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Josh Welton, wearing a welding mask while working on a fully welded construction hard hat for Sache Construction's Hard Hats for Detroit annual art auction.

Industrial Canvas: Turning Hard Hats Into Artwork

Detroit-based commercial contractor Sachse Construction is bringing together builders, makers and artists with its annual art auction as part of its mission to improve both workforce development and the lives of Detroit youth.

Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows

After a downward start to the year due to construction job losses and materials price increases, contractor confidence and backlog is back up.

Employees at Johnson Controls talking to community college students.

For Good: Johnson Controls Invests in Community College Partnership Program

Johnson Controls is defying industry limits—and proving that no good deed goes unnoticed—with an additional $3-million investment in its Community College Partnership Program to help close the skilled trades gap across 30 community colleges.

Joseph Groh, founder of the Joseph Groh Foundation with employees of Titus HVAC at the 2025 Dallas golf tournament.

A Beacon of Hope: Joseph Groh Foundation’s Newest Grant Recipient

The Joseph Groh Foundation announced its most recent grant recipient: Stanley Bray.

Contractor Turns Former Sears Into Interim High School Following Palisades Wildfires

by Jamie Macartney | Nov 13, 2025
Top Story | Community | Culture | Organization Culture

After the devastating Los Angeles wildfires this January, Pali Charter High School students not only needed new homes but a new place to learn.

Backpack Builders: The Annual Arizona Builders Alliance Backpack Drive

by Jordan LeGras | Oct 8, 2025
Culture | Community

The Arizona Builders Alliance is back at it with its annual drive to collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children in the state.

Grand Slam: Phillies Partner With NEST to Address Skilled-Labor Shortage

The Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based facilities management firm NEST are stepping up to the plate to tackle labor shortages in the trades and bringing skilled trades education directly to the next generation in a major-league way.