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Meta, ABC Partner

by Construction Executive | Aug 31, 2026
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Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors have launched America’s Workforce Academy, a $115-million initiative designed to train thousands of construction workers for the nation’s rapidly growing data center market.

Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program Enrollment Up 60%, Growing Faster Than Unions

by ABC | Aug 20, 2026
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“The DOL data show that ABC and merit shop contractors are leading the industry in growing both registered apprenticeship programs and innovative new workforce development pipelines.”

ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2026
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In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.

Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI

by Ben Coffman | Jul 31, 2026
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Software that can close the knowledge gap adequately prepares new estimators with the skills needed to do the job on their own if the software fails.

Turning a Construction Career Into a Technology Career

by Construction Executive | Jul 21, 2026
Technology | Careers | Culture | Diversity | Education | Leadership | Organization Culture | People | Top Story | Workforce

Sarah Lawrence and Danielle Lucas have broken into and are leading two male-dominated sectors: construction and technology.

From Tradesperson to Project Manager: The Day the Promotion Stops Feeling Like a Win

by Anne Lackey | Jul 16, 2026
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What happens inside a new manager's head and why a smart owner plans for it before it starts.
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New Names and Faces: June 2026

by Construction Executive | Jun 24, 2026
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Executive from OpenAI joins Clayco board, Owen-Ames-Kimball welcomes their annual group of summer interns and more.
WiDF Grant Recipient 2025: Libby Hayden of Schnabel (center) , one of 11 recipients of a WiDF professional development grant

Trusting the Pipeline: Supporting Early-Career Construction Talent

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Jun 19, 2026
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DFI’s Educational Trust is supporting the next generation of professionals in deep foundations with scholarships and grants to jumpstart their opportunities in the field.
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