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Who Said This Generation Doesn't Want To Work? | Watch FCP

The Ocean County Construction Career Expo filled a minor league ballpark with students and employers. One contractor showed up to connect and left planning to hire.

Oct 6, 2026

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Everyone in construction repeats the same line about young people not wanting to work. Brandon Noel went to a minor league ballpark in Lakewood, New Jersey, where fifty-odd construction companies set up tables and a few hundred vocational students walked the promenade with questions. The event has grown every year since it started, and companies from other counties are now calling to get in. What surprised him was not the turnout. It was how seriously the students took it.

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From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt

October 5, 2026

How To Identify The Hardest Workers On A Jobsite | Watch FCP

October 2, 2026

Punish every pothole. Keep every dollar you earned.

Punish every pothole. Keep every dollar you earned.

October 1, 2026

Building A Career, Not Student Load Debt | Watch FCP

September 19, 2026

From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt

Verde Resources

Cindy Powell reflects on her 20-year asphalt career, her path from restaurant owner to industry leader, and her work advancing sustainability, pavement preservation and opportunities for women in asphalt.

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Punish every pothole. Keep every dollar you earned.

How To Identify The Hardest Workers On A Jobsite | Watch FCP

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Everyone knows this one universal rule, right?

I Tried Sealcoating For The First Time And Instantly Regretted It | Watch FCP

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Tyler pulled out of college two weeks before move-in and took a heavy equipment class instead. A year into the trade at 19, he says his friends are the jealous ones.

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Building A Career, Not Student Load Debt | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

In today's world, finding the right job is harder than ever, and the argument between going to college or finding a trade is front and center.

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction job openings increased by 28,000 in July and 21,000 year over year as hiring accelerated and layoffs slowed, signaling stronger demand for workers.

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Suicide Prevention: Turning Awareness into Action | Watch FCP

The Wounded Workforce

Stephanie Lemek of The Wounded Workforce discusses suicide prevention in construction, jobsite mental health and practical ways contractors can support workers.

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Nominations Open for 2027 Pavement Awards

These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Submissions close Oct. 12, 2026.

I Went Where Construction's Next Generation Is Training For Today | Watch FCP

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Everyone in construction complains about the labor shortage. Ocean County Vocational Technical School is doing something about it, and it has one ask for the industry.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health

Mental health is a critical part of construction safety. Practical steps can help supervisors and safety leaders support workers, connect them with resources and prevent suicide.

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From the Field to the Front Office: Building an Asphalt Company From the Ground Up

How one contractor built a successful asphalt and pavement maintenance company by combining field experience, technology and customer-focused service.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Workforce Faces New Challenges, Growth | Watch FCP

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

New data highlights skilled trades training, construction job growth, a tight labor pool and the importance of safety training.

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Labor & Workforce Development

5 Leadership Hires Shaping Construction’s Future

Allegiance Search

Five leadership roles are becoming increasingly important as construction companies navigate supply chains, power availability, project complexity and growth.

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