ABC Trap Shoot Hits All Targets

The scene was set with contractors dressed in their best shooting gear at the Detroit Gun Club earlier this month for the annual Associated...

Night of the Generals

ABC and Blue Book host meet and greet Recently, ABC SEMI and The Blue Book teamed up to host a networking event at their ABC...

The Educated Future of the Construction Industry

SEMCA Graduates Largest Class of Apprentices It seems like every day there is an article, news segment, or social media post lamenting about the need for...

We Threw the Event, the Guests Threw the Axes!

This spring, Associated Builders and Contractors Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) launched its first ever Women in Construction Committee. This Committee aims to unite female...

The 2019 MVP of EP Recipient

This year at the 2nd Annual Excellence in Construction awards, a new award was introduced; the MVP of EP award. This award was to be given...

Goals, Awards, and Camaraderie are Keys to Chapter Success

ABC SEMI marks milestones making 2018 a year to remember Someone once said in life, lots of people know what to do, but few people...

Inside ABC SEMI, SEMCA, & EP

ABC SEMI Gives Legal Notice to City of Royal Oak Local contractors brought to ABC SEMI’s attention that the City of Royal Oak was violating...

Work Hard Play Hard

ABC Members Share Their Love of the Hunt There’s nothing quite like seeing the dawn break over the woods on a cold, snowy crisp Michigan...

Semca Craft Championship Crowns New King

Stultz will go on to compete in ABC National Craft Championship Ten of Southeastern Michigan Construction Academy’s (SEMCA) best electrical students gathered recently to compete...

The ABCs of Politics

Midterm Report: GOP Maintains State Legislature, Loses Top of the Ticket The political television ads have ended, and the campaign literature has been thrown away...

EP Goes to the Races

Our Emerging Professionals (EP) program hosted its 2nd annual go kart racing competition at Kart 2 Kart, with over 50 members in attendance. This...

Board of Directors Biographies

Mike Butcher, Principal, Stark Enterprises Mike Butcher is the Principal for Stark Enterprises, an umbrella company that provides the overarching framework for a variety of...

Getting to Know Our Staff

Keith Ledbetter President and CEO Time Since Hired: 2 ½ years Schooling: Michigan State University Major(s): Political Science Pre Law (BA) Originally From: Knoxville, TN Hobbies: Collecting sports memorabilia, driving...

Aerotek Aims High

More than just your typical staffing agency, Aerotek helps find long term employment for companies Founded in Baltimore, Maryland during the early 19880s, by entrepreneurs...

Fishing for a Career: SEMCA Alumnus Makes Mark as Electrical Contractor

Sean Fisher began his career at age 18 after he graduated high school early. Fisher is a high energy guy and it was apparent...

ABC Associate Members Make Difference for Contractors

Win/win relationship benefits bottom-line Contracting your organization’s HR function out to an ABC Associate member presents many advantages that surpass cost savings. ABC Associate members...

It is All Who You Associate with at ABC

National Membership Director Katy Driver Shares Why Associate Members Make the Difference It is important to provide good customer service; to all ABC members, including...

Insuring a Brighter Future for ABC Members

STERLING INSURANCE GROUP MAKES MEMBERSHIP PERSONAL As many contractors can attest to, there is no real easy road to success. No short cut that is...

In the Business of Building Relationships

The Blue Book Network brings business together The Blue Book Building and Construction Network, owned by the Contractor’s Register, is the largest and most active...