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Source: Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington, D.C. The Associated Builders and Contractors 2020 Merit Shop Scorecard weighs state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, strengthen career and technical education, grow careers in construction, and promote fair and open competition for taxpayer-funded construction projects. Arizona tops the rankings for the first time based on its promotion of free enterprise and investment in tomorrow’s construction workforce; Georgia follows in second place, up from fifth in 2019, while perennial high performer Florida remains...

Dive Brief: A new Associated Builders and Contractors list of state policies and programs ranks states for merit shop construction. Arizona topped the rankings in the association's 2020 Merit Shop Scorecard for the first time, based on the state’s promotion of free enterprise and investment in workforce training. Georgia followed Arizona in second place this year, up from fifth in 2019. Florida, a year-to-year high performer, remained in the top five after two years in the top rank in 2018 and 2019. Conversely, Virginia fell the most in the rankings, dropping more than 15 spots from 15th ...