ABC Carolinas Chapter

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆.

Join ABC Carolinas for the Electrical Apprenticeship Skills Competition on July 17 in Charlotte, where top electrical apprentices will put their knowledge, safety practices, problem-solving skills and craftsmanship to the test in a real-world competitive environment.

This event is a great opportunity to support workforce development, celebrate skilled trades education and recognize the next generation of electrical professionals.

📅 July 17, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Starr Electric Company, 1808 Norland Rd, Charlotte

Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible:

Milwaukee Tool
BuildingPoint SouthEast
Trimble Construction
Starr Electric Company, Inc.
NEFCO
Mayer

Learn more or become a sponsor:
https://abccarolinas.org/event/electrical-apprenticeship-skills-competition/

In 2026, we’re joining communities nationwide in recognizing America’s 250th by celebrating the people who build and maintain the places we live, work and learn.

Here’s to the next generation of builders—training, health and safety and craftsmanship for the next 250 years.

ABC members are proud to build America—today and for what comes next.

America’s 250th is a celebration of what we’ve built—and what we’re building next.

250 years of progress starts with a skilled, educated and protected workforce.

The next 250 years start on the jobsite today. Training, mentorship, and modern skills are how we keep opportunity—and communities—growing.

For America 250, we’re spotlighting the hands and hearts behind the hard hats.

As we recognize America 250, we’re honoring the skilled builders behind the places we rely on.

America 250 is a celebration of the people who build this country. From jobsite to community, builders make progress possible every day.

The work happening today is shaping what our communities will be for the next generation.

AI isn’t replacing construction leaders. But companies that learn how to use it effectively may have a major advantage over those who don’t.

At the 2026 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention, we’re bringing together industry experts who are already exploring what’s possible:

🤖 𝗗𝗿. 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮
Clemson University

🏗️ 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗼
Hensel Phelps

🚀 𝗥𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹-𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹
SmartBuild

Facilitated by 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗣𝗖 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀— author of Building Smarter with AI
This panel is about understanding what’s changing — and making sure your company is prepared.

📍 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention
📅 August 5–7 | The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

𝗜𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗼?

Register: https://abccarolinas.org/convention/

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱.

But growth is more than a full backlog.

It’s:

✔ Better leadership

✔ Stronger teams

✔ Better decisions

✔ More intentional strategy

At Convention, we’re talking about what it takes to build companies that don’t just stay busy — they get better.

From leadership and culture to market strategy and innovation, these conversations are built for where construction is headed.

📍 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention

Aug 5–7 | Hilton Head

Learn more and register today:
https://abccarolinas.org/convention/