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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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!
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: …
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, …
“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 …
In October, ABC’s ‘Construction Education Academy’ (CEA) is once again providing students with basic knowledge about the trades and entry-level, hands-on experience. The CEA is a trade school for post-high school students. ABC developed this school to create more of a pipeline for qualified entrants to careers in the skilled …
ABC Baltimore could cover your 1st year tuition… We are taking advantage of a Maryland Department of Labor program that reimburses employers for the tuition of newly registered apprentice students. In striving to serve ABC members, Chris Hadfield, Vice President-Workforce Development, has spent many hours perusing the Maryland Department of Labor …
In August, the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued a proposed rule regarding the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation is strongly opposed by ABC, and we’re launching a survey to get your opinion. The proposed Inflation Reduction Act provides over $270 billion in tax …
The ABC Young Leaders Professional Development Program is set to take off in 2024. This six-month program has been created to take young trade professionals to the next level of their careers by way of a series of seminars, personal assessments, and elite executive training. Perhaps the most valuable aspect …
On September 21st, ABC Greater Baltimore held an event that many in the industry have nicknamed “Speed Networking.” “Meet the Primes” featured five participating General Contractors who arrived to meet and greet over forty qualified subcontractors to discuss the possibility of future collaboration. Chesapeake Contracting Group, CK Commercial, Cross Street …
Recently, ABC’s Construction Education Academy kicked off the 2023-2024 Apprenticeship school year with Orientation Week. Over the course of the week, nearly 500 trade apprentices were warmly welcomed by the instructors and staff, who previewed what the students can expect in their classes and encouraged them on their way to …
Diamond Winners: Project Name: 40TENCompany Name: Chesapeake Contracting Group, Inc. Project Name: 7001 Columbia Gateway Drive Lobby & Amenity CenterCompany Name: CK Commercial Project Name: Bender JCC Greater Washington Multi-Use Pavilion & RestroomsCompany Name: A.R. Marani, Inc. Project Name: Chevy Chase LakeCompany Name: Bozzuto Construction Company Project Name: Cross Country …
In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, Speaker Adrienne Jones (D – Baltimore County) crafted an ambitious legislative plan as the “Black Agenda,” aimed at closing the race gap in areas such as homeownership, health, and wealth. As part of her agenda, she introduced House Bill 1210 (HB …
ABC developed the following checklist for contractors (generals and subcontractors) who subcontract out work to ensure they are in compliance with Maryland’s Workplace Fraud Act (which was passed in 2009). O The Maryland Workplace Fraud Act requires that employers in the construction and landscaping industries give an individual — classified …
