ABC Carolinas Chapter

Success, sunshine, and great connections! ?? The ABC Coastal networking event at Honey Hill Hunting Preserve was an absolute blast! From meaningful conversations to exciting moments in the field, everyone had a fantastic time. ???? Teams enjoyed a thrilling bird shoot, strengthening bonds while embracing a little friendly competition. Huge thanks to our sponsors Milwaukee Tool, Evans Contracting Group, and BuildingPoint SouthEast for helping this happen, and to everyone who joined us to build relationships, share ideas, and make lasting memories. Until next time! #ABCMeritShopProud #COABirdshoot #ABCCarolinas

??? Women Building the Future: Midlands Blueprints & Brew ??? Join us in Columbia for an inspiring morning celebrating the resilience and achievements of women in construction! ????? ?? Date: March 18, 2025 ? Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ?? Location: McCrory Construction, Columbia, SC Enjoy coffee, pastries, and an engaging panel discussion featuring industry trailblazers like Lasenta Lewis-Ellis, President & CEO of LLE Construction Group. Gain insights on leadership, overcoming challenges, and fostering mentorship in the field. ? This is a FREE event! Secure your spot today and connect with a community that’s shaping the future of construction. #ABCMeritShopProud #WomenInConstruction #BlueprintsAndBrew #MidlandsWIC #WomenBuildingTheFuture

Tuesday, March 4th four schools, general contractors, and trade partners ‘hammered down’ to crank out a 6x6 playhouse/shed in just under seven hours during ABC of the Carolinas Build-A-SHED competition. ?After being mentored the last two months by the contractor coaches, six high school students from each team put their knowledge and skills to the test! ? Judging was based?on the criteria of structural completeness, safety, and technical elements. It was a tough competition with all teams having high scores in all areas but at the end of the day two teams were recognized for the top best scores. ? 2nd place- Lucy Beckham High School coached by Choate Construction Company & Tidewater 1st?place- James Island Charter High School coached by Miller Valentine and KELLER ? The winning team received a hammer trophy for their school and tool kits from Milwaukee Tools. All participating students received Milwaukee tool belts. ? The remaining participating schools, contractors, and trade partners: Baptist Hill High School – Frampton Construction and Light Gauge East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies – EDIFICE Construction and CarolinaPower ? In addition, Baker Roofing Company finished all four roofs.? ? The goal of this event is to promote a pipeline of workforce development and industry awareness to high school students. These high school juniors and seniors get hands-on training and an introduction to career opportunities within the construction industry from top notch construction professionals, some representing nationally recognized companies. ? Additional Sponsors who helped make this event possible and special thanks to: ? 84 Lumber provided all the lumber and building supplies to build all four sheds Graycor ? Republic Services United Site Services Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. United Rentals Thanks to Frampton Construction for hosting this event in their parking lot! Thanks to Samet Corporation for organizing the judging. #ABCMeritshopproud #buildashedcompetition

??? Join Us for an Exclusive Site Tour & Happy Hour! ?? Get an inside look at the impressive Bluford Residence Hall at NC A&T during our Triad Site Tour & Happy Hour, proudly sponsored by ECRS - East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding ?? Date: Wednesday, March 19 ? Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM ?? Location: Bluford Residence Hall, NC A&T This is a fantastic opportunity to network with industry leaders, explore an exciting construction project, and enjoy a relaxed happy hour! ?? RSVP & Details: ABCCAROLINAS.ORG/EVENTS ?? Questions? Contact [email protected] See you there! ??♂??? #ConstructionNetworking #ABCCarolinas #SiteTour #NetworkingEvent #NCAT #GeneralContractors #HappyHour #ECRS #ABCMeritShopProud

