WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 175 of the nation’s best carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, plumbers, welders and other construction craft professionals are set to compete in San Antonio on March 16 in Associated Builders and Contractors’ 33rd annual National Craft Championships.

The event recognizes the men and women who are building America and highlights the career opportunities that construction can provide, whether it is a graduating high school student seeking an alternative to college, a veteran exploring their next chapter after completing military service, or an individual rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change.

The National Craft Championships take place during the ABC Convention 2022 on Wednesday, March 16, from 12-3 p.m. (CT) The event is in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Craft students and apprentices travel from across the country to demonstrate their superior skills, education and safe work practices and compete for top honors in their chosen craft. The NCC features craft professionals vying for top honors in 15 competitions representing 12 crafts, including a team competition with four journey-level craft professionals per team working to complete a joint project. Competitors first take an intense, two-hour written exam and then compete in a daylong practical performance test.

Here are some video Video highlights from the 2019 NCC competition.