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About Us

At ABC Institute, we offer everything you need to upskill your South Florida and Space Coast construction workforce through state-of-the-art education, apprenticeship and training. As the 501(c)3 education and training arm of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC), we represent a national trade association network that includes 21,000 member companies throughout 70 chapters. We have helped our clients build and sustain superior construction teams since 1975, investing over $3.6 million in local construction education, from apprenticeship training to ongoing education classes.

Our Mission

Construction education is our passion. At the core, ABC Institute’s mission is to provide and support the most comprehensive construction education and training at every industry level. We accomplish this by offering apprentice training and programs over a wide range of trades, and providing new, exciting entry-level and outreach education programs. Our commitment to this mission extends to webinars, scholarships, safety education classes, and our presence in construction management student chapters at college campuses and career fairs nationwide. 

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Our Focus
on Community

The ABC Institute recognizes the direct link between education and a stronger, more capable community. For this reason, we commit to making our wide range of construction classes, apprenticeship training, and ongoing education programs available to our diverse South Florida and Space Coast communities on an affordable, accessible basis – both in person and online. By giving you the tools and knowledge you need for success in the construction industry, we help you build a better tomorrow for yourself, your loved ones, your city, and your state.

But our focus on community does not end with our core services. We also dedicate ourselves to community service through our work with local high schools, Employ Miami-Dade, ACE Mentoring, and the Boys & Girls Club, along with veteran training services for those who have served our country.

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Ready to Get Started?

As an established and experienced construction education and training center, the ABC Institute can provide you with a wealth of information about what we do, how we do it, and what we can do for your future. Click here to start your journey with us!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The ABC Institute maintains a busy calendar of events throughout the year. Check out our upcoming events here.

  • ABC Institute Career Fair
    Tue, Apr 04
    ABC Institute Labs
    Apr 04, 2:00 PM – Apr 05, 5:00 PM
    ABC Institute Labs, 3720 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek, FL 33066, USA
    Join ABCI for our biggest career fair event of the year! Students and job seekers from across Broward County will be invited to come learn more about trades, construction, and apprenticeships.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We take great pride in our leadership's quality, skill, reputation, and experience. The ABC Institute Board of Directors includes:

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Timothy Barges

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN

Shawmut Design and Construction

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Sebastian Fonnegra

VICE CHAIR

Lebolo Construction Management, Inc.

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Michael Bond

DIRECTOR

Milwaukee Tool Company

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Chrissy Healey

DIRECTOR

Right Way Plumbing Co.

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Rudy Llerena

DIRECTOR

D & B Tile Distributors

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Israel Silva

DIRECTOR

MasTec Services, Inc.

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Jennifer Taka

DIRECTOR

Suffolk Construction Company

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Justin DuVernois

DIRECTOR

Bateman Gordon Sands

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Joseph Young

DIRECTOR

Smith Currie Hancock

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Dan Paulus

CHAIR ELECT

Shawmut Design and Construction

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Dennis Lemons

TREASURER/SECRETARY

Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc.

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Gus Garcia

DIRECTOR

Meisner Electric, Inc.

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Kevin Kornahrens

DIRECTOR

Advanced Roofing, Inc.

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Phil London

DIRECTOR

Thermal Concepts, Inc.

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Darryl Merigliano

DIRECTOR

Sebsen Electric

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Katrina Frischholz

DIRECTOR

Waypoint Contracting

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Carlos Grosmann

DIRECTOR

Kaufman Rossin

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