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Excellence in Construction: 2018 Subcontractor

September 4, 2019
ABC Heart of America
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2018 Excellence in Construction Award Winner: Subcontractor Project of the Year Last year, hth companies, inc. took home the Subcontractor Project of the Year Award at 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet. hth companies won the award for their work on the Tate & Lyle Boiler 5 project. Every year,…

Excellence in Construction: 2018 GC

July 31, 2019
ABC Heart of America
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2018 Excellence in Construction Award Winner: General Contractor Project of the Year At ABC Heart of America’s 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet, Mega Industries Corporation received the General Contractor Project of the Year Award. Mega won the award for the work they did on the Nature Play Area at the…

Careers in Construction: A Look at ABC Board Chair Preston Moore’s Success

A look at the success of ABC Board Chair Preston Moore and his success in the construction industry.

Women in Construction Week: Insights from JoLynne Bartolotta

A talk with JoLynne Bartolotta from Fogel-Anderson Construction Co. in honor of Women in Construction Week.

Displaced Vatterott Students Welcome at ABC

ABC Heart of America happily welcomes displaced Vatterott students. Read on to learn more.

OSHA’s Silica in Construction Standard: What You Need to Know

Let's go through some important points that will make it easier to navigate the correct practices regarding the silica construction standard.

ABC Heart of America 2017 Craft Championships

This annual event allows students considering careers in construction to see first-hand how individuals are building successful careers in the industry as they vie for a chance to compete at the National Competition.

Labor Shortage: Kansas City Construction Industry Finds New Solutions

Understanding how Construct KC is helping meet the growing needs of the local construction agency and provide valuable jobs for at-risk individuals by teaching a skilled carpentry trade.

Missouri Moves to Reform Archaic Prevailing Wage Law

ABC has long been a supporter of repealing Davis Bacon and prevailing wage laws that are based on archaic models of construction. While the bill stops short of repealing the Prevailing Wage requirements in Missouri as we would prefer, it will make much needed improvements.

ABC Heart of America Career Fair

Our goal is to connect members with potential students who are interested in the construction industry. With an increasing demand for skilled tradesmen, companies benefit from participating in our career fairs by educating attendees on the benefits of entering the construction industry.