ABC officially announces its 2026 Top Performers list, presented by Construction Executive.
Family First: ABC’s 2026 National Chair Thomas Murphy
Long before he was “Murph” at Associated Builders and Contractors, Thomas Murphy was the fourth of five siblings growing up in Buffalo, New York. Close to his family then—and now—Murphy hopes to bring that same sense of connection to ABC as its 2026 national chair. As he puts it, “ABC is all about relationships.”
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Accounting
What should contractors consider when choosing a new accounting firm? Leaders from Construction Executive's 2025 Top Construction Accounting Firms answer this and more.
SR Construction’s Sandra Roche
How Sandra Roche keeps her passion for her career—and her favorite sports team—alive.
‘It’s Just How I Live’: ABC’s 2025 Craft Professional of the Year, Chris Weaver
Craft Professional Chris Weaver: ‘I want to leave this industry better than I found it. That means teaching, empowering and always pushing for excellence.’
Going the Extra Mile: ABC’s 2025 Craft Instructor of the Year Derek Robbins
ABC’s 2025 Craft Instructor of the Year Derek Robbins ‘Teaching kind of found me. Looking back now, that road seems like a no-brainer for me.’
Lead by Learning: ABC’s 2025 Young Professional of the Year Ray Wallace
With a nearly 10-year U.S. Army career and over 10 years in the construction industry, Ray Wallace knows a thing or two about hard work—and as a testament to that work ethic, the 39-year-old father of three was recently named ABC’s 2025 Young Professional of the Year.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Law
From tariffs to liquidating assets, leading construction attorneys answer this year's most pressing questions.





