ABC San Diego has deployed its AI-powered, on-demand training platform to eliminate technical training bottlenecks for San Diego contractors and apprentices as the leader of the Founder Group.
San Diego, California (June 22, 2026) – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) San Diego Chapter, today announced a targeted initiative in collaboration with Global eTraining (GeT), the industry’s leading AI-powered online knowledge management platform.
This alliance establishes ABC San Diego as a founding ABC chapter 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 ABC chapters on the Construction Technology Workforce Initiative to support workforce development and accelerate the adoption of construction technology workflows for their members.
With Associated Builders and Contractors estimating that the construction industry needs to attract an additional 349,000 workers in 2026 alone, regional chapters face immense pressure to accelerate workforce readiness. Through this chapter-specific deployment, Global eTraining is helping directly address a critical operational bottleneck for California contractors: the immediate need for affordable software proficiency to successfully bid on major regional projects.
Previously, regional subcontractors needing technical proficiency in specific software platforms faced scheduling delays while waiting for traditional local classes to reach minimum group sizes.
To eliminate these constraints and maximize local workforce development, ABC San Diego is providing immediate access to the Global eTraining platform as a premium value-add exclusive to ABC San Diego members.
Local member teams can now validate skills and master approximately 50 Autodesk software titles on demand, allowing them to train at their own pace and ensure project readiness exactly when a local bid demands it, regardless of team size. Members are encouraged to ask their membership manager for details
To power this individual initiative, GeT is providing ABC San Diego with comprehensive access to their industry-leading digital adoption platform. The platform features:
- 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.
- 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 (Learning Management System) full access to enterprise-grade platform infrastructure.
- Full Multi-Language Support: Comprehensive translation capabilities to empower and upskill San Diego’s diverse construction workforce.
- Autodesk Managed Training Program (MTP): ABC San Diego is an Autodesk Learning Partner, in partnership with ThinkEdu, providing Autodesk-aligned learning, resources, and training support to ICBA members, providing an additional way to support technology adoption, strengthen workforce skills, and help contractors get more value from their Autodesk investment.
“I believe workforce development should be fast, innovative, and accessible to everyone. This partnership is a game-changer because it gives our members the tools to learn on demand and grow their businesses. San Diego isn’t waiting for the future of construction—we’re creating it,” said Shandon Harbour, President & CEO at ABC San Diego.
“We are thrilled to anchor this initiative with ABC San Diego as our leading Founder Chapter,” said Lorinda Manegre, Global Director of Partnerships of Global eTraining. “By combining ABC San Diego’s deep regional expertise with our technology infrastructure, we have crafted a localized model that perfectly serves local apprentices and contractors while directly shaping what is needed for content moving forward.”
While ABC San Diego serves as the official launchpad for this initiative, Global eTraining is actively expanding this knowledge infrastructure to additional founding 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.
ABC San Diego members are invited to log into their member portal or contact the chapter directly to activate their access and explore how this platform can support their teams.
As a Diamond Sponsor of AU, Global eTraining invites conference attendees to visit their booth, where the ABC chapter’s leadership will present alongside the GeT team to share insights on workforce readiness. Attendees are encouraged to drop by Booth 5509 to learn more about the initiative firsthand.
Global eTraining helps AECO and manufacturing firms worldwide close skills gaps, confirm project readiness and accelerate digital adoption with the industry’s leading AI-powered online training platform. Our platform enables organizations to rapidly build custom company and project workflow training up to 12 times faster, ensuring the right teams receive the right training at the right time. Using our patented course-building technology, companies can combine their own materials and SOPs with AI and pre-existing Global eTraining content from the industry’s largest training library to create highly targeted learning programs.
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) San Diego Chapter represents hundreds of merit-shop construction leaders dedicated to fostering a safe, innovative and highly skilled construction workforce. As a leading voice for the region’s building and construction industry, ABC San Diego provides industry-leading advocacy, networking and safety management, alongside state-approved apprenticeship programs designed to train the next generation of construction professionals.
