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Improving Work Environments With Automation

It has never been more affordable or easier to implement automation in a construction business, and it will result in more efficient employees and reduced manhours—which means less strain on the workforce.

Bridging the Construction Skills Gap With Telematics

by Ryne DeBoer | May 16, 2019
Careers | Training | Workforce

From freeing up resources that can help engage existing employees and attract new ones to creating a safer jobsite, telematics technology is poised to provide construction managers with an easier path to top talent.

Skilled Labor Shortage Implications for Construction Companies

The labor shortage has far-reaching ramifications for worker safety and construction quality, both of which could adversely impact a company’s bottom line if investments are not made to address the issue.

A Certified Pro

by Joanna Masterson | Apr 30, 2019
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

Adrian Rios is a shining example of all the exceptional people who build rewarding careers in the construction industry. In March, he was honored as ABC's Craft Professional of the Year, sponsored by Tradesmen International and NCCER.

Highlight the Value of Construction Careers to Overcome the Labor Shortage

A boom in infrastructure, commercial and public construction has primarily caused the labor shortage. While contractors are benefiting, they are also facing growth constraints resulting from demographic trends.

Meet Fernando Sanchez: 2019 ABC Craft Instructor of the Year Finalist

Fernando Sanchez is a senior craft instructor and designated site safety professional for the Training Center in Aurora, Colorado, which means he’s filling the mentor role for a fresh crop of students every year.

ABC Members Invest $1.6 Billion in Workforce Development Annually, New Survey Finds

by ABC | Apr 23, 2019
Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

According to the results of Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2019 Workforce Development Survey, ABC members invested $1.6 billion to educate their employees in 2018, up from $1.1 billion in 2013.

Construction Employment News: April 2019

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

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Meet Fernando Sanchez: 2019 ABC Craft Instructor of the Year Finalist

ABC Members Invest $1.6 Billion in Workforce Development Annually, New Survey Finds

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