Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC, abcnesd.org) Nebraska and South Dakota Chapter has announced their March events. They will take place Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3.

The first event is the 27th annual Excellence in Construction Awards on Thursday, March 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Leo Ballroom, located at 2027 Dodge St. in Omaha. This event will commemorate and recognize all of the amazing achievements in the construction industry. To register as an attendee or sponsor, go to abcnesd.org.

The Leadership, Innovation, and Safety Conference will take place on Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. through Friday, March 3 at 2 p.m. The conference will be held at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District located at 222 N 10th St Corner of 10th and Capital Streets. This conference will include three remarkable keynote speakers as well as several breakout speakers. Over the course of the two-day conference there will be speakers, breakout sessions, vendor fairs, happy hour, EIC awards presentation, and a safety awards lunch.

The Associated Builders and Contractors Nebraska and South Dakota Chapter supports the commercial construction industry through apprenticeship and safety training, advocacy, and workforce development. For more information about ABC, call the State/Lincoln location at (402) 477-4451 or visit www.abcnesd.org.