ABC Indiana News

FWCS committee sets non-union wage rate for $28 million Snider upgrade

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:31:56 GMT

Change in appointees produced opposite of February vote

By Kevin Leininger of The News-Sentinel
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:58 am

Reversing a decision made in February, a Fort Wayne Community Schools committee on Monday adopted a non-union construction wage scale for $28 million in improvements to Snider

ABC Michiana Golf Outing

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:24 GMT

This year’s MICHIANA GOLF OUTING will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at the Black Squirrel Golf Club in Goshen, Indiana.

Registration is from 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. and lunch will be available for pick up at the clubhouse during this time. The shotgun start will be at 12:00 p.m.

The

U.S. Appeals Court Invalidates NLRB Poster Rule

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:59:37 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today welcomed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to invalidate the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) “notification of employee rights” notice posting rule. A three-judge panel struck down the rule on the grounds that the NLRB

ABC Congratulates National Craft Championships Winners

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:33:16 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced the winners in its 2013 National Craft Championships competition, held at the association’s 21st Century Workforce Development Conference, April 30 May3 in Birmingham, Ala.

“This year’s winners truly were the best of the best,” said 2013 ABC National Chairman Greg

Felderman Design-Build Awarded Contract

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:25:34 GMT

Felderman Design-Build is pleased to announce they have been awarded a Design-Build contract, by Republic Services, for a building addition to their maintenance facility, in Fort Wayne IN.

RLTurner Adds Another 11 Employees in 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:25:16 GMT

Zionsville Indiana, April 24, 2013.

RLTurner Corporation of Zionsville is growing once again. Since being founded over 36 years ago, RLTurner has continued to grow with the town, which has seen a 61% growth in population over the last 10 years.

RLTurner, Zionsville’s largest and oldest general contractor, has already

Felderman Design-Build Awarded EPCO Products Contract

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:42:22 GMT

Felderman Design-Build is pleased to announce they have been awarded a Design-Build contract, by EPCO Products, for an office expansion, located in Fort Wayne, IN.

Michiana Council Bowling Night

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:31:53 GMT

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
South Bend Elks Lodge
3535 East McKinley Avenue, South Bend • 574-233-1139

Cash prizes for Highest and Lowest Series and Highest and Lowest Individual!!
Food (bowling alley variety), non-alcoholic beverages and 2

ABC Indy Members Receive LEED Green Associate Exam Training at a Discount

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:24:43 GMT

The USGBC Indiana Chapter Central Branch is offering LEED™ Green Associate Exam Study in Indianapolis on May 3rd. The course will focus on the understanding of core concepts of the LEED™ Rating Systems needed to pass the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED™ Green Associate Exam. Registration for all-day

21st Century Workforce Development Conference

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:32:25 GMT

We would like to take this opportunity to let you know about the 21st Century Workforce Development Conference. This event is specially designed to provide you with tools to improve on-the-job performance as soon as you return to the office. Taking place in Birmingham, Alabamaon April 30-May 3, this conference

2013 Indiana ABC Merit Shop Awards Competition

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:17:47 GMT

It’s that time of year again; time to submit your applications for the 2013 Indiana ABC Merit Shop Awards Competition.

I encourage each one of you to consider submitting an application. It is the goal of ABC to recognize and publicize our outstanding members and the outstanding projects completed by our

Merit Shop Construction Awards Informational Session

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:49:29 GMT

Discover why companies choose to participate in the Merit Shop Construction Awards. See the new application first hand. Get insider tips from our past judges. View a sample submission from one of last year’s winners.

Thursday, April 11, 2013 10am
ABC State Headquarters

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Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana Hosts First Annual NCAA Luncheon in Indianapolis ...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:03:40 GMT

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana (ABC) hosted its first annual NCAA Luncheon at the Moon Dog Tavern in Fishers, Indiana on March, 19, 2013. Although this event has been occurring for numerous years in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this was the first time for our association in the Indianapolis area.

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana Hosts 3rd Annual Member-To-Member Tradeshow

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:06:54 GMT

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana (ABC) hosted its third annual Member-To-Member Tradeshow on March 6, 2013. The state headquarters located at East 49th Street and North Shadeland Avenue was transformed from a training center into a facility capable of hosting nearly 50 booths. These booths were staffed by member

Fishers-based Freije Engineered Solutions Company Merges with Ohio-based Refrigeration Systems ...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:21:50 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Companies join to deliver industry-leading services to support industrial, commercial mission critical facilities

Fishers, Ind., March 18, 2013 – Freije Engineered Solutions Company, a nationally recognized specialty engineering, service and installation services firm, has recently completed its merger with Columbus, Ohio-based Refrigeration Systems Company (RSC). Combined, these

ABC-Indy Wins National Mullan Award

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:15:00 GMT

[Indianapolis, Indiana] Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana (ABC) has received the National Mullan Award for Growth. The Charles A. Mullan Award is the most prestigious membership growth award which a chapter can receive. Charles Mullan was one of the founding fathers of ABC as well as its first president.

Meyer Najem Construction Wins General Contractor of the Year

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:04:44 GMT

The Indiana Subcontractors Association (ISA) has awarded Meyer Najem Construction the General Contractor of the Year award in the category of Under $100 Million for 2013.

The General Contractors are judged in several areas that are important to their relationship

Blue Jacket, Inc. and ABC Graduate Five

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:52:58 GMT

A pilot partnership is growing Northeast Indiana’s skilled labor force with the graduation of five students from an intensive pre-apprentice training regimen. The training, the result of an economic and workforce development collaboration between the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Blue Jacket, Inc. (BJI), will significantly enhance opportunities for

Constructing Stable Lives

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:32:07 GMT

What do a high school student, an unemployed adult and an ex-convict have in common?

