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It is important to include the trade workers as part of the construction professionals’ discussion because, without them, there would be no construction at all. These are the men and women (plumbers, electricians, ironworkers, and so on) who actually perform the work. These skilled and semi-skilled workers are the construction industry's most valuable asset, although they are rarely recognized for their immense contribution. Unfortunately, too, their ranks are dwindling to crisis proportions, despite relatively high compensation, because of decreased training opportunities, traditionally provided by labor unions and vocational schools. However, various trade associations such as the Associated General Contractors (AGC), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) have tried to pick up the slack by introducing educational opportunities through special initiative programs.