Helping to fill the construction worker pipeline Gene Marrano July 9, 2021 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Council member hears about downtown issuesNext: Update: Jae Valley is now open Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0