Progressive causes, labor unions lead anti-business push
After state Democrats took control of Michigan state government for the first time in 40 years, labor unions controlled the agenda for the first several months of the year, with more pro-union legislation on the way.Labeling businesses as “exploitive” in House legislative committee, Democrats sought to rectify what they see as an imbalance...
Hazelton Apartments Connects Luxury Living to Royal Oak
When Trowbridge Homes wanted to build a multi-story building project in Royal Oak, MI, a call was made to Ronnisch Construction to help manage the build. Trowbridge partnered with local Royal Oak architect, Krieger Klatt to create the extravagant design, and together, all three companies got to work.This luxury 5-story, 69-unit complex...
The Summit Company Completes High-End Custom Build for Local Community
The Summit Company has always let their faith guide them in how they conduct their business. So, it is no surprise that a little “divine intervention” led them to their most recent and ambitious project—The Highland Township Municipal Building.“We were nearing completion on our previous project and really did not...
Merit Shop Shines During Competition
Third year Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) student Gabe Roberts of Deere Electric represented ABC SEMI at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Craft Championship in Kissimmee, FL this year. Although he did not place in the top 3 among the other 175 participants, he came away better from having the experience of competing...
The Southeast Michigan Construction Academy sets aim on construction as a career exposure for K-12 through hands-on field trips.
In an effort to connect high school students to skilled trades careers, SEMCA staff have noticed an increase in schools reaching out to host a field trip at the academy. VP of education at SEMCA, Deanna Morley says this may be...
First Aid/CPR classes are a big priority for companies in 2023
What are the benefits of providing life-saving training? The clear reason for this training is to help someone in need and act as a first responder until help arrives. Every year, millions of people are hurt or killed from injuries due to inadequate response or lack of timely assistance....
ABC SEMI members enjoy a night at Topgolf to warm up in the winter.
The colder weather doesn’t stop these ABC members from thinking about spring and dusting off the golf clubs. The second annual ABC Topgolf night proved to still be a member favorite. With the outdoor heaters cranked, members got back into their golf swing stance to show...
ABC Emerging Professionals Connect While Curling
The Michigan winter weather posed no issue for the Emerging Professionals to meet up in Novi at the end of February and try their hand at curling. The first networking event of 2023 for the group provided an opportunity for members to learn something completely new and challenge themselves.Michael Boulus, rental coordinator at AIS...
Several ABC members attended Safety Day and connected with partners at ABC National and MIOSHA
One year ago, ABC Southeastern Michigan brought on a new director of safety, Drew Maltese and he celebrated by providing the ultimate safety training on March 3 at the ABC SEMI office.Drew has provided basic safety training services like First Aid/CPR/AED training, and OSHA 10...
West Michigan Company Opens Offices in SE Michigan
CarbonSix Construction, a Grand Rapids-based company, is opening their new office in southeast Michigan. According to Craig Chappell, Detroit Regional Manager for CarbonSix Construction’s southeast office, their first order of business was to join ABC!“We made a strong decision to expand our operations into southeast Michigan,” said Craig Chappell, Detroit Regional Manager....
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