Unburying Your Life
ABC Convention 2022 keynote speaker Ben Nemtin on figuring out what makes you happy, giving yourself permission to do it—and getting the construction industry to open up about mental health.
Organization Culture
Build a Culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion From the Ground Up
Casting a wider net for the workforce would solve innumerable issues, but requires commitment and work.
Turn a Construction Safety Program Into a Competitive Advantage
A strong safety program can help recruit new talent and new business. Start seeing the ROI on the safety program with increased business growth and retention.
Implementing Innovative Technology Can Attract Workers and Bridge the Skilled Labor Gap
Younger employees are looking to work on the cutting edge of technology. The construction industry has a prime opportunity to capitalize on innovations to modernize their workforce and help alleviate the ongoing labor shortage.
ABC Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Honored for Construction Diversity Efforts by Maryland Minority Contractors
The Maryland Minority Contractors Association has awarded Tia Perry, Associated Builders and Contractors’ director of inclusion, diversity and equity, its annual Professional Commitment Award.
The Power of Mental-Health Awareness in the Construction Industry
Despite advances in awareness, prevention, intervention and treatment, talking about mental health conditions and suicide prevention is a difficult topic among construction workers.
The Power of Peer-to-Peer Support for Promoting Jobsite Mental Wellbeing
Peer-to-peer support is an effective method for fostering worker connectedness to improve mental health and well-being among a construction workforce.
Four Ways to Attract and Retain Employees During the Great Resignation
The Great Resignation trend signals a changing employment dynamic, one in which talent—forced to adjust to a new way of working—is also open to opportunity. Now’s the time to supercharge the team with the top talent available.
