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Home » Topic » Workforce

Construction Loses 11,000 Jobs in February

by Grace Calengor | Mar 9, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Young Professionals

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 42,000 jobs, but it lost 11,000 in February.

Mentoring the Future of the Engineering Workforce

by Construction Executive | Mar 5, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Young Professionals

Whether structured or unstructured, there aren't enough mentor-mentee programs for budding construction professionals, but that's changing.

Creating Opportunities for Growth Beyond the Job: A Perspective From a Construction President

by Bill Wilhelm | Feb 26, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Training

From fresh-out-of-college construction worker to president of R.D. Olson Construction, Bill Willhelm shares his perspective on mentorship.

Nearly 90% of U.S. Construction Workers Are Not Union Members

by ABC | Feb 24, 2026
Workforce

Over the last two years, the number of merit shop contractors has been steadily increasing.

ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19

by ABC | Feb 23, 2026
Workforce | Award Winners | Careers | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Young Professionals

In just under one month, some of the top craft competitors will convene in Salt Lake City to show off their skills at ABC Convention.

Navigating Compliance Pressures Amidst a Construction Labor Shortage

by Tony Rader | Feb 19, 2026
Workforce | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Construction compliance pressures seem that much heavier with a strained workforce. Integrative programs can help alleviate that.

Building Better Begins With Workforce, Culture and Community

by Lynda Hauke | Feb 12, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership

How philanthropic initiatives, professional development and wellbeing boost workforce culture.

Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January

by ABC | Feb 12, 2026
Workforce | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Young Professionals

Slow and steady wins the race, and that also goes for jobs numbers.
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