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ABC Carolinas (ABCC) celebrated its members’ 2025 Electrical Apprentice graduates with graduation ceremonies for the individuals enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship and Craft Training program. This year, ABC Carolinas graduated 15 electrical apprentices from Charlotte, and one from Raleigh. The graduates were able to bring their friends and families to celebrate at The Independent Picture…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2025 Board of Directors and the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) Chairs. Six of the 20 ABC Carolinas Board members are based in South Carolina, with the other 14 located in North Carolina. The RLC Chairs represent seven Councils comprising three regions in…
In Episode 44 of Let’s Talk Business South Carolina, Kristen Powell, President and CEO at ABC Carolinas, shares info about the recent Excellence in Construction Awards gala, including who won the two big awards that were presented for General Contractor and Specialty Contractor Projects of the Year. Kristen also talks about the ABC Carolinas chapter,…
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, was singled out for its exemplary work on Clemson University’s two-phase Memorial Stadium Renovations project during the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas’ (ABC Carolinas) Annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards gala held in Charlotte on November 7, 2024. CarolinaPower won…
Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas Chapter (ABC Carolinas) celebrated over 50 projects collectively worth $1.2 billion at the annual ABCC Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala on November 7, 2024. The ABC EIC Program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality Merit Shop construction projects. “The 2024…
ABC Carolinas was thrilled to celebrate the outstanding contributions of its members at the 2024 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards gala held in Charlotte on November 7, 2024. Awards for first place (Eagle) and runner-up (Merit) were given out in various categories across two divisions: General Contractors and Specialty Contractors. Additionally, the prestigious Carolinas BIM…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) offers training and development opportunities throughout the year; however, on May 22-23, they hosted the first ABC Safety Academy for Carolinas members. The event was led by ABC National’s Greg Sizemore, vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. ABC’s Safety Academy is designed to…
As part of an ongoing partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber, ABC Carolinas once again held its Build a SHED competition — an ABC Carolinas “Students Hands-On Experience Day” program intended to promote interest in construction-related careers through experiential learning. The one-day Lowcountry competition was held in March at the Exchange Park in Ladson, S.C. The student teams…
Thirty four member companies of ABC Carolinas were named to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2024 Top Performers, a published national listing that recognizes contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked. Kristen Powell, President and CEO of ABC Carolinas, acknowledged and expressed her…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors and the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) Chairs. Seven of the 20 ABC Carolinas Board members are based in South Carolina, with the other 13 located in North Carolina. The RLC Chairs represent seven Councils comprising three regions in…
