Larry Lopez, general manager with WorkBridge, LLC, is the 2023 Chair of the Board for ABC Greater Baltimore. Larry has been active in ABC locally and nationally now for ten years. His national participation led him to become Chair of ABC National’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for several years. “Here …
PLA Executive Order Is Bad Public Policy
Last month, President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring project labor agreements on federal construction projects over $35 million. The White House claimed that the order will help ease management concerns and organization on large construction projects. ABC sent a letter to the White House highlighting concerns with President Biden’s efforts …
Trade School Interest Levels Soar as 40 Local High School Guidance Counselors join Zoom Meeting to Learn More
Sharon Burley, ABC Greater Baltimore’s Programs Outreach Coordinator, sat down via Zoom last month with over 40 local high school guidance counselors to discuss college alternatives for students post-graduation. Sharon was able to talk about our Construction Education Academy trade school and apprenticeship opportunities. Immediately after the call, Sharon received …
ABC Joins the Construction Coalition opposing President Biden’s Executive Order 14063, which requires PLAs on federal construction contracts exceeding $35 million
On February 15th, Associated Builders and Contractors and 15 associations and organizations representing tens of thousands of companies and millions of employees in the construction industry sent a letter to the White House highlighting concerns with President Joe Biden’s efforts to require controversial government-mandated project labor agreements on federal and federally assisted …
2025 Excellence in Construction Award Winners
Diamond Winners: Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott CityLewis Contractors Eaglehead Drive BridgeC.J. Miller LLC Fairmont at South LakeHarkins Builders, Inc. Garrison Forest F.E. White Building Temp Air Company Greater Baltimore Medical Center Sandra R. Berman Pavilion and Parking Garage DPR Construction Guardian House Bozzuto Construction Company Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. …
Welcome, New Members!
Please give a warm welcome to the newest members of ABC Greater Baltimore! Buch Construction – Zach Schneider, zschneider@buch.us.com Burda Financial – Jay Burda, jay.burda@nm.com Capital Services – John Wunder, jwunder@capital-services.com Chase Quality Professionals LLC – Marlon Davis, info@chasequalityprofessional.com D.E. Gemmill, Inc. – Colleen Gemmill, colleen@degemmill.com Elite-A-Fire Protection – Franklin …
Hirsch Electric’s Tradition of Giving Back Continues with New Generation
It was 25 years ago when Tom Hirsch and his brother founded Hirsch Electric. At the time, they dreamed they would one day grow to more than 50 employees. Despite challenges along the way, like 9/11 and the ‘Great Recession’, they persevered. Today, they have surpassed their goal and employ …
Young Leaders Turn the Spotlight on New Brightview Senior Living Facility
Last Thursday the ABC Young Leaders gathered to listen to the project management team from Harkins Builders as they talked about their work on the recently completed Brightview Senior Living facility in Hunt Valley. In addition to Harkins Builders’ Ryan Cooke, the panel featured a representative from Brightview and BCT …
How to Navigate Trump Administration Immigration Policies
In light of the administration’s ongoing immigration-related actions, we are providing resources from ABC general counsel Littler. ABC recommends every contractor take all precautions in the hiring process to verify each potential employee is eligible to work legally in the United States, including using the E-Verify system. ABC’s goal is to work …
ABC Women Put Their Money and Hard Work Where it Does the Most Good
ABC’s LOGIC peer group awards nine scholarships LOGIC (Ladies Operating for Growth in Construction), a peer group within ABC of Greater Baltimore, recently held their Scholarship Awards Ceremony at ABC’s Construction Education Academy. Nine extraordinary young women were awarded scholarships to help them pursue a construction-related-field-of-study in their post-high school education. …
ABC 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up
Industry weathers ‘perfect storm’ of State-in-budget crisis in a non-election year ABC just wrapped up one of the most challenging legislative sessions our industry has witnessed in the last 25 years. It was a “perfect” storm where the State found itself in a serious budget crunch in a non-election year – a …
New Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Delayed Until ’27
