Careers in Residential Construction
Maximize Your Paycheck, Minimize Your Loans: Why Careers in Residential Construction Make Sense
Maximize Your Paycheck, Minimize Your Loans: Why Careers in Residential Construction Make Sense When people think about high-paying careers, they often picture years of university, massive student loans, and a long wait before earning a real paycheck. But what if you could start earning sooner, avoid crushing debt, and still build a rewarding, well-paying career?…
Read MoreConsidering a Career in Residential Construction? Leading Women in Industry Share their Insights
Considering a Career in Residential Construction? Leading Women in Industry Share their Insights Residential construction offers dynamic, rewarding careers from skilled trades to design to project management to sales and beyond. Despite the opportunities, it’s not a career that comes to mind often for women. CHBA’s inaugural Women in Residential Construction Council (WIRCC) at the…
Read MoreCHBA Central Okanagan members help inspire young women to pursue trades
CHBA Central Okanagan members help inspire young women to pursue trades Recognizing the need to encourage more women to consider careers in the residential construction industry, CHBA Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO)’s Women in Construction Committee sponsored an event hosted by Okanagan College aimed at giving high school girls in grades 9-12 the opportunity to experience trades programs…
Read MoreHomes by Avi invests $500,000 for students in construction trades programs
Homes by Avi invests $500,000 for students in construction trades programs In an effort to tackle the skilled trades shortage and support the residential construction industry in their region, BILD Edmonton Metro member Homes by Avi made a five-year, $500,000 investment to support students considering post-secondary studies at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)’s School of Construction and Building Sciences.…
Read MoreThe Nuts and Bolts of Residential Construction Careers: A Deep Dive into the Industry
The Nuts and Bolts of Residential Construction Careers: A Deep Dive into the Industry Residential construction is a vibrant and essential sector of the construction industry that focuses on building, renovating, and maintaining homes. This field offers a diverse range of career opportunities, from hands-on roles to management positions and entrepreneurship, each contributing to the creation of comfortable and…
Read MoreCHBA Central Okanagan launches scholarship for women in construction-related post-secondary programs
CHBA Central Okanagan launches scholarship for women in construction-related post-secondary programs As part of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan’s (CHBA-CO) unwavering commitment to empowering women in the residential construction industry, the HBA has created a scholarship to help women pursuing construction-related post-secondary programs in the Okanagan. Launched by CHBA-CO’s Women in Construction Committee, the $2,000…
Read MoreDebunking Myths About the Skilled Trades in the Residential Construction Industry
Debunking Myths About the Skilled Trades in the Residential Construction Industry Jobs and workplaces evolve, but sometimes persistent myths stick around, influencing how we think about careers and the people who work in them. There are myths and stereotypes about most jobs, and the residential construction industry is no exception. For example, unfortunately, one prevalent…
Read MoreHow do I get started? The pathway into residential construction
How do I get started? The pathway into residential construction Working in the residential construction industry is a rewarding and fulfilling career. Building and renovating homes provides a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day when you can see the work you’ve done. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in construction, here…
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