BIA Building Futures: Construction Career Day

List of activities, demonstrations & presentations

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Community Service Hands-On Activity
Put your skills to work by building squirrel nesting boxes for Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation and a planter box for the Lancaster Building Industry Foundation’s Silent Auction.

Panel Discussion: What It’s Really Like to Work in Remodeling? Hear from local remodelers about the challenges of the job, working with clients, and what employers look for in new hires. They’ll share how their careers grew, including the path from employee to business owner. Moderator: Derrell Miller, Smoker Door Sales Panelists: Mike Blank, MBC Building & Remodeling; Fred Heim, Hammer Creek Renovations; Josh Morken, Martins Flooring: Tim Zehr, Metzler Home Builders. Time: 11:30 am

Mystery Material Bag Challenge
Test your creativity and construction skills by completing a surprise challenge using a select assortment of materials.

Meet Feisty from Acorn Acres – Meet Feisty, Acorn Acres’ education squirrel, and learn about the organization’s work rescuing and rehabilitating squirrels. You’ll also discover how the squirrel boxes being built at Building Futures will support their mission. Time: 10:30 – 11:00 am

Nail Driving Contest: Race a Pro
See if you can drive a nail faster than an industry professional!
Times: 10:30–11:15 a.m. and 1:00–1:30 p.m.

Nail Driving Contest: Student vs. Student
Challenge another student and race to see who can drive a nail the fastest.
Time: 11:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

DEWALT Tool Showcase
Explore a variety of DEWALT tools and learn how they are used by professionals in the building industry.

Interview Exchange – Practice your interview skills with the Human Resources team from Ephrata National Bank. Take part in a mock interview, get helpful feedback, and build confidence for your next opportunity.

Building Empowerment: Women of the BIA
Visit the Building Empowerment booth to meet women working in a variety of careers throughout the building industry and hear about their experiences.

BIA NextGen
Talk with young professionals building their careers in the industry—and try your luck at the Prize Drop game!

Heavy Equipment Demonstrations
See construction equipment in action and learn how it is used on the jobsite.