Well, none of them is doomed to be stuck in dead-end, underpaying jobs. They all have the opportunity to make a good living to support their families, thanks to a program by the Indiana chapter of

ABC of Indiana Annual Economic Summit Recap

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:29:54 GMT

[Fort Wayne, Indiana] Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana (ABC) hosted their annual Economic Summit on Wednesday, February 6 at Ceruti’s in Fort Wayne.

“The purpose of the Economic Summit is to provide ABC members and guests insight into the local economy as it relates to the construction industry” notes ABC

State Craft Championships in Indianapolis

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:51:18 GMT

ON Saturday February 9th Apprentices from across the state will be competing at the State Craft Championships in Indianapolis.

Please feel free to come CHEER THEM ON!!!

The winners will be advancing to the NATIONAL CRAFT CHAMPIONSHIPS in Birmingham, Alabama April 30th – May 3rd 2013.

These students were invited

Day at the Races

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:19:59 GMT

Churchill Downs (Millionaires Row 4)

ABC will be returning to Churchill Downs on Tuesday, April 30th for the Spring Meet. Millionaires Row features an award-winning chef’s table plus a spectacular view of the races and horse stables.

The cost will be $75.00 per person: includes admission, a lunch buffet and a

Zionsville Construction Company Continues Growth

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:53:15 GMT

RLTurner Hires April Crews as Project Administrator

ZIONSVILLE – April Crews has joined RLTurner as the company's newest Project Administrator. Crews has been working in the construction industry for over 12 years.

“By reputation alone I knew RLTurner as a top leader in the Construction Industry.

3rd Annual Member-To-Member Tradeshow

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:02:08 GMT

“A great way to display, market, and grow your company.”

Your company, as a member of Associated Builders and Contractors of Indi-ana, has the opportunity to DISPLAY your company to fellow members when you choose to staff a booth during our Tradeshow, to MARKET your

ABC Unveils New, Advanced Political Advocacy App

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:52:45 GMT

Washington, D.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today unveiled its new political advocacy action software application (app), ABC Action, which allows users to send letters directly to the offices of federal officials in Washington, D.C. on a mobile device.

“ABC is the first national business association to offer this

ABC-Led Coalition Wins Court Challenge to President Obama’s Recess Appointments

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:01:46 GMT

Washington, D.C. – The ABC-led Coalition for a Democratic Workplace today won a challenge to President Obama’s Jan. 4, 2012, recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the president violated the Constitution when he bypassed the Senate

Wurster Construction Marks Major Milestone

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:30:35 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (January 17, 2013) – Wurster Construction Co. Inc., a third generation-led company, is marking 75 years in business. The company is responsible for such marquee structures as the IU Health Pathology Laboratory and the stations and walkways for the IU Health people mover

Felderman Design-Build Awarded Meijer Electronics Reconstruction

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:59:16 GMT

Felderman Design-Build is pleased to announce they have been awarded the construction contract, by Meijer Inc., to remodel their electronics department in 3 Indianapolis, IN retail centers.

ABC Supports Gov. Pence's 2014-2015 Budget

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:43:54 GMT

[Indianapolis, Indiana] Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana (ABC) announced their unqualified support of Governor Pence’s recommended budget for fiscal years 2014-2015 as announced today.

“The budget reflects the priorities that Mike Pence campaigned on and makes good on those promises,” says J.R. Gaylor, president of ABC. Specifically, a cornerstone of

DSV Selected as the New Chapter Attorneys

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:42:48 GMT

Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP (“DSV”) attorneys have long been involved with ABC Indiana and its membership – as volunteers, educators and sponsors – with the goal of making DSV an asset, and partner, to ABC. What we had not yet had the opportunity to do was serve ABC

ABC Indiana News

FWCS committee sets non-union wage rate for $28 million Snider upgrade

Change in appointees produced opposite of February vote

ABC Michiana Golf Outing

U.S. Appeals Court Invalidates NLRB Poster Rule

ABC Congratulates National Craft Championships Winners

Felderman Design-Build Awarded Contract

RLTurner Adds Another 11 Employees in 2013

Felderman Design-Build Awarded EPCO Products Contract

Michiana Council Bowling Night

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6:00 p.m. South Bend Elks Lodge 3535 East McKinley Avenue, South Bend • 574-233-1139

ABC Indy Members Receive LEED Green Associate Exam Training at a Discount

21st Century Workforce Development Conference

2013 Indiana ABC Merit Shop Awards Competition

It’s that time of year again; time to submit your applications for the 2013 Indiana ABC Merit Shop Awards Competition.

Merit Shop Construction Awards Informational Session

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana Hosts First Annual NCAA Luncheon in Indianapolis ...

Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana Hosts 3rd Annual Member-To-Member Tradeshow

Fishers-based Freije Engineered Solutions Company Merges with Ohio-based Refrigeration Systems ...

Companies join to deliver industry-leading services to support industrial, commercial mission critical facilities

ABC-Indy Wins National Mullan Award

Meyer Najem Construction Wins General Contractor of the Year

Blue Jacket, Inc. and ABC Graduate Five

Constructing Stable Lives

ABC of Indiana Annual Economic Summit Recap

State Craft Championships in Indianapolis

Day at the Races

Zionsville Construction Company Continues Growth

3rd Annual Member-To-Member Tradeshow

ABC Unveils New, Advanced Political Advocacy App

ABC-Led Coalition Wins Court Challenge to President Obama’s Recess Appointments

Wurster Construction Marks Major Milestone

Felderman Design-Build Awarded Meijer Electronics Reconstruction

ABC Supports Gov. Pence's 2014-2015 Budget

DSV Selected as the New Chapter Attorneys

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
South Bend Elks Lodge
3535 East McKinley Avenue, South Bend • 574-233-1139