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Building Hope: Shook Employees Take On The Project of a Lifetime
Across Ohio, construction crews often get to see the impact of their work: from building homes and schools to roads…
Apprenticeship Spotlight: Central Ohio
We are making our way around the state, highlighting some of Ohio’s current apprenticeship opportunities. So far, we’ve covered Northeast…
Apprenticeship Spotlight: Northwest Ohio
Northwest Ohio is known for its rich industrial history, especially when it comes to manufacturing and metals. This brings a…
Apprenticeship Spotlight: West Central Ohio
Electricians and Plumbers/Pipefitters are two of the most in-demand careers in construction. And West Central Ohio is teeming with opportunities…
Apprenticeship Spotlight: Southwest Ohio
Apprenticeship opportunities exist across Ohio, including: Southeast Ohio Central Ohio West Central Ohio Northwest Ohio Insulation Worker Our crews…
The New Construction Workforce
Our mission is to generate pride and respect for the construction industry and to recruit people into the industry as…
Three Great Reasons to Begin a Career in Construction
In a recent study, construction workers reported the highest job satisfaction out of 30,000 polled. If you work in construction,…
What Ohioans Love Most About Construction Careers
When people ask ‘why construction?,’ the answers are easy. There are many reasons to love working in construction. Check out…
Careers in Construction Month
October is Careers in Construction Month. If you or someone you know is ready for an exciting career, now is…
Construction Appreciation Week: Celebrate the Backbone of America
September 16-20, 2024 As Construction Appreciation Week 2024 approaches, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the hardworking men and…
Family in Construction: Built Brothers
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio will feature the stories of ‘families’ within construction. This is…
Family in Construction: Three Generations Strong
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio will feature the stories of ‘families’ within construction. This is…
Family in Construction: Breaking Ground Together
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio will feature the stories of ‘families’ within construction. This is…
Family in Construction: A 60-Year Tradition
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio will feature the stories of ‘families’ within construction. This is…
These Central Ohio Companies Are Hiring
A.A. Boos & Sons A&A Safety Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio Baker Concrete Black Swamp Steel Brexton Brumbaugh Construction,…
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Construction
In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a force. AI is impacting all industries, reshaping…
Call for Stories: Family in Construction
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio will feature the stories of ‘families’ within construction. This is…
Truck Drivers: Moving Ohio Forward
Truck drivers play an indispensable role in Ohio’s construction industry, ensuring that materials, equipment, and supplies are transported efficiently and…
Building Pride in Ohio
In Ohio, construction is more than creating buildings; it’s about nurturing community pride and driving economic vitality. From restoring historic…
Ohio’s Top 5 In-Demand Construction Jobs
The construction industry in Ohio is booming, creating a high demand for skilled workers across various trades. If you’re considering…
The Advantages of Working in Construction
According to a report released earlier this year, the construction industry “will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers…
Speaking with Parents about their Child’s Future in Construction
Talking to parents about their child’s future in the construction industry can be a rewarding conversation. Many parents may not…
Building a Better Ohio
Construction projects are happening all over Ohio, and they’re doing more than just building new structures. These projects are making…
The Role of Technology in Modernizing Ohio’s Construction Industry
Ohio’s construction industry is getting a big boost from new technologies. These tools are helping to make building projects faster,…
Celebrating Skilled Trades: How to Host a Signing Day for Ohio’s Future Workforce
In the realm of education, the concept of “Signing Day” has long been associated with high school athletes committing to…
Featured Position: Safety Coordinator
Though all team members play an important role in maintaining job site safety, the Safety Coordinator is the key to…
Safety Today = Stronger Tomorrow
Photo provided to I Build America Ohio by Joe Ratterman The first week of May is an exciting time for…
Buckle Up – It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week!
It’s that time of the year again when we hit the brakes, not just on the road, but also in…
Women in Construction Week: Sabrina
Name: Sabrina Company: Loeb Electric Title/Position: Director of Sales Years working in construction: 20 What was your path to a…
Women in Construction Week: Rachel B.
Name: Rachel B. Company: Eagle Bridge Co. Title/Position: Project Manager Years working in construction: 17 What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: Casey M.
Name: Casey M. Company: John G. Johnson Construction Title/Position: Marketing Manager Years working in construction: 2.5 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Faith R.
Name: Faith R. Company: TFR Construction Title/Position: Concrete Pump Operator Years working in construction: 4 What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: Samantha R.
Name: Samantha R. Company: Beaver Title/Position: Talent & Development Manager Years working in construction: 11 What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: Jackie C.
Name: Jackie C. Company: The Ruhlin Company Title/Position: Project Controls Manager Years working in construction: 12 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Andrea M.
Name: Andrea M. Company: Ohio Construction Academy Title/Position: Electrical Instructor Years working in construction: 33 What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: McKenzie W.
Name: McKenzie W. Company: Beaver Constructors Title/Position: Intern/Co-Op Years working in construction: 9 months What was your path to a…
Women in Construction Week: Liana D.
Name: Liana D. Company: Brexton Construction LLC Title/Position: Controller Years working in construction: 10 What do you like most about…
Women in Construction Week: Melanie M.
Name: Melanie M. Company: Scioto Valley Paving, LLC Title/Position: Labor Years working in construction: 5 What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: Alex B.
Name: Alex B. Company: O’Rourke Wrecking Title/Position: Project Engineer Years working in construction: 3 What was your path to a…
Women in Construction Week: Nicole
Name: Nicole K. Company: The Ruhlin Company Title/Position: Assistant Project Manager Years working in construction: 10 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Jamey
Name: Jamey G. Company: CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc Title/Position: Operating Engineer Years working in construction: 33 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Monica
Name: Monica V. Company: Turn – Key Tunneling, Inc. Title/Position: Vice President Years working in construction: 30 What was your…
Women in Construction Week: Jennifer P.
