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Entries by Kylee Cleek
Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls!
Originally Posted: Construction Executive | Nov 20, 2025 Move Over Bob, Construction Is for Girls! The toolbelt generation just may be made up of women, especially if women like Kate Glantz and Angie Cacace continue to build they way they are—and they’re building something great. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that just 1 in 10 construction workers are women, […]
9 in 10 Construction Workers in 24 States Are Not Union Members
Originally Posted: ABC National / February 25, 2026 ABC: 9 in 10 Construction Workers in 24 States Are Not Union Members WASHINGTON, Feb. 25—Associated Builders and Contractors today released an analysis of state union membership data published by unionstats.com, which found that at least 90% of construction workers in 24 states did not belong […]
Nearly 9 Out of 10 of US Construction Workers Are Not Union Members
Originally Posted: ABC National / February 18, 2026 ABC: Nearly 9 Out of 10 of US Construction Workers Are Not Union Members WASHINGTON, Feb. 18—According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members Summary released today, 11.1% of U.S. construction industry workers belong to […]
ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19
Originally Posted: ABC National / February 19, 2026 ABC to Host National Construction Trade Championships and Management Competition in Salt Lake City on March 19 WASHINGTON, Feb. 19—In one month, more than 200 of the country’s top construction professionals in trades like carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and welding will compete at the premier skilled […]
How Dominic DiSisto Lit Up a Career Path at J-Town
Originally Posted: The Academies of Louisville How Dominic DiSisto Lit Up a Career Path at J-Town When the blimp pans over Ford Field during Monday Night Football, thousands of fans see the iconic blue and white glow of the Detroit skyline. For most, it’s just a scenic transition. For Jeffersontown High School graduate Dominic DiSisto, […]
Labor Unions Are Chipping Away at Worker Freedoms One Bill at a Time
Originally Posted: RealClearMarkets | October 13, 2025 Labor Unions Are Chipping Away at Worker Freedoms One Bill at a Time By Bradley Byrne Big labor unions have been running the same playbook for years. They muscle their way into a workplace, misrepresent the facts and themselves, make empty promises to workers, and try to silence dissenters. […]
In recruiting, construction needs to pitch being a leader, not a laborer
Originally Posted: ConstructionDrive | October 7, 2025 In recruiting, construction needs to pitch being a leader, not a laborer Boyd Worsham, president and CEO of the National Center for Construction Education and Research, a nonprofit foundation, writes that the industry should emphasize the top, not the bottom, of building’s career ladder. Opinions are the author’s […]
The road to recovery – at work
Safety+Health Magazine • September 28, 2025 How employers can support employees who are dealing with substance use disorders The number of people who worked full time while in recovery from a substance use disorder jumped 44% in 2020 – to 468,000 from 326,000 the year before. Add to that 274,000 workers who are part-time. Those […]
ABC Targets Construction Workforce Gap Through Education, Apprenticeships, and Innovation
ConstructConnect • September 24, 2025 KEY POINTS A lack of job-ready construction labor slows projects and raises costs nationwide. Associated Builders and Contractors is meeting the moment with proven curricula, apprenticeships, and innovative training models. Local chapters, employer partners, and national policy shifts are vital to building tomorrow’s workforce. The Urgency of Skills Walk onto almost […]
