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Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal — Owners, Developers & Managers — October 26 - November 8, 2012 — 29A

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ABC Delaware Chapter ABC Delaware members meet with Congressman Carney in Wilmington ABC members met this week with Congressman John Carney to discuss construction issues of concern to our members. Discussion topics centered the Affordable Care Act—upcoming deadlines and mandates; the proposed increase in workers’ compensation rates; and OSHA enforce- ment. Members were able to discuss the harmful effects these issues have on creating jobs in our industry and economic development in our state. “We appreciate the opportunity to meet again with Congressman Carney,” said ABC Delaware Chairman John Gooden. “We began this dialogue back in July during our trip to Capitol Hill when Congressman Carney said he would be willing to meet with us in the fall as a follow-up. It was a good meeting and we will keep in touch with him on these issues.”

Curran & Lucas elected to ABC Delaware Board of Directors Dave Curran of TRI-Supply & Equipment and Tom Lucas of Bancroft Construction were elected to the ABC Delaware Board of Directors. The election results were announced October 4 during the net- working event at Deerfield Golf Club. Their 3-year term begins in January. “First, I’d like to thank the members of the Nominating Committee for their work in reviewing applica- tions and determining a ballot,” said Joe Swarter, chairman of the Nominating Committee. “I’d also like to thank those members who submitted an application. It’s good to have members who want to be more involved at the board level. And congratulations to Dave and Tom. We look forward to their involvement on the board.” Curran has worked in the construction industry for over 30 years. He’s a past winner of the ABC Delaware Associate/Supplier of the Year and chairman of the Crab Feast Committee. Lucas has also worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years. He’s been involved with ABC as a member of the Diversity Committee and ABCares. The new board members will take their oath of office during the January 2013 dinner meeting.

ABC Delaware Nominating Committee Chairman Joe Swarter (left) and Board Chairman John Gooden (right) congratulate new board members Dave Curran (second from left) and Tom Lucas.

A number of new ABC Delaware members received their new member pins and plaques during the October Netowrking Night. “We welcome them to our association,” said Janey Kunkle, co-chair of the Membership Growth and Development Committee, “and thanks to the current ABC members who are their sponsors. We look forward to seeing our new members and many more ABC events to come.”

Construction Industry Organization

7 out of 10 construction projects are standing on something stronger than concrete or steel.

New members left: Dominic Papa of GFP Cement Contractors, Lori Thomas of Insurance Administrators and Barry Romano of Romano Masonry.

They’re standing on a concept called merit construction. This means both merit and union craftspeople work side-by-side.

Contractors are chosen on merit, those who offer the best skills get the jobs. Being open to new ideas like multi-skills work teams, new technology and advanced construction techniques, merit contractors are able to

construct high-quality buildings that are highly cost-efficient. Merit contractors bring highly skilled jobs with competitive wages to our community. Today, 4 out of 5 people in construction are employed by merit contractors . If you are planning a construction project, find out more about merit contractors . We don’t just construct better buildings. We build a stronger economy and a better quality of life for this community. MERIT CONTRACTORS. BUILDING A BETTER LIFE. Ed Capodanno ABC Delaware 302-328-1111 ecapodanno@abcdelaware.com www.abcdelaware.com Mary Tebeau ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter 610-279-6666 mtebeau@abceastpa.org www.abceastpa.org

New members (left to right) Rick Hess of Tri-State Underground, Dante Bockhorn of T.C. Electric, Steve Deleo of Coliseum Construction and Heather Heinrich of

New members (left to right) Rick Hess of Tri-State Underground, Dante Bockhorn of T.C. Electric, Steve Deleo of Coliseum Construction and Heather Heinrich of WorkPRO Occupational & Employee Health.

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