OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE New Mexico chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors

July 22, 2024

2024-2025 Upcoming Events

Local Events ABC New Mexico Safety Awards Luncheon Aug. 15, 2024 El Pinto Restaurant10500 4th St. NWAlbuquerque, NM ABC New Mexico Sporting Clay Tournament Sept. 6, 2024 Tinnin Hunt Club38 Paizalas Dr.Bosque, NM ABC New Mexico September Member Luncheon Sept. 19, 2024 El Pinto Restaurant10500 4th St. NWAlbuquerque, NM Chili Cookoff and Car Show Oct. 4,

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Important Resources

ABC Strategic Partners Your Allies in Success ABC’s Strategic Partners are eight unique companies that are hand-selected to help contractors win and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. The Strategic Partners deliver subject matter expertise and educational resources to help members overcome

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Continuing Education Programs

EPA-608 Training and Certification EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require that technicians who maintain, service, repair or dispose of equipment that could release ozone-depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified. EPA 608 Certification Classes are held regularly at the ABC Training Facility. The

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Steps to Training an Apprentice

Steps toTraining an Apprentice Steps toTraining an Apprentice Steps toTraining an Apprentice Apprenticeship ABC New Mexico’s apprenticeship programs are world-class. We have high graduation rates, amazing reviews from our apprentices and the contractors that train them, and a dedicated teaching staff. Our curriculum is created by Subject Matter Experts from around the country and is

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Apprenticeship Instructors

Carpentry Instructors Sean CrainEnterprise Builders Corporation Avery NietoSDV Construction Inc. Jim WilsonRichardson & Richardson Electrical Instructors James BonillaArturo LozanoAPIC Solutions Inc. Mike MaesDel Rio Enterprises Inc. Leonard MestasWill MonetteUniversity of New Mexico Jerry SmyrlRetired John TrujilloDel Rio Enterprises Inc. HVAC Instructor Dave JensenRK Industries LLC Plumbing Instructors Garrett AndersonPlumbX Andy GonzalesRetired Paul HebertRhoads Co. Johnnie

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Apprenticeship Programs

ABCNM apprentices earn competitive wages and benefits while working on the job. An apprentice’s wages are based on a percentage of the journeyperson rate for public works projects or a wage survey for non-public works jobs. Classroom and on-the-job training requirements are based on the length of the program. Four Year Program is 8,000 on-the-job

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One Powerful Voice

Today, more than ever, it is important to stay informed and involved in the political landscape. From voting for leadership that understands our industry to supporting legislation that protects the Merit Shop Philosophy, each of us must do our part. With over 21,000 members and 69 chapters, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) understands that together,

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