2014 National Craft Championship Winners Announced
On April 30, more than 150 craft trainees and apprentices were welcomed to Birmingham, Ala. as the 2014 National Craft Championships were beginning. They spent two days competing—in both a written exam, and a six-hour hands-on project that tested their skills and put them head-to-head with the best in the nation. After hours of preparation […]
A Week of Workforce Development
Workforce development shouldn’t stop for those people who already are a part of the construction industry. That’s why Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is offering its week-long Workforce Development Conference, April 29-May 2 in Birmingham, Ala. This conference combines popular and forward-thinking educational sessions, an interactive exhibit hall, networking events, and the National Craft Championships […]
Be a Part of the 2014 National Craft Championships
With the looming workforce shortage, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) believes the future of the industry relies on the ability to attract and retain top talent with skills to fill the needs of the companies who are building America. Through the annual National Craft Championships (NCC), ABC hopes to promote life-long learning and to recognize […]
Building Blocks: Adam Bailey’s Journey into Construction
Adam Bailey grew up playing with tinker toys and Legos, learning how he could put pieces together to make a finished product. When it was time to choose a career, it seemed only natural that he would join the construction industry. During his time competing in the 2013 National Craft Championships electrical competition, Bailey shared […]
Celebrating National Tradesmen Day
Celebrating National Tradesmen Day It’s National Tradesmen Day and we want to celebrate all of the men and women who go to work every day to build our communities. In honor of these craft workers, take a look into how one pipefitter began his career in the trades and why he’s committed to his future […]
Holley’s Story: From Robotics to Welding
Holley Thomas competed in the 2013 National Craft Championships in Welding-Pipe. She got into construction after taking a welding class at college. When she completed her robotics degree, she stuck around to get her certificate in welding. Find out why she loves her job.
Workforce Development Conference Request for Presentations
Share your wisdom, knowledge and experience in workforce development and training by presenting at the 2014 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Workforce Development Conference in Birmingham, Ala., on April 29 – May 2. ABC is calling on experts in construction craft training, workforce development, Career and Technical Education, training partnerships and public policy to share […]
Video: Builder Nation Launched at ABC’s National Craft Championships
With the looming skilled workforce shortage, it’s more important than ever to be creative in reaching and engaging young people about the value of careers in construction. With that in mind, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Trimmer Construction Education Foundation deployed new techniques during the National Craft Championships competition as part of its Builder Nation […]
Video: 2013 National Craft Championships
In early May 2013, a field of 137 craft trainees competed for top honors in 13 crafts at Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2013 National Craft Championships. Competitors first took an intense, two-hour written exam and then competed in a hands-on practical performance tests in their respective craft including carpentry, electrical-industrial, electrical-residential, fire sprinkler, HVAC, […]