The ABR Construction team strives to further develop and prosper through our continuous commitment to:

  • Rigid, company-wide safety guidelines for every work environment no matter the scope.
  • An unwavering quality of workmanship that is of the highest standards in every aspect of the job.
  • A competent, professional and experienced management and workforce providing unparalleled service to each of our customers.

  • Recognize and learn from our mistakes
  • Continually strive to improve upon past successes
  • Hold ourselves accountable for every action
  • Employ team players that work to keep the goal in focus
  • Be ready and willing to help each customer at a moments notice
  • Realize that success is dependent upon the efforts of everyone involved
  • Employ an uncompromising commitment to quality and safety
  • Steadfastly conduct business with honesty and integrity

ABR Construction, Inc., formerly AB Roofing Co., Inc., was created in January of 1980 by Christian and Michael Ach. The two brothers gained roofing experience through long hot summers in college and saw the opportunity to establish themselves in the Lexington community through starting their own business. ABR hit the ground running due to Christian and Michael’s intuition, hard work, and dedication. By April of 1980, ABR was incorporated and occupied its very first facility at 1807½ North Limestone. Growth and expansion over the years eventually landed the company at its current location on West Fourth Street in Lexington.

From ABR’s meager beginnings to the success that we experience today we have centered our operation in the beautiful rolling hills of the Bluegrass. We have become a leader in this community and throughout the entire state by setting the pace with our quality, workmanship, and dependability. Along with our extensive presence in Kentucky we have also successfully completed projects in Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, West Virginia, and Mississippi.

As our operations have grown so has our scope of work. We specialize in the removal, renovation, and installation of single-ply, modified bitumen, built-up, and standing seam roof systems, and architectural sheet metal fabrications. In 1997 ABR Construction entered the new frontier of excavation led by company president, Christian Ach. ABR’s commitment to quality has enabled us to quickly become well respected in both excavation and site development. ABR takes pride in working on both large and small scale projects within Kentucky and the surrounding region. On average, our workforce has over 15 years of experience with our company. They are committed to the ABR vision of safety, quality and service for each of our customers.

We have been privileged to work with some of the finest contractors and companies in the eastern United States. ABR has completed projects upwards of $5 million and over 1.8 million square feet. Our projects include schools, courthouses, shopping malls, strip centers, detention centers, sports arenas, baseball parks, apartment complexes, restaurants, office buildings, distribution centers, banks, factories, hospitals, and subdivisions. We pride ourselves in every project that we do.

ABR Construction was founded on the principles of Safety, Service, and Quality. We are committed to providing the safest workplace environment possible for all of our employees. Our company follows the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), as well as local, state, and federal safety standards. Our Director of Safety, Floyd Davis, oversees jobsite safety and coordinates safety training programs. He is certified in the following areas: OSHA 10 hour, Fork-lift Train the Trainer, Scaffolding, Asbestos Abatement, CPR and First-Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazardous Material.

Two of our Project Managers, Alex Mattingly and Pat Bullock, received certification in the following safety areas:

  • Work Zone Traffic Control Flagger and Trainer
  • Work Zone Traffic Control Technician
  • Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor
  • KEPSC Qualified Inspector

Company-wide safety standards are promoted through our safety program which includes:

  • New Hire Safety Orientation and Training
  • Safety Policy Manuals for all new hires
  • Safety equipment (fall protection and PPE) provided for all employees
  • Drug Free Work Place Policy
  • Weekly Toolbox Talks safety meetings
  • Routine jobsite inspections
  • Annual training and recertification programs
  • OSHA Focus 4 Training

As further evidence of our commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace environment, ABR annually reviews our program and establishes priority areas where additional safety training and procedures may be necessary.