SEMCA Testifies Before State House Committee

Michigan House of Representatives Committee on Workforce, Trades and Talent invited Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) Director of Education, Deanna Morley, along with the...

Construction Liens and How They Work

Have you ever worked on a job and not been paid? Have you sought an attorney only to find that it would cost more...

Maltese Honored by ABC Beam Club

ABC has added Southeastern Michigan member Andrew Maltese of DJ Maltese Construction to the Beam Club Merit Level. “Drew is our current Chairman here at...

ABC Members Are In Step With Safety

Establishing a safe working environment requires every employer — large and small — and every worker to make safety and health a top priority. The entire work force — from...

It’s a Virtual Life at ABC of Southeastern Michigan

Well, it is not how ABC SEMI is accustom to having a party, but there was no way ABC SEMI President and CEO Keith...

ABC SEMI Brings an “Expert” to the 2021 Board of Directors

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) are proud to announce the election of Mark Angellotti, President of Expert Heating &...

High ROI for Companies that Train with SEMCA

One of the most important workforce development challenges is ensuring there are enough skilled trades people for the work that is available in the...

New Member Roundup

Allied Insurance Managers Executive Vice President, Chris Beardslee, CIC, LIC and his team have joined ABC SEMI to assist our members in discovering the incredible...

ABC SEMI Puts the Year in Rearview

These were the best of times—and these were the worst of times. Michigan construction companies saw projects across a few sectors, such as service,...

ABC’s Legal Eagles

In an industry plagued by cash flow issues and bankruptcy, contractors are often left without payment and without the means to fight for it....

Past ABC SEMI Chairman Honored

Board Recognizes Clancy’s Contribution Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) honored past chapter Chairman, Robert Clancy owner of Robert Clancy Contracting...

Superior Contracting Group Backs up its Name

Since breaking into the industry in 2000, Superior Contracting Group (SCG) has been recognized for its excellence as a General Contractor. Early in life...

SEMCA Students Return To School

For many instructors, students, and staff the 2020–2021 school year will feel like their very first year in the classroom. Filled with nerves and...

Michigan Construction Forecast Hopeful but Guarded

“Construction jobs and business have bounced back faster than those in any other Michigan industry,” said ABC President Keith Ledbetter. “Our members are consistently...

MIOSHA Begins Fines for COVID-19 Violations

ABC Southeastern Michigan has recently seen a number of its members receive fines from MIOSHA, which regulates workplace safety in Michigan, under the “general...

Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan Announces 2020 Safety Committee

ABC SEMI announced the formation of their new Safety Committee. This committee will provide information and oversight on what best practices can be implemented...

ABC SEMI Takes Board Meeting to the Field

ABC SEMI recently enjoyed a well-needed Board Meeting/Shoot outing thanks to Robert Clancy, Dave Pytlowany, and Tom Campbell. The Huntsman Club in Dryden Township provided...

Who You Gonna Call?

Often members have an issue that they are just not sure who the right person is to deal with it? Fear not, this handy...

Gamet Gives the ABCs of Dealing with the Coronavirus

ABC Safety Director Kim Gamet shared a brief video recently encouraging members to follow strict safety guidelines set by the CDC. They have found that older...

County Commission Disqualifies Most Merit Shop Contractors from Government Work

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners and new Democrat county executive, Dave Coulter, approved a new purchasing policy for county construction projects which will...