ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter

Big thanks to Victaulic and Ameripipe Supply, Inc. for the amazing presentations given to our Sprinkler apprentices! They put on two great sessions, showing off their expertise and giving valuable hands-on experience. We appreciate the knowledge and time shared! #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #SprinklerApprentices #CareersInConstruction

Join us Friday February 7th for ABC Day at the Races. Register now and be part of the action! https://lnkd.in/emA3qAbp #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #ABCDayAtTheRaces #HorseRacing

🍷 It's our first episode of Wine'd Up Wednesday for 2025! 🍷 Tune in as Laura and David chat about what’s coming up within the next few weeks, ABC National Convention, and a preview of what's to come in February! #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #WinedUpWednesday

We had an amazing time at our Ft. Myers Top Golf event last night! Thank you to BETTER BUILDINGS, INC. and Manhattan Construction Company for sponsoring the event and making it a memorable evening for everyone. Your support helps us continue to create incredible opportunities for networking, collaboration, and fun! Looking forward to more events like this in the future! #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #TopGolf #BuildingConnections #CollaborateAndConnect

BIG NEW ALERT: Associated Builders and Contractors today celebrated a decision from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims that rules in favor of ABC members that filed bid protests challenging former President Joe Biden’s controversial policy requiring anti-competitive, inflationary, union-favoring project labor agreements on federal construction projects of $35 million or more. Judge Ryan T. Holte’s Jan. 19 ruling responds to 12 bid protests filed by experienced ABC member federal contractors against three federal agencies that mandated PLAs in solicitations for construction services as a result of a Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council rule effective Jan. 22, 2024, implementing Biden’s Executive Order 14063. The Biden policy has been widely criticized by the construction industry, taxpayer watchdogs and lawmakers for needlessly inflating construction costs and effectively steering contracts to unionized firms and union labor at the expense of taxpayers and federal laws requiring fair and open competition. On March 28, 2024, ABC and its Florida First Coast chapter filed suit in federal court to block Biden’s PLA final rule on construction contracts procured by federal agencies, asserting it is beyond the scope of executive authority and violates the U.S. Constitution, the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, among others. The case is fully briefed and plaintiffs are awaiting a decision on the overall case and a ruling on the motion for preliminary injunction filed in April. https://lnkd.in/ehwFppcq

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – a champion of equality, justice, and peace. Our office will be closed today in observance of the holiday, if you need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our team via email! #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #MLKDay

The deadline to register your project for our Excellence in Construction Awards is February 17th. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your work! To register a project or get more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eG7YHnAz #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #EICAwards2025 #ExcellenceInConstruction

It’s time to renew your 2025 YP registration! Take advantage of all the amazing benefits our Young Professionals program has to offer in Tampa and Ft. Myers. From exclusive networking events to job site tours and customized trainings, we have something just for you. Don’t miss the chance to grow your career and make valuable connections! If you're interested or know someone who might be, visit our website https://lnkd.in/eY87xBfG for more details. #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #YoungProfessionals #CareerGrowth #Networking #Tampa #FtMyers

January membership anniversaries! We truly appreciate the lasting impact these partnerships have created, and we look forward to many more years of shared growth, success, and achievements. Thank you for being such an essential part of our community! #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #MemberAnniversaries

Last Friday, we had an amazing time at our Member BBQ – beautiful weather, tasty food, and even better company! It was the perfect chance to relax, reconnect, and catch up after the holidays. #ABCMeritShopProud #ABCFLGulf #MemberBBQ