Top 5 BYF Blogs of 2021

2021 was a big year for Build Your Future. We launched a new website, reimagined our brand and continued our mission to be the catalyst for recruiting the next generation of craft professionals.

One of our best tools to help achieve that mission is our Discover More blog, which allows us to provide information and insight about a variety of different construction topics.

To wrap up a great year, here are the top five most-read blogs on byf.org that were published in 2021.

5. 8 Hobbies That Can Help People Thrive in a Construction Career

Have you ever thought about how hobbies can translate to a career? This article looks at eight surprising pastimes that actually can help build skills that are useful in the construction industry.

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4. What is Green Construction?

No, green construction doesn’t mean painting a building green. But it does mean building in a more efficient and sustainable way. Learn about how green construction is becoming more important as the industry looks to change its impact on the environment.

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3. Why CTE Will Be Even More Important After the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic changed many things around the world, from how we learn and work to how we view essential skills. Read about why career and technical education will become even more valuable for students in this new era.

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2. Why Working in Construction is More than Being a Construction Worker

Anyone who works in construction can be called a “construction worker,” but this vague term doesn’t truly represent the diversity of skills and knowledge found throughout the different trades. This article examines how our language can shift perceptions of the construction industry.

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1. 8 Famous American Architects and Their Creations

From the Empire State Building to Union Station, the greatest structures in the United States all started in the mind of an architect. Take a look at some of the most famous architects in American history and the projects they helped bring to life.

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We plan to share even more great content in 2022, so be sure to bookmark our blog homepage to never miss an article!