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The Skilled Labor Shortage Is Hiding Project Costs

by Dave Wagner | Jun 3, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Information management is part of the solution to revealing the hidden costs of the workforce shortage.

Construction Job Openings Increased by 25,000 in April

by ABC | Jun 2, 2026
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Last hired, first fired? Construction companies were doing little of either in April.
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New Names and Faces: May 2026

by Construction Executive | May 27, 2026
Top Story | Award Winners | Careers | Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | People | Workforce

From new CEO promotions to CEO retirements to award winners and board of director appointments, the month of May saw lots of moves in the construction career sector.

Construction Workforce Leader Named ABC Vice President of Safety and Workforce

by Construction Executive | May 21, 2026
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ABC announces new VP of health, safety, environment and workforce development, Joel Thames of Performance Contractors.

Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 19,000 Jobs in April

by ABC | May 12, 2026
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After a decline in March spending, nonresidential construction adds some jobs in April.

Number of Women in the Construction Workforce Is on the Rise

by Irena Martincevic | Apr 16, 2026
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The number of women in construction has risen for 10 consecutive years. Between 2016 and 2025, the total grew from 939,000 to 1.36 million.

Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March

by ABC | Apr 3, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Following a slow-hiring rate in February, March saw 26,000 jobs added to the construction industry.
Josh Welton, wearing a welding mask while working on a fully welded construction hard hat for Sache Construction's Hard Hats for Detroit annual art auction.

Industrial Canvas: Turning Hard Hats Into Artwork

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Apr 1, 2026
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Detroit-based commercial contractor Sachse Construction is bringing together builders, makers and artists with its annual art auction as part of its mission to improve both workforce development and the lives of Detroit youth.
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