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A project manager is the person in charge of planning and executing a given proposal. They help to define the scope of the proposal, develop a budget and time line, plan for the necessary resources, and document all that happens along the way. Project estimators work toward the growth of …

The percentage of union members in construction has decreased by more than a percentage point, from 14 percent in 2017 to 12.8 in 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The overall percentage of union membership in all industries is down from 10.7 percent in 2017 to 10.5 …

Mike Rowe, the former host of Discovery Channel’s ‘Dirty Jobs,’ is using his new platform, Facebook web show ‘Returning the Favor’ and new mission to give back to those who are making a difference in their respective communities. To give back to Project JumpStart, Mike Rowe recorded two promotional spots …

On Wednesday, January 30, construction groups hosted its first workforce development presentation for 30 high school students from Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore City. The focus of the presentation was to educate high school students on the career and education opportunities available in the construction industry. Several guest speakers, …

ABC Baltimore is very pleased to announce that Gene Cobb will be joining the ABC team as the new Safety Director. Gene will be responsible for instructing safety courses including CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Flagger Certification, etc., and conducting job-site safety inspections. Gene has recently joined us as …

ABC Baltimore Member and Safety Professional Peer Group participants, Gilbane Building Company has officially become a member of the Strategic Partnership for Excellence in Construction Safety (SPECS). At this month’s Safety Professional Peer Group at the Maryland OSHA office in Hunt Valley, Gilbane announced it is an official member of …

On December 17th, the 50th class of Project JumpStart graduated from the 14-week pre-apprenticeship training program. The graduation was held at Johns Hopkins University of Medicine and featured speakers including Secretary of Labor, Kelly Schulz, employer Beverly Johnson, and former students. Five Project JumpStart alumni gave hope to the new …

This year, the Build Baltimore Gala will feature the ‘Faces of Project JumpStart;’ the graduates, the employers, and all the people behind the scenes that help make this program the most successful of its kind in the region. We are also pleased to have WBAL’s Clarence Mitchell, IV (‘C4’) as …

The construction industry is changing rapidly. New technology, including drones and lasers, is making it easier for workers to perform their duties. At the same time, construction companies continue to deal with labor shortages and succession problems. Both these companies and their employees must learn to adapt to the evolving …

The Baltimore Ravens announced that the team will be donating $100,000 to Project JumpStart, the Baltimore based 87-hour pre-apprenticeship training program for low-income city residents, through its Social Justice Program. The donation was made directly to the Job Opportunities Task Force (JOTF), ABC Baltimore’s collaborative partner in the Project JumpStart …

Expensive construction materials contribute to high housing prices and labor costs. These five reasons offer a brief explanation why material prices are continuing to rise in December. 1.Tariff Increases A hike in steel and aluminum tariffs forces contractors to increase bid prices. As a result, less projects get built. Contractors …

Organization hits net growth for a record 22nd consecutive year! 2018 has been another awesome year for members at ABC Baltimore, and we’re excited to welcome 78 more companies into the mix! Welcome to ABC! AGGREKO Alta Vista Strategic Partners American Global American Office Anderson Fire Protection, Inc. Anthony Electrical …

Savvy contractors remember the 2008 housing crash and the ensuing failure of thousands of construction businesses. The lesson learned? Whether the economy is in boom or bust mode, it is important to utilize solid business principles. Here are 10 tips to help build or maintain a financially stable construction company: …

ABC Baltimore is pleased to introduce its Board of Directors for the 2019 year. The board members were inducted at the ‘State of the Industry and Annual Meeting’ in November. We are looking forward to a great 2019! The Officers: Chair:  Vic Victoriano, Skillforce, Inc. 1st Vice Chair: Mark McDaniel, …

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake and Project JumpStart kicked-off its third year of The HabiCorps Workforce Development Program, which, with support from AmeriCorps, trains Baltimore City residents that face significant barriers to employment in the construction trades. The HabiCorps traineeship provides hands-on experience in the construction trades over the …

ABC Annual Meeting & State of the Industry Member Milestone Anniversaries We are pleased to honor our dedicated ABC Baltimore members that have shown their support over many years. We are happy to be your resource for all things construction. 55 Years        The Crown Electric Co. 55 Years        Fireline Corporation …