Ronnisch Construction Group based in Royal Oak, MI is helping SAY PLAY Detroit expand their current facility to provide more learning space and opportunities to the community. The Kelly and Matthew Stafford & Friends Education Center will not only expand SAY Detroit Play Center’s physical size, but the services it can offer to a broader community — all made...
The Shelby Township based contractor is working with the city of Eastpointe on the Drinking Water Revolving Fund project, which involves installing a mile of 18-inch water main on Gratiot Avenue between 9 Mile and 8 Mile. A standard process that DiPonio Contracting supervisor Chris Maltese said came with few surprises and allowed his team to move in and...
ABC members encourage high school students to consider skilled trades career
According to ABC National, the construction industry had 383,000 job openings in April. ABC chief economist, Anirban Basu says that demand for construction workers remained elevated in April despite an array of economic headwinds.“There are signs that higher interest rates have dampened demand for construction services, especially in the...
Over 100 students enter the workforce as skilled professionals
“Today is a day of celebration and accomplishment. As we gather here to recognize the incredible achievements of each and every one of you. It’s an honor to stand here before you as we mark this significant milestone. The completion of your trade school education, and today we applaud your dedication,...
You can’t engage in a very long conversation with a construction company owner without inevitably hearing about their struggles recruiting and keeping good employees. They often complain about the lack of skilled job applicants and conclude this generation of young adults aren’t loyal and are not hard workers. But are these perceptions true or is this just grouching from...
By: Jacqueline Kaltz-Coulombe
Congratulations, you have decided to start planning the transition of your business to the next generation. But are you planning to give each child an equal percentage whether involved in the business or not? As owners (and parents) do you think you are doing what’s best for the family? Is it what is best for the business?...
One member with a vision ignites momentum in southeastern Michigan
A goal in 2023 for one ABC member was to find a way his company and the other associate members could band together to improve the chapter and provide more to local contractors of Southeast Michigan.
Kevin Sheridan, director of business development at HRPro, had an idea to create the Resource...
A Company That’s a Cut Above Excellence
In the 1980s, payphones lined the streets and local diners, 300-page phonebooks were how you found people, we watched music videos on MTV, hair styles reached new levels and a family-owned concrete business opened in Monroe.Arrow Concrete wasted no time getting involved in local organizations. Shortly after opening their doors, ABC was one...
ABC Members feel a sense of belonging at the first Prayer Breakfast
“I have been a devout Christian all my life,” said Tad Martin, owner of TMX Contracting. “Gathering for an early morning breakfast at ABC and breaking bread with people of the same beliefs, values and morals is an inspiring start to my day.”On a very early morning in...
Since its establishment in 1954, M.L. Chartier, a reputable Michigan-based excavation company, has been a trusted provider of excavation and environmental services throughout the state. Over the years, the company has flourished, with five locations throughout Michigan, diversifying its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its clientele. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, M.L. Chartier has...
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