Home Builders Institute - HBI

Building the workforce pipeline one swing at a time!

We teed off this afternoon at the Army Navy Country Club for the HBI Golf Tournament, bringing together industry leaders from across the region for an incredible day of connection, competition, and impact.

Thank you to Jeff Grantham, Chad Heckman, Kevin Harris and the Leading Suppliers Council for coordinating this exciting event!

Today was about more than golf, it’s about supporting HBI’s mission to train and prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Thank you to all of our players and partners for making this event possible!

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From framing practice to community build projects, HBI's DoD SkillBridge carpentry students are building the skills employers need every day 🔨

In Norfolk, students strengthen their framing skills while reinforcing proper ladder safety procedures.

Meanwhile, at Fort Stewart, a student safety officer helps promote hazard awareness and safe jobsite practices, reflecting HBI's commitment to safety training and OSHA 10 certification.

Beyond the classroom, Fort Campbell students gain valuable insight through community build partnerships, observing active residential construction projects and learning how carpentry skills come together in the field.

At a Habitat for Humanity build site, Fort Bragg students apply their training while helping construct affordable housing in their community.

Our students are building confidence, skills, and experience 💪

From empowering veterans through skilled trades training to celebrating student success stories across the country, HBI's latest edition of The Build Brief is packed with inspiring updates and impact. 🔨🇺🇸

See how HBI Military Services, Habitat for Humanity partnerships, Job Corps students, and industry leaders are helping build stronger communities and brighter futures.

Check out our June newsletter with the link in the comments 👇

HBI is hiring skilled trades instructors across multiple Job Corps Centers nationwide!

Current opportunities include:

🔨 Building Construction Technology (BCT) - Skilled Trades Instructor
- Tongue Point Job Corp Center (Req. #1631)- Astoria, OR
- Don Young Alaska Job Corp Center ( Req. #1633)- Palmer, AK

⚡ Electrical - Skilled Trades Instructor
- Potomac Job Corps Center (Req. #1630)-Washington, DC

🚿 Plumbing - Skilled Trades Instructor
- Brunswick Job Corps Center (Req. #1623)-Brunswick, GA
- Bamberg Job Corps Center (Req. #1616)-Bamberg, SC
- Denison Job Corps Center (Req. #1626)- Denison, IA

If you're an experienced trades professional looking to make a difference, consider joining HBI and helping prepare the next generation of skilled workers for successful careers in the construction industry.

👇 Learn more and apply at the link in the comments!

What happens when artificial intelligence meets the skilled trades? 🎙️

HBI President and CEO Ed Brady recently joined Steve Gruber to discuss how AI, infrastructure expansion, and manufacturing growth are creating new opportunities for skilled trades professionals across the country.

The conversation explores workforce shortages, housing affordability, the growing demand for construction, electrical, and welding professionals, and why more young people are choosing debt-free career paths in the trades.

Watch the full interview on Rumble, link in comments below 👇

What could the rise of AI mean for the future of American jobs?

HBI President and CEO Ed Brady recently joined Ryan Schmelz on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss how artificial intelligence could impact industries across the country, including construction and the skilled trades.

Watch the full interview:
https://www.livenowfox.com/video/fmc-axwnve4lvrtughy9

⛳ Join us on June 8 at Army Navy Country Club in Fairfax, VA for a golf tournament benefiting the Home Builders Institute (HBI)!

This fun afternoon scramble brings together industry leaders from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia to support HBI’s mission of training the next generation of skilled workers.

Thank you to Jeff Grantham, Chad Heckman, Kevin Harris, and the Suppliers Council (National Association of Home Builders) for organizing this incredible event! 👏

A portion of every registration supports HBI, and donations are also welcome — even if you can’t attend.

🔗 Register: https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/plans2puts-dc
🔗 Donate: hbi.org/lscsupport

As part of Military Appreciation Month, we’re proud to spotlight Nicholas Hall, a graduate of HBI’s Fort Hood Career Center program 🇺🇸

Before enrolling in HBI, Nicholas served as an 11B Infantryman in the U.S. Army, where he developed leadership skills, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure. Looking for a hands-on career after transitioning from military service, he found a new opportunity through HBI’s construction and electrical training programs.

Nicholas quickly stood out for his leadership abilities and strong technical understanding, which helped him secure a position as an Assistant Project Manager at Perkins Electrical. He now plans to continue growing within the trades and pursue a future leadership role in the industry.

💬 “HBI helped me by providing a general knowledge base of construction and electrical work, which provided me with what I needed to secure my job.”

Learn more about Military Appreciation Month at HBI:
https://hbi.org/may-is-military-appreciation-month/

Concrete skills are being built from the ground up 🔨

Norfolk carpentry students got outside and got their hands dirty while learning how to set and mix concrete in a real training environment. From measuring the right ratios to prepping surfaces and safely pouring material, this is the kind of experience that turns lessons into real-world skills.

There’s no better way to learn the trades than by actually doing the work and these students are putting in the effort every step of the way 👏

Through HBI’s DoD SkillBridge program, service members, veterans, and dependents are getting the chance to learn new skills, work with their hands, and build a path into the trades!

Know a veteran looking for their next mission? 🇺🇸

Military service builds leaders, problem solvers, and team players. Exactly what the construction industry is looking for.

This Military Appreciation Month, HBI is proud to connect veterans and transitioning service members with structured training, mentorship, and employers ready to hire through our Military Services Program.

Tag a veteran who needs to see this. 👇

Learn more: https://hbi.org/may-is-military-appreciation-month/