Outside the tall, intimidating security gates surrounding the Detroit Job Corps (DJC) campus, there are rows of dilapidated houses. Vacant homes litter the neighborhood, with broken windows and front doors flung open, awaiting entry from uninvited guests.
Launched in Detroit in 1972, Detroit Job Corps provides a no-cost education and career technical training program that helps high-risk youth ages 16...
The economy is strong in Southeastern Michigan. It is a great time to be a contractor and to have many opportunities available to us, but as a contractor you may have noticed that having all these opportunities have been putting stress on your company due to the lack of workforce and leadership. We are faced with a small pool...
The Sense and Cents of Membership
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) was founded in 1950 when seven contractors gathered in Baltimore, Md., to create an association based on the shared belief that construction projects should be awarded on merit to the most qualified and responsible low bidders. The courage and dedication of those seven contractors helped to quickly spread the...
Focus on Training Keeps Merlo Protected
Following in the footsteps of their father and grandfather, brothers Perry and Ray Merlo founded Merlo Construction Company, Inc. in 1991 as a small commercial concrete contractor. With dynamic vision and a strong work ethic, Perry and Ray have been able to evolve Merlo Construction from a small concrete contractor into a leading earthwork,...
Drew Maltese: A multi-faceted industry-leading construction executive
Drew Maltese is a fun-loving, fedora-wearing, 38-year old business man from Detroit. He’s also a man in a hurry and a networker extraordinaire, often bringing a dozen or more people to any event he attends. As current president of the 70-year-old family business, D.J. Maltese Construction Corporation, Drew wants to make sure he...
In Partnership with ABC, FCCI Insurance Group Offers Commercial Coverage, Surety and Risk Management Services Designed Especially for Contractors
In business, there are times when risk is appropriate, even necessary. But when it comes to safety, risks must be managed carefully to prevent accidents, reduce injuries and save lives.
Here is a true story shared by an FCCI policyholder. A metal...
Safety Program Keeps Employees Safe, Gives Members Edge
Established in 1989, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) serves as a free benchmarking and improvement tool for achieving world-class safety performance in construction. Members measure their safety processes and policies on the 20 Key Components through a detailed questionnaire and learn to implement or enhance safety...
Soave Makes Safety in the Workplace a Priority
An effective construction safety program goes beyond compliance to address overall loss control, which includes employee protection, property damage, and liability claims. Gino Soave, Corporate Safety Manager for DeMaria and chief safety instructor for ABC of Southeast Michigan has created a model safety program for builders. It’s built on a solid foundation...
ABC SEMI's Emerging Professionals program provides young leaders the opportunity to network and build relationships with peers, industry experts and association leaders across the country and to learn from different perspectives. In an effort to bridge the workforce shortage gap, the growth of young leaders has been a major focus of the construction industry. The new ABC SEMI Emerging...
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