Build Smart Institute looks to fill the gap Gene Marrano November 12, 2020 1 minute read A warehouse space on Gainsboro Road in Roanoke is now home to a different kind of school – one that teaches students of all ages skills needed in the construction industry. More on the “Build Smart Institute” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Poll director: too many polls here and nationwide got it wrongNext: VDH reporting 72 new coronavirus cases in Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0