Name: Jennifer P. Company: CAP-STONE & Associates, Inc. Title/Position: Office Manager Years working in construction: 16 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Alexis
Name: Alexis J. Company: J & B Steel Erectors, Inc. Title/Position: President Years working in construction: 1 What was your…
Women in Construction Week: Neille
Name: Neille V. Company: Cembase Corp./ Tri Mor Corp Title/Position: CEO Years working in construction: 20 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Dorrie
Name: Dorrie Company: Ohio CAT Title/Position: General Manager, Cat Rental Store Years working in construction: 20 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Kelsey
Name: Kelsey Company: Ohio CAT Title/Position: Employee Relations and Safety Specialist Years working in construction: 10 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Andrea L.
Name: Andrea L. Company: The Gerken Company Title/Position: Project Manager Years working in construction: 31 What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: Cindy E.
Name: Cindy E. Company: Columbus Equipment Company Title/Position: Marketing Manager Years working in construction: 3 What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: Kailee G.
Name: Kailee G. Company: Independence Excavating Title/Position: Project Engineer Years working in construction: 7 What was your path to a…
Women in Construction Week: Adrienne R.
Name: Adrienne R. Company: Miller Valentine Construction Title/Position: Vice President of Marketing Years working in construction: 23 What was your…
Women in Construction Week: Kelly S.
Name: Kelly S. Company: Ohio CAT Title/Position: Rental Service Supervisor Years working in construction: 20+ What was your path to…
Women in Construction Week: Melissa L.
This week is Women in Construction Week, and I Build America Ohio is celebrating the many roles that women play…
Women in Construction Week: Carolyn
Name: Carolyn Company: John G Johnson Construction Co. Title/Position: Project Manager Years working in construction: 15 What was your path…
Women in Construction Week: Cecelia S.
This week is Women in Construction Week, and I Build America Ohio is celebrating the many roles that women play…
Women in Construction Week: Diana C.
This week is Women in Construction Week, and I Build America Ohio is celebrating the many roles that women play…
Keys to the Future: Women in Construction Week
This week is Women in Construction Week! In support of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) we are…
Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month
Ohio proudly celebrates Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, recognizing the pivotal role CTE plays in shaping the future of…
Construction Marketing Videos
I Build America – Ohio is proud to share that for the second year, we have launched a workforce development…
Share Your Story: Women in Construction Week 2024
I Build America – Ohio is preparing for Women in Construction Week (March 3-9, 2024), and we need your stories!…
Beneath Ohio’s Surface: Aggregates and Natural Resources
Ohio boasts a range of diverse natural resources, including limestone and aggregates, that are integral to construction and infrastructure development….
Safeguarding Ohio’s Highways: Exploring Road Safety Measures
Ohio is working hard to make sure its roads are not just efficient but also super safe for everyone. This…
These Northwest Ohio Companies Are Hiring
A.A. Boos & Sons Anderzack-Pitzen Construction, Inc. Black Swamp Steel Bryan Excavating, LLC Build The 419 Crestline Paving &…
These West Central Ohio Companies Are Hiring
A&A Safety Baker Concrete Brumbaugh Construction, Inc. Danis Building Company Gilbane Building Company Miami Valley Apprenticeship & Trade Unions…
These Southeast Ohio Companies Are Hiring
Acoustic Ceiling & Partition of Ohio Brexton BUDS, Inc. CK Construction Compass Construction Construction Systems, Inc. Continental Building Company…
Set Your Sights on a Successful 2024
As you look ahead to 2024, do you have a vision for what you’d like to achieve? Where do you…
Building Tomorrow: Embracing the Time-Honored Tradition of Construction in Ohio
In the heartland of America, where rolling fields meet bustling cities, the tradition of construction has woven itself into the…
2023 Top Ohio Projects
Ohio’s construction workforce has taken on some incredible projects, both large and small, this year. We thank all of you…
How to be a Leader in Construction
The construction industry is filled with leaders. And we’re not just talking about CEO’s or construction managers. Leaders can be…
Celebrate Apprentices in Every Stage
Apprenticeships nationwide have seen incredible growth. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, we’ve seen a 64% increase in new…
Construction is for Everyone
While we work together to fill the labor gap, let’s prioritize building a workforce that represents the very communities that…
Constructing Rails and Roads: A Multi-Year Transformation
Every day, millions of Americans drive on roads and highways as part of daily routines. From going to work, visiting…
Construction Crews, We’re Lucky to Have You
It’s the 7th Annual National Construction Appreciation Week, and we at I Build America – Ohio are feeling fortunate for…
My Success is My Family’s Success: Gillian Taylor Henning and Gordon Taylor
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
An Igel Family’s Perspective: My Brother Saw Potential In Me
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
This Business is Built on Relationships: Rick and Rhett Hensel
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
An Igel Family’s Perspective: The Pride that Binds Us
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
Family Brings Pride and Quality to the Industry: Tom, Dan, and Joe Wiechowski
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
Laying Bricks, Building Family
In the world of construction, “family” means a lot of things. In some cases, there are multiple family members working…
Construction: The Career of Freedom
Construction is a future that everyone is counting on. From developing our communities to giving opportunities to the next generation…
Don’t Take a (Summer) Break on your Future Career
Experienced construction workers know that the summer is the time to get to work. Peak construction season typically runs May…
MACC Tech is Making an Impact on Aggregates
Aggregates are known for being the building blocks of our roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Not only are aggregates an important…
This June, Refocus on the Top Four Construction Hazards
As construction season revs up, Americans nationwide are redirecting their attention toward safety. The National Safety Council declared June…
Students: Where Will You Go Next?
With graduation on high school seniors’ minds, underclassmen everywhere are realizing that they too will need a plan for where…
Working Together this National Work Zone Awareness Week
We’ll be celebrating National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) all next week through the 21st. Will you? Our industry…
The Impact of Access Ohio
All Ohioans know the important role of our transportation system. From our commutes to work to the moving of goods,…
Now Hiring: Brent Spence Bridge Corridor
Earlier this year, we shared exciting details about the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project, which will transform the Tri-State and…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Kelli
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Cheryl
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Charlotte
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Angelica
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Staci
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Angela
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Rachel
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Susie
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Lexi
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Lynne
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Colleen & Anna
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Olivia
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Tina
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Kelsey
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Suzette
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Daphne
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Aarika H.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: September
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Jacquelyn
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Andrea B.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: MaKayla H.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Wendy B.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Tori V.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Jody K.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Lauren D.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Pamela K.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction. Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Emily W.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a vital part of our…
Ohio’s Women of Construction: Hope H.
