February 22nd – 25th 28 hours of classroom training on the new OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 requirements for operators. Subjects to be covered include: • Rules and Regulations • Site review and Set-up • Operations • Basic Rigging and Wire Rope • Maintenance and Inspection • Load Charts This is a class for operators who […]
Midland, January 26, 2021 – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Greater Michigan Chapter announces new Board of Directors leadership for 2021. The incoming officers are as follows: Chairman – Shawn Pnacek, Great Lakes Bay Construction Vice Chairman – Jon Lynch, Three Rivers Corporation Secretary – Brian Stadler, Wolgast Corporation Treasurer – Mike Laundra, Alloy Construction […]
Midland, Michigan, January 2021 – ABC Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to announce the member companies that won the 2020 Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Awards. STEP recognizes ABC member companies who consistently excel in the field of safety, but more importantly it provides an evaluation tool to help identify areas to improve a […]
Midland, Michigan, January 2021 – ABC Greater Michigan Chapter is proud to announce the winners of multiple awards to recognize companies in various trades in the construction industry. The 2020 Excellence In Construction (EIC) awards is a staple for chapters across the country and recognizes outstanding projects, craftsmanship and the work of member companies. Projects […]
MIDLAND, MI – Earlier this month, the Greater Michigan Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. [ABC] welcomed Angela Latino as its new President.A graduate of Tulane University, and native of south Louisiana, Angela found herself shifting her career focus after Hurricane Katrina when she had the opportunity to work with volunteer contractors supporting the […]
ABC Cares Hosts 35th Annual Fundraiser For Make-A-Wish® Foundation MIDLAND, Mich., March 12, 2020 – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Greater Michigan Chapter, is pleased to welcome chief executive officer of Dow, Jim Fitterling, as this year’s honorary chair for the ABC Cares fundraiser supporting Make-A-Wish® Foundation. The April 17th, 2020, event is open to […]
Lansing Michigan, February 2020 – Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter (ABC/GMC), announces new Board of Directors member Mike Tenniswood from American Plumbing! Mike started his plumbing career at the age of 18 by assisting in the prefab warehouse and sweeping floors. Over the next 20 years, Mike obtained his Masters & Contractors Plumbing […]
Midland, January 2020 – Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter (ABC), announces new Board of Directors leadership for 2020. The incoming offers are as follows:Chairman – Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service CompanyVice Chairman – Shawn Pnacek, Great Lakes Bay ConstructionSecretary – Brian Stadler, Wolgast CorporationTreasurer – Mike Laundra, Alloy Construction Service, Inc.Immediate Past Chairman – […]
Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Celebrates Trifecta of Wins and Member Anniversaries At Founders Dinner. Midland, Michigan, November 2019 – ABC Greater Michigan Chapter held its annual Founders Dinner on November 1st at the H Hotel. ABC Greater Michigan Chapter honored 5 critical people as the “Champions of ABC’s Trifecta” who received a […]
In good news for merit shops, the General Counsel’s office of the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB” or the “Board”) released an Advice Memorandum on May 14, 2019 that may signal the approaching extermination of “Scabby the Rat.” The National Labor Relations Act (the “NLRA”) prohibits a union from threatening, coercing, or restraining others […]