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Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers

New research from the Simplar Foundation sheds light on the productivity gains of multiskilled construction crews—and how these workers could be just the solution the industry needs as it combats an ongoing labor shortage.

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The Safety Glasses the Contractor Paid for Are Still in the Truck

“An employer that pays for prescription safety eyewear and cannot show it is being worn has documented spend and nothing else.”

The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Programs in the AEC Industry

Internship programs can be a strategic solution to workforce challenges, but they must be designed with intention.

Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry [...]

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Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive

Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.

New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%

New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.

Construction Layoffs Fall to All-Time Low in August

Layoffs are on pause, which may signal a net increase to come for overall construction staffing levels.

New Names and Faces: September 2026

Two new Skanska hires, and ABC National office addition, a new engineering practice, and ESOP announcement and more among ABC member companies in September.

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Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers

The Safety Glasses the Contractor Paid for Are Still in the Truck

The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Programs in the AEC Industry

Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September

Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive

New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%

Construction Layoffs Fall to All-Time Low in August

New Names and Faces: September 2026

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