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With over 440,000 jobs needing to be filled in the construction industry this year (US Department of Labor, 2019), ABC is at the forefront of creating workforce development initiatives. They are building the workforce through the merit shop philosophy: that projects and personal advancement should be awarded based on performance, skills and achievement.
“Connecting people to amazing careers is important for our industry,” said ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter President & CEO Doug Carlson. “ABC helps our members develop people for the betterment of our communities.” ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter (ABCRMC) is committed to developing this future workforce and has launched new tools informing job seekers about the benefits of going into careers in construction and directing them to a job board so they can directly apply for careers with ABC Members. BuildYourFutureRockyMountain.com is a resource for high school students, transitioning military veterans and any job seekers to learn more about the benefits of pursuing a career in construction and to easily apply. The website gives an overview of the different entry-level trade opportunities for applicants, lays out how much they can make in said trades, promotes opportunities for career advancement within the industry and more! One page of the site targets high school students by outlining the benefits of going into construction careers instead of the traditional post-secondary educational route due to the mass amounts of loans students incur. Another page targets military veterans who can build on their military service by receiving credentials for their military training which makes them more marketable to employers. The website is also linked to Rocky Mountain Construction Careers Job Board, which can be found at Careers.abcrmc.org. The site is powered by ZipRecruiter, rated #1 by employers in the US. Jobs posted on Rocky Mountain Construction Careers are posted to over 100 job boards across the country to help employers hire amazing talent to build amazing companies. These resources were made possible by ABCRMC’s staff and regional workforce development committees throughout the state. To thanks members for their time and dedication to these initiatives, ABC members receive two complimentary posts. Contact the chapter for more information. To learn more about how to get involved with a committee and ABCRMC’s workforce development initiatives, visit abcrmc.org. About ABC Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 21,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at www.abcrmc.org
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Denver, CO – The Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter (ABCRMC) hosted their annual Safety Conference & Awards Luncheon last Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Westin in Westminster. The purpose of the event was to educate members and recognize those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to safety.
The morning began with a breakfast featuring keynote speaker, Lori Frederic of Balance Biomechanics, who presented on the importance of stretching and ergonomics to avoid injury and ultimately improve employee health and safety. Following breakfast, participants had the opportunity to attend two of the following educational sessions offered:
After attending the educational sessions, attendees moved into an awards luncheon to recognize workforce development efforts and ABCRMC members’ commitment to safety. The safety awards were presented to member individuals and companies who showed exceptional safety efforts in their categories. BOB PIPER CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Eighteen years ago, the Rocky Mountain chapter took steps toward building the construction workforce by creating a scholarship fund to aid students who will be continuing their education in a construction related field. This year the chapter raised over $15,000, which was awarded to the following scholarship recipients:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Tony Dietrich Safety Professional of the Year Dave Ruddy, Pinkard Construction Dave has been invaluable to the process of rebuilding a proactive and positive safety culture at Pinkard that is unmatched. His most recent initiative is conducting audio-visual toolbox talks on each jobsite. Using av equipment onsite, Dave delivers far more impactful toolbox talks that bring greater employee participation. His leadership, knowledge, dedication, and professionalism is second to none, and he is very deserving of recognition for the positive difference he is making in his industry. Outstanding Field Professional of the Year Logan Doolen, Duro Electric Logan has built a strong foundation of trust and integrity on all the projects he has been a part of. His commitment to building strong relationships with his crew, other trades, general contractor partners, and the customer has led Duro to profitable jobs and additional contract work. He is often asked specifically to oversee projects by the general contractor because of his attitude and leadership. He is conscious of the safety and health for all workers on the project, not just those employed by Duro. Every task is thought out, planned, and executed with safety in mind. COMPANY AWARDS Most Improved Safety Program Midlands Mechanical Outstanding Safety Record – General Contractors Under 50 Employees – DS Constructors 50 – 99 Employees – dcb Construction Company, Inc. 100 – 199 Employees – Sun Construction and Facility Services 200 – 499 Employees – FCI Constructors, Inc. 500 – 999 Employees – Mortenson Construction Over 1,000 Employees – TIC-The Industrial Company Outstanding Safety Record – Subcontractors Under 50 Employees – LEI Companies, Inc. 50 – 99 Employees – Kuck Mechanical Contractors 100 – 199 Employees – Piper Electric Co., Inc. 200 – 499 Employees – Phase 2 Company 500 – 999 Employees – Interstates Companies Over 1,000 Employees – RK Mechanical, Inc. SAFETY TRAINING AND EVALUATION PROCESS (STEP) AWARDS At the awards luncheon, ABCRMC presented 46 member companies with STEP awards for meeting specified standards in various areas of construction safety. STEP awards are granted by ABC National based on the total number of points received in 24 key elements of a contractor’s safety program as well as Bureau of Labor Statistics and OSHA statistics. Diamond Level STEP Winners Interstate Electrical Contractors, Inc. Interstates Companies Kuck Mechanical Contractors LPR Construction Co. Milender White TIC-The Industrial Company Platinum Level STEP Winners Bergelectric Corp Douglass Colony Group DS Constructors, LLC Duro Electric Company Encore Electric, Inc. FCI Constructors, Inc. Heating & Plumbing Engineers, Inc. Hensel Phelps Kenny Electric McClone Construction Co. Mortenson Construction MTech Mechanical MWH Constructors Phase 2 Company Piper Electric Co., Inc. RK Mechanical, Inc. Roche Constructors, Inc. Sun Construction and Facility Services Inc. White Construction Group Gold Level STEP Winners ADK Electric Corp. Adolfson & Peterson Construction Alliance Construction Solutions Casey Industrial Design Mechanical dcb Construction Company, Inc. Fiore & Sons, Inc. iiCON Construction Group LEI Companies, Inc. Midlands Mechanical, Inc. Pinkard Construction Spacecon Specialty Contractors, LLC Turner Construction Company Waner Construction Silver Level STEP Winners Mays Concrete, Inc. Parkway Electric & Communications Power Design, Inc. Bronze Level STEP Winners Greiner Electric LLC Shaw Construction Participant Level STEP Winners Copper Spring Solutions LLC Merit Electric, Inc. EVENT SPONSORS Breakfast Presenting Sponsor: Mortenson Construction Lunch Presenting Sponsor: Encore Electric Awards Sponsor: Kuck Mechanical Contractors Educational Sessions Sponsor: Pinkard Construction Field Professional Award Sponsor: Blueprint Skilled Services Safety Professional Award Sponsor: Flood and Peterson Lanyard Sponsor: Colorado Barricade Co. Showcase Exhibitors: BBSI & Lowe’s Pro Services Printing Sponsor: ARC Document Solutions Media Sponsor: Colorado Real Estate Journal About ABC Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 21,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at www.abcrmc.org |
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