I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a vital part of our…
Women in Construction: This is Your Week
We’re excited to kick off the 25th Annual Women in Construction Week (WIC Week). This year, the honorary week runs…
Apprenticeship Spotlight: Southeast Ohio
Our apprenticeship spotlight series continues this week in Southeast Ohio. Like we shared last month, apprenticeship opportunities are popping…
How to Improve Diversity & Inclusion in the Construction Industry
Black History Month has people nationwide focused on improving diversity and inclusion in all areas of their lives. To take…
Share Your Story: Women in Construction Week
I Build America – Ohio is preparing for Women in Construction Week (March 5-11, 2023), and we need your stories!…
It’s Career & Technical Education Month®
This time of year we talk a lot about goals for the year ahead. And while planning is critical to…
Brent Spence Bridge Project to Bring Big Opportunities to Ohio Construction This Year
Ohio citizens and construction industry members alike are celebrating now that the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project is set to…
These Southwest Ohio Companies Are Hiring
Baker Concrete Construction Black Swamp Steel, Inc. Danis Building Construction Co. DJX Construction Dugan & Meyers Goettle Construction John R….
These Northeast Ohio Companies Are Hiring
All Erection & Crane Rental Corp. BOCA Construction, Inc. C.T. Taylor Construction Cuyahoga Fence Donley’s, inc. Great Lakes Construction Co….
Apprenticeship Spotlight: Northeast Ohio
New year = new opportunities in the construction industry. From entry-level to senior leaders, we need talented individuals now. But,…
How Black Americans Shape the Construction Industry
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we’re sharing five African Americans who have shaped our industry. Source:…
2023 Construction Trend Forecast
As we welcome a new year, we can’t help but wonder what sort of changes we should expect for the…
A Look at 2023
As we wind down 2022, our industry is looking ahead to what might come in the new year. We may…
Parents, Make the Most Out of Winter Break
With schools winding down and winter break approaching, you may be wondering what you’ll do to keep your kids busy….
Our Top 3 Tips for Winter Weather Work
Are you and your team prepared for working safely in wintery conditions? The best way to promote safety on the…
Our 2022 Recap
The year has come and gone, but before we welcome the new year, let’s take some time to reflect on…
Thank You, I Build America Community
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we would like to take a moment to thank the many people who live…
Let’s Encourage Entrepreneurs
All of us in the construction industry know what it takes to create, but entrepreneurs have the ultimate ability to…
Let’s Show Our Appreciation This National Apprenticeship Week
The 8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is this week, November 14th through 20th. People nationwide will be uniting to…
Aggregates in Our Everyday Life
If you caught the first post in our Behind the Build series, you read about the role aggregates play in…
It’s the Second Annual Construction Inclusion Week
Monday, October 17th kicks off Construction Inclusion Week. After a successful inaugural year in 2021, we have high hopes for…
Celebrate the Tenth Annual Careers in Construction Month
Over the last decade, the month of October has been dedicated to increasing awareness and interest in the industry thanks…
Top Construction Careers 2022
We’ve shared how lucrative a career in construction can be countless times. But with the countless construction career options available,…
Behind the Build: Management
Over the last few months, we’ve given you a behind-the-scenes look at the many roles that work together to complete…
Building Our Industry’s Future in Young Learners
We all know that preparing the next generation of people that will make up the construction workforce will be built…
Behind the Build: Office Administrator
Our Behind the Build series continues this week with a role that isn’t often associated with the manual labor-heavy construction…
Without Family, There’s No Foundation
Check out the video (available below) to learn more about what construction means to Kyle Smalley, Construction Superintendent. In…
Construction Appreciation Week: September 11-17, 2022
Theme: We Build America The construction industry is one of the nation’s largest industries, employing millions of people and…
Let’s Hear it For Our Laborers
Labor Day was first observed at the end of the 19th century. But what was life like at that time…
Behind the Build: Skilled Trades
Over the last few weeks, we have been taking you behind the build, sharing all that goes into construction projects…
The Industry is Part of My DNA: The Petti Family
Eric Petti (left), Taylor Petti (right), Ohio CAT – Cincinnati, OH Throughout the month of August, I Build America…
Let’s Support Students This School Year
As the month of September and the end of summer draws near, students across the country are preparing for a…
Behind the Build: Engineering
Last month, we kicked off our Behind the Build series with a post about those working with aggregates. If you…
Construction Since the Day He Was Born: Dave & Jarad Wiederhold
Jarad Wiederhold (left) and Dave Wiederhold (right), Ohio CAT – Cincinnati, OH Throughout the month of August, I Build…
MORE Hot Jobs – Apply Now!
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there is no shortage of job opportunities in the construction industry….
