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Number of Women in the Construction Workforce Is on the Rise

by Irena Martincevic | Apr 16, 2026
Top Story | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

The number of women in construction has risen for 10 consecutive years. Between 2016 and 2025, the total grew from 939,000 to 1.36 million.

Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies

by Construction Executive | Apr 8, 2026
Nuts + Bolts | Book Club | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Retention | Training | Workforce

A Construction Executive Book Club review of Ken Lloyd's For Dummies installment.

Construction Employment Rebounds by 26,000 in March

by ABC | Apr 3, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Following a slow-hiring rate in February, March saw 26,000 jobs added to the construction industry.
Josh Welton, wearing a welding mask while working on a fully welded construction hard hat for Sache Construction's Hard Hats for Detroit annual art auction.

Industrial Canvas: Turning Hard Hats Into Artwork

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Apr 1, 2026
Community | Careers | Culture | Departments | Education | Recruitment | Top Story | Training | Workforce

Detroit-based commercial contractor Sachse Construction is bringing together builders, makers and artists with its annual art auction as part of its mission to improve both workforce development and the lives of Detroit youth.
Silhouettes of construction workers against a bustling cityscape at sunset, depicting urban development and the workforce behind it.

Pivotal Moment: Reaching a Turning Point in the Construction Labor Shortage

by Ray Catlin | Mar 31, 2026
Workforce | Business | Business Development | Departments | Project Management | Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Top Story | Training | Workforce Management

While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren’t enough workers to meet demand.

Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks

by Meghan Douris | Mar 24, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Contracts | Education | Human Resources | Leadership | Legal and Regulatory | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.

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

by Alexzondra Fleetwood | Mar 19, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training

Women of BELL Construction share insights to inspire the next generation of leaders in construction.

ABC Supports Trump Administration’s Critical Improvements to Apprenticeship Programs

by ABC | Mar 12, 2026
Workforce | Education | Training | Young Professionals

“ABC strongly supports the DOL’s bold new approach to addressing longstanding concerns with registered apprenticeship programs."
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