Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee

⭐ 2026 Executive Club Member Spotlight: WillScot

ABC Greater Tennessee is proud to recognize WillScot as a 2026 Executive Club Member!

“Need temporary office space or storage for your next project? WillScot delivers mobile offices, storage containers, fencing, and furniture packages for jobs big or small. With branches nationwide, they’re ready to support your jobsite — WillScot, Right From the Start.” - Willscot

A huge thank you to Dwayne with Spire and Marcus with TN811 for leading an great safety training on Gas Line and Underground Utilities Safety.

Their expertise and insight helped our members better understand the importance of safe digging practices, utility awareness, damage prevention, and the critical steps needed to keep crews, jobsites, and communities safe!

Safety pays off in more ways than one!🛠

👷For ABC Greater Tennessee members, the STEP Safety Management System is a great opportunity to further highlight the safety practices, programs, and commitment you already bring to your jobsites every day.

✨Participating in STEP not only helps showcase your company’s dedication to continuous improvement, but it can also earn you extra points on your Excellence in Construction Awards submission when you submit a project.

⭐Take the next step in recognizing your safety efforts this year.

Visit abc.org/step to start your 2026 STEP application.

Have questions or want to learn more about the process? Virtual STEP workshops are available to help walk you through the application. Visit abctn.org/events to register.

Our 2nd Annual Angler Classic was a success! 🎣

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and a huge thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this event possible.

Rough Fish – 9.45 lbs
Carter Group: David White & David White Sr.

Biggest Bass – 4.15 lbs
Edel Construction & Walters Fire Protection: Brandon Edel & Jacob Coffey

Bag of Bass
1st Place – 15.05 lbs
Edel Construction & Walters Fire Protection: Brandon Edel & Jacob Coffey

2nd Place – 12.65 lbs
CHC Mechanical: Carter Lancaster & Wyatt Bouldin

3rd Place – 11.9 lbs
Empower Rental Group: Will Aide & Aaron Malone

Thank you again to everyone who joined us on the water. We’re already looking forward to next year! 🏆🎣

📸 Full Flickr Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCWHhJ

Join us in Nashville for CPR & First Aid Training led by ACT Fast CPR. In just one day, you’ll gain practical, lifesaving skills that can make a difference at work, at home, or in your community.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍ABC Nashville Office

Register today at abctn.org/events

🏆Applications are now open for the 2026 Excellence in Construction Awards!⭐

ABC Greater Tennessee is excited to announce that the online platform for the 31st Annual Excellence in Construction Awards is now open and accepting applications.

Each year, ABC member general and specialty contractors have the opportunity to showcase their best work and compete for recognition in one of the construction industry’s premier awards programs.

The EIC Awards honor outstanding projects completed by ABC Greater Tennessee members, highlighting project excellence, craftsmanship, safety performance, innovation, and the teams behind the work.

Dates to Remember:
July 9 – Early Bird Rate Expires
August 24 – Intent to Compete Closes
August 30 – Submission Materials Close
December 9 – 31st Annual EIC Awards | Grand Hyatt Nashville

Start your application today and showcase the projects that are building excellence across Tennessee.

ABC Greater Tennessee is proud to recognize Charter Construction as a 2026 Executive Club Member and is grateful for their continued support of our chapter, our members, and the merit shop construction industry.

"Charter Construction is a Nashville-based concrete contractor specializing in structural concrete for commercial projects throughout Tennessee. With more than 40 years of experience, the team delivers both new construction and repair and restoration work, partnering closely with clients to provide durable, high-quality solutions. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to doing things the right way, Charter continues to build lasting relationships across the region." - Charter Construction

There is no better cheerleader for workforce development than Mike Rowe.

Thank you to Mike for his continued support of the skilled trades and ABC’s new partnership with Meta on a $115 million workforce initiative. Together, this investment helps strengthen the pipeline of talent needed to build the future.

Thank you to Jamie Holmes, CPSM, Casin Swann and Bryan Hay, as they take the oath of office to represent our chapter as National Board members in Washington, DC at the 2026 Legislative Conference!