About Us

Afghanistan Builders Association (ABA) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization and it the largest growing construction association in Afghanistan established in 2004 with a support of construction companies.

After 2 years ABA turned into a self-sustainable organization with the help of the members that ABA has. Currently ABA hast about 1700 members form construction companies, construction material production companies,, construction machineries, engineering services and construction material testing laboratories. Since 2004 ABA has worked and cooperated with many donors organization with the delegation offices in Jalalabad, Kandahar, Mazar-e Sharif, Herat and Gardez. ABA concentrates its all efforts to professionalize and strengthen construction sector in Afghanistan by providing various capacity development and construction safety trainings. Reference to all ABA services and promotional activities for Afghanistan construction sector.

To be collective pro-active voice of the construction industry to insure fair legislation and regulations for the industry and consumer by creating public awareness of the role-played by the business and profession of construction industry in Afghanistan. To be the recognized authority and respected community and business leader on industry standards and related business issues and to assist in those activities when called upon. To provide continuing education and information to provide the highest quality and value in member products and services through education programs and scholarships, encourage young people to take up careers in the construction industry for meeting current and future needs. To promote and support responsible growth to maintain a positive economic future for the communities we serve. To aid the construction industry in such a manner that adequate construction services will be made available by private enterprise to all Afghanistan.

ABA membership provides direct contact with a vast network of construction professionals and the opportunity for discussions and interaction with colleagues, donors, government officers and NGOs. Additionally, visiting ABA's Web site at www.aba.af allows members to subscribe to several discussion groups. Members gain the advantage of networking on the national, regional and international levels. ABA assists members in getting information on solicitation by donors, NGOs, ARDS, US Army Corp of Engineering and government.

ABA is the voice for all registered construction companies in Afghanistan. It is the only full-service organization whose membership is open to any registered construction companies. ABA actively promotes the profession and serves as advocates for registered construction companies. ABA also serves as watchdogs for the profession, guarding the welfare of members by continual involvement in national governmental affairs. ABA has had several tax forums with the Taxation Department of the Ministry of Finance.ABA just completed the Advocacy program supported by Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).