RED DEER, Alberta, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global eTraining (GeT), the industry’s leading AI-powered digital adoption platform, announces a strategic workforce initiative in collaboration with four Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) chapters—ABC San Diego, ABC Hawaii, ABC Central Florida and ABC Carolinas—This alliance establishes these four chapters as founding chapters of Global eTraining’s Construction Technology Workforce Initiative to activate advanced digital training infrastructure and directly shape educational content tailored to construction markets.

Global eTraining is excited to partner with these four ABC chapters through this initiative to support workforce development and accelerate the adoption of construction technology workflows for their members. Under the leadership of founding chapter executives—Shandon Harbour (President & CEO at ABC San Diego), Jeff Alameida (President & CEO at ABC Hawaii), Michelle Daugherty (President & CEO of ABC Central Florida) and Christi Powell (President & CEO of ABC Carolinas)—the initiative positions regional chapters as leaders in construction workforce development and digital transformation.

Addressing Critical Operational Bottlenecks

With Associated Builders and Contractors estimating that the construction industry needs to attract hundreds of thousands of workers annually to meet demand (including an estimated 349,000 additional workers needed in 2026 alone), regional chapters face immense pressure to accelerate workforce readiness.

Through chapter-specific deployments, Global eTraining directly addresses a critical operational bottleneck for contractors, subcontractors, craft professionals, and apprentices:

  • Eliminating Scheduling Delays: Previously, subcontractors and craft professionals needing technical proficiency in specific BIM and software platforms faced scheduling delays while waiting for traditional local classes to reach minimum group sizes or attempting to coordinate training across distances.
  • Centralized Digital Infrastructure: Member companies and subcontractors that previously lacked their own Learning Management System (LMS) or faced fragmented learning systems now gain full access to an enterprise-grade digital learning platform.
  • On-Demand & Scalable Growth: The initiative delivers flexible, self-paced, affordable software proficiency and structured learning pathways, enabling member companies to validate skills, confirm project readiness and successfully bid on major regional projects.

Core Platform Capabilities and Membership Benefits

To power this initiative, Global eTraining is providing members with comprehensive access to its industry-leading digital adoption platform, featuring:

  • On-Demand Software Training: Instant access to approximately 50 Autodesk software titles (including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Forma, Civil 3D and more) alongside critical AECO tools and concepts like Procore, Bluebeam, Revizto, Bentley, BIM, laser scanning, GIS, digital twins, AI and safety protocols.
  • Patented Course Building Technology & The Generator: Leveraging GeT’s AI-powered rapid course builder to create industry-specific training up to 12 times faster.
  • Custom Learning Paths: Utilizing Global eTraining’s advanced platform capabilities to deploy structured, trackable learning paths tailored to specific trade disciplines, field roles, administrative teams and executive leadership.
  • General Contractor Access: Allows local GCs to confirm project readiness, close skills gaps and coordinate workforce capabilities across complex projects.
  • Turnkey LMS Infrastructure: Providing member companies without an internal LMS full access to enterprise-grade platform infrastructure.
  • Full Multi-Language Support: Comprehensive translation capabilities to empower and upskill a diverse construction workforce.
  • Autodesk Managed Training Program (MTP): Founding ABC Chapters will become Autodesk Learning Partners in partnership with ThinkEdu, providing Autodesk-aligned learning, resources and training support to members—helping contractors get more value from their Autodesk investment.

While these four regional chapters serve as the founding launchpad for this model, Global eTraining is actively expanding this knowledge infrastructure to additional chapters, with broader member access also available through the ABC Tech Marketplace. As an AI-powered digital adoption platform built to accelerate technology adoption, Global eTraining is proud to be the only training provider available in the Tech Marketplace, offering a standard 20% member-only discount to help organizations implement scalable training programs across their teams.

As a Diamond Sponsor of AU, Global eTraining invites conference attendees to visit Booth 5509, where the ABC chapter’s leadership will present alongside the GeT team to share insights on digital adoption strategies, in-house training models and workforce readiness.

Regional Founding Chapter Announcements

To read the detailed, region-specific announcements for each founding chapter, please visit the links below:

Media Contact:

Jessa Tracy

Director of Marketing

Email: marketing@globaletraining.ca

Phone: +1 780-920-5529


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