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The Fundamentals of the Construction Industry Are Strong, but Lingering Workforce Concerns Need Industry-Wide Action

The latest CCI numbers show 46% of contractors still have a “high concern” about the availability of skilled labor and 85% are equally concerned about the cost of labor.

Attract More Women to Construction With a Female-Friendly Environment and Culture

Even with a lot of focus recently on diversity in the workplace, construction is still a male-dominated industry. According to recent surveys, women make up less than 10% of the construction workforce.

Explore New Avenues for Hiring CEOs of Engineering and Construction Companies

Significant industry changes require strong CEOs to guide construction companies through changing times. Determine how engineering and construction companies find CEO talent, as well as the type of background CEOs should have.

Soldiers Gain Construction Career Skills Through ABC Program at Fort Drum

by Joanna Masterson | Aug 2, 2019
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

This fall, a fourth class of soldiers will be participating in Fort Drum’s most successful Career Skills Program—a six-week construction training program fully funded by Associated Builders and Contractors’ Empire State Chapter.

Living the American Dream

Lance Arvel has used his passion and knowledge to propel himself into his current role as business development manager for Baton Rouge-based GROUP Industries. In March, Arvel was named Associated Builders and Contractors’ Young Professional of the Year.

Meet Kevin Strahler: 2019 ABC Young Professional of the Year Finalist

by Maggie Murphy | Jul 29, 2019
Careers | Workforce | Young Professionals

From the time Kevin Strahler started doing prefabrication work after graduating high school in 2006, he was hooked. “I could build something with my hands and see the project through from start to finish,” he says. “It was the greatest thing I’d ever done.”

Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

In today’s workplace there are five generations with unique viewpoints on work ethic, communication and leadership—including a diverse collection of opinions and skillsets that can help businesses set themselves apart and be more innovative than competitors.

Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

Companies that focus on retention by investing in optimizing their current talent, working to improve employee experience and only hiring when necessary are much more competitive in the war on talent.

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The Fundamentals of the Construction Industry Are Strong, but Lingering Workforce Concerns Need Industry-Wide Action

Attract More Women to Construction With a Female-Friendly Environment and Culture

Explore New Avenues for Hiring CEOs of Engineering and Construction Companies

Soldiers Gain Construction Career Skills Through ABC Program at Fort Drum

Living the American Dream

Meet Kevin Strahler: 2019 ABC Young Professional of the Year Finalist

Five Ways to Successfully Lead a Multigenerational Workforce

Focus on the Employee Experience to Beat the Talent Shortage

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