Overcome Barriers to Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health remains a taboo topic with significant stigma associated with talking about it in the workplace.
Organization Culture
ABC Named 45 New AQC Members in 2021
ABC recognizes 45 new Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) for their commitment to safety, community, craft and management education, talent management and quality work.
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.
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.
