Education + Training

Students in hard hats work on a construction project at school

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

By providing schools with necessary resources, the grant gives students access to HBI’s Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training program

Innovation

Ivory Innovations Announces Hack-A-House Winners

The three winners will go to Harvard University later this month where they will have the chance to pitch their ideas to housing industry professionals

A man in a yellow hard hat hammers a nail into the wall of a home

Education + Training

Upcoming Webinar to Explore Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry

Hosted by Marcum, the webinar will cover suicide risk factors, how to prioritize mental health, and more

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Labor + Trade Relations

What Are the Benefits of Choosing a Career in Construction?

There are a number of reasons young people are opting for a career in the skilled trades, with earning potential and job stability being compelling reasons

Education + Training

New Scholarship Opportunity Announced for Women in the Trades

The scholarship, which comes from S-5! and National Women in Roofing, aims to support women pursuing a career in the skilled trades

A woman applies for a scholarship on her laptop

Education + Training

She Built Ambassador Teaches Young Women About Careers in Construction

With 25 years of industry experience, Monica Wheaton teamed up with a Washington school district to introduce students to jobs in home building

Students at Hazelwood Elementary in Edmonds, Wash. hold up their newly received "House That She Built" books

Labor + Trade Relations

Construction Industry Sees More White-Collar Jobs Than Ever Before

The number of tradespeople has decreased over the last several decades, but the industry continues to see the addition of engineering, management, and other skilled occupations

A man in business casual clothing works on construction plans. A hard hat, laptop and several rolls of paper sit around the plans on a table

Education + Training

Houzz Opens 2025 Scholarship Program

The scholarships are open to students in design, architecture, construction management, and the skilled trades

A student looks at the Houzz scholarship landing page on a laptop

Women in Construction

Instructor Shares Benefits of Working in the Construction Industry

Carla Wynn, a safety manager in Oklahoma City, is teaching the next generation of women about careers in the trades and construction

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Women in Construction

This Ohio Program Introduces Young Women to Careers in Construction

The Let’s Build Construction Camp is a free, five-day program that gives girls first-hand knowledge of careers in construction and the skilled trades

Camp attendees learn about careers in the construction industry

NAHB

The Home Building Industry Is Hiring

NAHB Chairman's Message: Workforce development continues to be a priority for NAHB, which is working to develop a skilled workforce for the future

Students learning carpentry skills in a construction trades class

Education + Training

Ukrainian Refugees Get Fresh Start in Modular Construction

Quartz Properties Management is one of six employers taking part in efforts to connect refugees with work opportunities

Ukrainian refugees stand in front of Quartz Properties Management work truck

Education + Training

Rosedale Technical College Announces Carpentry Program

In conjunction with the Pittsburgh-based technical school’s 75th anniversary, Rosedale Tech is rolling out a new 16-month program

Carpentry student nails hammer into wall

Women in Construction

University of Georgia-Led Program Propels Women Into the Construction Industry

Nationwide, the construction industry faces a shortage of women, but programs like these hope to retain women in the field through hands-on experience

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Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

Ivory Innovations Announces Hack-A-House Winners

Upcoming Webinar to Explore Mental Health Challenges in the Construction Industry

What Are the Benefits of Choosing a Career in Construction?

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features