News - ABC New Jersey

ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds 19,400 Jobs in May

The construction industry added 36,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 283,000 jobs, an increase of 3.8%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 19,400…

Jillian Stengel In News

Why apprenticeship programs are key to workforce shortage in construction industry

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently was in New Jersey to talk about President Joe Biden’s administration’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill. He talked about the need for “human capital” and called for a qualified, skilled workforce to meet the demands of modernizing New Jersey’s roads and bridges. The Associated Builders and Contractors…

Jillian Stengel In News

Encourage young women to choose construction industry careers

By Samantha DeAlmeida Growing up, parents tell their little girls they can be anything they want to be and the future is limitless in terms of jobs and opportunities. Never before has this been more accurate, including choosing a career in the rewarding field of construction. When planning for their…

Jillian Stengel In News

President of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) New Jersey Chapter named to South Jersey Biz 20 Under 40

Samantha DeAlmeida, President of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) New Jersey Chapter has been named a top 20 Under 40 by South Jersey Biz. DeAlmeida is featured with colleagues from across Southern New Jersey the May 2022 edition of South Jersey Biz, all leading professionals in their fields. “I’ve gained…

Jillian Stengel In News

As Part of ABC, New Jersey Members Invested $1.6 Billion in Construction Workforce Education to Upskill 1.3 Million in 2021

MT. LAUREL, NJ - May 5— As part of Associated Builders and Contractors, New Jersey member contractors contributed to investing $1.6 billion to provide more than 1.3 million course attendees with craft, leadership and safety education in 2021, according to ABC’s 2022 Workforce Development Survey. The annual assessment quantifies the…

Jillian Stengel In News

Time to focus on most serious of issues in construction industry: Worker suicide

By Samantha DeAlmeida, ABC-NJ May 2, 2022 (Editor’s Note: Trigger warning — discussion of suicide and related issues.) National Construction Safety Week begins today across the country — which provides an impetus to spotlight a serious health issue in the workplace: suicide. While safety is critical in everything we do…

Jillian Stengel In News

ABC-NJ Member Companies Are Six Times Safer Than the Construction Industry Average

Associated Builders and Contractors has released its 2022 Safety Performance Report, an annual, comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System and guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites. The national report details the dramatic impact of using proactive safety practices to reduce recordable incidents by…

Jillian Stengel In News

April 2022 Safety Excellence Academy Helps Companies Self-Evaluate

APRIL 27, 2022 (MT. LAUREL, NJ) - Today, the Associated Builders and Contractors of New Jersey wrapped their first Safety Excellence Academy for members. Owners, presidents, superintendents, project managers and safety instructors spent two days evaluating their safety plans and performance, sharing best practices and networking. This year's presenters included…

Jillian Stengel In News

ABC-NJ Teams Up with Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey

ABC-NJ and the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey recently teamed up and we need your help! We are asking each of our members to help the children and families at the House remain safe and in great care by donating materials, time, and effort to renovating the House.…

builderadmin In News

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS NJ AND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NJ CALL ON LEGISLATORS TO REJECT LEGISLATION THAT DISCRIMINATES AGAINST MERIT SHOP CONTRACTORS AND SMALL BUSINESSES

Proposed legislation would eliminate merit shop contractors from public works TRENTON, NJ - DECEMBER 16, 2021: In a lame-duck session of the legislature, the New Jersey Senate and Assembly are trying to move legislation that would completely upend apprenticeship training programs in the state. Supporters claim it will strengthen provisions…