Casting Call: Recruiting the Next Class of Construction Leaders
By David McMillin
November 4, 2024
Construction firms have been struggling to attract enough trade professionals to keep projects on schedule, but there’s another mountain ahead that may be even harder to climb: finding new leaders who are comfortable standing at the top of the figurative ladder. When consulting a...
Dirt Nerd: How Aaron Witt Built His Multimillion-Dollar Construction Media Company Before Age 30
By Maggie Murphy
November 4, 2024
Aaron Witt has been a dirt enthusiast for as long as he can remember. Like many little boys, as a child he was fascinated by dump trucks, tractors, excavators, bulldozers—anything heavy equipment. If it pushed dirt, he was into it.
On his 6th birthday, Witt’s dad arranged a part...
September Construction Job Openings, Distorted by Storms, Decrease by 40,000
By ABC
October 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29—The construction industry had 288,000 job openings on the last day of September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening ...
Never Stop Improving: The Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant Goes to SkillsUSA
By Grace Calengor
October 30, 2024
Since 2023, the Lowe’s Foundation has awarded over $25 million in Gable Grants to 35 community colleges and nonprofits offering innovative and scalable skilled-trades training across the U.S. Through these grants, program participants are strengthening their skills across carpent...
Diversifying Your Construction Company's Trade Skills to Meet Growing Demand
By Anne Lackey
October 22, 2024
An experienced tradesperson who steps onto a property to address one problem will probably spot three more issues the owner should address, so there's always entrepreneurial value in learning multiple skills.
Consider the landscaper who can offer lighting services to enhance the...
How a Consultant Can Help Transform Your Construction Company Into an Industry Leader
By Chad Prinkey
October 16, 2024
The U.S. construction industry today is operating in a difficult-to-navigate environment. Though 2025 will likely usher in more rate cuts, financing for construction projects remains tight, and the costs of essential building materials continue to run high. Worker shortages and s...
Record Rebound in Construction Job Openings in August
By ABC
October 10, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1—The construction industry had 370,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as a...
Construction Employment Increased by 25,000 in September
By ABC
October 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4—The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment is up by 238,000 jobs, an...
Four Steps to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs
By Jean Feldman, RN,BSN
October 4, 2024
Construction work is among the most hazardous occupations, with thousands of workers suffering injuries every year.
Approximately 13% of injured workers are off the job for more than 90 days. These long-term absences not only disrupt projects but also drive up workers’ compensat...
ABC Urges Negotiations to Restore Operations Following Port Strike
By ABC
October 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1—Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement responding to the International Longshoremen’s Association strike at East and Gulf Coast ports.
“ABC urges President Joe Biden to invoke his powers under the Taft-Hartley Act to restore o...
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