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Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January

by ABC | Feb 12, 2026
Workforce | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Young Professionals

Slow and steady wins the race, and that also goes for jobs numbers.

All But Five States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 8% in December 2025

by ABC | Feb 6, 2026
Workforce | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Young Professionals

The South, Midwest and Hawaii had the lowest construction unemployment rates of December 2025.

Integrated Workforce Programs for Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Construction Professionals

by Kim Trotter | Feb 5, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Education | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Young Professionals

A playbook for recruiting, upskilling and retaining the construction workforce.
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For Good: Johnson Controls Invests in Community College Partnership Program

by Jordan LeGras@abc.org | Feb 2, 2026
Community | Careers | Culture | Departments | Education | Leadership | Recruitment | Training | Workforce

Johnson Controls is defying industry limits—and proving that no good deed goes unnoticed—with an additional $3-million investment in its Community College Partnership Program to help close the skilled trades gap across 30 community colleges.

The Ultimate Construction Project Punch List for Winning Customer Loyalty

by Anne Lackey | Jan 22, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Training | Young Professionals

Open, transparent communication with a client on a jobsite is not a novel concept, but not every contractor does it when they should.

Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds

by ABC | Jan 16, 2026
Workforce | Careers | Human Resources | Leadership | Recruitment | Retention | Training

ABC is projecting a need of nearly 400,000 workers to meet construction demands in 2026; and nearly 500,000 in 2027.

Building the Next Generation: Six Strategies for Managing a Younger Construction Workforce

by Kit Dickinson | Dec 11, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Education | Training | Young Professionals

It seems the construction industry is aging backwards. Make sure your company is poised for success as demographics shift.
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Fair Trade: Skilled Trades Jobs Are Filling in Where Traditional Career Paths Are Lacking

by Bill Myers | Dec 3, 2025
Workforce | Careers | Departments | Education | Recruitment | Top Story | Training

College degrees were once the gold standard for career success, but the tides are turning. More Americans are choosing the trades—and that’s a good thing.
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