With a nearly 10-year U.S. Army career and over 10 years in the construction industry, Ray Wallace knows a thing or two about hard work—and as a testament to that work ethic, the 39-year-old father of three was recently named ABC’s 2025 Young Professional of the Year.
Best of the Best: ABC’S 2025 Construction Workforce Awards
One is a veteran who says he’s learned more about leadership by listening than he ever has by talking. Another started out as a craftsman before realizing that his true passion was actually teaching his trade. And the third is a seasoned craft pro who wants his team to know that the sky’s the limit when it comes to their future in the construction industry.
GLB Concrete Construction’s Mary Glover
From working for the largest credit-card manufacturer in the world to a small concrete construction business, Mary Glover details her career journey.
Building a Toolkit for Women in Construction: A Q&A With Women at BELL
A panel of women at BELL Construction share their insights and answer questions to inspire the next generation of female leaders in construction.
Long Shot: Chandra Wakeland’s Leap of Faith Into Construction Ownership
Chandra Wakeland founded Wakeland Electric at just 25 years old, defying everyone who doubted her and proving that being a successful woman in the male-dominated construction industry is achievable for anyone—they just have to want it badly enough.
Nonunion Construction Workforce Tops 80% in 41 States
The merit shop has the majority when it comes to employing the national construction workforce.
ABC Names 2025 Craft Instructor, Craft Professional and Young Professional of the Year
ABC reveals its 2025 CWA winners at its national convention in Las Vegas.
New Names and Faces: February 2025
Construction Executive's monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.










