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ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Supports Gov. Corbett’s Liquor Privatization Plan

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter supports Gov. Tom Corbett’s movement to lessen the government’s involvement in business by privatizing the wine and spirits industry in the Commonwealth. “Getting out of the liquor business will allow Pennsylvania another … Continue reading

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ABC Member’s Phila. Church Site Attacked

Just four days before Christmas, vandals attacked a construction site at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting in Philadelphia. Vandals reportedly set fire to the cab of the mobile building crane rendering it unworkable and used an acetylene torch to shear off … Continue reading

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ABC Disappointed by Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Health Care Law

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “We are deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the so-called Affordable Care Act,” said … Continue reading

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ABC Commemorates 50 Years at Gala

ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter celebrated 50 years of dedication to merit construction April 18 at its 50th Anniversary Gala in King of Prussia. There was great food, great music and great networking as more than 200 ABC members and guests … Continue reading

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American Infrastructure Named ABC Contractor of the Year

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) named American Infrastructure its 2011 Contractor of theYear. American Infrastructure Chairman and CEO, A. Ross Myers, accepted the award on behalf of the company during ABC’s 22nd annual Excellence in Construction and National Safety Excellence … Continue reading

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CONSTRUCTION BACKLOG FALLS 3.2 PERCENT IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2011

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today released its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) for the fourth quarter of 2011. CBI declined 3.2 percent from the previous quarter from 8.1 months to 7.8 months, but is still up 10.9 percent compared to … Continue reading

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Members

Membership with ABC means more than your name listed in a book.  Our members believe in the Merit Philosophy and are dedicated to the free-enterprise system. Here is a list of the many ways to get involved with ABC. Join … Continue reading

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Montco Correctional Facility Bids Awarded

Last week, Montgomery County Commissioners unanimously awarded a combined $21.5 million worth of construction contracts for the county’s correctional facility expansion project. Of the five contracts awarded, four went to open shop contractors, all ABC Members. Contracts awarded to Merit contractors … Continue reading

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Still Locked Out of the Montco Prison Project

Our members don’t give up without a fight. The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) continue their legal action in an effort to block Montgomery County’s inclusion of discriminatory responsible contractor language in its bid qualifications for … Continue reading

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Contractors File Suit Against Montgomery County Commissioners for being Locked Out of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility Project

Suit claims that the use of responsible contractor requirements are discriminatory and part of a pay-to-play arrangement The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC SEPA) filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas today against the … Continue reading

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