ABC Carolinas Construction Conference a Success

The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC) recently held their annual Carolinas Construction Conference in Charleston, SC.  The event was held at the Charleston Doubletree and was attended by over 300 professionals from the construction industry.

Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, addressed ABC Members at the Construction Conference.

“The Carolinas Construction Conference is the one and only conference in the Carolinas that brings the entire industry together,” said Doug Carlson, ABC Carolinas President & CEO. ABC’s conference offered speakers and programs on the economy, workforce development and seminars on construction-related business issues.

Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, was the keynote speaker and he updated ABC members on key industry trends, markets and economics.

Ryan Wathen from Rodgers received ABC’s prestigious Kirby award.

The conference featured a Workforce Development Panel featuring Bill Caldwell, Waldrop Mechanical; Ryan Wathen, Rogers Builders; Greg Sizemore, ABC National; Steve Greene, NCCER; and Brian Gallagher, O’Neal, Inc.

In addition, ABC presented a series of awards.  Ryan Wathen from Rodgers Builders received ABC’s prestigious Kirby Award and Bill Caldwell of Waldrop received the Brokke Award for his contributions to ABC and the construction industry.

“Both Ryan and Bill have been outstanding leaders of the ABC of the Carolinas,” said Brian Gallagher, 2017 ABC Carolinas Chairman. “We were pleased to recognize and honor their service, dedication and commitment to ABC and the construction industry.”

On Wednesday, South Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Catherine Templeton addressed ABC members.  Templeton has announced plans to challenge South Carolina Govern

Bill Caldwell of Waldrop received the Brokke award.

or Henry McMaster in the 2018 Republican primary election. South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford joined ABC members for a PAC reception on Thursday evening.

ABC’s Construction Conference also featured a golf outing and fishing event. Wayne Colter of Colter Electric took home First Place from ABC’s Inshore Fishing Tournament at the Construction Conference in Charleston, SC. Second Place went to our youngest fisher ever, 9-year-old Reagan Lindholm, daughter of Ray Lindholm from Faulconer Construction.

ABC members heard from Catherine Templeton.

Conference attendees also participated in several breakout sessions focused on key industry topics. These included updates on tax law, AIA contracts, cyber security, and disruption and delay claims.

The conference concluded with a Meet the Generals networking event and a cocktail reception.

ABC Carolinas Construction Conference to be held in Greenville, SC

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas will host its 2016 Carolinas Construction Conference this month in downtown Greenville. The annual regional event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, and will feature exciting programs, events and speakers. The conference kicks off on Thursday evening, August 11, and wraps up Saturday night, August 13.

Each year, the leaders of construction-related businesses from across South Carolina and North Carolina come together at the ABC Carolinas Construction Conference. This year’s theme, “Built on Merit, Driven by Passion,” sets the tone for the conference’s programs. The 2016 ABC Carolinas Construction Conference is sponsored by Sears Contract, Inc.

“ABC is excited to host our annual Construction Conference in downtown Greenville this year and look forward to showcase the city,” said Doug Carlson, president and CEO of ABC Carolinas. “ABC is the construction association of choice and many of our member companies have worked on the revitalization of Greenville's downtown area.  We are pleased to hear about the plans for continued growth.”

 

Conference Speakers include:

·         Greenville Mayor Knox White

·         Sam Wyche, former coach of the Cincinnati Bengals

·         Mike Chibbaro, Battlefield Leadership

·         Alex Miller, FMI

·         Brad Humphrey, Pinnacle Development Group

 

Special events and activities include:

·         BMW Driving Experience and Performance Center Events

·         Golf Outing

·         PAC Reception

·         Casino Night

·         Vendor Showcase

 

"We have created a conference program that will provide knowledge, insight, and tools that the leaders of the construction industry can use to impact the productivity and profitability of their businesses,” said Brian Gallagher, marketing director for Greenville-based O'Neal, Inc. and ABC Carolinas Board Member.

 

To learn more about the conference or to register, please visit www.abccarolinas.com for more details.

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