Behind the Build: Aggregates and Industrial Materials
Behind every great construction project are teams of skilled workers from a wide range of specialties. Their collaboration is what…
Beat the Heat on the Jobsite
Summer 2022 is shaping up to be a hot one. Since the end of spring, temperatures have stayed high. This,…
Hot Summer Job Opportunities
Opportunities are heating up in the construction industry. Businesses statewide are seeking skilled workers in specialties of all types. One…
Constructing Your Career
From the first day of training to daily life on the job and in future career planning, a construction career…
Paving the Way to Progress
Our state is home to major highways that transport people and goods all across the country. According to the Ohio…
2022 Construction Midyear Report
The first half of 2022 has come and gone. But as we look forward to the rest of the year,…
National HVAC Technician Day
Next Wednesday, June 22 is National HVAC Technician Day. With the official start of summer on June 21st, there’s no…
Caring for Mental Health is the Secret to Jobsite Safety
In these last few days of Mental Health Awareness Month, we would like to shed some light on the direct…
Ohio Construction Creates Change
As you drive up and down Ohio’s roadways and explore our state’s communities, you can see the impact the Ohio…
Let’s Spotlight Skilled Trades Students
Students nationwide are wrapping up their last few days of high school, eager to continue their education to prepare for…
Spring Project Spotlight
We are proud of all that the construction industry does for our state. Our skilled men and women keep Ohio…
Construction Safety Week – JJ
Name: James Johnson Company: Shook Construction Title/Position: Regional Safety Manager How do you contribute to the overarching safety of your…
Construction Safety Week – September
Name: September Company: Shook Construction Title/Position: Regional Safety Manager (Mid-West Region) How do you contribute to the overarching safety of…
Construction Safety Week – Tori
Tori – Safety & Environmental Specialist, Ohio CAT How do you contribute to the overarching safety of your company’s workforce?…
In-Demand Jobs Week
In-Demand Jobs Week is the statewide celebration of the jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand* in Ohio. Community leaders…
Students: Spring Into a Summer of Learning
The school year may be coming to a close, but construction industry opportunities are opening up for graduating seniors all…
Connecting the Construction Industry to Safety
Productivity may be the driving force behind the construction industry, but safety should always be our number one priority. When…
We Protect Ohio
Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd. This annual awareness day is a reminder for all of us in the construction…
Work Zone Safety: Keith C.
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe…
Work Zone Safety: Justin Barna
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe…
Work Zone Safety: Ryan Pepper
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe…
Set a Safer Pace with National Work Zone Awareness Week
As the weather warms, construction work sites along with roadway traffic ramp up. This combination, along with both rainy conditions…
MACC Tech: Building a National Curriculum
MACC Tech, which stands for “Mining, Asphalt, Concrete and Construction Technology” is a 12-point industry credential that was approved by…
How To: Hire the Best of the Next Construction Generation
Last week, we helped job seekers prepare for the upcoming career fair season. We hope both students and industry hopefuls…
Calling All Job Seekers: Career Fair 101
With the start of spring right around the corner, it’s time to welcome the season of new beginnings: Career Fair…
How Mentors Make a Difference
Solving the labor crisis continues to be priority number one for the construction industry. We must find a way to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Mandy
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Julie
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Janie
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Madeleine
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Lauren
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Janelle
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Susan
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Donna
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Kandy
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Katie
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Nicole
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
The Women of Construction: Meet Heather
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
Take Action for Inclusion During Women in Construction Week
It’s Women in Construction Week! Each year, I Build America Ohio takes the opportunity during Women in Construction Week to…
Commit to Inclusion in the Construction Industry
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a mere 10% of construction professionals are women. The National Association of Women…
Why We Love Working in Construction
While everyone else is preparing for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration, we’d like to dedicate today’s blog to sharing what…
Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion in the Construction Industry
Every February, we come together as a nation to celebrate Black History Month. This month is the time to reflect…
Welcome to CTE Month
February is Career and Technical Education Month, an annual awareness campaign that gives Career and Technical Education (CTE) the appreciation…
Apprentices: Now is Your Time
Apprentices play an important role in today’s construction workforce. In a time when employers are facing complex workforce challenges and…
How to Plan for a Successful 2022
Setting New Year’s Resolutions are a common practice…but actually following through with them are not. The same holds true for…
Our Top 5, Most In-Demand Construction Jobs for 2022
There’s no denying that the construction industry has job openings. Factors including an aging workforce and advances in technology have…
Our Top 5 Construction Predictions for 2022
Throughout 2021, we saw how strong the construction industry really is as our teams worked through staffing shortages, rising costs,…
2021: Construction Industry Recap
A new year might be near, but before we leave 2021 behind, we want to round up some of the…
Ohioans Are Moving Ahead
A career in construction is one of the most rewarding. Hard work is made evident after every day on the…
Ohio, a Leader in Skilled Trades
As we look forward to the start of a new year, it’s clear that Ohio will continue to be a…
How To: Motivate Your Crew
As a construction leader, you have the opportunity to make an impressive impact on the industry as a whole. We…
Commit to a More Accessible Construction Industry
The construction industry creates opportunity in a variety of ways, from rewarding careers to enjoyable experiences. And, those opportunities aren’t…
Skilled Trades Need Soft Skill Training
Working in the construction trades requires a good amount of training to keep every project moving forward and every job…
Happy Holiday Safety Week
The holiday season has arrived, but before we depart for family parties, let’s wrap up our top tips for safer…
Thank You, Job Creators
America is considered the most entrepreneurial country in the world, and the construction industry in particular is filled with entrepreneurs….
Celebrate the Foundation of the Industry with National Apprenticeship Week
November 15 – 21, 2021 is the 7th Annual National Apprenticeship Week. This yearly celebration is an opportunity for all…
Honor, Duty & Service: The Veterans of Ohio’s Construction Workforce – Eric Milligan
Eric Milligan, Ohio CAT, Financial Services Representative On Veterans Day, I Build America Ohio is honoring the men and women…
Honor, Duty & Service: The Veterans of Ohio’s Construction Workforce – Jurgensen Companies
On Veterans Day, I Build America Ohio is honoring the men and women who served our nation, first through active…
Honor, Duty, & Service: The Veterans of Ohio’s Construction Workforce – Kevin Murray
Kevin Murray, Ohio CAT, Equipment Management Analyst On Veterans Day, I Build America Ohio is honoring the men and…
Construction Inclusion Week: A Sure Path to Growth, Long-term Stability and Strength
Matthew Danis, Vice President, Shook Construction This week, I Build America Ohio is celebrating all of the men and women who…
Construction Inclusion Week: Be a Part of Something Big
Kameron Hamilton, Project Engineer, Shook Construction This week, I Build America Ohio is celebrating all of the men and women who…
Construction Inclusion Week: The More, The Merrier
Rachel L. Mulholland, Sr. Project Engineer, Shook Construction This week, I Build America Ohio is celebrating all of the men and…
Construction Inclusion Week: Building a Better Tomorrow
Brett Connolly, Project Manager, Shook Construction This week, I Build America Ohio is celebrating all of the men and women who…
Construction Inclusion Week: More diversity = Better decisions
Michael, Quality Control Technician, Valley Asphalt This week, I Build America Ohio is celebrating all of the men and women who…
Construction Inclusion Week: The future workforce will be the next family generation
Miguel “Michael” Bocanegra, Construction Foreman, Walls Brothers Asphalt This week, I Build America Ohio is celebrating all of the men and women…
Construction Inclusion Week: I am proud to be the best technician I can be
Jose Vallejos, Field Technician, Ohio CAT This week, I Build America Ohio is celebrating all of the men and women who…
Welcome to Construction Inclusion Week
The construction industry is a united front. We are a compilation of people of all ages, a range of skills…
Honoring Those Who Drive Our Economy
This week, from September 12th to September 18th, in addition to Construction Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation…
Celebrating the People Who Build America
National Construction Appreciation Week is here. This annual event recognizes the dedicated, hardworking men and women in the construction industry….
