At this year’s 54th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, Pella Corporation joined Fine Homebuilding and its industry partners in the service of a great cause—collectively awarding $70,000 in scholarship money to students entering the trades as part of the #KeepCraftAlive initiative. At the event, which took place on June 28th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, 28 students each […]
Benjamin Moore Partners with Fine Homebuilding to Award Scholarship
On June 28 at the 54th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference Benjamin Moore joined Fine Homebuilding to award $70,000 in scholarships as part of the #KeepCraftAlive initiative. This year 28 students received $2500 scholarships to support their continued training in a variety of construction trade programs. The awards event took place at the Kentucky […]
#KeepCraftAlive Supporters Raise $15,000+ at IBS 2018 Fundraiser
As part of its presence at IBS 2018, the International Builders’ Show, Fine Homebuilding held a #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship Fundraising Event, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 7-9 pm at The Pub Orlando. It was a fun evening of fundraising, networking, and giveaways from brands who recognize the spirit of our mission. A ticket to the event cost $35-$50, […]
Networking Event at R/D/J, Nashville, TN — (Oct. 26, 2017)
On Thursday October 26 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, industry pros of all levels are invited to grab a craft beer and show their support for #KeepCraftAlive by joining Fine Homebuilding Editors and Ambassadors for an afternoon of networking and sharing best practices for achieving business success. “It is great to see an organization dedicated to […]
The Future Craftsmen of America
Not only did the construction sector lose more than half of its workforce in the Great Recession, but the percentage of new hires under the age of 45 went from 73% in 2000 to 63% in 2011. Most significant was the decline of 19-to-24-year-olds, who went from 18% at the peak to 13%. These youngest […]