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Why Construction Relationships Need a Trust Thermostat

by Ana C. Barajas | Jun 6, 2025
Business | Culture | Finance | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

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

by Construction Executive | Jun 4, 2025
Culture | Executive Profiles | Law | Leadership | Legal and Regulatory | Workforce

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

by ABC | Jun 4, 2025
Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction job openings are down nearly 50% from where they were this time 1.5 years ago.

New Names and Faces: May 2025

by Construction Executive | May 29, 2025
Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | People | Workforce

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

by Grace Calengor | May 22, 2025
Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

‘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.’

Beating the Skilled-Labor Shortage With Technology

by Parth Tikiwala | May 16, 2025
Recruitment | Technology | Workforce

As labor shortages strain the construction industry, firms are turning to AI, automation and digital collaboration tools to keep projects on track and maximize efficiency.

This All-Girl Inspired Construction Recruitment Program Is Changing Lives

by Grace Calengor | May 15, 2025
Culture | Organization Culture | People | Recruitment | Workforce | Young Professionals

Can you ever have too many construction recruitment programs designed for females?

Behavioral Hiring Builds a Stronger Construction Workforce

by Matt Poepsel | May 9, 2025
Human Resources | Recruitment | Workforce

Sometimes, what we are looking for is hidden in plain sight. This sentiment may also apply to construction workers.
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