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🏆 Last night at ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City, @ABCNational announced its Construction Workforce Award winners: 2026 Craft Instructor of the Year: Tatton Kilmer (Sponsored by @TradesmenInt and @NCCER). Health and Safety Professional of the Year: Jennifer Ferdinand-Stong (Sponsored by @MilwaukeeTool). 2026 Young Professional of the Year: Nyoki Mokeba (Sponsored by @procoretech). 2026 Craft Professional of the Year: Jason White (Sponsored by @TradesmenInt and @NCCER). 📷 Learn more about the winners here: abc.org/News-Media/New…

🏆 Last night at ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City, @ABCNational announced its Construction Workforce Award winners: Tatton Kilmer, Jennifer Ferdinand-Stong, Nyoki Mokeba and Jason White.    🔗 Learn more about the winners here: f.mtr.cool/kehncjxliv

“With the conflict in Iran adding to trade policy-related uncertainty and crude oil prices well above $80 per barrel, the industry’s outlook remains downbeat through the first few months of 2026,” said @ABCNational Chief Economist Anirban Basu. 🔗 f.mtr.cool/rbzsthilbb

💰 How can contractors navigate the challenges of the 2026 surety market—while preserving project profitability, managing cash flow and mitigating debt? 🔗constructionexec.com/article/naviga…

📊 What did we learn about how the #economy affected the construction industry in February? 🔗f.mtr.cool/wveolrthku

🌟 @johnsoncontrols is defying industry limits by investing an additional $3 million in its Community College Partnership Program to help close the skilled trades gap across 30 community colleges. 🔗 f.mtr.cool/gztuckqklm

📈 Growth doesn’t just happen. From fresh-out-of-college construction worker to president of @rdoconstruction, Bill Wilhelm’s career shows how growth in this industry is built through learning, collaboration and community impact. 🔗 Read more about his approach to mentorship and leadership: f.mtr.cool/nucjmcddrh

🚨 Tariffs may have been struck down—but their impact on construction materials pricing isn’t over. 🔗  f.mtr.cool/hkwzpvhbzw

👀 Nearly 90% of U.S. construction workers are not union members. Over the past two years, the number of merit shop contractors has steadily increased. What does this mean for the industry? 🔗 Learn more: f.mtr.cool/qkwlgejuol

⚖️ The Supreme Court ruled tariffs ruled unconstitutional—but contractors may not see relief yet. 🔗 f.mtr.cool/eidfwlargq

🤝 Mentorship can shape a career—but too few construction professionals have access to it. Maureen Merson, a geotechnical engineer at DYWIDAG, mentors students at @rpi and @SUNYPolyInst. Read more about Merson's passion for engineering, mentorship and strengthening the future construction workforce 🔗

👷‍♀️ Women are helping shape the future of construction—and their stories deserve to be heard. During #WomeninConstructionWeek, we’re spotlighting stories from CE that highlight women who are breaking barriers, leading projects and inspiring the next generation of builders.🔗  f.mtr.cool/cjhetkpfuw

In just under one month, some of the nation’s top craft competitors will convene in Salt Lake City to showcase their skills at @ABCNational's Convention. 🚧 🔗 Get more details about the event here: f.mtr.cool/zdsowuqpsn

⚠️ These safe lifting techniques can help construction workers prevent manual labor-related injuries. 🔗f.mtr.cool/lanslymqkb

How can contractors navigate compliance pressures amid a construction labor shortage? 🔗f.mtr.cool/ccthluqgsu

@ASSPSafety's 2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report examines how safety performance is being shaped by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies. 🔗 f.mtr.cool/khvddkekvh

CE sat down with leaders in construction #technology to answer questions about adopting new tools, navigating workflow challenges and preparing for what’s next. 🔗f.mtr.cool/scxowlbcpl

🫶 Every worker deserves support in their career growth. In 2026, construction firms are building more than projects—they’re building stronger workforce cultures. 🔗Learn how philanthropy, professional development and well-being are driving engagement here: f.mtr.cool/qpratwqeto

🦺 Construction Safety Week's second 2026 technical bulletin, Respond—The Hierarchy of Energy Control: The Cornerstone of Direct Controls in Construction, focuses on systematically preventing and eliminating serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the industry by embedding direct controls into every phase of a project. 🔗 Learn more: f.mtr.cool/euolavqrez