Tag: michigan
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...
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...
Who’s New?
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...
Construction Grinds to a Halt in Wake of COVID-19 Outbreak
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...
A Year of Growth and Bittersweet Loss
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...
When it Rains it Pours
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...
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...