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 …
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. …
2024 ABC Membership By The Numbers
Take a look at our snapshot of all that ABC has been up to over the past year! Every number, every $ saved, represents our collective efforts to protect your interests, give you a competitive edge, and connect you to more opportunity!
2024 Excellence in Construction Award Winners
Diamond Winners: Project Name: 40TENCompany Name: Chesapeake Contracting Group, Inc. Project Name: 7001 Columbia Gateway Drive Lobby & Amenity CenterCompany Name: CK Commercial Project Name: Baltimore County Circuit Court Jury Assembly RenovationCompany Name: North Point Builders of Maryland, LLC Project Name: Bender JCC Greater Washington Multi-Use Pavilion & RestroomsCompany Name: …
ABC and AIA Aim an Eye to the Future
In late May, ABC and AIA met for roundtable discussions of critical issues, business strategies, and partnership building. The event is part of the ABC/AIA Roundtable the two organizations established more than ten years ago. “Programs like this give the two professionals the opportunities to sit back and take a cool, …
ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips in April but Remains Near Record High
“Nonresidential construction spending fell for the second consecutive month in April, but remains just 0.3% below the all-time high established in February,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. While spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, an unprecedented increase in manufacturing construction spending …
Rebuilding Key Bridge Should Not Be a Union-Only Project (READER COMMENTARY)
This is a reproduction of an article in the Saturday April 20th edition of The Baltimore Sun that can be found HERE: I read Kelvin Jordan’s recent commentary (‘Rebuild the Key Bridge with local unionlabor,” April 8) with a mix of interest and unease. The Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy of …
Federal Loans Available for Businesses Impacted by Bridge Tragedy
Nearly 5,000 trucks crossed the Francis Scott Key Bridge daily, according to the American Trucking Association. That adds up to $28 billion in goods crossing annually. The collapse has effectively shut down the Port of Baltimore, which is one of the busiest in the U.S. Last year, the port handled …
ABC Contends with Bills on Cannabis, Union-Only, and Force Majeure
An ABC Maryland Legislative UpdateEach Monday from January through the end of the Legislative session in mid-April, ABC’s legislative team, comprised of our lobbyists, members, and staff review, deliberate, and strategize on how to best advance and protect the interests of our members. The following are bills under consideration by …