August 21, 2026

ABC Maine Cares hosted another successful Fall Cornhole Tournament in 2025, bringing members and industry partners together for a day of friendly competition, fundraising and community support. The tournament benefited the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), a nonprofit organization raising awareness of the prevalence of suicide in the construction industry, normalizing conversations about […]

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Maine Governor Gov. Janet Mills 1 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333(207) 287-3531www.maine.gov/governor/mills Maine Leadership Speaker of the House Ryan FecteauRoom 303, State House2 State House StationAugusta, Maine 04333ryan.fecteau@legislature.maine.gov(207) 287-1300 Senate President Mattie Daughtry3 State House StationAugusta, Maine 04333mattie.daughtry@legislature.maine.gov(207) 287-1500 U.S. Senators U.S. Sen. Susan CollinsAugusta (207) 622-8414Bangor (207) 945-0417Biddeford (207) 283-1101Caribou (207) 493-7873Lewiston (207) 784-6969Portland (207)

This event continues to grow as one of the state’s most impactful workforce events. This year, over 1,000 students gathered at the Augusta Civic Center on April 3 to explore trades through hands-on competitions while connecting directly with industry professionals.

Participating ABC member firms commit to paying 1 cent per work hour in support of scholarships and construction programming in Maine’s Career and Technical Education schools.

Environmental, Health, Safety and Workforce Development (EHS/WD) Committee Chair: Cody Dube, Langford & Low ABC’s EHS/WD Committee is dedicated to promoting and advocating for safe, healthy workplaces where every individual returns home safely to their loved ones. The committee supports our members in being responsible stewards of the environment, promotes careers in construction while enhancing

Join the Leaders in Safety Excellence If your company is not yet participating in STEP, there’s no better time to join. ABC’s STEP Health and Safety Management System is designed to help you enhance your safety practices, reduce incidents and cultivate a culture of safety within your team. Whether you’re looking to improve your safety

BC Maine’s Young Professionals program, now in its sixth year, aims to shape the future of our industry by supporting the growth and professional development of young professionals employed by our member companies.

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PLATINUM SPONSORS Cianbro Mike Bennettmbennett@cianbro.comConstruction and Construction Services Cross Insurance Michelle Ibarguenmichelle.ibarguen@crossagency.comInsurance and Surety DeBlois Electric Inc. Steve Morinsmorin@debloiselectric.comElectrical Contractor-Design Build Johnson & Jordan Inc. Craig Smithcsmith@johnsonandjordan.comMechanical Contractors L&B Electric Jamie Plourdejplourde@lbelectric.netElectrical Contractors NS Giles Foundations Inc. Janette Gilesjanette.giles@nsgiles.comConcrete Contractors R.J. Grondin & Sons Larry Grondinl.grondin@rjgrondin.comExcavation and Heavy Construction United Insurance Group Katie Piantonikatiepiantoni@unitedinsurance.netInsurance and

As a lifelong Mainer and recent college graduate, I am excited to step into the role of Chapter Services Coordinator at ABC Maine. I am eager to apply what I’ve learned while continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

What a year it’s been! Having the privilege to help plan our 40th anniversary last year was a true highlight. Standing in that room — listening to the passion, the stories and the shared history from our founding members, our long-standing members and those who only recently joined

Our efforts in 2025 were centered on strengthening safety practices across all job sites and expanding our workforce development initiatives.

What a privilege to represent Maine and the Northeast. I am honored to work alongside a group of like-minded Americans who build — quite literally — the foundations of our communities, our economy and our future.

It is my pleasure to serve you all as the incoming 2027-2028 chairman of the ABC Maine Board of Directors. First and foremost, I want to thank Larry Grondin of R.J. Grondin & Sons for his leadership as board chair over the last two years.