Associated Builders and Contractors Congratulates National Craft Champions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors officials announced the winners of the 29th annual National Craft Championships during the Careers in Construction awards ceremony following ABC’s Workforce Week. “The dedication to top-notch construction, quality craftsmanship and world-class safety exhibited by this year’s champions is truly impressive,” said 2016 ABC National Chair David Chapin, president of Willmar Electric Service, Lincoln, Nebraska. “With the workforce shortage facing the construction industry, each of this year’s competitors will play an important role in the future of merit shop construction. Our member companies are fortunate to employ such skilled craftsmen and women.” The National … Read more

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Gilbane Receives National Excellence in Construction Award from ABC

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Gilbane Building Company’s Walt Disney World Resort Textile Services Laundry Facility project was recently honored with a National Excellence in Construction Pyramid Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors in the Industrial Category. Representatives from Gilbane were on hand to receive the award during the ABC’s 26th annual Excellence in Construction Awards celebration. The 130,000-square-foot state-of-the-art, fully automated laundry facility is located on a more than 50-acre greenfield site within the Walt Disney World Resort and features one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge equipment. The Excellence in Construction Awards program is the industry’s leading competition, developed to honor innovative and high-quality … Read more

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ABC Honors National Safety Excellence Award Winners

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Associated Builders and Contractors announced the winners of its 2015 National Safety Excellence Award winners. A total of 41 ABC member companies were recognized for their safety processes and performance on March 2 during the 26th annual Excellence in Construction Awards in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 2015 National Safety Excellence Award winners were selected from ABC member firms that achieved Diamond, Platinum and Gold status in ABC’s Safety Training Evaluation Process in 2015. During the selection process, they were judged on self-evaluation scores, lost workday case rates, total recordable rates, leading indicator use, process and program … Read more

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Dan Vos Construction Superintendent Named ABC Craft Professional of the Year

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors has named Scott Walters of Belding, Michigan, superintendent at Dan Vos Construction Co., its 2016 Craft Professional of the Year. “Scott demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to safety, the professional development of his colleagues, the highest quality of construction and the satisfaction of his clients,” said 2016 ABC National Chair David Chapin, president of Willmar Electric Service, Lincoln, Nebraska. “Scott is a tremendous ambassador for the construction industry through his dedication to his job and his community, and ABC is thrilled to honor him.” “I really respect the fact that Scott is watching out … Read more

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David Allen Company Named Contractor of the Year by ABC

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Associated Builders and Contractors recently named David Allen Company of Raleigh, North Carolina, its 2015 Contractor of the Year. Art Odom, president of the company, accepted ABC’s highest honor at the 26th annual Excellence in Construction Awards gala on March 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1920, David Allen Company is a marble, granite, terrazzo, tile and underlayment contractors with nearly 500 employees and craft professionals at its offices in Birmingham, Alabama; Columbia, South Carolina; Miami, Florida and Washington, D.C. In 2015, the company achieved ABC’s Safety Training Evaluation Process Platinum status and boasts an … Read more

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