Celebrating Construction Excellence

On April 10, ABC NESD hosted our 2025 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards at the DC Centre in Omaha. It was an inspiring evening recognizing projects with the highest safety, craftsmanship, and merit shop excellence standards.

Project of the Year:

Wholestone Farms Cut Floor – IES Electrical

Safety Award: Bryan Health Cancer Center – Sampson Construction

We’re proud to showcase the companies and project teams that set the standard for construction in Nebraska and South Dakota.

Full Photo Gallery Special Thanks to Jessica Brase Photography

Legislative Update: What to Know from Lincoln

We continue to monitor legislation impacting our industry. Key activity includes:

• LB650 advanced to Enrollment & Review Initial
• Amendments AM1020 and Revenue AM923 were adopted
• Consolidation of several bills (LBs 270, 547, 458, 494, 495) included
• Additional motions filed and withdrawn

For the latest details, use your chapter’s custom tracker:

View Legislative Tracker »

Reps. Flood & Cleaver Kick Off Public Input Process for HOME and CDBG Reauthorization

If your company has worked on projects funded through the HOME or CDBG programs, we encourage you to share any feedback or frustrations—especially related to the Davis-Bacon provisions. Your real-world experiences are vital to helping lawmakers understand how these requirements impact our industry.

Please send your comments directly to:

FloodCleaver@mail.house.gov

We would also like to ask you to please CC ABC NESD (bill@abcnesd.org) and ABC National (vaughan@abc.org) on your submission so we can ensure your feedback is highlighted to the Congressional staff leading this effort.

Watch the video message from Reps. Flood and Cleaver here.

March Madness Challenge Winners

Our March Madness challenge brought some friendly competition—and we’re proud to announce our winners!

1st Place – Justin Saunders, United Rentals

2nd Place – Alyssa Keady, Overland Constructors

Thank you to everyone who participated and made the bracket challenge a fun tradition again this year.

Now Accepting Applications: ABC NESD Young Professionals Board

We’re relaunching the ABC NESD Young Professionals Program and are looking for driven, creative voices to guide us.

This brand-new YP Board will be key in shaping future events, mentorship connections, and professional development opportunities for emerging leaders across our chapter.

Ready to make an impact? 📩 Email Markayla to get involved.

Work Zone Awareness Week: April 21–25

“Respect the zone so we all get home.”

Join us in recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week by promoting safe driving and high-visibility practices in and around work zones.

How to participate:



• Host a safety stand-down focused on work zone behavior
• Share our downloadable graphics at job sites and offices
• Post reminders on social media using campaign hashtags

Download safety week materials.»

Accelerated Electrical Training—Starts April 21

Our next Level One Electrical class is now enrolling at the Lincoln Training Center. This program offers a strong career path through hands-on instruction and a flexible schedule.

• Monday & Tuesday evenings, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
• Program runs through mid-July
• Omaha session coming soon

Share with a prospective student.



Email Theresa to register.»

ABC Member Anniversaries, Congratulations!

We are proud to recognize the following members celebrating milestone anniversaries with ABC NESD:

Omaha Door & Window Co., Inc. – 38 years

Snell Services, Inc. – 33 years

Progressive Electric – 19 years

ABC New Members, Welcome!

We're thrilled to welcome:



NewEra Infrastructure, LLC

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration

Big Red Lighting & Electrical, Inc.

Rice Companies – Sioux Falls Office

Thank you for joining us!

ABC Member Discounts—Built for Contractors

From equipment to fleet to technology, take advantage of trusted national partnerships that support your work and your bottom line.

• Milwaukee Tool

• United Rentals

• Verizon Business Solutions

View all available member discounts.»

Upcoming Events

Aug. 20—ABC Golf Classic

Oct. 16—Annual Sporting Clays

Nov. 10—National Leadership Conference

Mar. 18-20—ABC National Convention

Jun. 9-10—ABC National Legislative Conference

Full chapter calendar »

ABC Celebration of Excellence in Education

Join us as we honor our graduating apprentices' commitment, growth, and success and the instructors who’ve guided them.

This special evening shines a spotlight on the future of the skilled trades—and the people who make it all possible. We’re proud to celebrate together!

Tickets: $50 per person 

Register Now.

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Let’s continue building a stronger industry together!