Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington Providing Networking, Education, Political Advocacy, and Service to the metro Washington commercial construction industry.

Established in 1958, ABC of Metro Washington is one of 75 chapters in a nationwide federation of more than 23,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with nearly two million employees. Locally, ABC of Metro Washington is more than 500 member companies strong. ABC members are dedicated to free enterprise, open competition, and the merit shop philosophy. They are the builders of s

chools, hospitals, government buildings, recreational facilities, commercial centers, industrial plants, bridges, roads, museums, churches, and more. Merit Shop is a way of doing business in which companies reward employees based on performance and encourage them to reach their highest level of achievement, and in which contracts are awarded based on safety, quality and value, regardless of labor affiliation.

06/18/2026

Meet the Board: Week 6๐Ÿ‘‹

Say hello to Jennifer Harris, Partner at Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Jennifer serves as a board member of ABC of Metro Washington and is actively involved in the Women Building Washington Committee. She also works with her firm to present a variety of Management Education programs for our members, sharing her expertise about laws and policies that affect the construction industry locally and nationally.

The Women Building Washington Committee is dedicated to supporting and advancing women as leaders through education, networking, and mentorship opportunities. Its goals include:

๐Ÿ’Ž Supporting womenโ€™s leadership development within ABC and their organizations
๐Ÿ’Ž Increasing the number of women in leadership roles
๐Ÿ’Ž Elevating the visibility of women leaders in the industry
๐Ÿ’Ž Growing the number of active women members in ABC

No matter if youโ€™re looking to grow your network, step into leadership, or support the advancement of women in construction, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington has a place for you. If you would like to learn more about our chapter, committees or membership, please connect at [email protected].

Comment below to say Hi to Jennifer!

We are less than a week away from this popular event! Join ABC of Metro Washington's XYZ Young Professionals for our Spo...
06/18/2026

We are less than a week away from this popular event! Join ABC of Metro Washington's XYZ Young Professionals for our Sporting Clays Outing. ALL members are welcome!๐ŸŽฏ

What your experience will include:
๐ŸŒžSporting Clays course with 22 covered stations
๐ŸŒžPrizes for Best (and Worst!) teams
๐ŸŒžMission BBQ lunch
๐ŸŒžLots of fun while networking with construction professionals within a smaller group setting!

Slots are filling up quickly, and registration closes next Tuesday. > https://buff.ly/QSnDxj2

๐Ÿ“…: June 24, 2026 | 9:00 AMโ€“2:00 PM
๐Ÿ“: Prince George's County Trap and S***t Center | Glenn Dale, MD
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ: Open to ABC Members

More than 400 ABC members who perform work in every state, as well as industry leaders, met in Washington, D.C. last wee...
06/17/2026

More than 400 ABC members who perform work in every state, as well as industry leaders, met in Washington, D.C. last week for Associated Builders and Contractors' Annual Legislative Conference to advocate for fair and open competition.

The event featured U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich.; U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa; and Chris LaCivita, co-campaign manager for Donald J. Trump for President 2024, followed by hundreds of visits with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

During meetings with congressional leaders, ABC of Metro Washington leadership emphasized the importance of policies that support workforce development, fair competition, jobsite safety, and sensible regulations.

As the construction industry continues to build America's infrastructure and economic future, ABC remains committed to expanding opportunities for the next generation of skilled construction professionals.

Thanks to those who attended last week's conference:
Daniel Bond, Matthew Teffeau, Kathy Humm, Mike Hurley, Tatiana Ahlborn, and Jeff Lavore.

According to a survey by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), 35% of construction employer...
06/17/2026

According to a survey by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), 35% of construction employers have lost or been unable to pursue a business opportunity due to communication barriers within their team.

Join ABC of Metro Washington for a four-week, interactive basic Spanish course designed to build practical communication skills for the workplace. Develop basic conversational Spanish that you can utilize on the jobsite and in your construction office.

Sessions are instructed by Dr. Mello who has been teaching Spanish to native English speakers for 27 years. A light breakfast is included during every session.

Learn more today! > https://buff.ly/Iu9YKXm

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: Wednesdays | July 8, 15, 22, 29 | 8:30-10:30AM
๐Ÿ“: ABC of Metro Washington | Beltsville, MD
๐Ÿ‘ฅ: Open to Members and Non-Members

Ready to confidently read and interpret blueprints on your next project?Join CraftMasters Training Academy for our bluep...
06/16/2026

Ready to confidently read and interpret blueprints on your next project?

Join CraftMasters Training Academy for our blueprint reading course. This virtual course is designed to provide proper knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural and building construction industry.

Get the foundational skills you need to confidently read and interpret construction blueprints such as:
โœ… Learn to read floor plans and elevation drawings
โœ… Understand symbols, notations, scaling, and dimensions
โœ… Explore construction materials and specifications
โœ… Interpret structural, electrical, and mechanical drawings

Register today! > https://buff.ly/OGeQTBP

๐Ÿ“…: June 22nd - June 30th | 5PM-8PM
๐Ÿ“: Virtual
๐Ÿ‘ฅ: Open to both Members and Non-Members

ยกAyรบdame! ยฟCรณmo se dice...?According to OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, language barriers play a major role in ...
06/16/2026

ยกAyรบdame! ยฟCรณmo se dice...?

