The Arizona Builders Alliance, a trade association for contractors in Arizona, celebrated the graduation of over 100 construction professionals from its comprehensive leadership development programs.

The graduation ceremony, held Dec. 4, at the Clayton House in Scottsdale, recognized participants who completed the Leadership Development Forum, Women in Leadership and Emerging Leaders Forum programs, according to a press release.

Throughout the year-long programs, participants enhanced their leadership capabilities, expanded their professional networks and gained deeper insights into Arizona’s construction landscape. These initiatives directly support the industry’s need for qualified professionals and help bridge the workforce gap facing construction companies statewide.

“Professional development is the foundation of a thriving construction industry,” Kim Davids, president of the Arizona Builders Alliance, said in the release. “These graduates represent the future leaders who will guide our industry through evolving challenges while maintaining the high standards Arizona construction is known for. By investing in leadership training, we’re building a stronger workforce that can meet the growing demands of our state’s infrastructure needs.”