The John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship, Inc. is joining the national Giving Tuesday movement on December 3, 2024. This year’s campaign aims to raise funds to expand its support for students pursuing construction careers through scholarships, mentorship, and real-world opportunities.

Springfield Renaissance School valedictorian Adam Theriaque has been named the 2024 recipient of the John H. Murphy Memorial Scholarship. With plans to study construction management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Adam shares how the scholarship will help him give back to his community and pursue a future rooted in activism and impact.

A Turner Construction intern shares how showing up early, taking notes, and owning mistakes helped him land a job offer—before even graduating.

The construction industry is facing a skilled labor shortage—but innovative companies are rethinking how transferrable skills from other fields can help close the gap.

City Enterprise CEO Wonderlyn Murphy was named 8A Contractor of the Year for New England—highlighting the growing role of women and minority-owned businesses in construction. Discover how programs like the 8A certification are helping build a more diverse and inclusive industry.