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Ready for Takeoff

by Jordan LeGras | Dec 4, 2024
Community | Culture | Departments | Drones / UAV’s | Technology | Training | Workforce | Young Professionals

Neurodiversity Works, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering neurodiverse individuals seeking careers in the drone industry, began as the passion project of a husband-wife duo—but all it took for the organization to take flight was determination and a bit of an altitude adjustment.

Ultimate Building Champ: How Justin Wren Went From Professional Fighter to Nonprofit Builder

by Grace Calengor | Dec 4, 2024
Culture | Diversity | Features | Leadership | People | Workforce

‘If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending a night in a closed room with a mosquito.’ That Swahili proverb struck a chord with Justin Wren—UFC fighter, philanthropist, author, podcaster—and he hopes it will strum a similar tune for those in attendance at ABC Convention 2025.

Breaking the Silence

by Chris Hopper | Dec 4, 2024
Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | Safety | Wellness

The construction industry is facing a silent but critical challenge: employee mental health. One in four construction workers has admitted to contemplating suicide—one of the highest rates across all sectors. Companies can no longer be silent.

ABC 2025 National Chair, Executive Committee Announced

by ABC | Nov 25, 2024
Culture | Leadership | People | Workforce

Meet ABC's 2025 national chair, David Pugh, and executive committee members as they prepare to lead the industry into ABC's 75th year.

Evaluating the Effect of Historic Masculinity on the Construction Industry’s Future

by Evelyn Long | Nov 21, 2024
CSR | Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness | Workforce

While efforts to fight for mental health in the construction industry have improved, a stigma of masculinity still lingers.

New Names and Faces: October-November 2024

by Construction Executive | Nov 21, 2024
Culture | People

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

Planning to Succeed: Ensuring Proper Knowledge Transfer Before Your Construction Leaders Retire

by Michael Nelson | Nov 13, 2024
Culture | Nuts + Bolts | Organization Culture | Upgrade

Thinking ahead, defining key positions and ensuring knowledge transfer takes place—these are the key steps to ensure your construction company is prepared for the future when leaders decide to hang up their hard hats.

Branch Group’s Bob Wills

by Construction Executive | Nov 8, 2024
Culture | Job Interview | Nuts + Bolts | People

Bob Willis reflects on his past roles at The Branch Group as he tees up to take over as CEO, following Don Graul's retirement.
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