In order to expand registered apprenticeships and overhaul outdated federal workforce programs, both initiatives must move forward in tandem. Here's how that can happen, pens ABC's Greg Sizemore: ow.ly/nsbx50WI9Z1 #ABCMeritShopProud

Opinion: Trump must embrace innovative training pathways to meet workforce goals. "Expanding apprenticeship pathways creates more flexible, competency-based and market-driven education methods." By Greg Sizemore, VP of ABC National. buff.ly/BfsOq41

AI data center boom has to contend with realities of tough labor market cnbc.com/2025/09/30/ai-…

To read the full piece, Bloomberg Terminal : blinks.bloomberg.com/news/stories/T… Key quote from Associated Builders and Contractors: “Approximately 1 in 5 contractors was under contract to work on a data center project in September. While that’s a slightly lower share than in August,

The AI boom is already reshaping America. Cities often left out of earlier boomtimes are basking in their newfound prosperity—for as long as it lasts. on.wsj.com/4hH0IOY

“These hyperscalers are willing to pay top dollar for materials, talent, land, for everything imaginable,” said Anirban Basu, chief economist for the trade group Associated Builders and Contractors. #ABCMeritShopProud wsj.com/us-news/what-h…

“There’s an arms race taking place in the world of artificial intelligence,” said ABC chief economist Anirban Basu. #ABCMeritShopProud *image provided by WSJ wsj.com/business/data-…

Fred McManus, Chief Operations Officer, Brown & Root Industrial Services, shares how being an ABC member provides value for his company. #ABCMeritShopProud

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NEW ABC REPORT shows the 2026 construction workforce shortage is 349,000. It’s a pivotal moment for an industry needing skilled job seekers. More: go.abc.org/4aTt0Vq #ABCMeritShopProud

wsj.com/articles/const… “The recent data center boom is resulting in a drastic uptick in demand for skilled builders. Meanwhile, the industry is short about 349,000 workers, according to January 2026 data from the Associated Builders and Contractors trade group. About 41% of the

"If the United States wants to lead in AI, strengthen its economy and preserve democratic decision-making, it must reject blanket bans and embrace balanced, locally driven solutions—not put American innovation on hold." *image from Washington Examiner go.abc.org/4akC0kl

.FOX 13 News Utah previewed the National Craft Championships this morning at ABC Convention 2026! ABC is excited to have more than 200 competitors showing off their skills this week in Salt Lake City. #ABCMeritShopProud fox13now.com/news/local-new…

Join us in celebrating the 2026 Construction Workforce Awards winners! They capture the heart of what we do at ABC by defining the future of our industry. go.abc.org/47Bi9Ne #ABCMeritShopProud

"Communities thrive when infrastructure is built and rebuilt with excellence." go.abc.org/40ny3Hb See the list of the best construction projects of 2025: go.abc.org/3Nl1IOf #ABCMeritShopProud

"This exciting competition gives students valuable, resume-building experience while helping these young leaders achieve their construction career dreams." go.abc.org/4uIuqt9 See the full of list of 2026 winners: go.abc.org/4rP75n8 #ABCMeritShopProud

The Faster Labor Contracts Act must be stopped from advancing and rewriting American labor policy. Washington Post's Editorial Board lays out why no one wins under this bill: go.abc.org/4srTTVo #ABCMeritShopProud

Maine set to become first state with data center ban cnbc.com/2026/04/09/mai…