Recruitment

Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program Enrollment Up 60%, Growing Faster Than Unions

by ABC | Aug 20, 2026
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“The DOL data show that ABC and merit shop contractors are leading the industry in growing both registered apprenticeship programs and innovative new workforce development pipelines.”

Recruit, Retain and Celebrate: How Women at BELL Construction Are Influencing Future Members of the Workforce

by Construction Executive | Aug 19, 2026
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While both Fleetwood and Higginbotham considered entering construction long before they actually did, what was it about this industry that enticed them?

ABC Celebrates First Meta America’s Workforce Academy (Fiber Tech) Graduation

by Construction Executive | Aug 12, 2026
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In just four weeks, over 55 graduates from Indiana and Ohio earned an industry-recognized credential as fiber technicians.

Nonresidential Construction Maintains Hiring Momentum in July

by ABC | Aug 11, 2026
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Nonresidential construction employment continued to expand at a healthy pace in July.

Construction Job Openings Increase By 14,000 in June, Up 36% Year Over Year

by ABC | Aug 10, 2026
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ABC’s Construction Confidence Indicator shows that the average contractor expects rising revenues and employment over the next six months

Out of Office: When Internal Workforce Relocation Is Appropriate for Construction Projects

by Construction Executive | Aug 4, 2026
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Instead of hiring new talent from an ever-shrinking labor pool, find a new place for the talent your company already has.

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New Names and Faces: July 2026

by Construction Executive | Jul 31, 2026
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A new office location, a safety award, leadership team expansions and more color the month of July for ABC member company professionals.

Closing Construction’s Widening Workforce Experience Gap With AI

by Ben Coffman | Jul 31, 2026
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Software that can close the knowledge gap adequately prepares new estimators with the skills needed to do the job on their own if the software fails.

No Hard Hat Required: Transferable Skills That Open Doors for Women in Construction

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Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook

Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds

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Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking

Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!

Building Construction Workforce Stability Through Innovation and Collaboration