As we bid summer farewell and look ahead to a bipartisan infrastructure plan to jump-start economic development, Associated Builders and Contractors honors our workforce and the...
Renewing the Workforce
Construction is a large and complex worldwide industry constantly shaped by new information technologies, advanced materials, environmental policies, regulations and changing building methods. Most importantly, though, construction is shaped by people. Sustaining a strong industry requires attracting and valuing a skilled, career-driven, high quality workforce... who also like to build! How is the construction industry attracting the skilled workforce for future growth market demands? Do prospective candidates see construction as a viable career choice?
Believing in the benefits that pre-apprenticeship programs can offer employers, educators, and individuals who are seeking a career change, the Department of Labor has drafted the...
The first and only all-ages, construction-themed adventure park in Texas is a few months away from its grand opening in Katy. The park will allow kids and adults to safely operate...
We need to recapture that ethic and that commitment to real work. Blue-collar workers aren’t disposable costs, and until our industry abandons its obsession with short-term profit...
Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign that encourages workplaces to have safety and health programs. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that...
Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston, an association representing the interests of merit shop contractors and their employees, announced the recipients of the...
These awards highlight those companies that are committed to creating opportunities for skill development and career progression for the craft professional. They are an...
Breaking news for C3comes in the form of a grant from the Houston-Galveston Area Board (H-GAC). The H-GAC focuses on assisting companies in attracting, training, and retaining...
Following the adage ‘measure twice and cut once’ helps avoid the need to rework a project. In many cases, employers outsource their skills training to the education sector...
