Copper Development Association Supports Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals at SkillsUSA National Championships

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The Copper Development Association participated in the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference. Working alongside the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Educational Foundation, CDA representatives provided materials, technical expertise, judging support and volunteer leadership for the national plumbing competition held at the Georgia World Congress Center. The annual event brings together top-performing students from across the United States and Puerto Rico who have advanced through state-level competitions to compete on a national stage. SkillsUSA highlights excellence across a wide range of career and technical disciplines, including plumbing, construction, HVAC, culinary arts, ornamental design, résumé writing and many other vocational fields. The national … Read more

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Southeast Chapter of ACPA Announces New Executive Director

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The Southeast Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association appointed Scott Palotta as its new executive director, effective June 1. Palotta brings over 28 years of leadership experience in concrete pavement construction and sales, with a strong track record in promotion of concrete pavement over other alternatives. In this role, Palotta will oversee the organization’s strategic direction, operations and program development, while advancing its mission to assist the cement and concrete paving industries in technical, educational and promotional aspects, ensuring continued successful use of the material to serve needs throughout the Southeast region for pavement construction. Palotta most recently served as a … Read more

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ABC Honors Best Construction Projects, Leaders in Jobsite Safety and Contractor of the Year

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Associated Builders and Contractors announced its National Excellence in Construction and Health and Safety Excellence award winners and the Contractor of the Year. The winners were announced at the 36th annual EIC Awards Gala during ABC Convention 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. ABC Awards 86 Best National Construction Projects of 2025 ABC Celebrates 59 Contractors for Jobsite Health and Safety Excellence Coakley & Williams Construction of Bethesda, Maryland, Is ABC’s 2026 Contractor of the Year. The 36th Annual National Excellence in Construction Awards celebrate the best in merit shop construction, honoring the most outstanding construction projects and contractors of … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Grows 6% in May

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The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 5.9% in May to 275.7 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised April reading of 260.4. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 6.9% and institutional planning momentum grew 3.1%. “Nonresidential planning continued to stabilize throughout May,” said Sarah Martin, director of economic Research at Dodge Construction Network. “Growth in the DMI continued to be led by data center activity, but key sectors – such as healthcare, retail stores and offices – gained momentum as well. Nonetheless, the broader outlook remains cautious, as persistent labor constraints, elevated material costs and ongoing supply chain … Read more

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Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals

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Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors announced a partnership to educate and provide construction-ready career pathways for thousands of data center construction technicians kicking off in Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas as a meaningful step toward meeting the growing demand for data centers workers nationwide. America’s Workforce Academy is a $115 million investment in the next generation of construction professionals that includes a five-week training program and a job offer from contractors working on Meta projects at the conclusion of the program. Once an online application process is complete, scholarships, travel, housing and stipends for living expenses are granted … Read more

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