Grow Your Influence: Join the Spring Leadership Forum

Are you ready to sharpen your leadership skills, strengthen your professional influence, and drive meaningful impact in your organization and the construction industry? Registration is now open for the ABC Greater Houston Spring Leadership Forum, a dynamic nine‑week leadership development experience designed to equip emerging and established leaders with the tools they need to lead with confidence and purpose. What Is …

ABC Greater Houston Announces the Resignation of Austin Vaughn

Image: Fall Golf Tournament – Blackhorse Golf Club ABC Greater Houston announces the resignation of Austin Vaughn, Government Affairs and Safety Manager, who has served the chapter with distinction from 2021 through December 2025. During his tenure, Austin made a lasting impact across government affairs, safety, and political advocacy. Under his leadership, member participation in the STEP Safety Program grew …

Thank You, John Golashesky

(left to right) Roger Berry, SpawGlass Construction and John Golashesky, July’s Network on the BLVD event.

The Ambassador Effect: Creating Member-to-Member Impact

We’re now mid-year, and what a strong start we’ve had! ABC Greater Houston has been buzzing with activity, growth, and energy. Our members have spoken clearly: value matters—and we’ve responded by focusing deeply on how we engage and support our members from day one. At the start of 2025, ABC Greater Houston recommitted itself to the Four Pillars Initiative—a chapter-wide …

Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from ABC’s 35th Annual EIC Gala

On September 12, 2025, nearly 350 companies gathered at Houston’s only Forbes Five-Star hotel, The Post Oak, for ABC Greater Houston’s 35th Annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala. The evening honored the very best in Merit Shop construction and opened with remarks from John Golashesky, 2025 Chairman of the Board of Directors and Vice President with Turner Industries, who emphasized …

Senate Blocks House-Passed CR, Shutdown Looms

Congress is once again lurching toward a government shutdown after the Senate blocked a House-passed continuing resolution (CR) that would have extended current funding levels through November 21, 2025. The House narrowly approved the measure 217-212, with two Republicans opposing and one Democrat crossing party lines to support. Hours later, the Senate rejected the bill in a 44-48 vote, falling …

Fall Leadership Forum Kicks Off Soon – A Legacy of Leadership with LindaCarter

ABC Greater Houston’s Fall Leadership Forum is not your average professional development course. It’s a catalyst for growth, a launchpad for emerging leaders, and a connection point for industry professionals looking to make a lasting impact in the world of construction. This year’s cohort begins August 21—and it’s already shaping up to be one of our most dynamic groups yet. At the …

Construction Wage Survey

U.S. Department of Labor Launches Construction Wage Survey in Southeast Texas – Industry Participation Critical by August 29 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is calling on employers and stakeholders throughout Southeast Texas’ building and heavy construction sectors to participate in a vital wage survey that will directly influence how prevailing wages are determined for federal and federally assisted projects …

Excellence in Construction Awards

Celebrating Excellence: ABC Greater Houston’s 2025 EIC Gala Honors the Best in Construction Each year, the Excellence in Construction (EIC) Gala hosted by ABC Greater Houstonbrings together the region’s top commercial contractors, design professionals, industryleaders, and stakeholders to celebrate the finest construction projects completed bymerit shop contractors across Greater Houston. The 2025 EIC Gala promises to be a spectacular evening …