ABC Supports Open Competition Legislation in South Carolina!

Charlotte, NC. - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Carolinas Chapter today praised the introduction of legislation in South Carolina that will ensure fair and open competition on taxpayer funded construction projects.  Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee Chairman William "Bill" Sandifer introduced the "Right to Work Act of 2012" which in addition to other important reforms, would prohibit project labor agreements (PLA) mandates on public construction.

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ABC Issues UNIONWATCH ALERT!

PLA at Ft. Jackson - Survey Responses Needed!

Charlotte, NC. - The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today was alerted to a possible Union-Only PLA (Project Labor Agreement) on Ft. Jackson.  ABC strongly opposes any agreements that limit open competition.

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Congratulations to the
EIC Project of the Year Winners:

Turner Construction -
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel

Adams Electric -
CMC Main Surgical Services

Congratulations to all the Eagle & Merit Award Winners! Thank you for your participation in the 2011 Excellence in Construction Awards Competition. Many great projects were submitted this year and we look forward to more of the same for 2012!
ABC to offer Crane, Signal Person and Rigging Classes and Certification


Kicking off our most recent NCCER endorsement we are pleased to offer
:

A 4-day Professional Mobile Crane Operator Course. This course is designed to prepare Professional Mobile Crane Operator candidates to take the written assessments which is a major step toward meeting the federal OSHA operator certification requirements of 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA-Subpart CC.

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ABC Issues UNIONWATCH ALERT!

IBEW Targeting Contractors in the Carolinas

Charlotte, NC. - The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today was alerted to the IBEW targeting contractors in the Carolinas.  The IBEW is targeting contractors with a salting technique to infiltrate your employees. 

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 Ron Hinson Honored with ABC Kirby Award

The ABC Board of Directors presented Ron Hinson, Hinson Electric with The ABC Kirby Award for outstanding service and commitment to the Industry and to ABC.  Ron served on the ABC Board for more than 12 years and served as the Carolinas Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) liaison.  Ron serves on the Apprenticeship Committee and is a supporter of the Merit Shop Philosophy.

Check Out the ABC of the Carolinas Video 

We have created a 2 minute video to help ABC Members and Non-members learn more about what ABC has to offer. Click here to view our NEW ABC VIDEO !

 


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