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Construction Loses 11,000 Jobs in February

by Grace Calengor | Mar 9, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Young Professionals

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 42,000 jobs, but it lost 11,000 in February.

Mentoring the Future of the Engineering Workforce

by Construction Executive | Mar 5, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Young Professionals

Whether structured or unstructured, there aren't enough mentor-mentee programs for budding construction professionals, but that's changing.

Creating Opportunities for Growth Beyond the Job: A Perspective From a Construction President

by Bill Wilhelm | Feb 26, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Training

From fresh-out-of-college construction worker to president of R.D. Olson Construction, Bill Willhelm shares his perspective on mentorship.

ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19

by ABC | Feb 23, 2026
Workforce | Award Winners | Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Young Professionals

In just under one month, some of the top craft competitors will convene in Salt Lake City to show off their skills at ABC Convention.

Building Better Begins With Workforce, Culture and Community

by Lynda Hauke | Feb 12, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership

How philanthropic initiatives, professional development and wellbeing boost workforce culture.
A path to a city of blue buildings

Top-Performing 2026 Construction Companies Named by ABC

by ABC | Feb 10, 2026
Workforce | Award Winners | Careers | Executive Profiles | Leadership

ABC officially announces its 2026 Top Performers list, presented by Construction Executive.

Construction Job Openings Rebound in December, Up 87,000 Year Over Year

by ABC | Feb 6, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention

Construction needs more workers and it shows by the increase in job openings.

Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals

by Kim Trotter | Feb 5, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Young Professionals

A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
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