Career in Construction

The world is more technology-reliant than ever before. The shift to remote work and education means that written communication skills are critical for student success? Read on! Image by cookie_studio on Freepik As an educator, it’s essential to help students succeed in written communication skills. It’s our responsibility to recognize institutional communication gaps, evaluate the efforts to develop writing…

Here at STONEPILEllc, we work with the best! Our students, faculty, and advisors come from a wide range of industry-leading businesses including: Compass Partners was founded in 2012 to help clients navigate through the construction process in an open and fair manner. It’s a woman-owned small business that is succeeding in the world of construction! Providing construction project…

STONEPILEllc Construction College emphasizes female leadership in the construction field. Traditionally a male-dominated industry, construction is welcoming a new generation of women leaders. Record vacancies on the job site are forcing changes in what’s been an all-male stronghold. Read on! The number employed in construction topped 1 million in May of last year, a first since data began…

Here at STONEPILEllc, we work with the best! Our students, faculty, and advisors come from a wide range of industry-leading businesses including: Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) is a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. The company provides innovative products, systems, and solutions capable of cooling and…

Are your students wanting a lucrative career where they get involved in all stages of the building process? Check out this Career Spotlight: Installers. There are many different types of installers in the construction industry, and they each have a specialized job. An Installer is a person who connects, installs, and commissions items and products. Installers may…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, plumbing is one of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. A career in plumbing offers job stability, leadership opportunities, and significant earning potential. Graduates sitting for the plumbing license exam in their state will be ahead of the pack when pursuing licensure. Plumbers install and maintain numerous piping systems in…

The construction industry offers job seekers lucrative and fulfilling careers with ample learning and leadership opportunities! Understanding the basics of construction is essential so you can guide your students in making the right career choice in the industry. Read on to learn about construction with STONEPILEllc The Online Construction College! A degree in construction leadership means your…

Do your students want a job that starts around 50K and is projected to increase in opportunities by 15% over the next three years? Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning are collectively referred to as HVAC, and the professionals who work in this industry are called HVAC technicians. A qualified HVAC technician installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air…

As one of the first on site, a framer reads the blueprints and kicks off the building process. In this important role, framers install the structural members of a building and prepare them for the next phase of construction, where cladding* and other materials go into place. Framers are versatile and work with wood, steel, concrete, and other framing…

Construction labor has long faced a generational challenge in finding skilled workers. But the second half of 2022 is adding even more obstacles: inflation, federal spending, aging workforce, and continued labor shortages—all driving up costs, wages, and the overall price of building anything in the United States. The crisis has prompted the Associated General Contractors of America…