Upcoming Events

 
Winning with Prevailing Wage Webinar
Mar
31

Winning with Prevailing Wage Webinar

Prevailing wage requirements can be complex, especially with ongoing regulatory updates, labor-market shifts, and rising competition for skilled workers. If you’re planning to bid or already working on public projects, join Beneco and ABC Southeastern Michigan for a free webinar designed for construction contractors and their business leaders.

Our team will explain the basics and introduce concepts such as annualization and fringe dollar optimization. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of how prevailing wage works, where fringe dollars fit in, and how smart employee benefit strategies can help you protect margins, keep employees on board, and stay competitive—even as costs are rising.

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Career Fair
Mar
31

Career Fair

Connect with your future workforce at SEMCA’s Spring Career Fest. ABC SEMI members are invited to meet and interview students actively training in the skilled trades and preparing for careers as craft professionals. Build your team, strengthen your workforce pipeline, and hire job-ready talent before the busy construction season.

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Hard Hat Happy Hour Hoedown
Apr
16

Hard Hat Happy Hour Hoedown

Join ABC SEMI as we celebrate milestone anniversaries for President & CEO Keith Ledbetter (10 years) and Kaylee Cohen, Marissa Downs, and Kelly Frederick (5 years).

Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and time with fellow members as we recognize their dedication and impact on our industry.

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Planning Conference 2026
Jan
28
to Jan 30

Planning Conference 2026

Once a year, ABC SEMI’s board, key leaders, and stakeholders come together to set the vision for our association and Michigan’s merit shop contractors. Join us January 28–30 at the Amway Grand in Grand Rapids for our 2026 Planning Conference.

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Career Fest
Oct
29

Career Fest

ABC SEMI's premier trade school, the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy is hosting our Fall Career Fest. Your business is invited to participate and connect with skilled trades talent to fill your workforce needs.

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Sterling Heights Grand Opening
Oct
9

Sterling Heights Grand Opening

Celebrate the Future of Construction Education with ABC & SEMCA!

Join us for the official ribbon cutting of our new Sterling Heights campus. Be among the first to tour the state-of-the-art facility and learn more about ABC’ & SEMCAs workforce development initiatives. Light refreshments will be served.

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Construction Leadership Summit
Sep
24
to Sep 27

Construction Leadership Summit

The Michigan Construction Leadership Summit (MCLS) is returning to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI, September 24-27, 2025. Join us for more than two days of educational and networking events designed for the leadership and management of ABC members in Michigan.

Email echappell@abcmi.com or call 517-853-2545 with any questions.

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First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Aug
2

First Aid/CPR/AED Training

  • Associated Builders and Contractors Southeastern Michigan (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This adult and pediatric course prepares participants for how to care for minor and life-threatening injuries. All participants who successfully pass this training will get Red Cross certification for two years.

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