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  • Posted On June 18, 2013
    Enroll in ABC-VA's Journeyman Electrician Prep course and prepare to take and pass the journeyman electrician tradesman licensure exam! http://ow.ly/m7teu
  • Posted On June 17, 2013
    Come out to our BIGGEST networking event of the summer - the ABC-VA Annual Beach Party Thursday, June 27! http://ow.ly/ltJ9K #BeachParty
  • Posted On June 17, 2013
    Construction Health & Safety Technician exam prep course w/ The U at ABC July 15 & 16 in #Norfolk. http://ow.ly/lZRAs @UABCVA
 

Event Calendar for All regions. Click on links below to register for these events.

 
Jun
19
Dulles - First Aid & CPR Certification
Wednesday, June 19 at 4:00 pm
Jun
19
Norfolk - 2011 NEC Update
Wednesday, June 19 at 5:00 pm
Jun
21
Norfolk - Fall Protection Training
Friday, June 21 at 8:00 am
 
 
 

Through the power of the Construction Business Network, ABC showcases and profiles the leading executives in the industry. CBN provides that trusted connection that other business social networks can not. Through the CBN, ABC provides its users with the ability to connect to peers, existing and potential clients

Please click on the thumbnail to connect to our Construction Business Network members!

Worth Bugg
Project Engineer, LEED AP
KBS, Inc.

Dan Hugeback
President
Diamond Glazing, Inc.

Dave Albo
Trial
Albo & Oblon, LLP

Kim Roy
Vice President
HITT Contracting

Thomas Flynn
Loudoun County

Brett Snyder
Construction Manager
JBG Rosenfeld Retail

 

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Hampton Roads Region Apprentice Graduates!

Written by ABCvirginia on June 4, 2013

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The Hampton Roads Graduation was held Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

In all, 23 apprentices graduated from the ABC-VA & Tidewater Electrical Contractors Association (TECA) Apprenticeship Program. Congratulations on your accomplishments everyone!

Click here to view photos from graduation on Facebook.

Hampton Roads Electrical Apprentices

Gregory Brown, IES Commercial
Alex Cesare, Hitt Electric
Richard Double, Brite Electric
Drew Finch, ITAC
Steven Gingerella, J.C. Driskill
Jason Gomez, Watson Electrical
Christopher Huddle, Tri-Star Electric
Edwin Johannes, J.C. Driskill
Brandon Key, J.C. Driskill
Matthew Korff, IES Commercial
Jesse Matuszak, REW Corporation
Mathew McCarthy, Mac’s Electric
Christopher Minter, Watson Electrical
Joshua Morrisette, IES Commercial
Robert Muncy, Hitt Electric
Ocie Pittman, Power Electric
Ryan Ruhnke, L.E. Ballance Electrical
Sam Salem, REW Corporation
Willi Sims, Hitt Electric
Philip Van Buren, Watson Electrical
David Whitfield, M-3 Electric
Chase Williams, L.E. Ballance Electrical
Nathan Williams, Tri-Star Electric

 
 

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Northern Virginia Graduating Apprentices!
Written by ABCvirginia on June 4, 2013
Congratulations to the class of 2012-2013 Graduating Apprentices! After 4 years of hard work and dedication to your craft, you have officially graduated as an ABC Certified Apprentice, such a huge accomplishment! Graduation was held on Tuesday, May 14 at the Marriott at Fair Oaks. In all, 107 carpentry, electrical and t ... Read More
 

2013 Retail Sales and Use Tax Increase
Written by ABCvirginia on May 16, 2013
A key component of the landmark transportation funding legislation enacted in the 2013 General Assembly of Virginia (HB 2313), calls for an increase in the statewide Retail Sales and Use Tax, along with an additional Retail Sales and Use Tax increase in the localities comprising the Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads regions. Specifica ... Read More
 

In Memoriam: Lenny Ballance, L.E. Ballance Electrical Service, Inc.
Written by ABCvirginia on May 15, 2013
Lenny Ballance was the founder, owner and operator of L. E. Ballance Electrical Service, Inc. for 44 years and member of ABC-VA since 2007. ”Lenny was a great colleague, friend and leader. He was a great man that will truly be missed by many,” said Jamie Carrow, Education & Member Services Director, ABC-VA Hampton R ... Read More
 

Governor Applauds Cost Savings on Phase II of Dulles Corridor Metrorail Expansion
Written by ABCvirginia on April 30, 2013
The bids recently submitted for the largest of three total design-build packages for the construction of Phase II of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail extension (Silver Line) came in significantly lower than initial cost estimates for this segment of the project. The low bid of $1.18 billion submitted by Capital Rail Constructors – ... Read More
 

ABC Safety Awards Programs – Applications Due June 7
Written by ABCvirginia on April 22, 2013
How many days has your company gone accident free? Is your company a huge advocator of promoting safety both on and off the jobsite?   Download and complete applications for our statewide and national safety competitions and tell us! ABC-VA actively supports member participation in both competitions.   Paragon Aw ... Read More