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Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida Endorse Byron Donalds for Governor
NAPLES, FL — Today, during a stop on the Defending the Florida Dream Tour, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida (ABC) endorsed Byron Donalds for Florida Governor, citing a strong commitment to supporting Florida’s construction industry, cutting red tape, and creating an environment where businesses can grow and workers can thrive. ABC is the largest commercial construction association in
Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida Announces Richard Backa as 2026 State Chair, Prioritizing Competitive Markets and Pro-Growth Policies
Tampa, FL — December 4, 2025 — Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida today announced that Richard Backa of Baker Construction will serve as its 2026 State Chair, leading the state’s largest commercial construction association as it works to advance free enterprise, protect competitive markets, and address the growing challenges facing Florida’s construction industry. ABC of Florida represents more than
Israel Silva: Building a stronger Florida — why apprenticeships matter
Every project we take on builds more than infrastructure — it builds opportunities.The construction industry isn’t just about the projects we build — it’s about the future we create. At MasTec, we take pride in developing a highly skilled workforce, knowing that our work helps shape communities and drive economic growth. One of the most impactful ways we strengthen both...
Opinion: Florida’s workforce depends on moving technical colleges to the state system
Florida’s workforce is the backbone of our economy, yet we’re failing to prepare the next generation for the jobs we so desperately need to fill, the author writes....
Florida’s construction apprenticeships are booming — but will funding keep up?
With an eye on the economic future of this continually growing state, the Legislature is looking into workforce development in a big way — and that includes trying to make sure the state’s all-important construction industry has the necessary workforce not just for today, but for years to come. A skilled workforce keeps Florida’s economy moving, and apprenticeships are a...
ABC: The Construction Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 430,000 Craft Professionals in 2021
ABC issues news releases on the latest workforce, policy and industry issues, as well as construction-related economic data and trends. Commercial and industrial construction economic analyses include federal data on construction spending, employment, GDP and the Producer Price Index. ...
ABC of Florida Chapters
ABC Central Florida
(including Orlando, Kissimmee & Daytona Beach)Michele Daugherty
President & 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 Dyga
President & 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 Hoffman
President & 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 III
President & 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 Rasmussen
President & CEO
rasmussen@abcnorthflorida.org
1415 East Piedmont Drive, Suite 4
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
850.385.0060
www.abcnorthflorida.org