?? Calling all contractors, subcontractors, and industry professionals! ?? Join us at CLT MEET THE GENERALS on April 10, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End! ?? This is your opportunity to network with top general contractors, build key industry relationships, and explore sponsorship opportunities. Plus, enjoy great food sponsored by Baker Roofing! ?? Cost: ? General Contractors - $300 (4 attendees) ? Subcontractors - $350 (2 attendees) ? Nonmember General Contractors - $500 (4 attendees) ?? Sponsorships Available! ?? Title Sponsor: $1,500 ?? Beverage Sponsor: $500 ?? Registration Desk Sponsor: $350 Don’t miss this chance to expand your business and connect with key players in the industry! ?? Register now: ABCCAROLINAS.ORG/EVENTS ?? Questions? Contact [email protected] #ConstructionNetworking #MeetTheGenerals #ABCCarolinas #Subcontractors #GeneralContractors #NetworkingEvent ??

?? Welcome to the Team! ?? We’re thrilled to introduce Sam Koch as our new Regional Membership Sales and Event Coordinator at ABC Carolinas! With years of experience in sales, hospitality, and event planning, Sam is passionate about creating impactful experiences and fostering strong connections. Join us in giving Sam a warm welcome as she helps drive growth and success for our chapter! ?? #Welcome #NewTeamMember #ABCCarolinas #ABCMeritShopProud

???? March Madness + Networking = A Slam Dunk Event! ???? Join ABC Carolinas for the Triangle March Madness Social, sponsored by East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding (ECRS)! ???? ?? March 13, 2025 ? 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM ?? Sports and Social | Cary, NC ??? Members: $25 | Non-Members: $50 Come enjoy an afternoon of basketball, networking, and fun with fellow industry professionals! Don’t miss out—register now! ?? abccarolinas.org/events #ABCCarolinas #MarchMadness #Networking #Basketball #IndustrySocial #ECRS #SportsAndSocial"

That’s a wrap on Convention 2025! What an incredible week celebrating Craft Champions, ABC’s 75th anniversary, and the construction industry as a whole. The ABC Carolinas Chapter had a record-breaking four Student Chapters participate in the National Construction Management Competition, with Clemson University’s team winning first place overall and second place in Safety! In the Craft Championships, we had four talented competitors representing the Carolinas, with Paul Goodwin of East Bay Electric, competing through the Charleston Electrical Contractors Association, winning gold in the Residential/Commercial Electrical category. Additionally, seven companies from the Carolinas were honored with National Excellence in Construction Awards on Wednesday evening: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, SPC Mechanical, CarolinaPower, Bordeaux Construction, Rodgers Builders, Starr Electric, and SouthCon Building Group. We are incredibly proud of these achievements and excited to continue building on this momentum for even greater success in the future! #ABCNational #ConstructionExcellence #ClemsonWins #CraftChampions

?? Huge congratulations to Clemson University for being named the overall winner of the 2025 Construction Management Competition at the ABC Convention in Las Vegas! ????? Out of 34 teams from colleges and universities nationwide, Clemson, affiliated with the ABC Carolinas Chapter, earned the highest cumulative points across five categories, excelling in safety and overall achievement. A fantastic accomplishment and a testament to the talent and dedication of their students! This competition challenges the next generation of construction professionals to solve real-world problems, with this year’s project focusing on the MiraCosta Health and Wellness Hub in California. The future of our industry is in great hands with these bright, skilled leaders coming through the ranks! #ABCConstruction #FutureLeaders #ClemsonUniversity #ConstructionExcellence #NextGenBuilders #ABCMeritshopproud Clemson University Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

?? Ready, Aim, Network! ?? Join us for the Clay Shoot at Rocky Creek on Wednesday, March 12 in Richburg, SC! ?? Enjoy a thrilling day of shooting, networking, and BBQ with the ABC Carolinas Midlands and Charlotte Council. ?? Rocky Creek Sporting Clays ?? $650 for a four-shooter team | $175 individual | $30 for lunch-only networking ?? Includes ammo, clays, snacks, beverages, and lunch! Don't miss this exciting event—register today! ?? ?? More info: [email protected] | [email protected] ?? Sign up: ABCCAROLINAS.ORG/EVENTS