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Diversity of Ideas: Ensuring Equity in the Industry

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | May 10, 2021
Diversity | Features | Leadership | Workforce

Separate from either diversity or inclusion, equity is the notion that all are to be treated fairly and equally, with freedom from bias—it’s a term that fits in perfectly with the merit shop philosophy.

Speaking My Language: How Bilingual Training Programs Enhance Safety

by Hilary Daninhirsch | May 10, 2021
Features | Safety | Training | Workforce

Safety is of primary importance for all workers, but the need for bilingual safety training has grown in response to the increase in Hispanic workers on construction sites.

Many Hands Make Metal Work

ABC’s Contractor of the Year is hardly a one-person show. It’s an ensemble cast built over decades of loyalty that has resulted in a culture of safety, technical innovation and unparalleled workforce development. Meet Big-D Metalworks, Dallas, winner of this year’s award.

Calling the Shots

Construction Executive editors asked successful women about mentors, motivation, breaking the glass ceiling and what, exactly, the future holds for women in construction. Here are their stories.

Leading by Design

Steve Klessig, ABC’s 2021 national board chair, will apply his philosophy of humility, honesty and hard work to the task of leading the industry through its new future.

2021 Construction Economic Forecast

by Construction Executive | Dec 9, 2020
Economy | Features | Markets

The current “V”-shaped economic recovery could be transitioning into a “W”—another recession may be on the horizon. Critically, one could occur even if a further stimulus is passed.

Infrastructure: Paths to Funding

by Sam Barnes | Nov 9, 2020
Features | Infrastructure | Markets | Total Human Health

Things were already dicey for the U.S. infrastructure market going into 2020. Those concerns turned to sheer panic during the “new normal” of the global pandemic. However, contractors seem to be maintaining backlog despite the year's glaring challenges.

Good Merits: What Wires a Craft Professional of the Year

Meet Ron Cayton, Associated Builders and Contractors' Craft Professional of the Year.

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Good Merits: What Wires a Craft Professional of the Year

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