Posts by Najah Thurston

Safety Day 2026 In partnership with labor organizations and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) hosted its annual Industry Safety Day on Wednesday, May 6, as part of “Construction Safety Week,” the industry’s nationwide initiative focused on promoting worker safety and wellness. View the gallery of pictures…

Members Earn National Recognition at 2026 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards On March 26, 2026, several New Jersey construction companies were honored at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA)—one of the industry’s most prestigious recognitions of safety performance. ACCNJ member Petillo Companies once again secured 1st Place in the Utility Division…

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 the 2025 GSETA Workforce Development Conference The Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) was proud to have Education Manager Shamara Gatling-Davila represent the organization at the 2025 Garden State Employment and Training Association (GSETA) Workforce Development Conference, held October 22 and 23, 2025, in Atlantic City. The annual GSETA Conference brings together workforce development…

ACCNJ Hosts Career Readiness Learning Lab as Part of NJSBA Workshop On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ), in conjunction with the Carpenter Contractor Trust (CCT), presented a Learning Lab as part of the New Jersey School Boards Association’s (NJSBA) 2025 Workshop held in Atlantic City. The Learning Lab…

ACCNJ Hosts Second De-Escalation Training Workshop, Back by Popular Demand On Friday, October 17, 2025, members of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) gathered at the ACCNJ’s office to participate in their latest Educational Workshop Series: De-Escalation Training. After a successful training session this past February which focused on enhancing conflict resolution skills, De-Escalation…

ACCNJ Hosts Listening Workshop as Part of Educational Series On August 7, 2025, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) proudly hosted a successful Listening Skills Workshop as part of our Educational Series at the ACCNJ offices in Edison. The session brought together industry professionals and interns alike to focus on one of the most underappreciated…

ACCNJ Member Simpson & Brown Participates in UBC Contractor Panel Last week, June 5-7, 2025, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) held their 3rd Year Apprentice Program: Helping Build Our Industries at the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas. During the 3rd Year Apprentice Program, seasoned apprentices gained a greater understanding of the UBC and…

BACNJ Apprentice to Compete in September National Contest Following Win at ACCNJ-Sponsored Atlantic City Regional Bricklaying Contest Bricks were flying at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Thursday, May 22, 2025, as skilled competitors came together at the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC) North East Regional Apprentice Contest, for a shot to…