According to OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, language barriers play a major role in jobsite accidents and fatalities, causing 25% of on-the-job accidents.

Join ABC of Metro Washington for a four-week, interactive basic Spanish course designed to build practical communication skills for the workplace. Develop basic conversational Spanish that you can utilize on the jobsite and in your construction office.

What will be covered:
๐Ÿ”นReal, practical communication skills for the jobsite
๐Ÿ”นListening comprehension + trade specific vocabulary, including important safety terms for your jobsite
๐Ÿ”นBasic conversational Spanish
๐Ÿ”นSpelling + pronunciation
๐Ÿ”นCounting, identifying numbers, and understanding key information used every day in construction

Instructed by Dr. Mello who has been teaching Spanish to native English speakers for 27 years.

A light breakfast is included during every session.

Secure your spot today! > https://buff.ly/Iu9YKXm

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: Wednesdays | July 8, 15, 22, 29 | 8:30-10:30AM
๐Ÿ“: ABC of Metro Washington | Beltsville, MD
๐Ÿ‘ฅ: Open to Members and Non-Members

๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง ๐€๐ก๐ž๐š๐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ!Join us for our two-day strategic planning retreat at the historic Omni Bedford Springs Reso...
06/15/2026

๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง ๐€๐ก๐ž๐š๐ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ!

Join us for our two-day strategic planning retreat at the historic Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, PA, surrounded by beautiful fall foliage. Facilitated by Chad Prinkey of Well Built Construction Consulting, ABC of Metro Washington's Board of Directors, committee chairs, members, and staff will come together to shape the future of the association for 2027.

Be part of the conversation as we build our strategic plan and continue strengthening ABC of Metro Washington as a leading resource for our members. This is an opportunity to have a voice in what comes next for our chapter.

๐Ÿ“: Omni Bedford Springs Resort | Bedford, PA
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: Wednesday, October 14 โ€“ Friday, October 16, 2026
๐Ÿ‘ฅ: Members Only
๐Ÿ’ฒ: Your fee includes lodging for two nights and meals (breakfast on Thursday through breakfast on Friday).

There is still time to join us for ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜Œ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ! This lunch and learn webinar will teach from...
06/15/2026

There is still time to join us for ๐˜๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ถ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜Œ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ!

This lunch and learn webinar will teach from a general contractor's and a subcontractor's perspective on how projects take shape before they break ground.

In this session you will gain:
โ€ข Insight into the estimating process from start to finish
โ€ข A breakdown of pre-construction, budgeting, and bid phases
โ€ข Understanding of the project life cycle from concept sketches to operations
โ€ข A clear perspective on how estimating adds value for owners and design teams

Instructed by:
Kendall Hutchinson, Senior Estimator, The NRP Group
Joel Robbins, Senior Estimator, Telligent Masonry, LLC

Don't wait until it's too late. Secure your spot today! > https://buff.ly/iBt09mH

๐Ÿ“…: Tuesday, June 23 2026 | 12:00 PMโ€“1:30 PM
๐Ÿ“: VIRTUAL
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ: Open to Members & Non-Members

06/12/2026

Meet the Board: Week 5๐Ÿ‘‹

Say hello to Wade Miller, Director of Estimating at Donohoe Construction Company
Wade has served as a board member of ABC of Metro Washington for the past two years and is actively involved in both the Management Education and Workforce Development Committees.

Did you know that 41% of the construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031? As the industry faces a growing labor gap, ABC's workforce development efforts are focused on equipping high school seniors with the skills they need to enter and succeed in construction careers.

Whether youโ€™re an employer seeking skilled talent or someone exploring career opportunities in the trades, we have resources to support you. If you are interested in learning more about Career and Workforce Development, please email Kamita Marbury-Draughn, Director of Workforce Development at [email protected].

Comment below to say Hi to Wade!

Our basic Spanish class for your jobsite and office is back by popular demand! Join ABC of Metro Washington for a four-w...
06/12/2026

Our basic Spanish class for your jobsite and office is back by popular demand!

Join ABC of Metro Washington for a four-week, interactive basic Spanish course designed to build practical communication skills for the workplace. Through real-world applications, youโ€™ll develop basic conversational Spanish that you can utilize on the jobsite and in your construction office.

What will be covered:
๐Ÿ”นReal, practical communication skills for the jobsite
๐Ÿ”นListening comprehension + trade specific vocabulary, including important safety terms for your jobsite
๐Ÿ”นBasic conversational Spanish
๐Ÿ”นSpelling + pronunciation
๐Ÿ”นCounting, identifying numbers, and understanding key information used every day in construction

Instructed by Dr. Mello who has been teaching Spanish to native English speakers for 27 years. A light breakfast is included during every session.

Register today! > https://buff.ly/Iu9YKXm

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ: Wednesdays | July 8, 15, 22, 29 | 8:30-10:30AM
๐Ÿ“: ABC of Metro Washington
๐Ÿ‘ฅ: Open to Members and Non-Members

Address

6901 Muirkirk Meadows Drive, Ste F
Beltsville, MD
20705

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(301) 595-9711

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