Take a look at the top stories, information, and updates our membership needs to know to stay ahead in this competitive industry.
Rockford, an ABC member and general contractor, developer, and property manager, has transitioned to become a 100% employee-owned company. “We decided to do 100% ESOP to make sure we gave
Private nonresidential construction spending shrank for the seventh consecutive month in May and is down more than 8% from the November 2024 all-time high. Much of that contraction is due
CSM Group has appointed Dr. Jim Getting, CSP, as Senior Director of Safety, effective May 18, 2026. Dr. Getting joins from MIOSHA, where he spent 19 years as a Senior
The construction industry continued to navigate turbulence throughout the first quarter of 2026. Industrywide employment oscillated, growing rapidly in January, falling in February, and bouncing back nicely in March. The
ABC Western Michigan proudly announces that five of its member companies have been named to ABC National’s 2026 Top Performers list. This prestigious recognition honors companies for outstanding achievements in
EV Construction has announced several leadership transitions as the company enters its 81st year in business. Tony Roussey has retired after serving as Chief Operating Officer for more than 18 years.
The construction industry enters 2026 with virtually no momentum. The industry lost 11,000 jobs in December and added just 14,000 jobs across the entirety of 2025. Excluding pandemic-stricken 2020, that
In today’s construction labor market, the companies that win talent are not just the ones with strong brands or competitive pay—they’re the ones that run a clear, timely, and intentional hiring
Finding good people in construction is getting harder—and waiting until a position opens is no longer a winning strategy. In Part 1 of ABC Western Michigan’s two-part webinar series, Strengthen Your Hiring
Grand Rapids, MI — December 5, 2025 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Western Michigan, in partnership with the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI), hosted its Annual Craft Competition on Friday,
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