ABC Projects of Distinction 2001 | ABC turns to members for new headquarters

The Daily Reporter Presents Projects of Distinction 2001

ABC turns to members for new headquarters

The most visible change for ABC this year is the completion of its new ABC of Wisconsin office building in Madison. This new building symbolizes the significant growth of the merit shop construction industry in Wisconsin.

After years of planning and months of construction, the ABC office, built by ABC members for ABC members, is finished. The merit shop philosophy of open competition and free enterprise played a key role in the construction of the new ABC office.

After slight delays due to heavy rainfall during the spring, Roberts Construction Associates, the general contractor on the project, began construction on ABC's new home in June of 2000. Many Chapter and Trust leaders were present for a groundbreaking ceremony that month. Excited and enthusiastic, ABC members gathered to share in this historic day for ABC.

With the previous ABC office located just across the parking lot from the construction site, ABC staff and members visited the project regularly. Monitoring the progress of the construction site gave ABC staff appreciation for the day-to-day struggles encountered by contractors.

A new home

The construction was complete in mid December of 2000, with the ABC staff completely moved in by the end of the month. The new 15,000-square-foot building provides additional work space for the growing ABC staff, a beautiful conference room overlooking the city of Madison, a complete reference library for members and a training center suitable for ABC workshops and seminars. The building itself is a testament to the talents and professionalism of merit shop contractors, and in the spirit of this special section, it is definitely a project of distinction.

Last July, ABC held a building dedication to celebrate the completion of the new office. The ABC board of trustees and other ABC leaders participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick off the event. More than 200 guests shared in the celebration of the new building, including members from across the state, several past presidents and ABC National President Kirk Pickerell.

With the opening of this new office building, ABC will aid in the continued growth of the merit shop construction industry in Wisconsin. ABC will continue to support open competition and free enterprise and will continue to offer merit shop contractors the services they need to succeed.
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