18 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. When members think of ABC, they know right away the pride the association and the members feel for America. It’s a core value that helps drive our mission to advocate for free and open enterprise that ultimately lifts the construction industry as a whole. We make it known right away that ABC members build America. In Michigan, merit shop contractors represent roughly 80% of the construction industry. We have to do the job right! If ABC is to safety like America is to apple pie, then it is paramount we offer every path for members to prioritize safety and protect employees on the jobsite. ABC SEMI hosted Safety Academy in February in partnership with ABC National. Vice President of Health, Safety, Environmental and Workforce Development Greg Sizemore led local business owners and managers through a two-day workshop about not just the importance of building a safety culture from the top down, but how to implement a plan that will stick. “The interaction with other contractors was also a critical part of the success of the Academy. Listening to other’s challenges and successes makes me feel that I’m truly part of a community at ABC SEMI,” said Mark Shulte, general manager at Paul C. Scott & Sons Plumbing. “I found the in-depth discussion with regard to the STEP program to be particularly valuable. Truly analyzing each and every component helped me better understand exactly where we have improved from last year and where we can add more focus to get even better.” Shulte continued saying that since they’ve began attending safety programs and trainings, their business has become very DEVELOPING SAFETY ABC’s Core Values in Action at 2024 Safety Academy Developing Safety in the Workforce ABC National Vice President Greg Sizemore talks about the importance of company culture.
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