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From the Ground Up: How ABC Keynoter Saved Himself From Financial Ruin

by Grace Calengor | Feb 5, 2025
Business | Culture | Features | People

‘Creativity without discipline is like a river without banks.’ As a former financial broker who personally faced financial devastation, Erik Wahl has perfected the art of blending creativity with business. At ABC Convention 2025, he’ll give a keynote speech on exactly how that’s done—all the way from rock bottom.

Robins & Morton’s Rachael Farr

by Construction Executive | Feb 5, 2025
Culture | Job Interview | Nuts + Bolts | People

How a journalism major made her way up the construction career ladder—and why law school is her next rung.

A Man With a Plan: 2025 ABC National Chair David Pugh

by Grace Calengor | Feb 5, 2025
Business | Culture | Leadership | People | Workforce

2025 ABC National Chair David Pugh has made his way from the sandbox in his backyard to the stage in Las Vegas—just like he planned. He now has plans to guide ABC through the new year, the new administration, ABC's 75th anniversary celebration and beyond.

Boots on the Ground: Knobelsdorff Hosts Relief Drive in Wake of Hurricane Helene

by Jordan LeGras | Jan 31, 2025
Community | Culture | Departments | Leadership | Workforce

Following the devastating events of Hurricane Helene, Knobelsdorff went the extra mile in its relief efforts, sending 35 employees to communities in North Carolina to aid in disaster recovery.

New Names and Faces: December 2024-January 2025

by Construction Executive | Jan 30, 2025
Careers | Culture | People | Workforce

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

All in Together: The Origins of Construction Safety Week

by Mike Choutka | Jan 29, 2025
Culture | Departments | Organization Culture | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Building a safer industry is the foundation of Construction Safety Week. This week-long campaign started in 2014 when more than 40 companies joined forces to promote safety.

A National Chair’s Work Is Never Done: A Farewell Interview With Buddy Henley

by Grace Calengor | Jan 27, 2025
Business | Careers | Culture | Executive Profiles | Leadership | Organization Culture | People | Workforce

Buddy Henley reflects on his year of service as 2024 ABC National Chair, and prepares for another great year ahead and to pass the baton to David Pugh.

Road Warriors: Making Work Travel Work Better

by Construction Executive | Dec 13, 2024
Culture | Nuts + Bolts | Organization Culture | Research | Retention | Workforce

Work travel is back but not necessarily better. A new report reveals where workers wish they had more travel options.
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