Culture

Long Shot: Chandra Wakeland’s Leap of Faith Into Construction Ownership

by Jordan LeGras | Mar 18, 2025
Careers | Culture | Features | Leadership | People | Workforce

Chandra Wakeland founded Wakeland Electric at just 25 years old, defying everyone who doubted her and proving that being a successful woman in the male-dominated construction industry is achievable for anyone—they just have to want it badly enough.

Power Balance: How Lorena Carrillo Balances Her Role as Project Engineer With Her Passion for Bodybuilding

by Grace Calengor | Mar 13, 2025
Culture | Diversity | Leadership | People | Workforce | Young Professionals

As if being a female in the construction industry wasn’t enough of a challenge, one woman pursues a side passion in the gym when she’s off the jobsite.

ICYMI: Highlights From ABC Convention 2025

by Construction Executive | Feb 28, 2025
Culture | Organization Culture

ABC turns 75 this year and it celebrated in a big way at ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas.

ABC Unveils Award-Winning Construction Projects, National Contractor of the Year and Safety and Diversity Excellence in the Industry

by ABC | Feb 27, 2025
Award Winners | Culture | Workforce

This year's ABC award winners were officially unveiled at the 35th annual Excellence in Construction awards gala.

People Powered: Gaylor Electric Is ABC’s 2025 Contractor of the Year

by Maggie Murphy | Feb 27, 2025
Award Winners | Cover Story | Culture | Features | Organization Culture | Workforce

Gaylor Electric’s employees are wired differently—and they’ve earned ABC’s Contractor of the Year award to prove it.

People Powered: Gaylor Electric Is ABC’s 2025 Contractor of the Year

by Maggie Murphy | Feb 27, 2025
Award Winners | Culture | Organization Culture | Workforce

Gaylor Electric’s employees are wired differently—and they’ve earned ABC’s Contractor of the Year award to prove it.

ABC Names 2025 Craft Instructor, Craft Professional and Young Professional of the Year

by ABC | Feb 26, 2025
Award Winners | Careers | Culture | People | Workforce

ABC reveals its 2025 CWA winners at its national convention in Las Vegas.

New Names and Faces: February 2025

by Construction Executive | Feb 25, 2025
Careers | Culture | People | Workforce

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

‘Ten Toes Down’: Excel Construction’s $15,000 Annual Donation

How a Consultant Can Help Transform Your Construction Company Into an Industry Leader

Circuit Training: Wesco’s Electrical Trades Scholarship Program

New Names and Faces: July-August 2024

Leaving a Legacy

Central Electric’s Chris Martinez