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Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 15,700 Jobs in May

by ABC | Jun 5, 2026
Top Story | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

After nonresidential construction spending grew in April, May sees a burgeoning jobs market.

The Skilled Labor Shortage Is Hiding Project Costs

by Dave Wagner | Jun 3, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Information management is part of the solution to revealing the hidden costs of the workforce shortage.

Construction Job Openings Increased by 25,000 in April

by ABC | Jun 2, 2026
Top Story | Careers | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Last hired, first fired? Construction companies were doing little of either in April.
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New Names and Faces: May 2026

by Construction Executive | May 27, 2026
Top Story | Award Winners | Careers | Culture | Leadership | Organization Culture | People | Workforce

From new CEO promotions to CEO retirements to award winners and board of director appointments, the month of May saw lots of moves in the construction career sector.

Construction Workforce Leader Named ABC Vice President of Safety and Workforce

by Construction Executive | May 21, 2026
Top Story | Careers | Executive Profiles | Leadership | Workforce

ABC announces new VP of health, safety, environment and workforce development, Joel Thames of Performance Contractors.

How Employee Ownership Empowers Construction Workers and Local Communities

by Matt Barney | May 20, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Finance | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The cultural shift that comes with employee ownership may be the most underrated competitive advantage in the industry. 

All But Six States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in March

by ABC | May 18, 2026
Top Story | Human Resources | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

Construction unemployment rates are varying from state to state, with some lower than pre-pandemic rates and others heavily affected by rising energy prices.

Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 19,000 Jobs in April

by ABC | May 12, 2026
Top Story | Careers | Education | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

After a decline in March spending, nonresidential construction adds some jobs in April.
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