Emerging Professionals first ever Kayak and Cocktails event went over swimmingly. Young attendees gathered at Captain Jim’s Marina to network with young individuals eager to make their mark on the construction industry. The main event of the evening was a group kayak trip to Humbug Island followed by a scavenger hunt upon arrival. Once everyone arrived back at the...
A Profile of a SEMCA Electrical Graduate
Joshua Smart was born with a name that demanded ambition: Smart. He had to live up to it, right? When you first meet Josh he may seem like an introvert; a quiet guy who keeps his head down and plows ahead. And while that is somewhat true, if you spark a conversation with...
SEMCA Celebrates Their Graduates
Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) celebrated its graduating Class of 2018 during their recent commencement ceremony for its 33 seniors.
“The Class of 2018 has been able to demonstrate perseverance and courage as students worked alongside our outstanding instructors to achieve their goal,” said SEMCA Vice President Mickey Mortimer. "I commend them for all of their hard...
ABC SEMI Gives Highest Honor
Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) is proud to announce that James Struble has been chosen as this year’s ABC SEMI Excellence in Construction Legacy Award winner. Struble is project manager for RCI Electric and serves as a board member of ABC SEMI and a Master Electrical Instructor for Southeast Michigan Construction...
ABC SEMI Gala Recognizes Best in the Construction Industry
It was a night to put on your best attire and enjoy good friends and food while recognizing the best that the contractors of Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) had to offer.
“We have been looking forward to hosting the Excellence in Construction awards for some time,” ABC...
Curriculum to Meet the Demands of the Field
The carpentry program is being updated come fall 2018. “Many carpentry workers are not required to be in a formal apprenticeship program, which is why we can customize the program to meet the needs of contractors and our members,” said Mickey Mortimer, VP of Workforce Development for ABC of SE Michigan. What...
Southeast Michigan Construction Academy has been offering high quality trades education for over 30 years in the SE Michigan area. We are a DOL-registered apprenticeship school and can offer apprenticeship cards this summer for any newly enrolled student employee. We offer instruction and hands-on practice by Master’s level instructors with years of experience in a traditional format of 6...
Offer Targeted Education for Construction Industry
It’s official! After six months of planning, ABC SEMI is launching its newest member benefit: discounts on college courses that are relevant to construction industry workers. “This is a big win for ABC SEMI,” said Keith Ledbetter, ABC SEMI President & CEO. “Our contractors have been asking us for specialty courses and skills development...
BREAKING NEWS: Prevailing Wage is Repealed
For the first time in over 50 years, free and fair competition will be the law of the land for state-funded construction projects. With a historic vote, the Michigan House and Senate approved ABC sponsored Citizen-Initiated legislation that repealed the state prevailing wage law.
“This legislation was about leveling the playing field,” said ABC SEMI...
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) has announced that it recently received the National Mullan Award for Growth.
“This is a real testament to our effort to refocus our chapter’s attention on the needs of our members,” said ABC SEMI President and CEO, Keith Ledbetter. “We have dedicated ourselves to making sure that the needs of...
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