About American Line Builders

About Us

The American Line Builders Chapter was established in 1956 for the purpose providing members an effective agency through which to express their collective voice on issues effecting the line construction industry. Today the Chapter represents qualified, reliable, and experienced line contractors in the District of Columbia, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Within these areas, the Chapter maintains relationships with the following IBEW local unions: 17, 51, 70, 71, 145, 193, 196, 245, 309, 317, 369, 649, 702, 876, 934, and 1393. The Chapter currently has 40 members, who perform various types of outside electrical construction services in these areas.

The Chapter provides members with services in the areas of Labor Relations, Educational Services, Safety Training, and Government Affairs. Included in the Chapter's areas of support are the following:

The Chapter is the collective bargaining agent for contractors signatory to the following agreements:

WITHIN THE 4th DISTRICT OF THE IBEW

Utility, Commercial, and Underground Power Agreements - 4-00-A, 4-00-URD, 4-71/245-A, 4-71/245-URD, 4-71-D, 4-245-L, 4-317-A & 4-369-A
Commercial Maintenance Agreements - 4-317-M
Traffic and Street Light Work – West Virginia Signal and Light Agreement

WITHIN THE 6th DISTRICT OF THE IBEW

Utility, Commercial, and Underground Power Agreements - 6-17-A, 6-17-B, 6-51-A, 6-145-A, 6-193-A, 6-196-A, 6-309-A, 6-649-A, 6-702-A, 6-876-A, 6-1393-A, and 6-1393-D
Line Clearance and Tree Trimming Agreements - 6-309-C, 6-702-D, and 6-702-H
Outside Construction Work for Telephone Utilities and Teledata Work - 6-17-T/6-876-C, 6-51-B, 6-145-B, 6-196-B, 6-309-B, 6-649-B, and 6-702-C
Outside Electrical Construction and Maintenance in Oil Fields - 6-702-G
Maintenance and Repair Shops - 6-1393-C

The Chapter helps members maintain and improve their operations through educational and training programs.
The Chapter serves as liaison to government agencies such as OSHA and DOL, keeping members informed of the latest government regulations affecting their business and construction projects.
The Chapter provides networking opportunities for contractors through membership meetings held twice yearly.
The Chapter is a resource center where contractors can obtain information on most topics affecting the industry.
The Chapter is an effective tool for contractors to shape the electrical industry. Listed below are committees which members can actively participate in:

STANDING COMMITTEES: Membership, Safety Codes and Standards, Nominating, Labor Relations

SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Budget, By-laws, LINECO, 4th District IBEW Health Fund, Local Union 17 Health and Welfare Fund, Fourth District Steering Committee, Negotiating Committees, Fourth District Joint Conference Committee, Fourth District Labor Management Cooperative Committee

JOINT SAFETY COMMITTEES: Each Local Union participates in Joint Safety Committees with American Line Builders

ALBAT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ALBAT SUBCOMMITTEES: The members of the American Line Builders Chapter and each local union participate in American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training Subcommittees covering the 4th and 6th Districts of the IBEW.

The Chapter's support helps members excel in the services they provide to their customers: installation, maintenance, and upgrading of all types of outside electrical systems, from basic distribution systems, to the most sophisticated substation work, including fiber optics.

The American Line Builders Chapter of NECA is part of the foundation of success for the electrical industry. The Chapter and its members are committed to the highest level of excellence.

If you desire membership information or if you would like to discuss an upcoming project in our jurisdiction and want us to recommend qualified contractors to meet your needs, please contact Robert G. La Lumiere at (937) 898-5824 or e-mail to alb@albneca.org.