The Pipe Line Contractors Association was established in 1948 and represents mainline pipeline construction contractors in the United States.  Any individual, firm or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, leasing, or otherwise furnishing materials, supplies, services, insurance, bonds or equipment for the construction or maintenance of pipelines may apply for Associate Membership in this Association.

      Headquarters for the Association is in Dallas, Texas.  The purposes of the Association include the encouragement of safe practices in pipeline construction, the negotiation of labor agreements, and the resolutions of problems common to all of those in the industry.  Associate Members of this Association receive a Weekly Newsletter which sets out current items of interest and all job notifications awarded to our contractor members and a copy of the Membership Directory of all Contractors and Associate Members.  In addition, Associate Members are eligible to attend the Association's annual convention normally held in February of each year.  The Convention in 2008 was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii February 20-24. The Convention for 2009 will be held at The Four Seasons Resort Aviara, in Carlsbad, California, February 11-15.

      Dues for Associate Members are $2,000.00 annually, based upon a calendar year.  In the event that you are interested in applying for Associate Membership in the Pipe Line Contractors Association, please complete the following application and return it to us with your membership dues check.

      Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us.

For your convenience a downloadable Associate Membership application is available here.