For the more than 170 individuals who participated in ABC's National Craft Championships, being a champion means keeping a cool head, thinking on your feet, feeling inspired by the energy of your peers and serving as an example to future generations.
Unrivaled Enthusiasm For Teaching
Every year, through its Craft Instructor of the Year Award, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) honors a group of top teachers who instill the technical skills and standards for quality and safety that make merit shop contractors so successful.
Leadership and Craftsmanship at Their Finest
Each year, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) selects one Craft Professional of the Year, but the reality is that field leaders devoted to safety, training and quality craftsmanship are present on jobsites all across the country.
Create a Culture of Employee Engagement
Employee engagement can be ambiguous and tough for employers to fully grasp. By knowing what engaged employees look like, why they matter and how to get them, contractors can have a competitive edge when it comes to recruiting and retention.
Three Strategies for Building Products Manufacturers to Address the Workforce Shortage
In a time where builders have fewer skilled workers but more work, it’s important for building products manufacturers to be on the lookout for anything that can save contractors time and grow vocational interest in the construction trades.
Custom Mobile Apps Save Time and Money
Developing a custom app is a growing trend within the construction industry as contractors take the necessary strides to embrace technology—driving their company in a positive, future-minded direction.
Rethinking the Path to Education
The nation’s education policy and those administering it are in desperate need of reform if the country is to be put on more reliable footing—and it is up to the business community to be the leaders of that change.
Three Areas Most Impacted by the Skills Shortage
Productivity, employee satisfaction and turnover are most commonly impacted by the labor shortage. Here's how business owners can avoid negative effects on their operations and employees.












