Twenty-six teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide put their construction project leadership skills to the test during Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Construction Management Competition, held virtually for the first time during the week of Aug. 16, 2020.
Allowing Employees to Work From Home Positions Contractors for Success Amid COVID-19
The work-from-home model—or some hybrid form of it—will likely be one of the major positive changes to emerge from this crisis. However, it will only be successful for companies that truly value their employees and can demonstrate trust in them, while equipping them for success.
ABC Honors Student Winners of 2020 Construction Management Competition
Twenty-six teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide put their construction project leadership skills to the test during Associated Builders and Contractors’ annual Construction Management Competition, held virtually for the first time during the week of Aug. 16, 2020.
Sleep and Productivity in the Construction Industry
Whether you’re a leader in the construction industry or part of a team, adequate sleep is essential for preparedness and safety. With a schedule that is synced to night and day, more physical activity and more sunlight exposure, contractors seem to be getting the sleep they need to feel good and perform at their best.
Develop Talent During COVID-19 by Sharing Responsibility, Rewards
Focus on informing and developing talent, especially during economic disasters such as COVID-19, and construction businesses almost build themselves.
Get Creative for Post-Pandemic Construction Recruiting
This moment in time offers an opportunity to jump start long-term infrastructure careers. This will call for an increase in a dwindling labor force that was a challenge pre-pandemic. The good news is there are many ways to fill this gap and meet present and future construction needs.
Managing a Construction Team: How to Keep Things Moving in the Right Direction
Managing a construction team presents challenges that can become complicated, costly and detrimental to deadlines. There are some tried-and-true methods that ensure the team moves fluidly.
Five Trends Affecting Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation claims can be affected by several risk factors. Some of the most pertinent trends affecting workers’ compensation claims are outlined below.












