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 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0 New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0