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Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers

by Michael D. Bellaman | Oct 9, 2026
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New research from the Simplar Foundation sheds light on the productivity gains of multiskilled construction crews—and how these workers could be just the solution the industry needs as it combats an ongoing labor shortage.

The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Programs in the AEC Industry

by Karen Cosentino | Oct 5, 2026
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Internship programs can be a strategic solution to workforce challenges, but they must be designed with intention.

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Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive

by Craig Tappel | Oct 2, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Culture | Diversity | PPE | Recruitment | Retention | Safety | Top Story | Topic

Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.

New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%

by ABC | Sep 30, 2026
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New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.

Construction Layoffs Fall to All-Time Low in August

by ABC | Sep 29, 2026
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Layoffs are on pause, which may signal a net increase to come for overall construction staffing levels.

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New Names and Faces: September 2026

by Construction Executive | Sep 23, 2026
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Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.

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The Construction Talent Problem Starts Before the Job Posting

by Joanna Tomczyk | Sep 23, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Organization Culture | Retention | Top Story | Topic | Training

The best onboarding teaches people how the business thinks.

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First-Ever National Field Data Study on Multiskilled Construction Shows Wins for Workers, Taxpayers, Industry

by ABC | Sep 9, 2026
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Last week, ABC celebrated the Simplar Foundation's release of the largest national dataset on multiskilled labor.

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

Mentoring the Future of the Engineering Workforce

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A New Vision for Safety: Construction Safety Week’s Five-Year Plan

Every State Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in September 2025

Construction Employment Rebounds in September

Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!