Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council

Building Arizona Together


The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council is the state’s premier source for construction craftspeople in all trade areas. Whether your construction project is large, medium, or small, we can build it from the ground up in partnership with owners and contractors who will provide your project with:

Quality workmanship
Journeymen and apprentices who are well-trained and at the top of their professions
A reliable, safety-focused labor force
On-time, within-budget project completion
Work that’s done right…the first time!

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Growing the Best Craftspeople in the Construction Industry


Through our members’ training and apprenticeship programs, we prepare our apprentices to learn the newest techniques in their trades, as well as making safety training priority number one.

Regardless of which trade interests a prospective apprentice, the Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council offers a world-class member training program that will enable them to establish a solid foundation for a successful career, earning a competitive salary and gaining real-world experience on the job site.

Contact one of our apprenticeship programs for more information.

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Latest News and Events


Phoenix, AZ (June 17, 2025) – The Arizona Building & Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) is calling on state legislators and the Governor’s office to work to negotiate with the Arizona Diamondbacks to ensure HB 2704 is passed.

By coming to an agreement, the state will solidify a marque venue remains state-of-the-art, ensures our hometown team, the Arizona Diamondbacks maintain their presence and produce high quality local jobs for Arizona’s workers. While public funds must be carefully distributed, this opportunity to improve Chase fields provides a rare opportunity to improve Arizona sites, increase […]

Arizona Building & Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) Urges Legislators to Support Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in HB 2704  

Phoenix, AZ (June 16, 2025) – The Arizona Building & Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) is calling on state legislators to ensure that taxpayer-funded projects truly benefit Arizona taxpayers and workers by negotiating a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) before passing HB 2704.   We have seen this maneuver before— workers hear lots of talk and a PLA […]

AZBTC Thanks All Candidates for Their Dedication and Congratulates Election Winners

PHOENIX, AZ (November 20, 2024) – The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) extends our deepest gratitude to every candidate who stepped forward to run for office in the 2024 election cycle. Running for public office requires immense courage, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to serving one’s community. We commend these leaders for their […]

AZBTC 2024 Primary Endorsed Candidates

Building a Better Arizona: Your Vote, Your Future  The Arizona Building and Construction Trades Council (AZBTC) is proud to endorse a slate of candidates who have demonstrated unwavering support for the building trades and our hardworking members. These candidates share our commitment to creating good-paying jobs, improving infrastructure, and fostering a fair and inclusive economy.  […]

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