By: Cindy DeWire, Director of Apprenticeship, ABC Keystone Dedication, hard work and skill were all displayed at the ABC National Craft Competition (NCC), which was held in Long Beach, CA on March 26 & 27. Keystone was honored to have five competitors representing the Chapter: Brandon Dippner, CCS Building Group …
All Politics are Local
By Brent Sailhamer, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Keystone If even-numbered years where the Office of the President isn’t on the ballot are known as “off-year” elections, then elections in odd-numbered years are the off-off-year elections. Normal turnout in a Presidential election nationwide, while inherently lackluster, usually exceeds 50% of …
The First Quarter is Over… Keeping Up the Momentum
By: G. David Sload, ABC President-CEO It is hard to believe that we have already moved into the second quarter of 2019. As we look back at the first quarter, we look to our guiding principles to see if we are providing the membership with the value and the tools …
Contested Commissioners Charge Ahead
By Brent Sailhamer, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Keystone Every county within the Keystone region is controlled by two Republican county commissioners and one Democrat. So when there is political contention, it’s usually inter-party squabbles between factions of the Republican party. And those fissures usually are most evident in off-year …
2019’s ‘Must Watch’ Quickly Fades
By Brent Sailhamer, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Keystone Just months ago, the U.S. Department of Justice issued subpoenas against several members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98 for a variety of alleged offenses, including embezzlement, bribery, and theft. While many had been waiting for charges …
Let Your Best Projects Win You Work!
By: Emily Winslow, Director of Events & Sponsorships, ABC Keystone Even though the Intent to Submit deadline for Excellence in Construction Awards entries has passed, there is still time to put together an entry. If you think you have an award-winning project, it’s not too late! Entries are not due …
The Importance of Mentorship
By: Elmer Zook, CEO/President, Quality Buildings LLC Mentor: a trusted counselor; coach Protégé: a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person The ABC Young professionals have a mission statement of Empowering Young Professionals to integrate into ABC and the construction industry through: …
The Lifeblood of Our Industry
By: Douglas M. Dvorchak, 2019 Chair of the Board, ABC Keystone As an association we perform many activities that are vital to our members. We recently visited our legislators in Harrisburg; we provide training and networking opportunities; we hold career development sessions, and we provide safety services. The list is …
ABC Keystone Apprentices Receive Visit from PPL
The rain held off on Friday, April 26th to allow for former ABC Keystone Apprenticeship graduates, Blair Snavely and Derik Carpenter, to review PPL’s safety procedures and policies with current first year Electrical apprentices. Blair and Derik also demonstrated the correct use of the required PPE equipment that is a …
Thank You to Our Apprenticeship Instructors!
The Keystone Chapter appreciates the contributions of our Apprenticeship Program Instructors, and we thank them for their dedication to teaching upcoming craft professionals. On Tuesday, April 23, ABC Keystone leadership, staff and instructors gathered in celebration of another successful education year at the Chapter training facility. On behalf of the …