TradeUp Fest Launches a Workforce Development Movement Powered by Live Music Presented by Gaylor Electric and Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky, TradeUp Fest brings together employers, educators, students, and families to celebrate the skilled trades and inspire the next generation of builders. As employers across Indiana continue to face a growing demand […]
From Apprentice to Instructor: A Journey of Dedication and Impact Strong partnerships create real career pathways, and the collaboration between Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana/Kentucky and Vincennes University continues to make that impact visible. Meet Wendy Becovitz-McKinzie, a Plumbing Estimator with Ferrer Mechanical, journeyworker, and instructor for first-year plumbing apprentices at ABC. Wendy’s path […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