Celebrating our Skilled Laborers
We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. As you celebrated with picnics and parades, barbecues and bargain shopping,…
Download 2021 Construction Appreciation Week Resources
Download 2021 Construction Appreciation Week Resources from I Build America – Ohio. The construction industry is one of the nation’s…
Family Plays A Role In Building the Future of Construction
Jared (left) and John (right) Sinarski Jared and John Sinarski provide us with another great example of a successful…
Two Generations Bond Over Construction ‘Shop Talk’
Rob (left) and Bill (right) Kuhar Bill Kuhar and his son Rob Kuhar have embraced working together as father and…
Becoming a Parent Made Me a Better Manager In Construction & At Home
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
Teaching the Next Generation the Value of Hard Work: Families in Construction
From left to right: Devon Dempsey, Donna Blanco, James Dempsey, and Jamus Dempsey It’s not often that you find…
By Blood or By Crew: Construction is Family, Too
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
Careers in Construction: My Family is My ‘Why’
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
An Unexpected Blessing: Brothers Grow Together in Construction
Michael (left) and Mark (right) Clark Working alongside a family member has proven to be a wonderful experience for the…
Four Men. Four Generations. One Calling: Construction.
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
Construction is Family: We Share Our Successes and Our Failures
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
My Dad Taught Me Everything I Know About Construction
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
Nurturing a Childhood Curiosity into a Career in Construction
Throughout the month of August, I Build America – Ohio is celebrating the role of family in the construction industry….
Featured Position: CDL Driver
The Importance of CDL Drivers in the Construction Industry One of the positions that is necessary, but not often directly…
The Future of Construction Has a Place for You
As we move into the second half of the year, I Build America – Ohio is taking a moment to…
Construction’s Impact on our Economy
We talk a lot about the impact that the construction industry has on our local Ohio communities. We have all…
Succeed Without a College Degree
College is a great experience for many young people. From the diverse class offerings to the social opportunities, it’s no…
How To: Turn a Summer Apprenticeship into a Full-Time Gig
Were you lucky enough to land a summer apprenticeship this year? If so, we hope you are having a wonderful…
All for Safety; Safety for All
Safety is more than a single day, week, or month–although we appreciate any reason to stop and focus on the…
Employers: How To Connect With Students
As an employer in the construction industry, one of your top priorities is finding and hiring top talent for your…
Your Local Construction Companies: Northeast Ohio
The state of Ohio is filled with successful construction companies. From the north to the south, east to the west,…
On the Road to Safer Celebrations
Safety is always a top priority for our construction crews. And, roadway safety is the best way for the community…
Should Third Shift Be Your First Choice?
May 12th is National Third Shift Workers Day. This annual day of recognition honors our workers who keep things running…
National Skilled Trades Day
The first Wednesday in May is dedicated to educating the public about the wide array of skilled trade careers. Founded…
Be Present, Focused, and Safe this Construction Safety Week
Last week, we honored Work Zone Awareness Week. This week, we’re joining more than 70 national and global construction firms…
Safety Spotlight: Brandon Vaught – Valley Asphalt
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Ken Bolser – John R. Jurgensen Co.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Michael Bocanegra
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Crystal Barga – Walls Brothers Construction
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Marcia Dakin – Walls Brothers Construction
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Matt Ward – Beaver Companies
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Kathy Michael – Beaver Companies
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Randy Martin – Beaver Companies
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Emmy Elkins – Beaver Constructors
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: September Chipman – Shook Construction
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Christinia Bedford – Paul H. Rohe
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Kevin Cochenour – The Beaver Companies
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Matt Ward – Beaver Constructors Inc.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Jeremy Stockwell – Shook Construction
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: James J Johnson Jr. – Shook Construction
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Nick Conti – Shook Construction
National Work Zone Awareness Week is dedicated to the safety of our workers, roadways, and drivers. As part of our…
Safety Spotlight: Monti Zimmerman – Ohio CAT
Safety has become a huge part of Ohio CAT’s culture thanks to the efforts of our Safety and Environmental Manager,…
Let’s Unite For National Work Zone Awareness Week
The construction industry has prioritized safety since the beginning. To this day, jobsite safety is a top priority. But in…
Calling All Students: It’s Summer Internship Season
Students, do you have your summer plans set? Think beyond vacationing and prepare for a productive summer with a construction…
Work Zone Awareness Resources
National Work Zone Awareness Week – Free Resources for Ohio Construction I Build America – Ohio encourages all companies, subcontractors,…
Central Ohio Needs YOU
Construction projects are beginning to take off throughout the state, and with them comes the need for skilled, passionate people…
Plan Ahead for Safety
April is an important month in construction. As the weather improves, our workforces will be out on project sites and…
Don’t Be a Fool & Believe These Common Construction Myths
Too often, people are tricked into thinking outdated beliefs about the construction industry are true. Today, we’ll bust three of…
Construction’s Post-Pandemic Pivot
The one year anniversary of the onset of coronavirus is at the top of everyone’s minds. While reflecting on a…
It’s Time She Shines in Construction
This month, we’ve showcased dozens of women from companies all across Ohio in honor of Women in Construction Week. Why?…
Meet the Women of Construction: Melissa L.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Mariah H.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Whitney W.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Kyley W.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Mackenzie K.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Rachel M.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Terri W.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Marcia C.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Stephanie M.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Megan H.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Christina F.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Keonia W.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Andrea B.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Susie H.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Michele B.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Jaide H.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Karla M.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Kelsey G.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
From Cleaning to Construction: Brandi’s Path to Career Fulfillment
“I was going to earn their respect by sweating with them.” Brandi is a lot of things: a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Jennifer T.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Meet the Women of Construction: Leah R.
