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News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: January 15, 2016
Mass. Chapter of ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
Waltham, MA Over 200 ABC members gathered at the Westin Waltham Hotel for the annual Excellence in Construction Awards banquet to recognize and celebrate the very best construction projects its companies have to offer. This year’s applicant pool was particularly competitive, with each award winner selected for their high standards of craftsmanship, safety and quality that is a direct result from capitalizing on the talents of merit shop workers and the efficiency of the merit shop approach. “Our companies are committed to providing the highest quality of work in a safe and efficient manner. Tonight is a great night to recognize their achievements and celebrate the merit shop construction industry as a whole” said ABC MA president Greg Beeman. The Massachusetts Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors is the largest construction trade association in the Commonwealth, representing some 400 local general contractor, subcontractor, and supplier and associate companies. These companies employ more than 20,000 workers throughout Massachusetts.
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