Schaefer, Washington University, Owners’ Co-Chair

Submitted June 12, 2006 by Bill Kendrick