ABC Carolinas Chapter

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to pause, check in, and remind one another that mental health matters in our industry and beyond. Construction is demanding work, and no one should feel like they have to carry the weight alone. Looking out for coworkers, starting honest conversations, and supporting a culture where it’s okay to ask for help can truly save lives. Together, we can help build stronger, healthier communities by taking care of the people who build them.

If you or someone you know is struggling, confidential help is available through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, any time, day or night.

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08/26/2026

🎣 The Lowcountry Fishing Rodeo is back—and we’re changing things up this year with a new location!

Join us Friday, September 25 for a fun day of fishing in Charleston, followed by an Awards & Networking Social at Seabreeze Marina’s Island Cabana Bar from 2–4 PM!

📍 Fish anywhere using the iAngler Tournament App
🎣 Fishing: Sunrise–1 PM
🌴 Awards Social: 2–4 PM
💰 Member Team Boat: $375 | Member Individual: $95 | Social Only: $45

This is just a casual, fun event to build relationships, so whether you’re fishing or just coming to network, we’d love to see you there!

Register Today: https://pxl.to/uf83y6

08/25/2026

Save the date for a conversation that goes beyond traditional jobsite safety.

The 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 + 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 will bring our industry together to talk about the real experiences that impact people on and off the jobsite—and how greater awareness can help us better support the people we work alongside every day.

We’ll explore how safety and health continue to evolve, including how emerging technology and AI can help us recognize trends, increase awareness and support healthier workplaces—while keeping people at the center of the conversation.

📅 Save the Date: February 12, 2027
📍Concord, North Carolina

Real stories. Greater awareness. Safer, healthier jobsites.

More details coming soon.

08/13/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗕𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲.

As an ABC member, you have access to exclusive discounts and savings programs that can help reduce operating costs across your business. From fleet vehicles and travel expenses to technology solutions, insurance programs and business services, these member-only benefits are designed to put money back into your company.

If you haven't explored the ABC Member Discount Program recently, now is the perfect time to see how much your membership can save you.

🔗 Explore available discounts: https://www.abc.org/Membership/Member-Discounts

08/12/2026

As AI transforms the economy, one thing is becoming clear: America needs more skilled trades professionals to build the infrastructure powering the future.

America’s Workforce Academy is creating new pathways into high-demand careers by providing fast-track training, industry-recognized credentials and direct connections to career opportunities in the skilled trades. Backed by a major investment from Meta and supported by ABC, the program is designed to help meet the growing demand for electricians, welders, fiber technicians, plumbers and other skilled professionals needed to build the AI infrastructure of tomorrow.

For students, career changers and anyone looking for a rewarding career without the burden of a four-year degree, this represents a tremendous opportunity to earn, learn and build a future in construction.

Read more about how America’s Workforce Academy is helping build the skilled trades pipeline for the AI era: https://pxl.to/fvazo1ln

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfaGEllasDc

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08/10/2026

ABC Carolinas is pleased to welcome 21 new member companies that joined the chapter in July.

This group reflects the full breadth of the merit shop community — specialty trades and general contractors, workforce and staffing partners, technology providers, and professional services firms working across North and South Carolina.

Membership is an investment in safety, workforce development, and open competition. We look forward to what each of these companies will contribute to the chapter and to the industry.

Welcome aboard.

08/10/2026

Safety starts with leadership and succeeds with teamwork. During Safe + Sound Week, we’re reinforcing the importance of strong safety programs, open communication, and a culture where every worker goes home safe at the end of the day. This week is a reminder to pause, evaluate your practices, and recommit to building safer jobsites for everyone on your team.

08/09/2026

What does meaningful safety recognition look like? This year’s Safe + Sound Campaign focuses on recognizing employees for their work on safety and health, including safety and health management system efforts.

𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐠. 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝.

✓ Recognize safe actions as they happen
✓ Highlight team members supporting SHMS efforts
✓ Reinforce teamwork and accountability

is a sponsor of Safe & Sound Week.

Learn more:
https://pxl.to/fdlsf42

08/09/2026

🎉 Thirty ABC Carolinas members are celebrating a membership anniversary this August — from Jordan Price Wall Gray Jones & Carlton at 28 years to our newest one-year members. Three of these firms have been with the chapter more than 25 years, and eight have passed a decade.

Swipe through to see all 30 and join us in congratulating them.

08/04/2026

⚡ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲

ABC Carolinas recently hosted the 2026 North Carolina Electrical Apprenticeship Skills Competition at Starr Electric, bringing together talented apprentices from across the state to demonstrate their technical knowledge, professionalism and commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to our top finishers:

🥇 Curtis Pressley — Allegiance Industries
🥈 Adam — Triangle Electric
🥉 Charles — BEC Contracting

We are also incredibly proud of the other apprentice competitors who stepped forward, demonstrated their skills and represented their companies with professionalism:

⚡ Trejon — Industrial Maintenance & Automation
⚡ Michael — Watson Electrical
⚡ Christopher — Eldeco
⚡ Ruben — Triangle Electrical Services
⚡ Kareem — Amped Electric
⚡ Matthew — Steel Co
⚡ Nathan — Watson Electric

Competing requires preparation, confidence and a willingness to challenge yourself. Each participant demonstrated why investing in apprenticeship is so important to the future of the construction industry.

Thank you to Starr Electric for hosting, along with our judges, sponsors, employer partners and volunteers who helped make the day possible:

Mayer
Milwaukee Tool
Watson Electric Company
Watson Electrical Construction Co.
BEC Contracting
BuildingPoint Southeast
Trimble Inc.

Your investment in training, mentorship and workforce development continues to strengthen our industry.

We learned a great deal from this year’s competition, and planning is already underway to make 2027 even bigger and better. Stay tuned—next year’s apprentices will not want to miss it! ⚡