51·çÁ÷ & Arcoro Workforce Survey
94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies
The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More
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Meet Jamie!
Jamie has been working in client development roles in blue collar industries for over 24 years. Her degree is in Welding Technologies. She started her career as a pipe fitter, welding large OD, flat to be rolled pipe. She then moved to a marketing and sales role. Jamie is energized by… Read More
May 9, 2024
In this episode of 51·çÁ÷’s ConstructorCast, we delve into the intricacies of the association’s litigation program, which serves as a crucial component of its broader advocacy efforts. We explore how 51·çÁ÷ strategically engages in judicial matters to safeguard and improve the business environment for… Read More
May 9, 2024
Meet Jeff Forbes, your 51·çÁ÷ of America 2024 – 2025 Building Division Chair
Jeff Forbes, a long-time regional director for one of Beck Group's biggest markets in Dallas, TX, recently began his term as the Building Division Chair at 51·çÁ÷ of America. Forbes has built an impressive career in vertical… Read More
May 7, 2024
As we continue to raise awareness and encourage open discussion about mental health in the construction industry, 51·çÁ÷ is pleased to offer two, FREE educational webinars in partnership with Youturn Health.
May 15, 1pm – 2pm Eastern: It Starts with Stress: Understanding Mental Health… Read More
May 6, 2024
51·çÁ÷ and Survey Partner HCSS Will Use Survey Results to Urge Motorists to Be Careful During the Summer Travel Season
51·çÁ÷ of America and our survey partner, HCSS, are asking all highway and transportation members help us improve work zone safety by completing this brief survey… Read More
May 6, 2024
51·çÁ÷ hosts virtual member orientations on a quarterly basis to provide an overview of the member benefits, resources, and opportunities available from 51·çÁ÷ of America. Whether your company has just joined, or has been a member for years, this informative session will help ensure that you are… Read More
May 6, 2024
The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April—the fewest since August 2022—as a downturn among residential remodelers and subcontractors undercut job gains at nonresidential construction firms, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of… Read More
May 3, 2024
In a heartfelt tribute to Eddie Stewart, retiring CEO of Caddell Construction, friends and colleagues have come together to establish the Eddie Stewart Scholarship. This scholarship not only celebrates Eddie’s remarkable career but also underscores his commitment to furthering education… Read More
May 3, 2024
On April 18, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued its final rule reducing exposure levels to respirable crystalline silica for all mines in the U.S. and is applicable to the contractors who work in these mines. MSHA jurisdiction is broad and includes construction work, and its… Read More
May 3, 2024
With almost every state authorizing the recreational and/or medical use of marijuana or cannabidiol (CBD), employers nationwide face a maze of legal changes.
Recent marijuana laws include language that limits what employers can do with workplace drug testing. This is a trend that we see continuing… Read More
May 3, 2024