A recent Gallup report found that companies with higher scores on employee engagement saw 64% fewer accidents than companies with low employee engagement. Yet, many companies today, particularly in construction, still manage safety programs with [...]
Five Success Strategies for Growth in Construction
For some organizations, success means expanding into new markets while others define it as increased profits and more winning bids. Construction companies can create an environment of growth by using these tips.
Clemson University Named Overall Winner of ABC Construction Management Competition
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, held virtually for 12 teams of undergraduate students.
Many Hands Make Metal Work
ABC’s Contractor of the Year is hardly a one-person show. It’s an ensemble cast built over decades of loyalty that has resulted in a culture of safety, technical innovation and unparalleled workforce development. Meet Big-D Metalworks, Dallas, winner of this year’s award.
How Women Can Overcome Challenges to Working in Male-Dominated Industries
With more groundbreaking women chipping away at gendered norms and leveling the playing field, the construction industry is taking bigger steps at becoming a more diverse and inclusive space for future generations.
Bad Interviews Can Prevent Contractors From Making Key Hires
For stressed and busy hiring managers, the interview process is one of the responsibilities that suffers. By putting in the effort and treating every interview as a top priority, managers can open up doors to top talent across the market.
In 2021, Industry Needs to Hire an Additional 430,000 Craft Professionals
In 2021, construction companies will need to hire 430,000 more workers than they employed in 2020, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors.
Construction Employment News: March 2021
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.











