Posts by Najah Thurston

ACCNJ Sponsors 2026 SkillsUSA State Championship For Third Consecutive Year, Supporting New Jersey’s Future Construction Leaders On March 21, 2026, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) sponsored the 2026 SkillsUSA State Championship, held at the Carpenters Training Center in Edison, New Jersey. ACCNJ has proudly partnered with SkillsUSA for three years, underscoring its…

ACCNJ Hosts Communication Workshop for Members On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey held a Communication Workshop as part of its Educational Series at its offices in Edison, New Jersey. The session, “Surviving in The Communication Jungle®: Concrete Tactics for Improving Relationships with Others,” focused on helping participants better understand…

ACCNJ Attends Carpenters Annual Open House and Skills Competition On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) attended the Carpenters’ Annual Open House and Skills Competition at the Carpenters Training Center in Edison. High school students, adult cohorts, and workforce development partners were invited to attend and watch the best-trained, highly…

Safety Day 2025 Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ), our labor partners, and representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hosted an Industry Safety Day to highlight the importance of safety on construction sites and share best practices for protecting both workers and the surrounding community on Wednesday, May 7. ACCNJ member…

ACCNJ Hosts Employee Accountability Educational Workshop Ahead of Construction Safety Week 2025 On Friday, May 2, 2025, members of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) filled the room to participate in their Educational Workshop Series: Employee Accountability: The Nuts and Bolts of Delegation and Coaching for Better Performance. Accountability is critically important to the…

ACCNJ Members and Partners Hike for Suicide Prevention April 2025 On Saturday, April 26, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) took part in the Construction Hike for Hope in Bear Mountain, New York. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), this powerful event brought together individuals from across the construction industry…

ACCNJ Member Petillo Companies Wins at America’s Construction Safety Excellence Awards April 2025 Last week, Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) member Petillo Companies secured 1st place at Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) “Construction Safety Excellence Awards.” Petillo Companies earned their award in the Utility Division as a company with over 750,000 working hours.…

ACCNJ Supports 2025 Annual NJ Work Zone Safety Conference April 2025 As a member of the New Jersey Work Zone Safety Partnership (NJWZSP), the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) was proud to support the 2025 Annual NJ Work Zone Safety Conference as an exhibitor and event organizer on April 9, 2025.  The conference…

ACCNJ Sponsors SkillsUSA State Championship March 2025 On March 22, 2025, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) sponsored the 2025 SkillsUSA State Championship. ACCNJ was proud to witness the talent of the next generation of professionals showcased at the Carpenters Training Center in Edison, New Jersey. Ahead of the Championship, ACCNJ donated $1,500…