Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. - MN/ND Chapter Events Newswire

NCCER Virtual Certification - 2025 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:16:25 GMT

In these courses, you will learn the history of NCCER and how the curriculum was developed, become certified to train, evaluate, or proctor in the craft(s) that you have significant level of experience (i.e. journey-level of experience or greater, 4+ years), ensure that you are using the proper evaluation techniques for your training program and improve upon the ones currently in place, learn the skills needed to successfully manage a training program before, during and after the class, determine what makes a good communicator, a good leader and how to incorporate those qualities into your classroom. Note: Proctor certification does not require 4+ years of experience in the trade/craft for which you will proctor exams.

Depending on which certification you will be earning, these courses may consist of as many as two live-online six-hour sessions, one live-online three-hour session, and four self-guided modules. All sessions are accessed through the NCCER LMS. If you have trouble accessing any of the sessions, please contact ABC's Tom Kennedy at tom.kennedy@mnabc.com or 952-208-4935

ABC Broadband/SQUTI Certification 4/21/2025 - 12/31/2026

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:08:16 GMT

The ABC SQUTI program, designed to meet the requirements of Minnesota statute § 326B.198, is a comprehensive 40-hour training course that combines online learning with hands-on experience. Developed by industry experts, the curriculum covers seven essential modules: Utility Locates Regulations, Identification and Verification of Utility Lines, Safety Guidelines for Trenching and Excavating, Safety Guidelines for Directional Drill Equipment, Response to Utility Strike Incidents, Traffic Control Procedures, and Avoidance and Mitigation of Safety Hazards. Each module is meticulously crafted to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely and effectively in the field.

Registration through this link covers access to the SQUTI classroom content in the NCCER Learning Management System. The completion of the course content in the LMS meets the requirement for the classroom training portion of the ABC SQUTI program. Each trainee must also complete the required 14-hours of hands-on training. Hands-on training documentation must be submitted by an approved, certified SQUTI instructor. ABC must be notified prior to the hands-on training taking place or else training documentation will not be approved. Please direct any questions or intent-to-train notifications to broadband@mnabc.com.

Waite Park Thirsty Thursday - Ultimate Sports Bar 10/2/2025 4:00 PM - 10/2/2025 6:00 PM

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:39:29 GMT

ABC Thirsty Thursday in Waite Park, MN

Join us at Ultimate Sports Bar for a happy hour Thirsty Thursday networking event. Great food and fun.

Mankato Thirsty Wednesday - The Crooked Pint Ale House 10/15/2025 4:00 PM - 10/15/2025 6:00 PM

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:33:36 GMT

ABC Thirsty Wednesday in Mankato, MN

Crooked Pint - 4:00 to 6:00pm

Join us at The Crooked Pint Ale House for a happy hour Thirsty Wednesday networking event. Great food and fun.

Young Professionals - Bowling at Park Tavern 10/16/2025 3:30 PM - 10/16/2025 5:30 PM

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:28:04 GMT

ABC - Young Professionals Event

Bowling at Park Tavern - St. Louis Park, MN

October 16th - 3:30-5:30pm

YP Members - Free NonYP Members - $30 Sponsors - $250

Join the ABC Young Professionals for an afternoon of networking, strikes, and spares at Park Tavern on October 16th, 3:30–5:30 PM. ??

?? Pizza bar, salad, + 2 drinks (beer or seltzer) included.
? Free for YP Members • $30 for non-members.

?? We’re looking for Food and Drink Sponsors! Sponsorship includes:

Company name featured on social media and in our newsletter
Drink sponsors: name printed on drink tickets
Food sponsors: name displayed at the buffet
All sponsors: name displayed at each bowling station table.

We’d really appreciate your partnership in helping create opportunities for young professionals in the industry to connect, grow, and build relationships.

Protecting Your Company's Safety Record 10/22/2025 8:00 AM - 10/22/2025 9:30 AM

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:42:13 GMT

The North Dakota and Minnesota Chapter of ABC is hosting a 90 minute seminar at the Actalent office in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, to discuss Protecting Your Company’s Safety Record. The focus of this 90-minute seminar is how to handle OSHA inspections and defend OSHA Citations.

Learn the five things to do when an OSHA inspector shows up on your job site.

Learn about an employer’s rights during an OSHA inspection.

Learn options how to settle an OSHA Citation.

Learn why even a Non-Serious/Other Than Serious Citation presents risks to your company.

Learn about the two main defenses to an OSHA Citation.

Employee misconduct.

Lack of knowledge.

Defenses to a General Duty Clause Citation.

The ABC Chapter of North Dakota and Minnesota is pleased once again to partner with Aaron Dean of the Spencer Fane law firm. Aaron Dean – Spencer Fane Aaron has handled 550+ OSHA cases in 28 States representing contractors and general industry employers. He has prevailed at trial and on appeal against OSHA.

Special thanks to Actalent for hosting this event!

Protecting Your Safety Record and Bottom Line with Aaron Dean 10/23/2025 1:00 PM - 10/23/2025 4:00 PM

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:13:17 GMT

***This is an In-Person presentation in Bismarck, ND and will not be streamed online***

The ABC Chapter of North Dakota and Minnesota is hosting a seminar in Bismarck, North Dakota, at the North Dakota Safety Council offices to discuss payment remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota contractors on public and private construction projects as well as how to handle OSHA inspections and defend OSHA Citations. The legal seminar will run from 1:00-4:00 CST. Non-ABC members welcome to attend, bring your contractor friends!

Following the legal seminar there will be a Happy Hour at Chucker’s Sports Bar in Mandan, ND from 4:30-6:30. Food and drinks will be available.

Protecting a contractor’s right to payment topics:

Mechanic’s lien remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota projects. Learn the differences between North Dakota and Minnesota’s lien statutes.
Payment bond remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota public projects.
Statutory prompt payment remedies for North Dakota and Minnesota projects.
Top 10 construction contract terms to know as a contractor.
How to handle disputed back charges and deductive change orders.
Defending against liquidated damages claims.

Protecting your company’s safety record topics:

Learn the five things to do when an OSHA inspector shows up on your job site.
Learn about an employer’s rights during an OSHA inspection.
Learn options how to settle an OSHA Citation.
Learn why even a Non-Serious/Other Than Serious Citation presents risks to your company.
Learn about the two main defenses to an OSHA Citation.
Employee misconduct.
Lack of knowledge.
Defenses to a General Duty Clause Citation.