2023 EIC AWARDS & 5
ABC Central Florida had more magic to celebrate than usual this year…as ABC’s 27th chartered chapter in 1973, it’s been a rewarding year to celebrate 50 years, even more rewarding along with EIC Eagle Winners, STEP and Top Performers, Model Members of the chapter and more! Over the years with member dedication and true passion for the commercial construction industry, timeless accomplishments have been made for the betterment of the Merit Shop. Florida schools exempted from state previaling wage law.
Walt Disney opens construction to open shop contractors.
Orlando Arena named EIC Project of the Year; Universal Studios opens (no project labor agreements).
Fortune names ABC one of its top 50 most influential organizations and the ABC Cares program is established.
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1978 ABC of Florida Chartered.
1989 Construction Legal Rights Foundation and STEP program are established.
1992 Chapter reaches 200 members; ABC Today is published for the first time (rebranded as Construction Executive magazine in 2003).
ABC celebrates 50 years of fighting tirelessly to ADVOCATE for members, help them CONNECT to the industries finest, and EDUCATE workers and crews to be more efficient, knowledgeable, and safer on the jobsite. This year 84 projects took home the special designation of Eagle Award, with over 800 influential industry contacts in attendance at this year’s EIC Awards Banquet + 50th Gala. The banquet started with a champagne wall and special toast as well as honored all the past board chairs and presidents, and hearing a few words from surprise guest, Milton Graugnard, ABC national chair, who traveled from Baton Rouge just to help celebrate the special occasion. Out of all the project entries, a handful were nominated for Project of the Year for both general contractors and subcontractors – this year’s distinguished winners…
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BUILDING Central Florida 2023 - DECEMBER
ABC fights PLA requirement on GSA project for FBI; ABC joined with coalition to kill Amendment 4 Comp Land Use.
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2007 ABC of Florida helps pass reform of Jessica Lunsford Act; Florida workers comp drops almost 50% since ABC led 2003 reforms.
ABC's priority Permit Fee Transparacy bill passes; ABC introduces bill to expand the cap on continuing contracts with public entities which passes in 2020. 2019
2014 ABC helps to pass legislation to find a pemanent source of PECO funds for school construction; ABC National Young Professionals Program is launched.
For a full list of Eagle Winners, check out the EIC Awards magazine…
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2022 ABC CF hosted first Project Management Institute; launched the annual Technology & Innovation Conference; blocked construction defect legislation; helped secure Tool Time Tax Holiday for Pre-Apprentices and Apprentices.
