Workforce
Illustration showing workers with some missing workers as outlines

Filling the Boomer Gap

Construction companies were already struggling with a massive talent shortage—but now its effects are being multiplied by the large-scale retirement of baby boomers, who are taking incalculable skills and experience with them. Replacing them will require finding new ways of telling the full story of what it means to be a craft professional.
By David McMillin
May 30, 2023

Related stories

Workforce
People Powered: Gaylor Electric Is ABC 2025 Contractor of the Year Cover Art

People Powered: Gaylor Electric Is ABC 2025 Contractor of the Year

By Maggie Murphy
Gaylor Electric’s employees are wired differently—and they’ve earned ABC’s Contractor of the Year award to prove it.
Workforce
2025 Craft Instructor, Craft Professional and Young Professional of the Year Named by ABC Cover Art

2025 Craft Instructor, Craft Professional and Young Professional of the Year Named by ABC

By ABC
ABC reveals its 2025 CWA winners at its national convention in Las Vegas.
Workforce
New Names and Faces: February 2025 Cover Art

New Names and Faces: February 2025

By Construction Executive
Construction Executive's monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.

Follow us




Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay in the know with the latest industry news, technology and our weekly features. Get early access to any CE events and webinars.