Long Shot: Chandra Wakeland's Leap of Faith Into Construction Ownership
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Chandra Wakeland founded Wakeland Electric at just 25 years old, defying everyone who doubted her and proving that being a successful woman in the male-dominated construction industry is achievable for anyone—they just have to want it badly enough.
Capitalizing on Competition: ABC 2025 Top Performers Answer Compelling Questions
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
ABC's 2025 Top Performer contractors share insights from their years of experience competing in this industry.
ABC Announces Its 2025 Craft and Construction Management National Champions
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Find the full list of this year's National Craft Championships and Construction Management Competition winners below.
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Wednesday March 19, 2025
Allianz ranks the top business risks for construction in 2025, and BambooHR reveals increasing happiness amongst contractors.
Capturing Concerns: New Report Reveals Just How Impactful the Skilled-Labor Shortage Really Is
Tuesday February 11, 2025
Spoiler Alert: The skilled-labor shortage is still causing contractors problems, and the data shows.
Tackling Tech: Six Questions Contractors Should Ask When Choosing the Right Contech
Monday February 10, 2025
Ready to future-proof your construction operations? Start by asking these six critical questions to help avoid choosing the wrong construction technology.
Teddy Tops Out: The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Gets Closer to Completion
Friday February 7, 2025
The steel-framed Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota topped out last fall, bringing the entire project one step closer to completion.
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