ABC Heart of America Chapter Celebrates Achievements at ABC National Convention 2024

Kansas City, MO – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America Chapter is proud to announce a series of accomplishments at the 2024 ABC National Convention, marking a year of significant achievements and industry leadership.

“We are immensely proud of the achievements recognized at this year’s ABC National Convention. These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence that define our members and the merit shop construction industry as a whole,” said Michele Roberts-Bauer, President of ABC Heart of America. “It’s heartening to see such growth and success across our chapter, which not only reflects our commitment to the highest standards but also underscores the strength and vitality of the merit shop philosophy in today’s construction landscape. We are grateful for our members’ continued excellence and look forward to fostering further innovation and safety in the industry.”

Grant Craig, an apprentice with Hoffmann Brothers, has been awarded the gold medal in pipefitting at the National Craft Championships. This prestigious recognition highlights the talent and skill of the next generation of tradespeople within our chapter.

MW Builders has been honored with the national Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award in the General Contractor: Renovation ($5 million to $10 million) category for their Woodside Health Club Renovation project. This award highlights MW Builders’ commitment to excellence and innovation in construction, setting a high standard for projects within this category.

In a testament to our chapter’s dedication to safety and excellence, hth companies inc. has received the Pinnacle Safety Award for Specialty Contractors under NAICS #238. This award recognizes hth Companies Inc.’s outstanding commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment, a cornerstone of our industry’s success.

ABC Heart of America received several awards at the ABC National Association Excellence Event, recognizing our chapter’s superior contractor membership engagement, exceeding 65%, notable membership growth, and the achievement of our membership goals in 2023.

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About Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 23,000 members. The Heart of America Chapter of ABC has served contractors and the construction industry across Missouri and Kansas since 1975. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abcksmo.org

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