Helping to fill the construction worker pipeline Gene Marrano July 9, 2021 1 min read FB photo A local company, Build Smart Institute, is training new construction workers to deal with a worker shortage, with another class starting on Monday. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Council member hears about downtown issuesNext: Update: Jae Valley is now open Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025