Southeast Michigan Contractors

Introducing: Discover Plumbing Jeff VanPamel is a third-generation master plumber and started Discover Plumbing in 2009. He currently owns two plumbing companies: one in St. Louis, MO and Discover Plumbing in Shelby Township, Michigan. They currently have 28...

Construction in southeast Michigan has come to an abrupt halt for many ABC SEMI contractors amid the COVID-19 shutdown. How will this impact construction projects for members differently? In late March and early April, ABC called all contractor members...

This past October tragedy struck the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA), as SEMCA staff was informed that one of its students, RJ Rink, passed away. Shortly after the news, SEMCA staff called RJ’s mom and said that...

Drew Maltese, the 39-year old energetic president of DJ Maltese Construction of Plymouth, MI was sworn in as Chairman of the ABC Southeast Michigan Chapter Board of Directors in January. Maltese takes over for...

Sometimes in your pursuit of success you can lose track of the things in life that really matter. Often it takes tragedy for you to stop and take stock in one’s life. Losing two longtime board...

The Women in Construction Committee (WICC) made quite the impact on its community just four months after being formed. WICC is a group of women dedicated to bettering their community and increasing the amount...

There is something so inspiring about seeing Southeast Michigan Construction Academy (SEMCA) students applying their craft education. To witness a project that starts with just empty plywood and within 8 hours to have a fully functional electrical...

Mark, along with his brother Joe, are the owners and operators of longtime ABC member company the Davenport Brothers Construction, Inc. in Belleville, Michigan. This family owned and operated contracting firm is always looking for new challenges,...

Associated Builders and Contractors Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) is excited to announce its first ever Student Chapter formed with Lawrence Technological University (LTU). Students attending LTU for their degree in construction management, architectural engineering, civil engineering, and various...

A new FedEx distribution center in Pontiac, MI will open soon, thanks to long time Associated Builders and Contractors Southeastern Michigan (ABC SEMI) member, Merlo Construction. It took the better part of a year to complete this...