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ABC chapter’s president reflects ahead of signature event
Associated Builders and Contractors' Laurie Kendall is preparing to step down after providing 20 years of leadership, including the launch of the annual Craft Championships.
Winners crowned in building industry competition
HVAC and sheet metal apprentices鈥� skills were tested recently during the seventh annual ABC Craft Championships.
Tradespeople put their skills to the test
HVAC, sheet metal and sprinkler fitter champions were crowned during Associated Builders and Contractors' annual Craft Championships last week.
Trade group holds skills competition, career fair
Associated Builders and Contractors鈥� Pacific Northwest chapter recently hosted its annual Craft Championships at its headquarters in Northeast Portland.
Photos: Apprentices’ construction skills tested
Apprentice HVAC and sheet metal workers compete at the Associated Builders and Contractors鈥� Craft Championships
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
