Associated Builders and Contractors

Congratulations to Eagle Award winner Karsten Interior Services! On March 14, ABC recognized the country’s top #construction projects as well as leading #safety and #diversity programs at the 34th Annual Excellence in Construction? Awards gala in Kissimmee, Florida. Karsten Interior Services LP’s winning project, TMC3 Parcel C, is located in Houston. At 250,000 square feet, this cutting-edge facility features a 7,000-square-foot atrium and four stories of research lab and office space to which Karsten completed large-scope activities throughout. Despite five months of procurement delays, the project was completed on time and incident free. Submit your intent to compete for the 35th Annual Excellence in Construction? by Oct. 25: abc.org/eic #ABCMeritShopProud

Pump up the savings! ABC's Fuel Program helps members lessen the impact of fuel costs. Get discounts at over 95% of gas stations nationwide, including Sunoco, Exxon Mobil, Shell, Phillips 66, Conoco and 76. Learn more: abc.org/fuel #ABCMeritShopProud

Celebrate the future of the merit shop at ABC Convention 2025! ABC's National Craft Championships, Construction Management Competition and Construction Workforce Awards highlight the achievements of the people who represent the future of the construction industry. abcconvention.abc.org #ABCMeritShopProud #CICM

The AQC application and recertification deadline is one week away! Earn automatic consideration for ABC's annual lists of Top Performers ranked by work hours by completing your Accredited Quality Contractor application today. Learn more and apply: abc.org/aqc #ABCMeritShopProud

“Colleges and universities are an important entry point into the construction industry, and this collegiate competition gives future industry leaders valuable, resume-building experiences,” said 2024 National Chair of the ABC Board of Directors Robert Henley, president, Henley Construction Co. Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland. “The skills they learned during this process are helping them achieve their construction career dreams. I look forward to seeing the contributions these young leaders will make in the industry throughout their careers.” Register for the 2025 Construction Management Competition by Nov. 25: abc.org/cmc #CICM #ABCMeritShopProud

Looking for a path to a successful future? #CareersinConstruction provide you with in-demand skills, countless opportunities and a feeling of accomplishment. Build America: abc.org/workforce #ABCMeritShopProud #CICM

Register for today's #ConstructionInclusionWeek webinar! Championing Inclusive Supplier Networks: Leading Supply Chain Diversity and Merit Practices, 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT). abc.org/ciw #ABCMeritShopProud

ABC Project Management Institute 2025 session details are now live! Participants will obtain the management tools and skills needed for individual success and a positive impact to their organization while gaining a comprehensive understanding of successfully handling all aspects of project management. Find a session near you and register: abc.org/pmi #ABCMeritShopProud

Register for today's #ConstructionInclusionWeek webinar! Belonging: The Importance of Disability Inclusion to an Organization’s Total Human Health and Suicide Prevention Programs, 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT). abc.org/ciw #ABCMeritShopProud

"Despite the improved outlook in September, contractor confidence is worse and backlog shorter than one year ago, suggesting that the effects of high interest rates continue to weigh on the industry.” https://ow.ly/SNoO50TG3le #ABCMeritShopProud