NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

Geo. H. Wilson Mechanical Contractors Celebrates 100 Years of Service

PASADENA, Calif., May 11, 2022 – Geo. H. Wilson, an ACCO affiliate, recently celebrated 100 years of serving the Central Coast! In 1921, Bert Izant and George Wilson formed the partnership of Izant and Wilson, known as Geo. H. Wilson Mechanical Contractors. Since then, GHW has served Santa Cruz and the Central Coast by providing Read more →

Spotlight on Mental Health Awareness for Construction Safety Week

PASADENA, Calif., May 6, 2022 – Mental health affects our thoughts, emotions and actions, which in turn affects our ability to handle stress, interact with those around us, and how we make decisions. An individual’s mental and emotional states are critical components in maintaining safe working environments. Awareness of yourself and those around you is Read more →

Basic Ladder Safety Practiced for Construction Safety Week 2022

PASADENA, Calif., May 4, 2022 – Ladder related injuries are among the most cited construction injuries according to the American Ladder Institute (ALI). Misuse of ladders can result in permanent injury and death. These hazards can be removed or significantly reduced by maintaining safety protocols.  Plan ahead to get the job done safely.  Provide your Read more →

Construction Safety Week Kicks Off at ACCO

PASADENA, Calif., May 2, 2022 – Today marks the start of Construction Safety Week – a week dedicated to enriching the construction industry’s culture of safety and collaborative efforts required to achieve the safest possible working environments. Safety is paramount. Everything we do must be built upon safety first, before anything else.

ACCO’s Seattle Campus Hosts Employee Appreciation Event at Seattle Kraken Practice Facility

PASADENA, Calif., February 11, 2022 – ACCO’s Seattle group recently celebrated an employee appreciation event and belated holiday party by inviting employees and their families to enjoy a fun-filled day at the Seattle Kraken’s new ice center and practice facility.  Families enjoyed free skating and hockey at the new state-of-the-art 167,000 sq. ft. National Hockey Read more →

GLAAAC Recognizes ACCO as “Mechanical Subcontractor of the Year”

PASADENA, Calif., December 14, 2021 – ACCO was recently recognized by the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce as Mechanical Subcontractor of the Year at the 27th Annual Economic Awards Dinner! GLAAACC’s primary mission is to advocate for the growth of small and African American-owned businesses. This award is historically awarded to companies Read more →

ACCO Awarded First Place in the Specialty Contractor Division at the 34th Annual Construction Safety and Excellent Awards

PASADENA, Calif., December 9, 2021 – The AGC of California recently announced the winners of the 34th Annual Construction Safety and Excellent Awards (CSEA). ACCO is thrilled to take home 1st place in the Specialty Contractor Division – 4 Million Worker Hours and Above! This would not be possible if not for the unwavering dedication Read more →

ACCO Celebrates Veterans Day

PASADENA, Calif., November 11, 2021 – November 11 is set aside as Veterans Day, to honor those persons who chose to answer the call and bravely served in the United States Armed Forces. Your efforts and sacrifices allow all of us to live and conduct business in peaceful, safe environments. Happy Veterans Day and thank Read more →

ACCO’s Pasadena Office Celebrates Halloween

PASADENA, Calif., October 29, 2021 – ACCO’s Pasadena office kicked the weekend off with a Halloween parade. What a fun way to get the holiday started! ACCO wishes everyone a happy and safe Halloween.

ACCO Named 3rd Largest Mechanical Firm in the Nation

PASADENA, Calif., October 26, 2021 – ACCO is thrilled to be named the 3rd largest mechanical firm in the nation and 15th largest nationally ranked specialty contractor, 2021 by Engineering News-Record. View the complete ENR Top List here.