Contractors and Owners
The United Association (UA) is the premier partner for contractors, construction managers, building owners, and developers seeking skilled labor and proven results in piping, plumbing, HVACR, fire protection, and mechanical systems.
With a legacy of excellence and a highly trained workforce, UA members deliver quality, safety, and value on projects of every size and complexity across North America.
Why Partner with the UA?
Highly Skilled Workforce
UA members complete a rigorous Registered Apprenticeship Program and receive ongoing training programs, ensuring proficiency in the latest technologies, codes, and installation methods.
Commitment to Safety
Every UA jobsite follows strict safety protocols, reducing risk, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
On-Time, On-Budget Delivery
UA contractors are known for their efficiency, reliability, and ability to meet project deadlines and budgets, even under the most demanding conditions.
Quality Assurance
The UA’s Standard for Excellence backs every project, guaranteeing workmanship that will last.
Flexible Project Solutions
UA professionals adapt to your project requirements, whether you need new construction, renovation, maintenance, or emergency response.
UA Strategic Planning Program for Contractors
The UA has long committed to the tripartite relationship, which includes labor, management, and project owners.
This has allowed us to define and act on our shared goals of completing projects safely, on time, and on budget. We also engage in a strategic planning process.
Strategically thinking about the future and planning on where the UA and each of our Local Unions should aspire to be is a priority for our organization. For this reason, the Strategic Planning Committee was formed. It actively develops new initiatives and programs to advance the UA in all vital aspects of the industry, including skills training, workforce development, industry relations, community service, political action, and Local Union administration.
Our contractors and their customers are an essential part of this process.
The framework of the Strategic Planning program includes:
- Skills Training and Workforce Development
- Contractor/Owner/Industry Relations
- Political Action and Government Affairs
- Local Union Leadership/Administration
When You Are a Union Contractor
Choosing the United Association means choosing a partner committed to your project’s success. Our contractors and members work collaboratively with owners, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver superior results on time, on budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
When you become a union contractor, a new world of opportunity begins with you, your family, and the men and women you employ.
You can support the industry with the skills and expertise that your UA training provides. Your projects benefit from a workforce that is rigorously trained, safety focused, and up to date on the latest codes, technologies, and best practices. This commitment to excellence not only enhances the quality and reliability of your work, but also strengthens your reputation and competitiveness in the marketplace.
You can support your local economy and community through jobs and activism. By hiring union members, you provide good-paying jobs with comprehensive benefits, helping families thrive and contribute to the economic stability of your region. Union contractors are often active in community initiatives, charitable projects, and local partnerships, reinforcing the values of solidarity and service that define the UA.
Together, we build stronger communities, elevate industry standards, and ensure a brighter future for everyone involved.
Become a UA Signatory Contractor
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