ASSOCIATION NEWS
ABC.XYZ Young Professionals’ Group
is Forging a Place in the Industry
Originally founded to provide networking and business
development opportunities for young construction
professionals, ABC.XYZ Young Professionals’ Group has
modified its focus to better suit the needs of the 40 and
under construction crowd. Headed by a task force that meets
bi-monthly, XYZers are provided the opportunity to meet
with one another in casual and intimate settings once every
other month for networking. As part of the restructuring
process, each event now includes an educational segment.
Topics span networking skills, BIM technology, green
building practices, project management, politics, site tours
and opportunities for professional growth within ABC – all
determined by young professionals in the industry. In 2013,
the group held the following events:
• Speed Networking with Dale Carnegie Training
• 9 @ Night – Evening Glowball Golf and Cornhole Tournament
• BIM Technology and Networking at Cadillac Ranch
• Gaithersburg High School Site Tour and
Growlers Brew Pub Happy Hour
• Networking and Introduction to Leadership
Development at Old Line Bistro
• Networking at Caddies on Cordell – Focus on Politics
• Eat, Drink & Be Happy at Bar Louie
To learn more about ABC.XYZ Young Professionals’
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Golf Outing Raises Funds for Scholorships
On September 27, 2013, the student chapters of Associated
Builders and Contractors of Metro Washington (ABC) held
their 14th annual golf outing to raise scholarship funds for
college students who are pursuing careers in construction.
One hundred twenty four golfers enjoyed a round of play
on the University of Maryland golf course, followed by an
outdoor barbecue and crab feast. ABC has distributed more
than $225,000 in scholarships to deserving students over
the past 11 years.
The following team took first place honors:
Jim Collins – Tradesmen International
Lyle Hannum – General Woodworking
Bryan Lieberman – General Woodworking
Jason Shuty – Tradesmen International
Montgomery College Student
Constructors Win National Awards
Competing against students in construction management
programs at colleges and universities across the country,
Montgomery College’s team earned awards in two of
four categories during the ABC National Construction
Management Competition held in Las Vegas, Nevada,
November 3-5. Montgomery College, one of only two two-
year colleges among the 26 participating schools, took
second place in the quality control category and third place
in project management.
Aaron Mengel of HESS Construction led the ABC.XYZ Young Professionals’
Group through their newly-built project, Gaithersburg High School.
Steve Ward, John Lynch, Bob Zinsmeister and Scot Hottel take
a break with the Redskinettes cheerleaders
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