Many women are hesitant to join the construction industry because of a lack of education, training and apprenticeship opportunities. However, this is rapidly changing as an increasing number of industry trade groups and nonprofit organizations develop attainable pathways to entry-level construction jobs.

New Hampshire business leaders fear that the PRO Act will cause irreparable damage to the state’s economy by harming small and local business as they attempt to navigate a fragile economic recovery. They also say the PRO Act would force employers to hand over private employee information to union organizers and subject them to unwanted harassment at their homes.

For a generation there’s been talk about the craft worker shortage because fewer and fewer people choose to enter the trades. What was once a concern for dwindling career interest is now a crisis because the average age of today’s skilled tradesperson is 52 years old and only growing grayer.

If you are an HR professional, then you are in the business of managing all matters related to employees. Our Employment Law Management Series is a great program for HR professionals!

It is with deep sadness that we share that ​Mark Stebbins, Chairman and CEO of PROCON, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on June 17, 2021. 

The Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT hosted a graduation BBQ on Thursday, June 10 to celebrate the 2021 Construction Safety Awards recipients and graduates of the Future Leaders in Construction and Construction Supervision Certificate programs.

New Hampshire’s first ever Construction Virtual Career Fair was held last week in response to the continued industry growth and workforce demands in construction and the building trades. The event was offered in partnership between Associated Builders & Contractors of NH/VT, I Build NH, and New Hampshire Employment Security.

The Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT, in partnership with law firm Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson has expanded their Basic Construction Law program to allow greater flexibility for interested individuals.

Manchester Grows is a 100% volunteer run, community program. They coordinate volunteers at five community gardens in the Manchester, NH area as well as a production garden for the NH Food Bank providing nutritional, locally sourced healthy foods for anyone in the community. The operation also helps provide delicious fruits and vegetables for local restaurants.

I Build NH, Associated Builders & Contractors of NH/VT, and New Hampshire Employment Security are teaming up to offer the first ever virtual construction job fair on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.