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Five Ways the Metaverse Is Shaping the Future of Work

We believe the metaverse can transform learning and how people train for jobs, which is why we hosted the Future of Work Summit this week in Washington, D.C. Academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs and experts gathered to hear how immersive technologies READ MORE
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Twenty-Six Schools Will Compete in the 2020 Construction Management Competition

The Construction Management Competition is ABC’s hallmark competition promoting careers in construction management. There are 26 colleges and universities competing in this year's competition. 

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The National Craft Championships’ 2020 Judge Registration is Now Open

Save the date and support the competitors of the 2020 National Craft Championships by volunteering to be a judge.

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Twenty-Two Members Earn AQC Credential This Month

The AQC program recognizes and honors construction firms that document their commitment to quality, safety, craft and management education, talent management and diversity, and community relations.  This past month, 22 ABC members became Accredited Quality Contractors.

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HITT Family Donates $16 Million to Inova Addiction and Substance Abuse Program

The Hitt family recently donated a $16 million gift to the Act on Addiction campaign, a program launched by Inova Health System that fuels awareness, combats stigma and provides resources for those suffering from substance abuse in the Northern Virginia area. There are nearly 20 million American adults who suffer from addiction, and a recent survey says that approximately half of adults do not know how to help someone in need of treatment or support.

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ABC Supports Construction Career Opportunities for Veterans in Treatment Court Programs

Last week, Timothy Mongeau, ABC’s director of workforce development, spoke on the Workforce Development for Veterans Through Apprenticeship panel during the National Association of Drug Court Professionals All Rise 2019 conference, the world's largest conference on addiction, mental health and justice reform.  READ MORE

Leading, Innovating and Winning Work: Highlights From ABC’s Diversity & Inclusion Summit

More than 100 industry leaders and stakeholders came together June 24 for ABC's fifth annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit to discuss the value of diversity in construction. READ MORE

ABC Leaders Make Their Voices Heard During Legislative Week

More than 500 ABC members are currently in Washington, D.C., for Legislative Week 2019, meeting with top administration and congressional leaders on the issues impacting the merit shop construction industry. READ MORE

ABC of Eastern Pennsylvania’s Caesar Gorski Receives Life Membership Award

ABC awarded Caesar Gorski, former president of Gorski Construction Co. of the ABC Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, its Life Membership award during ABC Legislative Week 2019 in Washington, D.C. READ MORE

ABC Graduates 138 New Construction Apprentices in Maryland

ABC’s Chesapeake Shores, Greater Baltimore and Metro Washington chapters collaborated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore to celebrate the graduation of 138 industry-registered construction apprentices representing six trades during a ceremony on May 22.  READ MORE

ABC Backs Bill Supporting Employer Engagement in Workplace Safety

ABC announced its support of S. 904, the Voluntary Protection Program Act (S. 904), introduced by Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wy).  S. 904 would make the Department of Labor’s Voluntary Protection Program a permanent program. READ MORE