Tag: trades
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What Does a Tradesperson Do?
What does a tradesperson do? The better question might be: what don’t they do?
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What is Labor Day and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Labor Day is a holiday that many of us look forward to each year. It marks the unofficial end of summer, offering a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy a long weekend. But beyond the barbecues and parades that often mark the weekend, Labor Day holds a deeper significance that…
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A Day in the Life of a Masonry Worker
Have you ever marveled at a stunning brick building, intricate stone pathway, or strong concrete structure and wondered how much time, skill, and expertise it took to build and whose job it was to build it – structures like Philadelphia City Hall, the world’s largest free-standing masonry building, Fort Jefferson, the largest brick structure in…
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A Day in the Life of a Lineman: Challenges, Tasks, and Triumphs
The vast and intricate U.S. power grid is made up of 7,300 power plants, nearly 160,000 miles of high-voltage power lines, and millions of miles of low-voltage power lines and distribution transformers, connecting 145 million customers throughout the country, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This expansive network requires constant maintenance to run…
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Springing into Growth: How the Building Trades Offer Flourishing Career Opportunities
Spring is a season of new beginnings and growth. Flowers blooming, buds bursting into vibrant greens, birds singing, and longer, lighter days remind us that, no matter how dark and dreary some seasons may be, spring always comes bringing a fresh start and new growth.
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Essential Skills for a Successful Career in Construction
If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the last few years, you’ve likely heard that the construction field is ripe with opportunity, as are careers in the building trades. Both are undeniably true! Construction is booming, and skilled trades are in extremely high demand.
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What Trades are in Highest Demand?
In the world of construction, the demand for skilled tradespeople has never been higher.
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Celebrating Unity and Belonging in the Building Trades During Black History Month
In the vibrant world of building trades, the fabric of our workforce is as varied as the projects we undertake. From towering skyscrapers down to the homes we cherish, each project tells a story of collaboration and unity. While the building trades were once seen as an exclusive and homogenous field, those days are, thankfully,…
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What are the Building Trades?
You’ve likely heard someone say something like, “There’s a lot of opportunity in the building trades right now” (there is, by the way!) or, “She works in the building trades.” If you’ve scratched your head wondering what exactly the building trades are, if and how building trades jobs are different from “construction jobs,” or if…
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Building Gratitude: Why Trades Workers Love Their Careers
Ask any tradesperson what they’re thankful for, and you’ll often hear this: my career.