NJ $4M Grant to Help Boost Access to Construction Trades for Women and Minorities
Through a combination of legislation and grant money, the state of New Jersey is taking steps to increase the diversity of its workforce in construction and the skilled trades
Annual Chico Trades Day Provides Students With Hands-on Experience
In Chico, Calif., trades take center stage at annual trades day event that introduces students to skilled trades career options
Indiana High School Students Gain Construction Experience Building a Home
High schoolers get hands-on experience in the skilled trades thanks to a construction program run by the Central Nine Career Center in Johnson County
In Philadelphia, Construction Academies Offer Paid Training in Skilled Trades
Hosted by the city’s Rebuild initiative, the full-time academies start in March, and applications are due by Jan. 9
IBS Education: Building Your Best Business
The lineup for IBS Education at the 2024 Builders' Show includes sessions on the latest building technologies, innovative business strategies, forecasts and data, design trends and more
Colorado High School Students Get Hands-on Experience Building a Tiny Home
As part of a 90-minute class twice a week, the high schoolers are working to develop trade skills by building a tiny home project
Business Management
What I Learned From Bill, Part 2
10 lessons from Bill Pulte, the Master Builder. Part two in a two-part series
Certification Is a Powerful Thing
If you’re an employee, attaining certification will help you establish an edge. If you’re an employer, offering it will help to attract plum hires
Labor + Trade Relations
Michael Smith on Quality Job Training and Taking on the Labor Shortage
The dearth of skilled labor is not just the subcontractors' problem
International Builders' Show
16 Ways to Maximize Your Time at the International Builders' Show
Tips for making the most of your visit to the IBS trade show
One Home Builder's Answer to the Industry's Labor Shortage
Oakwood Homes created a free school, the Colorado Home…
Human Resources
Tips for Hiring, Training, and Recruiting Millennials
Decoding the work habits of Millennials may feel like learning a new language, but for the health of your business, it's imperative
States With The Best Higher Education
Attending college in Virginia just makes good sense. The state boasts a stellar 15-to-1 student-faculty ratio and a 70 percent…
Education + Training
Shop Class Makes a Comeback in Colorado
Shop class is back, and it has the potential to make a huge impact on the trade shortage
Education + Training
The Best-Kept Secret in Solving the Trade Labor Shortage
The Home Builders Institute is dedicated to providing a path to employment for those who need one—and it’s helping alleviate the labor shortage in the process