For 50 years, ABC Heart of America has worked to ensure that every contractor has the opportunity to compete, win work, and build their business based on value, performance, and people. That commitment has never changed. It is who we are. From day one, our members have believed in a…
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Heart of America Chapter Announces Excellence in Construction Award Winners November 6, 2025 – Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Heart of America Chapter has announced the winners of their 2025 Excellence in Construction Awards presented by Baker Tilly at the annual awards banquet held November…
Want a higher valuation for your construction firm? Start with strong leaders By Terry Staley, MarksNelson Consider it a new kind of “change order.” The generational shifts we’re feeling across the economy are showing up in almost every industry — but especially construction. In fact, it’s estimated that more than…
How Return to Work Programs Impact EMR By Travis Bennett, Associate Director, National Casualty Loss Control at Risk Strategies, part of the Brown & Brown Team An unfortunate truth is that incidents happen, especially in construction. Despite rigorous safety measures, job-site hazards can lead to injuries and temporarily sideline valuable employees. While adopting best-in-class safety practices…
The construction industry has a suicide crisis. Here’s how we heal it By Joe Riedel - Special to The Kansas City Star The construction industry is facing an unprecedented crisis with construction workers dying by suicide, and this tragedy requires our attention. Data show that the construction industry had the second-highest…
ABC Recognizes Two Dedicated Members With Life Membership June 25, 2025 | ABC News, Awards ABC honored two longtime members with life membership on June 24 at ABC’s National Board of Directors meeting in Washington, D.C., during ABC’s annual Legislative Conference. Former ABC National chairs David R. Meyer, the Meyer Cos., Lee’s…
Q1 2025 OSHA Regulatory and Safety Bulletin: Key Updates for Contractors and Safety Professionals The first quarter of 2025 brought several notable updates from OSHA and NIOSH that will affect safety programs, training, and compliance responsibilities in the construction industry. Although President Trump’s January 20 Executive Order placed a temporary…
Safety in Construction: Insights, tips and strategies from safety leaders Demand for new workers in construction looms large: The industry needs an estimated 439,000 net new workers this year, and it will need even more in 2026, according to estimates from the Associated Builders and Contractors. That creates a conundrum…
Call Before You Dig: 6 Tips for Avoiding Buried Utilities (OSHA) As temperatures rise and excavation projects increase, prioritizing safety is crucial. April is National Safe Digging Month, a time to raise awareness about excavation hazards and the risks of striking underground utilities and pipelines – also known as “dig-ins.”…
Recognizing Safety and Excellence: ABC's Top Performers in the Construction Industry In the competitive world of construction, excellence is not just a goal—it's a standard. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recognizes this through its prestigious Top Performers list. To qualify, contractors must achieve Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP…
