Greenville, N.C.   - Last Thursday,  t he Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas welcomed North Carolina Representative Walter Jones to visit ongoing construction at the site of East Carolina University's Main Campus Student Union, a project being managed by T.A. Loving and Barnhill Contracting, a joint venture in association with Metcon, Inc. Construction on the $103 million plus project started in February of 2016 and is slated to be completed in the Fall of 2018.  The student union will encompass a 210,000-square foot facility, a 5-level parking deck, and regional offices.

The visit comes as ABC recognizes Representative Jones with the prestigious "Merit Shop Champion" Eagle Award.  These awards are given to legislators with an 80 percent or better voting record on key issues during the previous session of Congress.  "The Carolinas are fortunate to be represented by a number of members of Congress who are true champions of the Merit Shop Philosophy and Free Enterprise system," said director of government affairs, Chris Bullard.  "We are extremely thankful for Congressman Jones's support in Washington.  His commitment to our industry and it's workforce development play a critical role in our contractors success across the Eastern part of the state."

Representative Jones visited with folks from ABC, T.A. Loving, Barnhill Contracting, and East Carolina University.  The names of all attendees are listed here: Chris Bullard, ABC; April Frye, ABC; Dr. Virginia Hardy, ECU; Dr. Rick Niswander, ECU; Bill Bagnell, ECU; Dr. Erik Kneubuehl, ECU; Gina Shoemaker, ECU; Berry Harden, Barnhill Contracting; Perry Whitford, Barnhill Contracting; Tom Daniel, T.A. Loving; Jason Arnold, T.A. Loving; and Jenny Sutton with T.A. Loving.  

 

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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national trade association representing over 25,000 members from more than 20,000 construction and industry-related firms. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 72 chapters help members win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.