The Women of Construction I Build America – Ohio is dedicated to celebrating the women of construction! Women are a…
Women in Construction Week 2021 Resources
This month, construction firms across the country will celebrate Women in Construction Week. From March 7-13, 2021, I Build America…
How To: Get a General Contractor License in Ohio
In a recent post, we shared how general contractors do more than what their name may initially indicate. In fact,…
Top 3 Global Projects to Watch in 2021
At I Build America – Ohio, we mostly highlight Ohio-based projects on our blog. We are proud of all the…
Why You’ll Love Working in Construction
Construction is a career that goes to work for you – and it’s not hard to see why thousands of…
The Path to a Career in Construction
There are many paths toward a career in construction. No two paths look alike. Some begin at a community college,…
February is Career & Technical Education Month
Many careers in construction begin with career and technical education (CTE). February is Career & Technical Education Month, and it’s…
Marketing in Construction: How to Do It And Why It Matters
Construction never stops. There’s always work to be done and improvements to make in our communities. Despite the essential need…
Make a Name for Yourself in Construction
In our recent post, we broke down how to wow interviewees in virtual interviews. But how exactly do you land…
Our Best Tips for Virtual Interviews
Job interviews are an important part of any application process, but for many, they come with quite a bit of…
Top 3 Things to Plan For in 2021
Job seekers and construction firm leaders alike are all filled with a sense of cautious anticipation, knowing that some of…
Safety Everywhere, in Every Way
It’s that time of year where people are more likely to visit relatives…even in the middle of a pandemic. We…
How to Weather the Winter on the Jobsite
Construction is an essential industry for our communities and region. Construction crews work hard all year round to keep projects…
Intelligence in the Construction Industry
We’ve talked a lot about what makes a great construction worker on our blog this year. From the thorough training…
A Childhood Love for Bulldozers Created a Lifelong Career
Beaver Excavating knows a good catch when they see one, and they saw promise from an early age in one…
Safety First, Always
With more drivers typically on the road and often hazardous weather conditions to drive in, an extra focus on safety…
Building a More Trustworthy Construction Industry
If you’re in the industry, you understand the importance of maintaining a high level of trust, both within your organization…
Celebrate National Inspirational Role Models Month
November is National Inspirational Role Models Month. Role models encourage us to be our best selves. And that deserves some…
Celebrate Careers in Construction Month: Construction Can Support Your Goals!
We’re wrapping up Careers in Construction month filled with hope for the future of the industry. And that’s exactly where…
Demonstrating Leading Safety Measures
Note: This is a contributor post from Monti Zimmerman, Safety & Environmental Manager, Ohio CAT Working within an industry…
The Pandemic Paradox
There isn’t one Ohioan whose life hasn’t been impacted by COVID-19. Every single individual working in every type of industry…
Celebrate Careers in Construction Month: Where to Begin Your Career in Construction
As you might already know from reading some of our recent posts, we at I Build America – Ohio are…
Virtual Construction Hiring Events
In the COVID-19 environment, businesses and educational centers are getting creative when it comes to creating opportunities to connect employers…
Celebrating Careers in Construction
You might know this month as simply “October,” but we are joining The National Center for Construction Education and Research…
Today’s Not-So-General Contractors
When you hear the term “general contractor” what first comes to mind? A lot of things, most likely. …
Careers in Construction Month!
October is Careers in Construction Month. We are proud to support this annual celebration year after year. In today’s blog…
Careers in Construction Month 2020 Graphics
October is Careers in Construction Month! We’re celebrating alongside the team at NCCER & Build Your Future to honor the…
Your Dream Construction Job: Unexpected Excavator Jobs
No two careers in construction are the same. Some follow a linear path, others take a more unique approach. Some…
Celebrating the Next Generation: Jeff Lawson
Our mission at I Build America – Ohio is to develop the next generation of the construction workforce. Young men…
Life Changes Brought ShaQuaya Justice to Construction
ShaQuaya Justice is a Toledo-based Third Year Apprentice who entered the construction industry in her thirties. Originally from Detroit,…
2020 Construction Appreciation Week Resources
Get involved in 2020 Construction Appreciation Week with resources from I Build America – Ohio I Build America –…
Prioritize Roadway Safety This Labor Day
This weekend, Ohioans statewide will be heading out to celebrate Labor Day Weekend. Whether you enjoy a day trip to…
Enter the I Build America – Ohio Giveaway!
