Kansas City, MO - The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America Chapter is proud to announce a series of accomplishments at the 2024 ABC National Convention, marking a year of significant achievements and industry leadership. "We are immensely proud of the achievements recognized at this year's ABC National Convention…
Do you employ apprentices? If so, I’ve got some fantastic new for you that’s bound to make your day! The state of Kansas has rolled out an exciting initiative – the Kansas Apprenticeship Grant and Tax Act – designed to support organizations who are committed to nurturing talent through apprenticeship…
Starting from January 1, 2024, this legislation enables an income tax credit for taxpayers who hire interns or apprentices, as defined in the act. The credit amounts to $1,500 per intern or apprentice employed at a pay rate equal to or exceeding the minimum wage. To qualify, the total number…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Marcos Zelada-Rodas, ABC Heart of America | 636.764.6443 | Marcos@abcksmo.org ABC Heart of America Endorses Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for Missouri Governor KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Heart of America chapter today announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for…
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27—According to the results of a new survey of ABC contractor members and chapters published today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s controversial, 180,000-plus word proposed rule overhauling regulations related to government-registered apprenticeship programs—or GRAPs—will discourage apprentices, contractors and ABC chapter apprenticeship program providers from participating in the government-registered apprenticeship system. “Initial feedback on…
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI —Associated Builders and Contractors Heart of America today announced the endorsement of Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt for U.S. Senate. ABC Heart of America represents 237 local contractors in the industrial and nonresidential construction sector. “On behalf of ABC's members, I am proud to endorse Eric Schmitt…
Pledge to run a drug and alcohol-free workplace Many industries endure the consequences of their employees abusing drugs. The construction industry is not exempt from the ramifications of substance abuse, and it is critical that address this problem. Drug abuse costs employers $81 Billion dollars every year. While the monetary…
Women in Construction Week celebrates the growing role of women in the construction industry. ABC Heart of America seeks to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in construction and to build those opportunities through our programs and advocacy efforts. One ABC Member who illustrates the incredible impact of…
2018 Excellence in Construction Award Winner: Subcontractor Project of the Year Last year, hth companies, inc. took home the Subcontractor Project of the Year Award at 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet. hth companies won the award for their work on the Tate & Lyle Boiler 5 project. Every year,…
2018 Excellence in Construction Award Winner: General Contractor Project of the Year At ABC Heart of America’s 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet, Mega Industries Corporation received the General Contractor Project of the Year Award. Mega won the award for the work they did on the Nature Play Area at the…
