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Drop in State Construction Unemployment Rates Points to Industry Recovery, Says ABC

Construction employment is holding its own, although it is not back to pre-pandemic levels, according to state-by-state analysis of BLS data released by ABC.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases 1.1% in March, Says ABC

by ABC | May 6, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.1% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Construction Safety Week Is Present, Focused and Safe

by Construction Executive | May 6, 2021
Safety | Total Human Health

Construction Safety Week, celebrated May 3-7 with the theme of “Be Present, Be Focused, Be Safe,” is representative of the overall goal to raise safety standards and “build a stronger, safer industry.”

Do or Die: Stemming the Rising Tide of Construction-Related Fatalities

by Scott B. Lassila | Apr 19, 2021
Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Safety-minded contractors can decrease fatalities and injuries with coaching and mentoring. But is an employee who continually violates safety policies worth keeping?

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.

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

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.

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.

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Drop in State Construction Unemployment Rates Points to Industry Recovery, Says ABC

Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases 1.1% in March, Says ABC

Construction Safety Week Is Present, Focused and Safe

Do or Die: Stemming the Rising Tide of Construction-Related Fatalities

ABC: The Construction Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 430,000 Craft Professionals in 2021

Prevent Occupational Asthma With Awareness

Clemson University Named Overall Winner of ABC Construction Management Competition

Many Hands Make Metal Work

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