We need your stories! I Build America – Ohio is collecting YOUR stories. We are on a mission to find…
FREE Heavy Equipment Technician Training from Caterpillar
If you are aspiring to enter a career as a Heavy Equipment Technician in the construction industry, do not miss…
Your Dream Construction Job: Legoland Edition
If we told you that you could build LEGO models for a living, would you believe us? You should. …
Work Where You Want
To say that this year has been unexpected would be a bit of an understatement. Social distancing mandates moved many…
Your Dream Construction Job: Star Wars Edition
From in the office to on the jobsite, there is something for everyone in construction. And while we encourage Ohioans…
The Aggregates Handbook, Second Edition
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s publication, The Aggregates Handbook, was developed to provide information to those who use,…
Construction needs YOU
As the industry’s most experienced members are retiring after a lifelong career in construction, we need talented people to fill…
Certificate & Two-Year Programs – Southeast Region
Like all other regions across the state, there are a range of colleges to choose from when transitioning from high…
Keeping it Cool on the Jobsite
As we all know, Ohio in the late summer is hot and humid. Heavy air and bright sunshine sends most…
Certificate & Two-Year Programs – Northeast Region
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been highlighting certificate and two-year programs across the state. Last week, we featured colleges…
Find Freedom with a Career in Construction
Careers in construction offer incredible opportunities. A long-term career provides the perfect balance of the skilled trades you enjoy doing…
Summer of Road Safety
As our state has begun to gradually reopen over the last few weeks, we’ve started to see an influx of…
Certificate & Two-Year Programs – Northwest Region
Each person has the power to forge his or her own path to prepare for positions in the construction industry….
Construction Changed His Life: Meet Logan
Logan Bushe is a 22-year-old carpenter apprentice at Beaver Excavating Company. “I wouldn’t want to do anything else,” he…
Diversity and Inclusion in Construction
I Build America – Ohio is on a mission to recruit top talent to the industry, which is why we…
Certificate & Two-Year Programs – Central Region
The path to a career in construction has a lot of avenues. There are apprenticeships and education at Career Technical…
Construction’s Consistency in COVID-19
Every year, spring kicks off “construction season.” As temperatures rise, the amount of projects do, too. Even with stay-at-home orders…
Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight – West Central Region
In our last Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight, we shared three Career Technical Centers from the Northeast Region out of…
Staying Safe in COVID-19
Safety is a top priority for the construction industry. It’s so critical to our projects that we dedicate an entire…
Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight – Northeast Region
In our last Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight, we shared three Career Technical Centers from the Southwest Region out of…
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2020
Next week, from April 20th-24th, people nationwide will be celebrating the 20th National Work Zone Awareness Week. This annual campaign…
Take a Tour of an Aggregate Processing Facility
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA)–the trade association in Ohio that represents all of the state’s mining operations (with…
Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight – Southwest Region
In our last Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight, we shared three Career Technical Centers from the Southeast Region out of…
Celebrate National Welding Month
April is National Welding Month. I Build America – Ohio, along with the American Welding Society, wants to recognize this…
Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight – Southeast Region
In our last Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight, we shared three Career Technical Centers from the Central Ohio Region out…
Construction Activities for Children
With Ohio under a Stay-at-Home order due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, many families are working through…
Featured Position: Cement Mason
Cement masons work with one of the most common and durable materials available: concrete. Made from cement, sand, gravel, and…
Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight – Central Region
In our last Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight, we shared three Career Technical Centers from the Northwest Region out of…
Featured Position: Drywall Installer
Drywall installers, as their name aptly describes, install drywall. This position is ideal for the individual who loves to work…
Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight: Northwest Region
Ohio has more than 50 Career Technical Centers statewide serving residents in every county. These centers help Ohio high school…
Company Spotlight: Corna Kokosing
Corna Kokosing (CK) takes the mission of building Ohio’s workforce seriously—and it is walking the walk when it comes to…
Featured Position: Plasterer
Plasterers apply coats of plaster to interior walls and ceilings to form fire-resistant, scratch-resistant, and relatively soundproof surfaces. Not only…
Top 3 Reasons to be a Green Contractor
More businesses than ever before are focusing on social responsibility and sustainable investing. In fact, according to the U.S. Green…
Featured Position: Bricklayer
In our last Featured Position post, we shared the important work that roofers do in their day-to-day job and the…
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Engineering Career Fair
This Wednesday, February 5th, the Society of Women Engineers will host the SWE Career Fair in partnership with Engineering Career…
Ohio Machinery Co. Marks 75th Anniversary in 2020
Broadview Heights, Ohio, February 1, 2020 – Ohio Machinery Co. celebrates 75 years of equipment sales and service to customers…
Featured Position: Roofer
As temperatures continue to plummet across the state, we at I Build America – Ohio are feeling especially grateful for…
Second Round of TechCred Closes Jan. 31, 2020
Under Ohio’s TechCred program, employers can apply for reimbursement of funds used to train existing employees in qualifying areas–an initiative…
Get to Know IBAO
It’s the time of year when motivation is high and inspiration is abundant. Along with this newfound inertia often comes…
Featured Position: Apprentice
Featured Position: Apprenticeships No matter what featured position in the construction industry has caught your eye, every person can greatly benefit…
Resolve to Make Progress
A few weeks ago, we shared a post in the hopes of inspiring you to start the new year off…
New Year, New Construction Goals
As we enter the last week of 2019, we at I Build America – Ohio are looking forward to all…
Featured Position: Yours
Over the past year, we’ve featured construction industry positions on our blog a few times each month. We hope that…
New Year, New You!
We at I Build America – Ohio are proud of the progress the construction industry has made for our communities…
Featured Position: Pipefitter
Every day, Ohioans rely on pipes to bring everything from natural gas to oil into our homes, schools, offices, and…
Give Thanks to Creators
Thanksgiving week is the time when we all start to get a little sentimental. Whether it be nostalgia for family…
Spotlight Company: Beaver Excavating Company
Beaver Excavating is doing everything it can to make learning about construction as easy as possible. From setting up open…
How We Help Our Roadways In Unpredictable Midwest Winters
Over the past few weeks, Ohioans statewide have experienced some of the most erratic weather conditions to date. From record-breaking…
Featured Position: Scheduler
Construction projects require intentional planning. While every job takes an “all hands on deck” approach, today’s featured position is the…
Cincinnati State To Expand Educational Opportunities in Land Surveying
One of the challenges that faces the growth of the construction industry is directing curious learners to educational programs that…
Featured Position: CEO
Over the past year, we’ve covered a range of positions, everything from on the jobsite roles to in the office….
