Associated Builders and Contractors

Lowe’s commits $250M to train 250,000 tradespeople, CEO stresses human skills over AI

Lowe’s Foundation announced a $250 million initiative to train 250,000 tradespeople over the next decade due to a labor shortage in the U.S. construction industry. CEO Marvin Ellison highlights the importance of human skills, asserting AI cannot replace trades like roofing or electrical work.