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Click here for the current list of schools attending the October 8th event.
What to Expect at BIA Building Futures: Construction Career Day
Explore hands-on activities, connect with local companies, and discover real opportunities in the building industry.
Check back often for newly added companies and activities.
Attending Companies and Organizations
Event Activities & Sponsors
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.
Mystery Material Bag Challenge
Test your creativity and construction skills by completing a surprise challenge using a select assortment of materials.
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.
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.
Check out pictures from the October 16, 2025 event!
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