A Look Back on Our Progress
Construction is an absolutely necessity to our communities. Since the beginning of planned communities, construction has been critical to the…
Featured Position: Tile Setter
Do you pay much attention to the floors beneath your feet? Or do you walk along without giving it much…
Construction Industry: The Time to Innovate is Now
It’s no secret that we live in the most technologically advanced society that the world has ever known. We receive…
Featured Position: Estimator
Estimators plan an essential role in any construction company, as it is up to them to have the analytical foresight…
Spotlight Company: George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
If you want to know what it looks like to get passionate about workforce development, spend some time talking with…
Celebrate Careers in Construction Month
For most Americans, October is synonymous with cooler weather, college football, and pumpkin everything. But for those of us in…
How To: Prepare for a Career Fair
Career fairs can be a high-pressure situation for students and employers alike. No matter if you’re trying to earn a…
Featured Position: Accountant
We at I Build America-Ohio are often told that most people believe a career in construction requires people to work…
Spotlight Company: Kokosing Inc.
Kokosing is one of the largest family-owned contractors in the country, and it is proud to call Ohio home. Kokosing…
Featured Position: Surveyor
The construction industry is filled with positions that range from desk-bound to hands-on. But this week’s featured position, surveyor, includes…
Construction Appreciation Week Resources
Get involved in 2019 Construction Appreciation Week with resources from I Build America – Ohio The construction industry is one…
The Career Path Less Taken
Ohio Public Television Documentary About Education and Training for an Evolving Workforce Premieres September 5, 2019 The construction industry in…
A Labor Day Thank You to Our Skilled Workforce
For many Americans, Labor Day is an extra day off work and a chance to enjoy the final days of…
Company Spotlight: Miller Bros. Construction
Miller Bros. Construction has a long-standing history with building America. For more than 70 years, the company has been actively…
Featured Position: Purchasing Agent/Expeditor
The construction industry is made up of an array of trades beyond the stereotypical on-the-job site roles. Today, we’re moving…
Hey High School Students! Now is the time to explore your future in construction
Teens across the country are going back to school–but do you know what your future holds? If you are a…
Featured Position: Truck Driver
This week’s Friday Feature is dedicated to one of the most powerful positions on every job site: truck driver. When…
2019 Mid-Year Construction Trend Report
As we enter into the second half of the year, we at I Build America – Ohio can’t help but…
Featured Position: Elevator Installer
The construction industry is full of careers that create the amenities and everyday conveniences the average person takes for granted….
Featured Company: The Great Lakes Construction Company
The Great Lakes Construction Co. is one of Cleveland’s premier civil construction companies, with more than $150 million in sales….
Find Freedom in the Construction Industry
As we celebrate Independence Day, we at I Build America – Ohio couldn’t help but reflect on all the freedoms…
Featured Position: Insulation Worker
In our last Featured Position post, we spotlighted the very important position of HVAC Specialist. As we discussed, they play…
Ohio Department of Transportation’s 2019 Construction Season Highlights
This year, the Ohio Department of Transportation has big plans for all 12 of our state’s districts. Their plans include…
Featured Position: HVAC Specialist
We at I Build America – Ohio value all our skilled tradesmen and women, but this time of year, we’re…
Featured Company: The Jurgensen Companies
The Jurgensen Companies have been focused on workforce development for decades–and they have no plans to slow down any time…
The Season of Construction
Summer is known as “construction season” in the Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky region. In these warmer months, we don’t have…
Featured Position: Information Systems Specialist
In our most recent “Featured Position” posts, we have focused on skilled trade careers that come with manual labor. And…
The Top 3 Reasons to Join the Construction Industry
The construction industry attracts new people to its workforce every year across its range of skilled trades. From painters to…
Grant Career Center – The Big Build Spring 2019
Check out what these students created during their hands-on “Big Build” event with Grant Career Center!
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: DIGERONIMO COMPANIES
The DiGeronimo family has construction in their blood. In 1956, Sam DiGeronimo and his son Don founded Independence Excavating in…
Celebrate Safety Week
Today marks the first day of Safety Week, a 5-day industry-wide education and awareness event for the construction industry. From…
Featured Position: Painter
We continue our Friday Feature with the creative trade of Painter. As you can probably guess, a painter’s daily tasks…
Deconstructing Myths About Construction
When an average (non-construction) person pictures professionals in the construction industry, a specific stereotypical image comes to mind: a strong,…
Friday Feature: Sheet Metal Worker
The construction industry is one of the nation’s largest employers but today we’re focusing on just one of the many…
Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week! This annual campaign is held at the start of construction season to encourage safe…
Featured Position: Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator This week, we’re highlighting one of the most powerful positions in a construction zone. A Heavy Equipment…
In Action: The Cat Rental Store Deploys Decals
We love seeing pride in construction, especially when companies are proud to support I Build America – Ohio! Over the…
How to Talk About Careers in Construction: A Guide for Parents
We know you only want the best for your child—a secure future that offers them growth, financial stability, and an…
Women in Construction: The New Skilled Labor Workforce
This week is Women in Construction Week! In support of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) we are…
2019 Women in Construction Week
At I Build America – Ohio, we honor the men AND women who are building America each and every day. This…
Company Spotlight: Ohio Cat Generates Pride and Passion through Workforce Development Initiatives
Ohio Cat is the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for the Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana region providing a comprehensive construction…
Apprenticeships in Construction
The demand for tradespeople today could not be higher. With more than 70 skilled trades in construction that need workers,…
2019: The Year of the Contractor
We at I Build America – Ohio know the incredible opportunities the construction industry offers. According to a recent article…
Top 10 Misconceptions About Careers in Construction
Misconception #1: Construction is for those who cannot cut it in the classroom TRUTH: The construction industry offers ever-evolving, dynamic…
A Quick Look at Construction
There are many misconceptions about careers in construction. The reality of the industry looks quite different—and construction has a bright…
Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation & ODJFS Promote I Build America – Ohio
This week, the Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services issued a press release supporting…
