Joshua Reap, President & CEO of Associated Builders & Contractors NH/VT Chapter will Represent Builders on New Council

Associated Builders & Contractors New Hampshire Vermont Chapter (ABC) recognized the best of the best construction projects at the 22nd Annual “Excellence in Construction” awards program October 29th.

Join Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT on Thursday, October 29 at 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate the 2020 Excellence in Construction award recipients. The Excellence in Construction Awards celebration honors the region's most innovative and high quality construction projects, safety programs and diversity programs. This year we will honor 12 companies with 15 awards. 

Associated Builders and Contractors, New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter (ABC) recognized 27 local companies and 34 individuals for their commitment to safety and leadership on and off the jobsite. Held on September 24th, the annual Construction Industry Safety Awards and Graduation Event recognized the safety records of top construction contractors in New Hampshire and Vermont in several categories. The event also served as graduation of 34 individuals from the association’s “Future Leaders in Construction” and Super Intendent programs. 

Each year our members donate a variety of classroom supplies to help support our education and training opportunities. This year we are expanding the offer of “in-kind” sponsorships for our Future Leaders in Construction (FLiC) program. 

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the launch of a campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of registered apprenticeships, and increase participation by business leaders and job seekers nationwide.

October is Careers in Construction Month, and this year, ABC National wants to recognize the people who make up our diverse workforce. We know everyone has a unique story that brought them to a career in construction, and we want to share them!

Gerry Perron will be presented with the New Hampshire Construction Industry Ethics Award at the ABC NH/VT annual Beer, Builders & BBQ event on September 24. Tickets for the event are still available and may be purchased online. 

Our Future Leaders in Construction (FLiC) program recognizes that the future of your company and the construction industry is dependent on effective leadership.

The ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire is an after-school program designed to engage, excite, and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering. The Denron Plumbing and HVAC Trade Scholarship is awarded to one graduating senior who exhibits exceptional engagement in each year’s program in addition to submitting a very well written essay and application. The ACE Mentor Program of New Hampshire announced that Winnacunnet High School Student, Ashleigh Trimarco, was selected to receive the 2020 Denron Plumbing and HVAC Trade Scholarship.