Use our Family & Medical Leave Chart to understand your obligations under all local and State laws The state of Maryland has been preparing to launch a new paid family and medical leave insurance program, known as FAMLI, that will provide the state’s workers with job protection and up to $1,000 per …
Maryland Strongly Urges Apprenticeship Sponsors to Stay on Top of Licensing Requirements
The Maryland Department of Labor is reminding HVACR, Electrical, and Plumbing apprenticeship sponsors of the critical licensing requirements apprentices must meet to receive credit for their training and qualify for a journeyman license. Under Maryland law, apprentices in these trades must hold a valid apprentice license for the entire duration of their four-year (8,000-hour) …
The Many Helping Hands of Gray & Son
For Gray & Son, giving back isn’t an obligation; it’s a core value. Every project, partnership, and outreach effort reflects the company’s dedication to strengthening the communities it serves. Through purposeful partnerships and community outreach, the company actively invests in the communities where it operates, fostering growth, safety, and support. …
ABC and MMCA Talk PLAs with President Cohen
Baltimore contractors, including members of ABC and the Maryland Minority Contractors Association (MMCA), met recently with City Council President Zeke Cohen to voice concerns over potential legislation introducing union-only project labor agreements (PLAs) on city public works contracts. Larry Lopez of Workbridge, past chair of ABC GB, stated that Baltimore …
Great Turn-Out, Energy and Excitement Greet the Return of One of Region’s Biggest Events
After a hiatus of several years, the ABC Greater Baltimore ‘GC Showcase’ returned, drawing nearly 500 industry professionals to the Rita Rossi Colwell Center on February 13. “During COVID, we scaled back the GC Showcase to ‘Meet the Prime,” said ABC’s Ambre Schaffer. “We held it at our training center, …
ABC Baltimore Welcomes Newest Membership Director, Ambre Schaffer!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Ambre Schaffer to the ABC Greater Baltimore Team as our new Membership Director! Ambre Schaffer is a seasoned leader with two decades of experience in the Heavy Civil Construction industry. As a dedicated and award-winning advocate for the construction workforce, Ambre has built …
ABC Craft Competition to Send Winners to Las Vegas for National Craft Championships
Baltimore has been focused on a lot of competitions this year – We got swept up in the American League Wild Card Series but unfortunately, the Baltimore Orioles got swept as well. And the Ravens keep our pulse rates high as they continue to compete in the NFL. But here …
TEI’s Frank Murphy to Lead ABC in 2025
Long-time business leader, master electrician, and ABC member, Frank Murphy, was sworn in last week and will serve as ABC Greater Baltimore’s 2025 chair, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. Click here to see full 2025 Board of Directors.
2024 ABC Greater Baltimore Member Miletones
Be on hand this November 21st at our annual State of the Industry event where we will recognize and honor long-term members, including those companies who have reached anniversary milestones of 50, 60, and even 70 years! 70 YEARS EMJAY Engineering & Construction Co., Inc. 60 YEARS J. Vinton Schafer, A Quandel …
2024 ABC Greater Baltimore STEP Winners
At this year’s State of the Industry event, we will recognize those contractors who achieved the highest status under ABC’s STEP Safety Management System. STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost benchmarking tool to measure safety data with your peers in the industry. The self-assessment tool helps participants …
Welcome ABC’s Newest Members!
Andiemac Waterproofing & Restoration (301) 317-6593 www.andimac.com anc@andiemac.com Aprio, LLP (301) 231-6200 www.aprio.com Brian.Ballard@aprio.com BF Joy, LLC (410) 829-8302 www.bfjoy.com Aarthur@bfjoy.com Capital Bank, N.A (301) 468-8848 www.capitalbankmd.com jwitty@capitalbankmd.com Commercial Contractors, Inc (410) 825-8400 johnm@mfe.bz Dengo Electric, LLC (443) 939-6780 dengo44@msn.com Dorn Electric, Inc. (717) 993-2762 todd.dorn@dorn-electric.com Form …
ABC Celebrates the Best Projects in the Region
Worth & Company and CAM Construction Company Capture Projects of the Year On Thursday night, October 10th, ABC Greater Baltimore was host to the annual and highly anticipated Excellence in Construction Awards Ceremony. The electrifying atmosphere of the Hall at Maryland LIVE! Casino only added to the excitement, as more …
Maryland Family and Medical Leave Goes into Effect ‘25
Employee contributions begin next July; Employers, with at least 15 employees, begin next October. You might remember that in 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed a law that set up apaid family and medical leave insurance program known as Maryland’s Family and MedicalLeave Insurance (FAMLI). And the program becomes active in July of 2025. …