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A Shrinking Labor Force Changes the Construction Workforce Equation

by John Dorer | Oct 23, 2026
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For contractors already struggling to find enough people, a smaller national workforce raises a bigger question about how much work companies can realistically support.

Earn and Learn: 800 High School Students Receive Hands-On Skilled Trades Training

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Oct 15, 2026
Community | Careers | Culture | Departments | Education | Recruitment | Top Story | Topic | Training | Workforce | Young Professionals

 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is expanding its paid summer skilled trades program, giving more than 800 Los Angeles County students hands-on experience, industry credentials and a pathway to careers in construction and the trades. 

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Strong. Stable. Evolving.: The Construction Surety Industry in 2026

by Ryan Work | Oct 13, 2026
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The surety industry continues to demonstrate strength, resilience and adaptability. Across the country, members of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America support public agencies, private owners and contractors, providing the financial capacity, expertise and confidence to move projects forward.

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.

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.

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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.

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Gen Z Rethinks Career Paths

by Construction Executive | Sep 2, 2026
Research | Careers | Education | Nuts + Bolts | Recruitment | Top Story | Workforce

As AI reshapes the workforce, Gen Z is turning to the skilled trades as a more secure and financially stable career path than traditional office jobs.

Students and instructors at Manchester School of Technology posing with Milwaukee Tool equipment in a vocational classroom, in front of a Bring Back the Trades banner reading "Building the Future Skilled Workforce."

The Right Tools for the Job: Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Aug 31, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Community | Culture | Departments | Education | Recruitment | Top Story | Training

Bring Back the Trades and Milwaukee Tool are betting that the right equipment can change more than just a classroom—and they’re proving it with their first $1,500 Tool Grant to a New Hampshire electrical program.

Number of Women in the Construction Workforce Is on the Rise

ABC Supports Trump Administration’s Critical Improvements to Apprenticeship Programs

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

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Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking

Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!

Bridging Academia and Industry