Soldiers Gain Construction Career Skills Through ABC Program at Fort Drum
This fall, a fourth class of soldiers will be participating in Fort Drum’s most successful Career Skills Program—a six-week construction training program fully
ABC Golf Tournament Raises $375,000 for Military Family Scholarships
Since 2017, ABC's golf tournament benefiting Folds of Honor has raised enough money to fund about 75 educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America's
Repositioning the Retail Market
The retail market has evolved from traditional storefronts and chain rollouts to an e-commerce only model, where retailers can serve customers without a brick and
Florida Legislature Votes to Eliminate ‘CON’ Hospital Reviews
The Florida House and Senate sent legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) that would end the state’s certificate of need (CON) review for general hospital construction,
Key Traits to Look for When Expanding the Management Team
Three industry veterans share their insights on what to prioritize when hiring new candidates.
Concerns About On-the-job Safety Persist
A quarter of employees worry every day about getting injured because of their job. That number goes up to 27% for workers in the construction and oil industries.
Zero Energy Building Count Hits 580
There are 580 zero energy buildings in the United States and Canada, a tenfold increase since 2012.
EPA Contributes $2.6 Billion to State Revolving Funds
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made $2.6 billion in grants available to states, tribes and territories to help modernize the nation’s water and wastewater
$70 Billion Needed to Rehab U.S. Dams
The cost to rehabilitate U.S. dams has reached $70 billion, according to a 2019 update to a report by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.
Report Offers Eight Ways to Proactively Reduce Safety Incidents
According to Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2019 Safety Performance Report, companies that have reached the diamond level of ABC’s STEP safety management
Lessons in the First Year of Business
Industry experts share insights on their most valuable lessons learned in the first year of running their businesses.
An ‘All in’ Instructor
After three decades as a craft professional, Clemon Prevost turned to teaching, first at Remington College and now as senior talent development specialist at Fluor’s
A Certified Pro
Adrian Rios is a shining example of all the exceptional people who build rewarding careers in the construction industry. In March, he was honored as ABC's Craft
Construction M&A Activity to Remain Strong Following Record 2018
In 2018, 534 mergers and acquisitions were announced in the engineering and construction industry, a 26.5% increase over 2017, and by far the highest level of activity
Meet Fernando Sanchez: 2019 ABC Craft Instructor of the Year Finalist
Fernando Sanchez is a senior craft instructor and designated site safety professional for the Training Center in Aurora, Colorado, which means he’s filling the
Prospect of Controlling Risk Spurs IoT Tech Adoption
The top motivator for adopting IoT technology is the possibility of lowering insurance premiums (67 percent), followed by recovering lost time due to incidents and
San Francisco Works Toward 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed announced a plan to transition private commercial buildings of 500,000 square feet and larger to 100 percent renewable electricity
NYC Announces ‘Green New Deal’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced $14 billion in investments to ensure a nearly 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Meet Joseph Fentross: 2019 ABC Craft Instructor of the Year Finalist
Joseph Fentross' field expertise as a project manager is a highlight in the classroom, where he teaches electrical apprentices at the ABC Southern California Chapter.
Meet Joel Newton: 2019 ABC Craft Professional of the Year Finalist
Joel Newton is a journeyman electrician, foreman and detail manager with Michigan-based Windemuller—earning the role as a liaison between the field and office
Number of Women in Construction Rises, but Underrepresentation Persists
The number of women working in construction trades increased 17.6 percent between 2017 and 2018, rising to more than a quarter of a million women (276,000), according