From Military to Construction Site

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Veterans building pathways to field leadership roles By Greg Peele Annually, nearly 200,000 servicemen and women transition from active duty in the United States military. According to the Department of Defense, this results in approximately 550 new veterans re-entering civilian life each day, a figure anticipated to rise in the foreseeable future. For some veterans, the journey doesn’t end with their military service but continues on the construction site. The military and the construction industry share strong work ethics, a sense of community, good communication and a passion for teamwork. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors, more than 500,000 … Read more

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Increases

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National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.1 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased 0.1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.5% in September.  

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ABC Reports Construction Job Openings Decreased by 5,000 in June

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The construction industry had 374,000 job openings on the last day of June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings declined by 5,000 last month and are down 9,000 from the same time last year. “Some will focus on the fact that construction job openings declined in June,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “But the real story is that, despite massive interest rate increases … Read more

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The Christman Company Knoxville Region Earns National Award for Safety Excellence

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The Christman Company’s Knoxville, Tennessee region has been recognized with the 2022 Platinum STEP Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors. This honor, presented annually by the national construction industry trade association, signifies a company’s commitment to jobsite safety and exemplary safety programs. Safety Training Evaluation Process is a program developed by ABC to assist construction companies in assessing and improving their safety practices and procedures. The program provides a detailed framework for companies to evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas that may need improvement. ABC National Safety Excellence Awards are designed to acknowledge companies that consistently … Read more

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ABC Names 2023 Craft Instructor of the Year

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced that Gabriel Galvan, Construction Prep Academy Instructor, ABC Indiana/Kentucky Chapter, Indianapolis, is the 2023 Craft Instructor of the Year. Galvan was honored at ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida. ABC presents the annual Craft Instructor of the Year Award to an instructor with an inspiring passion for their craft, creativity, a positive attitude and the ability to transfer knowledge through outstanding communications skills and forward-thinking teaching to future construction professionals. “The countless hours that Gabe has poured into the next generation of craft professionals is truly inspiring and worthy of this recognition,” said 2023 National … Read more

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