Organization Culture

Construction projects are notorious for being unpredictable. One day everything’s humming along, the next day a contractor is delayed, a payment is disputed, and the timeline takes a hit. For an industry built on precision and planning, it’s ironic how often progress is derailed—...

Hoar Construction Elevates Regional Leadership to Advance Nationwide Expansion  On April 24, 2025, Hoar Construction announced the promotion of Jason Bennett and Brady Johnson to region presidents, a strategic move that creates new roles to strengthen leadership in key markets, ...

When late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was asked when there will be enough women serving on the Supreme Court, she famously responded, “When there are nine.” It seems the construction industry is beginning to feel that same way when it comes to recruiting young girls and women. It...

Competition is a constant in the ever-evolving world of construction. It’s fundamental to the bottom line, creates a quality product, invites the best talent and—to be frank—it’s exciting to compete. And it’s even more exciting to be the winner. So, how are winners in the contra...

In the last week of February, the Las Vegas Strip was brimming with nearly 2,000 construction professionals who flocked in to celebrate ABC Convention 2025. The event kicked off on Monday with the swearing in of this year’s national chair, David Pugh, followed by the annual board...

What do you call a company that puts people before profits? A company that values lifelong education over low overhead? A company that does nearly $1 billion in annual business while its leadership stays firmly connected to the boots on the ground bringing its projects to life? Y...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one in five workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry in 2022. While focusing on safety year-round is important, dedicating a focused period of time to evaluate safety processes and the ways safety is prioritized wi...

A family person first, Henley Construction President and 2024 Associated Builders and Contractors National Chair Buddy Henley has always prioritized his relationships—with his father, daughters, employees, ABC national committee counterparts and chapter members—because he knows p...

Mental-health challenges are pervasive in the construction industry. Recent studies reveal that construction workers are significantly more prone to depression, anxiety and suicide compared to other professions. The demanding nature of the job—long hours, high stress levels and j...

Traditional masculine societal norms have historically prioritized physical strength, emotional suppression and self-reliance, values that are still prominent within the male-dominated construction industry. While the industry has increased efforts towards inclusion, diversity an...