Construction companies were already struggling with a massive talent shortage—but now its effects are being multiplied by the large-scale retirement of baby boomers, who are taking incalculable skills and experience with them. Replacing them will require finding new ways of telling the full story of what it means to be a craft professional.
Yes, She Can
ABC Greater Michigan is on a mission to empower
young girls to explore careers in construction.
Three Best Practices to Attract, Recruit and Retain Women in the Construction Industry
The percentage of women in the construction industry is steadily growing, but many women continue to perceive the industry as non-inclusive. Here are a few ways to change that.
Feedback Loop
Forgot the all-powerful annual review. Employee feedback is best delivered in short, frequent, focused meetings. And remember: ‘Recognition is the greatest motivator.’
A Women’s Institution
With an increasing need for skilled labor, many are now turning to historically underused populations, like women and minorities, to fill this gap.
The Secret Sauce: ABC’s 2023 Top Performers
Organizational culture marks the difference between a good and a great place to work. According to ABC Top Performer companies, it includes everything from leadership, safety and health to innovation, salary and benefits.
Scouting Report
College sports is an underutilized farm system for employers in the market for team-oriented, goal-focused talent. Here’s one way to connect student athletes with careers in construction.
Establishing and Developing Next-Gen Construction Leaders
Addressing the leadership pipeline requires bolstering your current hiring, growing and developing leaders from within, retention and promotion practices.











