ABC-NJ Honors Top Open Shop Contractors and Projects at Annual Awards Gala

ASBURY PARK, N.J., NOVEMBER 11, 2024 – Associated Builders and Contractors New Jersey Chapter (ABC-NJ) proudly hosted its highly anticipated Excellence in Construction Awards Gala at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park. The event celebrated the achievements of top open shop construction firms from across New Jersey, recognizing standout projects, apprentice graduates, the year’s top instructor, and the Woman of the Year.

This year's prestigious Project of the Year award was presented to Bancroft Construction for their exceptional work on the renovation of Bunce Hall at Rowan University in Glassboro.

“Our members continue to deliver work that exemplifies quality, safety, and excellence,” said Samantha DeAlmeida Roman, president and CEO of ABC-NJ. “Despite the many challenges contractors have faced, including supply chain issues, our members work with their clients to create solutions and complete projects not only on time, but with safety as a priority. New Jersey communities are thriving because of these projects and our ABC members.”

The evening also saw the presentation of the Eagle Awards to a number of distinguished firms, including Alpine Painting & Sandblasting, Bancroft Construction, Encon Mechanical, ERCO Ceilings & Interiors, Imperial Construction & Electric, Imperial Flooring Systems, Luciana Restoration, Quality Sheet Metal and Welding, South Jersey Elevator, Techno Systems, Inc., and Worth & Company.

Other notable recognitions included Stanley Barge, HVAC Instructor, being named Instructor of the Year, and Holly DiDonato, Business Development Manager at Trinity Subsurface, who was named Woman of the Year.

About Associated Builders and Contractors

ABC is a national association representing 23,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 68 chapters across the U.S. ABC New Jersey, the largest chapter in the nation, represents over 1,400 members in various construction specialties, primarily within the industrial and commercial sectors. As the voice of free enterprise in the construction industry, ABC advocates for open competition based on merit. For more information, visit abcnjc.org.