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For 30 Years, ABC Has Named Accredited Quality Contractors for Achievement in Construction Safety, Education and Culture

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 9:55 AM

WASHINGTON, April 12—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced that 45 of its contractor members have been named an Accredited Quality Contractor, a prestigious credential recognizing commitment to corporate responsibility, for at least 25 of the past 30 years. ABC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Accredited Quality Contractors program in 2023.

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ABC Announces the 2023 National Craft Champions

Monday, March 20, 2023 9:55 AM

WASHINGTON, March 20—Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of the 2023 National Craft Championships. The winners were honored at ABC’s Careers in Construction Awards ceremony during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, March 15-17.

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ABC Honors Top Construction Companies for Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity

Friday, March 17, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 17—Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of the 2022 National Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence Awards, an annual recognition of ABC members that display exemplary IDE leadership in their company, workforce, supply chain and community with best-in-class recruitment policies, retention practices and training and mentoring programs. The winners were honored at the 33rd annual Excellence in Construction® Awards at ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 16.

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ABC Honors Contractor of the Year, Award-Winning Construction Projects and Safety and Diversity Excellence

Friday, March 17, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 17—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced award winners in Excellence in Construction;® Safety Excellence; Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Excellence and Contractor of the Year. The winners were announced and honored March 16 during ABC Convention 2023 at the 33rd Excellence in Construction Awards Gala.

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ABC Announces Nation’s Top Construction Projects of 2022

Friday, March 17, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 17—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the winners of the Excellence in Construction® Awards—82 construction projects worth a total of $2.14 billion—at the 33rd annual EIC Awards Gala during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 16. Winners of the EIC Innovation, Design-Build and Productivity awards were also announced. The EIC awards are the construction industry’s leading national competition that honors general and specialty contractors for world-class, safe and innovative construction projects from across the country.

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ABC Honors Top Safety Leaders in Contracting Community

Friday, March 17, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 17—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the 49 winning contractors of the 2022 National Safety Excellence Awards for their remarkable achievements in leadership, safety and innovation. The awards were presented at the 33rd annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 16.

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ABC Names Performance Contractors as 2023 Contractor of the Year

Friday, March 17, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 17—Associated Builders and Contractors today named Performance Contractors Inc., headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, its 2023 Contractor of the Year. This award recognizes member companies for corporate integrity and commitment to safety, professional development and expert workforce development. The award was presented at the 33rd annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 16.

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ABC Names the 2023 Craft Instructor of the Year

Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 16—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced that Gabriel Galvan, Construction Prep Academy Instructor, ABC Indiana/Kentucky Chapter, Indianapolis, is the 2023 Craft Instructor of the Year. Galvan was honored at ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 15.

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ABC Unveils Its 2023 Craft Instructor, Craft Professional and Young Professional of the Year

Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 16—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced the winners of its annual, national Construction Workforce Awards, which includes Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year and Young Professional of the Year. The winners were announced March 15 at ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

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ABC Names the 2023 Craft Professional of the Year

Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:55 AM

ORLANDO, Florida, March 16—Associated Builders and Contractors today announced Jared Foster, senior general superintendent at Gaylor Electric, Noblesville, Indiana, is the 2023 Craft Professional of the Year. Foster was honored at ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 15.

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