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Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet10/22

Bon Voyage! 
All aboard for an evening excursion through Central Florida.

Saturday, October 22, 2022
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway Orlando, FL 32819

Join Associated Builders & Contractors Central Florida members for an evening of celebration of the 2022 Excellence in Construction Awards! Follow the link below for early-bird pricing on banquet registration. Discounted banquet registration closes 5 :00 PM September 30, 2022.
10/19 - Builders' Breakfast More Info
10/27 - ABC on Tap More Info
11/3 - Committee Open House More Info
11/10 - Chili Cook Off More Info
Maximize Your Membership Workshop More Info
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Secure Construction Webinar - 9/28

Keeping your jobsite and your people safe.

Have you ever been concerned about…

  • Jobsite theft and inventory control?
  • Aggression or violent behavior?
  • Life or death gap (active shooter)?

What you can expect to learn…

  • What you need to provide to local authorities in the event of a theft.
  • The difference between a theft and robbery.
  • How to recognize signs of aggression and violence and implement de-escalation skills.
  • How our natural reactions as human beings impact our ability to respond during a sudden incident of violence.
Florida's Construction Technology & Innovation Conference
October 4, 2022 -
7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Orlando Marriott Downtown
400 West Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801

This premier event will connect the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how technology is revolutionizing the construction industry and the multitude of ways it can positively impact how you do business.
Participation is open to the public - invite a colleague to attend.
Tech Conference Sponsors
10/18 - Construction Management More Info
10/25 - Construction 101 Virtual Training More Info
11/8 - Financial Intelligence and Risk Management More Info
OSHA 10/30 Online Training More Info
New Horizons Computer Training More Info
ABC National Webinars: More Info
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UPDATE: Due to pending weather, this event is being postponed. New date will be announced.
Legal & Economic Impact of HB 7 and HB57 - 9/30

Hear from our panel regarding the impact of new House Bills 7 & 57, and how they impact the minority contractors and the industry at large.

Our panelists include:
  • Kimberly Lopez, Lawyer at Akerman, LLP
  • Kimberly Rosier-Louis, Owner & CEO of 3D Strategic Management
  • Kelvin Young, CEO of Work Horse Temps
  • Ana Maria Lowry, President & CEO of A&P International -Moderator

This event is hosted by the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC), Central Florida Chapter and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Florida.
Early voting begins October 24, 2022.
Make sure your voice is heard during this mid-term election. Every vote counts! View the list here.
OCTOBER 17-21, 2022
View CIW resources and downloads, such as email signatures and logos.

Download the preplanning guide. In this guide, note that you can:
  • Take and/or distribute the IDE Maturity Model Assessment found on page 6.
  • Utilize the planning template, calendars and recommendations on page 8 to create your strategy.
  • Share this guide with staff and encourage them to participate.
ABC Action App - Download today! More Info
ABC Action Center - Sign up for email alerts More Info
ABC Votes - Powered by Free Enterprise Alliance More Info
Free Enterprise Alliance More Info
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BUILDING Central Florida Magazine

BCF is this chapter’s bi-monthly magazine covering commercial construction news in Central Florida.

Inside, you will find feature articles, special sections, member news, event highlights and more!

Issue 6 Member News is due by 10/15.
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS GALA

The Excellence in Construction© Awards celebration honors the nation's most innovative and high quality construction projects and world-class safety, inclusion, diversity and equity programs. The best merit shop projects of 2022 will be celebrated on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Kissimmee, Florida at the 33rd annual EIC Awards gala.
Construction Workforce Awards 2023
The 2023 nominations are now open and will close on Saturday, Oct. 15.

The individual award winners will be announced at the Opening General Session at Convention 2023, March 15 in Kissimmee, Florida.

Learn more about eligibility at abc.org/cwa.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022:
Application deadline
ABC Member Discount Program More Info
ABC Pride Swag More Info
Accredited Quality Contractors More Info
BUILDING Central Florida Magazine More Info
Get Engaged... with ABC! More Info
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Emails are sent weekly to over 4,000 Central Florida ABC members. Your company's logo can be linked to your website or custom URL. $100/mo, invoiced quarterly. Maximum of 4 logo positions, available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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