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Building Talent in a Tight Market

Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it pays to teach that talent how to do more.

Earn and Learn: 800 High School Students Receive Hands-On Skilled Trades Training

 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is expanding its paid summer skilled trades program, giving more than 800 Los Angeles County students hands-on experience, industry credentials and a pathway to careers in construction and the trades. 

The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Programs in the AEC Industry

Internship programs can be a strategic solution to workforce challenges, but they must be designed with intention.

Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry [...]

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Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive

Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.

New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%

New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.

Construction Layoffs Fall to All-Time Low in August

Layoffs are on pause, which may signal a net increase to come for overall construction staffing levels.

New Names and Faces: September 2026

Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.

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Building Talent in a Tight Market

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Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September

Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive

New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%

Construction Layoffs Fall to All-Time Low in August

New Names and Faces: September 2026

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