Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals
A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
Thrill of the Skill: ABC Institute Turns 50 as Largest Apprenticeship Provider in Florida
A recent federal labor leader’s visit highlights Florida’s apprenticeship model as a top-notch workforce development solution.
For Good: Johnson Controls Invests in Community College Partnership Program
Johnson Controls is defying industry limits—and proving that no good deed goes unnoticed—with an additional $3-million investment in its Community College Partnership Program to help close the skilled trades gap across 30 community colleges.
Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
ABC is projecting a need of nearly 400,000 workers to meet construction demands in 2026; and nearly 500,000 in 2027.
Construction Lost 11,000 Jobs in December, Added Just 14,000 Jobs in 2025
Contrasting November's promising job growth, December yielded disheartening results.
Construction Job Openings Rebound by 90,000 in November 2025
According to the latest JOLTS survey, the U.S. construction industry had only 292,000 job openings as of November 2025.
Nonresidential Construction Adds 28,800 Jobs in November
With recent construction jobs numbers looking grim, this gentle uptick may forecast a better 2026 for the workforce.
Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking
College degrees were once the gold standard for career success, but the tides are turning. More Americans are choosing the trades—and that’s a good thing.
