A Record-High 89.7% of U.S. Construction Workers Are Not Union Members
Ever needed an argument for the merit shop? Nearly 90% of U.S. construction workers already have one.
A National Chair’s Work Is Never Done: A Farewell Interview With Buddy Henley
Buddy Henley reflects on his year of service as 2024 ABC National Chair, and prepares for another great year ahead and to pass the baton to David Pugh.
Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025
While less than last year's reported half-a-million workers needed, the construction industry is still seeking upwards of 400,000 to fill the skill-labor gap.
Drawing the Future Faces of Construction
Construction-themed children’s books have been hitting the scene in recent years, aiming to introduce young people to the wonders of the industry. The National Association of Women in Construction Philadelphia Foundation took that trend one step further.
Five Essential Tips to Recruit and Retain a Gen Z Workforce in 2025
A significant portion of the U.S. construction workforce will retire in the next 10 years. Is your contracting business prepared to attract the next generation of industry professionals?
Construction Labor Churn at Historic Lows in November
Construction hiring and firing came to a near-halt in November 2024, but both are anticipated to pick back up in the new year.
Bridging the Expertise and Knowledge Gap From a Retiring Generation of Builders
Smartapp presents its vision for the role of AI in the future of the built environment and its workforce.
Why Structured Knowledge Transfer Is Crucial for Succession Planning
A proper succession plan is just as important for a construction company's outgoing leader as it is for the incoming workforce.
