John James Tours Facility and Speaks with Members
Michigan Senate candidate, John James, combat veteran and businessman took time out of his busy campaign schedule to speak with ABC SEMI members at a recent luncheon. James, who is a pro-business conservative was very interested in the issues that are plaguing the construction industry.
“I want to bring my energetic leadership style...
30 Years of Putting Customers First
When Michael Garrett started with Sutton Leasing, he never imagined that it would become the rewarding career it has, but 20 years later he still loves his job.
“Every day it is something different,” Garrett explained. “I might be delivering a new panel van to a contractor customer, or a sports car—even a tractor—I love...
A Peek Inside a SEMCA Electrical II Classroom
On February 7 & 8, SEMCA Electrical Two students spent class time at Somerset Mall, in Troy, MI. While Somerset is known for its beautiful, high-end shops, SEMCA students weren’t there to shop—they were there to study lighting.
“I chose Somerset because of the vast variety of lighting,” said James Brooks, SEMCA Electrical...
ABC SEMI, in conjunction with their training academy, Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA), recently hosted their Craft Championship (apprentice craft competition) at their training center in Madison Heights. This year’s winner was Joshua Smart of Daniel Electric Co. of Auburn Hills.
“Events like the craft championships are a great way to raise the profile of careers in construction and gives...
Construction Education Trust, dba Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) has been growing and changing over the last three years. With the board’s vision of tripling enrollment in five years, we are also looking for new ways to educate the SE Michigan area and to attract new and more students to our school and the trades in general. We will...
Emerging Professionals Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
Less than a year ago, Associated Builders and Contractors Southeastern Michigan Chapter (ABC SEMI) launched an affiliate organization known as Emerging Professionals (EP). EP is a national organization recognized by ABC National and dozens of other ABC chapters across the nation.
The Emerging Professional program was established to develop the next generation of...
Sharing the Value of Membership with Peers
Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) is the only association committed to ensuring an open and competitive construction marketplace. We believe every person must have the opportunity and right to work. As an association we prepare, educate and foster goodwill for employers as well as their employees.
“Bringing people together is...
Jackson Associates, Inc. Heads South for the Winter
All work and no play makes for a long day, which is why Jackson Associates, Inc. President Rick Jackson, likes to live the island lifestyle when he can. In late 2017, Rick took a series of flights, water taxis and land taxis to arrive at the remote Necker Island to install fire...
Patriot Group Construction Takes a Military Approach to Business
As a young United States Air Force serviceman, Ryan Philbeck, never imagined one day he would own his own company. But, it was as he delivered goods and supplies on the Dover Air Force Base he began to develop a natural entrepreneurial ambition, coupled with a deep and abiding love of...
Family-driven DiPonio Contracting, Inc. joins the ABC SEMI family in 2017
With over 25 years of experience in the business, DiPonio Contracting, Inc. has found their niche. DiPonio Contracting, Inc. specializes in local government, DOT, municipal, commercial and institutional projects. However, the companies bread and butter is earthwork, foundation, and underground systems.
A company once tested by the recession of 2008,...
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