ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS
OF TEXAS GULF COAST

34th Annual ABC/MSTI Craft Training Graduation



On June 8, 2010 MSTI and
ABC were proud to welcome 44 new graduates to their ranks of well-trained, skilled craftsmen.  The 2010  class included students from Electrical, Millwright, Scaffolding, Pipefitting, Instrumentation Fitter,  Engineering and Graphics Design, Safety, Health and Environmental Management,  and Construction Management. 

Each of these 44 students spent many nights after a long day at work to increase their knowledge and skills.  The many benefits for individuals are outweighed only by the value to our local contractors and industry.  Our mission is to provide a highly-trained, highly-skilled workforce for the Texas Gulf  Coast

Most graduates spent a minimum of two years pursuing their certificates.  Several also received an Associate of Applied Science degree from Brazosport College, our long-time partner in craft training. ABC and MSTI wish to congratulate each graduate from the 2010 class and thank each contractor member who supported the efforts of these craftsmen.


ABC 7th Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament & Charity Event
The ABC Public Relations Committee reeled in fishing enthusiasts from all over Texas to the Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament. The event proceeds will go to benefit the local community.   

 The tournament was held on June 4, 5 & 6 at KC’s On The Creek at Oyster Creek. The tournament cash awards were given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Trout, Redfish and Flounder. The first place winners also received plaques:

 TOURNAMENT WINNERS
            1st Place Trout  
              Cory
 Cobler
          1st Place Redfish
             Justin Lowry
        1st Place Flounder 
             Justin Lowry

Pictured left to right:

1st Place Winners
Justin Lowry & Cory Cobler

 
Second Place Winners
Daniel Berkley, James Heinlen & Darrell Schuster


Third Place Winners
Tracy Schroller, Cory LeBouef & Henry Caldwell


Stringer winner:
Justin Lowry
Stringer requirement was a catch of up to 3 trout, 2 redfish and 1 flounder. Lowry's catch weighed in at 33.25 pounds. 

 
SPECIAL THANKS TO SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS:

Ken Chaney & his staff
for their help and use of facilities for tournament headquarters at “KC’s On The Creek”
Mike Heath, Weighing Technologies
for use of their scales
David Ferguson and Benny Arrington
for their help with “weigh-in” activities the entire weekend
The FACTS
For excellent coverage before and after the event


Something for everyone . . . For only $1.00 a ticket, the Public Relations Committee added more fun and excitement to the tournament. The committee recruited sponsors for donations of various raffle prizes to help enhance fundraising efforts. Some of the winners: Shawn Andrews won 1-year Brazoria County Gun Range Membership; Abby Webster won ice-chest and tackle bag; John Pennington won Moody Gardens Day Pass for 3.


A BIG Thanks to Raffle Prize & Fund Sponsors:

1st State Bank
BASF Corporation
Brazoria County Gun Range
Brazosport Tire
Delta Rigging & Tools
Expertox, All American Screening
M&M Rod & Reel Repair
Miken Specialties, Ltd.
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Perstorp Coatings, Inc.
SI Group
United Rentals Trench Safety
 


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 CLOTHING AND COAT DRIVE
Extended through July
Your support is appreciated!
"ABC CARES"
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  WANTED!!!
ABC Supplier Member Exhibitors
For October Mixer
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ABC Construction Exhibition Is Back!
October 28
Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, Texas
Construction Trades Area
Mark your calendars!
More details to come.


Texas Gulf Coast – Salutes 2010 STEP Award Recipients:

Safety Self Audit & Awards for Contractors
For members, Safety Training & Evaluation Process (STEP) is much more than a program – it’s an evaluation tool, business resource and venue to recognize strong safety performance.  For chapters, STEP can serve as an outreach to members, retention and recruitment tool and – most importantly – a way to promote the safety records and achievements of ABC members and the merit shop philosophy. Indeed, because of ABC’s continuing commitment to safety, STEP has grown to become the premier safety evaluation tool for the construction industry. 


STEP awards were presented at the April 28

th
Membership Event.  

Silver:
D-Electric Co. 

Gold:
Chem Fabrication, LLC
Civil Mechanical, Inc.
Delta Rigging & Tools, Inc
Skyline Technologies
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC
Wolfenson Electric, Inc.
 
Platinum:
Gulf States, Inc.
(now TIC Energy & Chemical
ICS, Inc.
ISC Constructors, LLC
JV Industrial Companies, Ltd.
Lone Star Resin Systems, Inc.
McGill Maintenance Partnership, Ltd.
Miken Specialties, Ltd.
Mundy Contract Maintenance, Inc.
Polk Mechanical Co.
Testronics, Inc.
The Brevard Co.
TnT Crane & Rigging, Inc.
Tri-Construction Co., Inc.
Zachry

Participating in STEP provides you with an opportunity to measure your company’s safety program progress, seek ways to improve it, and benchmark your performance with fellow ABC members.

Congratulations to these members for their safety achievements!

Benefits of participating in STEP:

Gives an organized approach to analyze and further develop your company's safety loss prevention program.

Offers an objective method to measure your company's safety program improvements from year to year.

Enables you to benchmark your firm's safety record with similar companies and industry averages.

Provides your company with safety performance recognition that can be used as an important business development tool with potential clients.

Helps reduce your company's incidence rates and days away, restricted or transformed (DART) rates.

Helps lower your company's experience modification rate (EMR or "mod factor"), which can lower annual workers' compensation insurance rates.

 

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Electrical Continuing Ed. Classes 
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Classroom Setting with Master Electrician as Instructor
Meets state requirement for 4-hour update

For more information...

     
 
    July Newsletter

Sponsors
Tri-Construction Co.

Tri-Construction Co.

Turner Industries

Turner Industries

First National Bank of Lake Jackson

First National Bank of Lake Jackson

United Rentals

United Rentals

Expertox, Inc. All American Screening

Expertox, Inc. All American Screening


Brand

Brand

TIC Engery and Chemical, Inc.

TIC Engery and Chemical, Inc.

Testronics, Inc.

Testronics, Inc.

Delta Rigging & Tools, Inc.

Delta Rigging & Tools, Inc.

Perstorp Coatings, Inc.

Perstorp Coatings, Inc.