Occupational asthma deaths are highest in the construction industry. The good news is that they can be prevented by monitoring, mitigating risks and eliminating exposures at the worksite.
ABC: The Construction Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 430,000 Craft Professionals in 2021
In 2021, construction companies will need to hire 430,000 more workers than they employed in 2020, according to an analysis of BLS data by ABC. The analysis also revealed that every $1 billion in extra construction spending generates an average of at least 5,700 construction jobs.
Clemson University Named Overall Winner of ABC Construction Management Competition
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, held virtually for 12 teams of undergraduate students.
Many Hands Make Metal Work
ABC’s Contractor of the Year is hardly a one-person show. It’s an ensemble cast built over decades of loyalty that has resulted in a culture of safety, technical innovation and unparalleled workforce development. Meet Big-D Metalworks, Dallas, winner of this year’s award.
The Dangers of Invisible Injuries
According to the CDC, 150 people die each day from the effects of traumatic brain injuries and the greatest number them were in the construction industry.
Construction Adds 110,000 Jobs in March
The construction industry added 110,000 jobs in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released recently by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Understanding the Risks of International Construction
Contractors operating outside the U.S. face different cultural, compliance and cultural risks, due to differences in contracts, design responsibilities, processes and procedures, and dispute resolution.
Innovation Is Paramount to Increasing Worker Safety
Technologies that enhance worker safety and innovative approaches are transforming the construction industry.











