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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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’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. …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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. …
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