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ABC: Florida and Arizona Are the Best States for Construction
For the fourth time, Florida claimed the top spot in Associated Builders and Contractors’ eighth annual Merit Shop Scorecard, a ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition on taxpayer-funded construction projects. “Each state plays a key role
Polk County’s building boom highlights need for construction training programs
If you have a proclivity for fixing your plumbing, re-shingling your roof, or tiling your house yourself, you may be just what Polk County contractors are looking for – A potential employee. There is a construction worker shortage nationwide, but it is especially intense in Polk County because building is booming. It is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. Shawn
Commercial, Institutional and Health Care Construction Drive ABC’s Backlog Indicator to Highest Level Since Q2 2019
Governor DeSantis Endorsed by Four Florida Job Creation Organizations at Jobs and Economic Growth Event in Tampa
Post-Ian Reconstruction Needs, Tight Construction Labor Market Add Up To Delays Nationwide
Florida Braces as Hurricane Ian Slams Ashore
Work Begins to Assess Damage Caused by Hurricane Ian
Ian Aftermath Even Harder to Fix With Supply Chain Tattered
ABC of Florida Chapters
ABC Central Florida
(including Orlando, Kissimmee & Daytona Beach)Michele DaughertyPresident & CEO
mdaugherty@abccentralflorida.org
651 Danville Drive, Suite 200
Orlando, Florida 32825-6393
407.628.2070
www.abccentralflorida.com
ABC Florida East Coast
(coastal counties from Brevard to Key West including Miami, Ft. Lauderdale & West Palm Beach)Peter DygaPresident & CEO
pdyga@abceastflorida.com
3730 Coconut Creek Parkway, Suite 200
Coconut Creek, Florida 33066
954.984.0075
954.984.4905
www.abceastflorida.com
ABC Florida First Coast
(including Jacksonville & St. Augustine)Karin Tucker HoffmanPresident & CEO
ktucker@abcfirstcoast.com
8657 Baypine Road, Suite 101 Jacksonville, Florida 32256
904.731.1506
www.abcfirstcoast.com
ABC Florida Gulf Coast
(Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Ft. Myers, Naples, Lakeland, Gainesville & Ocala.)Steve Cona IIIPresident & CEO
stevecona3@abcflgulf.org
2008 North Himes Ave.
Tampa, Florida 33607
813.879.8064
813.876.1970
www.abcflgulf.org
ABC North Florida
(PANHANDLE COUNTIES INCLUDING TALLAHASSEE & PENSACOLA)DeeDee RasmussenPresident & CEO
rasmussen@abcnorthflorida.org
1415 East Piedmont Drive, Suite 4
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
850.385.0060
www.abcnorthflorida.org