This March, the 35th annual National Craft Competition showcased the skills and expertise of nearly 190 of the nation’s best craft professionals vying for top honors in 16 competitions across 12 crafts.

Milwaukee Tool is the official tool sponsor of NCC.

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Our May issue is live! Check out our cover story featuring a roundtable conversation of construction #financial professionals, a profile on a black-owned plastering shop founded in Jim Crow–era Atlanta, and more.

Read it here: bit.ly/4bObaAr

Thank you to ABC’s strategic partners, gold sponsors and host chapter for making ABC ONE Conference a success!

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Meet with your representatives in Congress and hear from top political experts on the latest legislative developments in Congress and on the campaign trail at ABC Legislative Conference, June 25-26 in Washington, D.C.

Learn more: legislative.abc.org

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What a start to ABC ONE Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

Staff from ABC’s 68 chapters have gathered to collaborate and gain the tools to build and sustain a successful chapter.

Thank you to our host chapter ABC Western Michigan. #ABCMeritShopProud

In USA Today, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu and ABC member Brett McMahon tackle the complexities of construction project delays/cancellations and how contractors are navigating the challenging landscape.

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There is still time to register for next week's ABC Users Summit!

The summit gives construction owners and contractor members the opportunity to share ideas and learn from one another—with a focus on delivering value to all parties.

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Visit BuildAmericaLocal.com to tell President Biden and your elected leaders to oppose government-mandated project labor agreements on federal and federally assisted construction projects.

Ask them to support the Fair and Open Competition Act (S. 537/H.R. 1209) today!

Fast shipping is one of the best ways to keep your business on track. And when you ship with FedEx, you can register for a chance to win a VIP racing experience or a cash prize up to $10,000.

Enter before May 31, 2024: go.abc.org/3QCZN5T

Pres. Biden’s divisive project labor agreement policies stand in the way of Americans being #UnitedForInfrastructure ! Visit BuildAmericaLocal.com and tell elected leaders to let the best local #construction workers and businesses compete to rebuild America. #InfrastructureWeek

“This is yet another sign that inflation is accelerating and suggests that interest rates are set to stay higher for longer.”

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“The Federal Reserve began ratcheting up interest rates more than two years ago but one would not know it based on construction confidence and backlog.'

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ABC’s Project Management Institute is hosted by ABC chapters across the country throughout the year.

Register for a session near you: abc.org/pmi

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'Competition is constructive to our industry.'

Read ABC's full statement supporting #UnitedForInfrastructure Week: ow.ly/QeHK50RBI3F

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Construction workers use tools every day, and we must give them the tools they need to address mental health and suicide prevention. Their mental health must be prioritized as much as their physical safety.

Learn more: abc.org/step

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Having a strong foundation from day one is key to establishing an industry-leading safety culture. Gain in-depth safety culture buy-in from new hires at orientation by going further than basic safety and health compliance topics.

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Join ABC for an unforgettable experience at Legislative Conference 2024, June 25-26 in Washington, D.C.

Network and advocate for the issues that matter most to the merit shop with a visit to Capitol Hill.

Register: legislative.abc.org

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Has the Federal Reserve successfully engineered a soft landing?

ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will deliver an in-depth analysis of major factors shaping economic outcomes.

Learn more and register: userssummit.abc.org #ABCMeritShopProud

.ABC National Vice President of Workforce Development & Safety Greg Sizemore presenting the importance of mental health and suicide awareness in the construction industry. #ABCMeritShopProud #constructionsafetyweek

Keep your employees actively engaged in your safety program to ensure the strength of your safety culture with substance abuse prevention programs.

Learn more: abc.org/spr

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