ABC Carolinas Construction Conference a Success
The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC) recently held their annual Carolinas Construction Conference in Charleston, SC. The event was held at the Charleston Doubletree and was attended by over 300 professionals from the construction industry.
“The Carolinas Construction Conference is the one and only conference in the Carolinas that brings the entire industry together,” said Doug Carlson, ABC Carolinas President & CEO. ABC’s conference offered speakers and programs on the economy, workforce development and seminars on construction-related business issues.
Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, was the keynote speaker and he updated ABC members on key industry trends, markets and economics.
The conference featured a Workforce Development Panel featuring Bill Caldwell, Waldrop Mechanical; Ryan Wathen, Rogers Builders; Greg Sizemore, ABC National; Steve Greene, NCCER; and Brian Gallagher, O’Neal, Inc.
In addition, ABC presented a series of awards. Ryan Wathen from Rodgers Builders received ABC’s prestigious Kirby Award and Bill Caldwell of Waldrop received the Brokke Award for his contributions to ABC and the construction industry.
“Both Ryan and Bill have been outstanding leaders of the ABC of the Carolinas,” said Brian Gallagher, 2017 ABC Carolinas Chairman. “We were pleased to recognize and honor their service, dedication and commitment to ABC and the construction industry.”
On Wednesday, South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Catherine Templeton addressed ABC members. Templeton has announced plans to challenge South Carolina Govern
or Henry McMaster in the 2018 Republican primary election. South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford joined ABC members for a PAC reception on Thursday evening.
ABC’s Construction Conference also featured a golf outing and fishing event. Wayne Colter of Colter Electric took home First Place from ABC’s Inshore Fishing Tournament at the Construction Conference in Charleston, SC. Second Place went to our youngest fisher ever, 9-year-old Reagan Lindholm, daughter of Ray Lindholm from Faulconer Construction.
Conference attendees also participated in several breakout sessions focused on key industry topics. These included updates on tax law, AIA contracts, cyber security, and disruption and delay claims.
The conference concluded with a Meet the Generals networking event and a cocktail reception.
