Registration for the National Craft Championships closes today! More: https://t.co/Enbif8uiS3 #ABCMeritShopProud

The early-bird savings for ABC Convention 2026 end today! Be sure to complete your registration to join ABC in SLC. View the full schedule and register: https://t.co/NEg4IXbAk3 #ABCMeritShopProud

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: https://t.co/Y7tdpYOReL #ABCMeritShopProud

"Many tariff-affected materials, like derivative metal products and switchgear equipment, have experienced considerable price escalation in 2025." https://t.co/DLyLrPM0tk #ABCMeritShopProud

Spots are filling fast for ABC’s 2026 Project Management Institute! The ABC Project Management Institute is a premier education and professional development opportunity for future project management leaders. Register for a session: https://t.co/0dkeNhaqLP #ABCMeritShopProud

Backlog continues to soar for the largest contractors and fall for the smallest. https://t.co/6qknqRtbwP #ABCMeritShopProud

Do you want to be a champion? Registration for the 2026 National Craft Championships closes this Friday, Jan. 16. Learn more and register: https://t.co/Enbif8uiS3 #ABCMeritShopProud

The early bird rate for ABC Convention 2026 ends this Friday, Jan. 16! Secure your registration and join members from across the nation in Salt Lake City at the biggest merit shop event of the year! https://t.co/NEg4IXbAk3 #ABCMeritShopProud

CMC registrations are due today! Supported by ABC members and powered by DEWALT, the CMC features teams of college and university students testing their project management, estimating, safety, quality control and presentation skills. https://t.co/sPyQ8HRJGT #ABCMeritShopProud

"While contractors remain optimistic about hiring, recent declines in backlog, ongoing declines in construction spending and December’s job losses suggest it could be a difficult start to 2026 for the industry." https://t.co/GFcHl0xa8X #ABCMeritShopProud

ABC ONE Conference is an exclusive event for ABC chapter staff and provides professional development and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from ABC chapters. Join us in Indianapolis, April 27-30 with early bird pricing: https://t.co/BMD0xHNY30 #ABCMeritShopProud

Join us for today's webinar! Learn more and register: https://t.co/MtoL1Io8KK #ABCMeritShopProud

“Construction job openings rose meaningfully in November...at the same time, the industrywide pace of layoffs plunged to the lowest level of 2025, matching the second-lowest rate ever recorded." https://t.co/DxJ40tvpLH #ABCMeritShopProud

ABC wishes you a safe and happy 2026! 🎆

"My father has always instilled in me the importance of training the next generation." —Andrew Vasko, Vice President, Vasko Electric Inc. #ABCMeritShopProud

"Everything I have been able to do and have done has solely been based on merit. That's what got me to where I am today." —Chris Weaver, Site Superintendent, Electrical Foreperson, Feyzen Zylstra and ABC's 2025 Craft Professional of the Year #ABCMeritShopProud

"The merit shop philosophy is one of the most near and dear things to my heart." —Ray Wallace, Operations Manager, Gaylor Electric and ABC's 2025 Young Professional of the Year #ABCMeritShopProud

"We want free and open competition." —Darren Leyenhorst, Faber Construction #ABCMeritShopProud

Michelle Davis, President, ABC South Texas Chapter, talks about her professional journey and being the first woman to chair ABC South Texas. #ABCMeritShopProud

"The thing I take the most pride in is our apprenticeship graduation." —Chris Garvey, President and CEO, ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter #ABCMeritShopProud