ABC Celebrates 75 Years of Building America

Associated Builders and Contractors will turn 75 on June 1, and to commemorate the milestone, ABC and its members will gather at several commemorative events, which begins with ABC Convention 2025 held Feb. 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “For 75 years, members of Associated Builders and Contractors have built the places where communities across the nation learn, heal, play, live, pray and gather,” said ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman. “ABC and its members have also helped build countless career dreams for their employees, while creating the conditions for them to do their work without incident and go home safer, … Read more

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Green Construction Specialists Among Most In-Demand Workers, Says Latest Research

The construction industry is rebounding in 2025, with the output for new projects expected to increase by 8.5%, according to the latest forecasts. As a result, the industry will need to fill an estimated 439,000 jobs this year to meet the increasing demand. With the need for new construction employees growing at a breakneck pace, EPD has revealed the most in-demand construction jobs for 2025 and beyond. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the firm has uncovered the fastest-growing jobs in the construction industry and those set to make the most money in the coming year. According to … Read more

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Construction Outlook 2025: How AI Revolution Will Influence What We Build, How We Build It

The AI revolution is here, and it’s taking the form of a complete transformation of America’s electrical grid, water infrastructure and manufacturing industry. In his annual industry outlook, Deron Brown, president and chief operating officer for PCL Construction, offers an analysis of how the demand for more data processing and the energy to power it will impact the construction industry in 2025. “Artificial intelligence has already transformed the way many of us live and work. Over the next several years, the construction industry will be kept busy as the world plays catch-up, building the data centers, energy infrastructure and manufacturing … Read more

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NCCER, Build Your Future Celebrate 2024 Careers in Construction Month Results

The National Center for Construction Education and Research and its Build Your Future initiative recently celebrated the 12th annual Careers in Construction Month. The campaign aimed to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire the next generation of craft professionals. Requests to state governments to proclaim October as CICM were filed by residents in 26 states and U.S. territories, with 16 states issuing an official proclamation. Residents who submitted a successful proclamation request were entered into a raffle to win a BYF prize package. Congratulations to the 2024 winners: Arkansas: John Kelly, Systems Careers Virginia: Kristi Thomas, James River … Read more

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American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of 10th Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

The 10th annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to TSX Broadway – Palace Theater, located in New York, New York. The winning concrete project also received first place in the Repair and Restoration Structures category during this year’s ACI Concrete Convention. TSX Broadway was created by shifting and reassembling portions of an existing structure — including the historic, street-level Palace Theater — and combining them with new elements to produce a revitalized entertainment, retail and hotel complex at the center of Times Square … Read more

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