Michigan House of Representatives Committee on Workforce, Trades and Talent invited Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) Director of Education, Deanna Morley, along with the heads of education from two other ABC Chapters in Michigan to give testimony on workforce development in the trades in Lansing today. The three ladies spoke and answered questions about the challenges and opportunities for...
Have you ever worked on a job and not been paid? Have you sought an attorney only to find that it would cost more to fight for your payment than the payment you were owed? Well, fear not, in Michigan the law provides the ability for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers to issue a construction lien.
A construction lien only...
ABC has added Southeastern Michigan member Andrew Maltese of DJ Maltese Construction to the Beam Club Merit Level.
“Drew is our current Chairman here at ABC SEMI and he has really set a strong example for our board to follow,” said ABC SEMI President and CEO Keith Ledbetter. “He didn’t just want to have the title — he wanted to embody what...
Establishing a safe working environment requires every employer — large and small — and every worker to make safety and health a top priority. The entire work force — from the CEO to the most recent hire — must recognize that worker safety and health is central to the mission and key to the profitability of the American company. Companies like The Summit Company, Superior Heating and...
Well, it is not how ABC SEMI is accustom to having a party, but there was no way ABC SEMI President and CEO Keith Ledbetter was going to let this unprecedented year go by without providing our members with a much needed distraction and laughs this holiday season.
“We knew it was a possibility that our ‘in-person’ Christmas party may...
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) are proud to announce the election of Mark Angellotti, President of Expert Heating & Cooling, to the 2021 ABC SEMI Board of Directors.
“Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our board,” said ABC SEMI President and CEO Keith Ledbetter. “He is an expert in heating and cooling...
One of the most important workforce development challenges is ensuring there are enough skilled trades people for the work that is available in the marketplace. This is a common issue for construction companies because without enough employees it can be difficult to complete a project on time and even hinder taking on larger projects to grow.
The Southeast Michigan Construction...
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Executive Vice President, Chris Beardslee, CIC, LIC and his team have joined ABC SEMI to assist our members in discovering the incredible savings of our workers’ compensation insurance, the ABC Fund. In addition, as the premier business insurance agency in Michigan, Allied Insurance Managers offers unmatched expertise, technology and insurance products that you need. They are committed...
These were the best of times—and these were the worst of times. Michigan construction companies saw projects across a few sectors, such as service, hospitality and entertainment slow down this year because of COVID-19 restrictions, but increases in transportation, industrial, and residential markets created a balance.
“It was feast or famine for many of our contractors,” said Associated Builders and...
In an industry plagued by cash flow issues and bankruptcy, contractors are often left without payment and without the means to fight for it. Your contract should contain detailed stipulations that outline project expectations, payment amounts, and payment schedules. Furthermore, your contract must protect your right to payment. Have you reviewed a contract to determine if it contains a...
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