News Briefs: November 2024
ABC goes to the White House to talk mental health initiatives, while DEWALT doles out its latest Grow the Trades grant.
Dirt Nerd: How Aaron Witt Built His Multimillion-Dollar Construction Media Company Before Age 30
Meet Aaron Witt, a young entrepreneur who started Instagramming cool construction photos eight years ago, and today runs his own multimillion-dollar construction media services company. When it comes to construction, he says, ‘the love was always there’—and now, he’s on a mission to make what he affectionately calls ‘the dirt world’ a better place.
‘Ten Toes Down’: Excel Construction’s $15,000 Annual Donation
Beauty, even in the built environment, comes at a price—one that Excel Construction of Florida intends to pay in full by donating $15,000 in construction materials and labor each year to a nonprofit organization in south Florida.
How a Consultant Can Help Transform Your Construction Company Into an Industry Leader
When you're too close to a project, it's hard to see the bigger picture. A construction consultant can help dial in your company's image.
McCarthy’s Monique Hansen
This civil engineer is also adventurous. Having worked on once-in-a-lifetime projects like YouTube Headquarters and Hangar 1 in California, she also aspires to see Bali.
Circuit Training: Wesco’s Electrical Trades Scholarship Program
As the construction industry continues to battle ongoing labor shortages, international electrical distributor, Wesco, is doing its part to spark interest in the trades—and putting its money where its mouth is with the launch of a new electrical trades scholarship program.
New Names and Faces: September 2024
Construction Executive's monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
How Safety Culture Can Cause a Ripple Effect From Construction Company to Broader Community
Incorporating a safety culture at your construction company can actually impact the safety of your surrounding community.
