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.
Nonresidential Construction Adds 11,300 Jobs in May
A new jobs report paints an optimistic upcoming for the construction workforce.
Why Construction Relationships Need a Trust Thermostat
Sometimes trust is the hardest thing to build during a construction project. This strategy will improve that process.
Executive Insights 2025: Leaders in Construction Law
From tariffs to liquidating assets, leading construction attorneys answer this year's most pressing questions.
Construction Job Openings Decreased by 3,000 in April, Down 45% Since December 2023
Construction job openings are down nearly 50% from where they were this time 1.5 years ago.
New Names and Faces: May 2025
Construction Executive's monthly roundup of appointments and promotions amongst ABC member companies.
Manifest Destiny: How a New Assessment Is Helping Construction Workers Control Their Career Paths
‘Let 'em build careers.’ That’s what Jeff Rashall, vice president of construction at Burns & McDonnell, says of the company’s new recruitment and retention strategy. ‘It really starts with the assessment process and letting employees get in control of their own destiny.’












