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AUGUST 17, 2017
 

Congratulations to all the award winners at last Friday's Excellence in Construction Awards! 

Brasfield & Gorrie, is the winner of the 2017 Project-of-the-Year for the Exactech Arena at the University of Florida O'Connell Center Expansion & Renovation.  

J.E. Abercrombie took home Subcontractor Project-of-the-Year for UF Health North - 92 Bed Patient Pavilion.  Congratulations and Go Gators!

Photos from last Friday's event are online now.  Click here. 

See you soon,
April
April Cowdery
Membership & Events Coordinator
Associated Builders & Contractors - Florida First Coast Chapter
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 * * * * * Upcoming Events * * * * *

August 25
ABC Luncheon at Jax Golf & CC
 August 24
Young Professional Leaders' Exclusive After Hours
 Sept. 4
Labor Day
Holiday
Sept. 6
ABC-Ed Lien Law Class		 Sept. 14
ACE Mentor Info Session		 Sept. 22
ABC Luncheon at Deerwood CC
2017 Blue Ribbon Partners
Amazon & Beyond: August 25 Luncheon

ABC Monthly Luncheons resume this month with an update from JAXUSA Regional Economic Development Partnership and Council member Aaron Bowman. Mr. Bowman will present "Amazon and Beyond"...a look at companies coming to and expanding in our region.

Join us on Friday, August 25 at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. Registration is only $28. Networking kicks off at 11:30 a.m., followed by a great buffet lunch, new member introductions and our program. Thanks to Walton Signage for sponsoring this month's luncheon. Email events@abcfirstcoast.com to reserve a spot.
Construction Liens & Payment Bonds 9/6

Join us on Wednesday, Sept 6 at Haskell for an informative class on Construction Liens & Payment bonds.  Joby Birr, Jimerson & Cobb, P.A. will walk class participants through how to correctly navigate your notice requirements so you're protected.


Registration is $49 for members. Email  events@abcfirstcoast.com to RSVP.  
2017 Red Ribbon Partners
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ACE Mentors Recruiting Event: 9/14

Make a difference! Volunteer with ACE Mentor Program in one of six area high schools during the upcoming school year and meet tomorrow's Architecture, Construction and Engineering workforce and leaders!

Through the program, mentors like you meet with students weekly. During the sessions, students work in teams to create practical solutions for "real-world" projects. It's an effective way for students to experience what architects, contractors and engineers do during a typical working day. Save the date and look for more info soon for our Sept. 14 event!
**FREE Construction Law Seminar, CE Credit**

Jimerson & Cobb, P.A. is hosting its third annual construction law seminar on September 26 featuring presentations from our industry experts speaking on a variety of topics including:  

Process of Construction Licensing,  Construction Liens & Bond Law,  Construction Defects,  Detailed Provisions in Construction Contracts and more.

This is a free event is worth 4 hours of CE credits and will be followed by a happy hour for networking with other attendees and the presenters. 
Please register HERE.

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