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 heads of education from two other ABC Chapters in Michigan...

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 to fight for your payment than the payment you were...

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 SEMI and he has really set a strong example...

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 the CEO to the most recent hire — must recognize that worker...

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 Ledbetter was going to let this unprecedented year go by...

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 & Cooling, to the 2021 ABC SEMI Board of Directors. “Mark brings...

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 marketplace. This is a common issue for construction companies because...

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 savings of our workers’ compensation insurance, the ABC Fund. In...

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, hospitality and entertainment slow down this year because of COVID-19...

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. Your contract should contain detailed stipulations that outline project expectations,...